you’re a lifesaver, i’ve been looking at modding my gmk and this helped immensely. immediate subscribe it sounds great, thanks for the walkthrough and keep doing what you’re doing :)
For thocky i would use any thocky switches, I prefer u4t cuz of the tactile feel and maybe cotton on bottom to reduce "clicky" noise but give enough space to allow for the Thock "hollow" sound to get through without it sounding "hollow" if that make sense. Then tape mod
Great info that I'm going to use for my first build- But how is your voice so beautiful? It's deep but soft and I'm kind of falling asleep rn... but I will definitely keep this stuff in mind for my build.
The hardest thing so far is opening the case. I haven't done it yet 😅 Edit: My Dad opened it for me👍, but now I cannot unclip the cables due to not having pliers. I'll be back Sunday 👍 Sunday: I added that car insulator and the tape mod, and while trying to take out the large cable from the board, I almost smashed it. Lesson learned: take out the cable by pulling on the wires.
Damn, I orderd some dark blue keycaps with a bit of black and white accents for my build in the white GMK67 kit but now I understand that some pure white keycaps would look much nicer. I hope my build ends up looking nice anyways...
sure you can! however 205g0 is a bit thin and the tolerances for the stock stabs the gmk67 comes with are not too tight. either use a generous amount of 205g0, or plug it afterwards when it still ticks
@@Serraxis_ Well imo yes, but I never intention to hate the video about it, I just state out my pov of what i like to hear, I didn't say i can force the guy to make another video of a thock sound keyboard
Hey, quick quieston Karl. Ive seen a lot of people say its not safe to tape mod and use polyfill for wireless keyboards. This GMK67 is wireless, is this safe for the long run??
Hello. I love the vid. I love how straight to the point you were and how you explained everything. Just a few questions. Is there a reason you didn't use the IXPE switch foam? And also, Are the switches lubed or not because I know KTT has good stock switches?
Thank you! I didn't use the IXPE because in my experience, it makes the sound thinner than i want it to be. This is why either i'll just chuck it out, or put a sheet of .5mm PE foam if i want it poppier. Also, the KTT switches i used were hand lubed. The batch i got stock had spring and leaf crunch so i had to go the extra mile.
I bought one of these and it seems the newer units have plastic film/tape on top of the pcb, probably to stop lube spreading or debris that could damage the pcb.
I actually bought the same keyboard and switches a couple weeks ago! I'm just waiting for them to arrive. Quick question: is it safe (like fire-wise) for the battery to be so close the polyfill? I want to do some mods, but I just want to do it safely. And with the tape mod, does the tape need to be replaced regularly or does it ever get stuck to the PCB over time? Thanks!
Ive modded a lot of other boards with batteries underneath, and so far no casualties! Pretty safe to say that its fine :) And with regards to the tape mod, as long as you use painters tape or masking tape, there will be no residue regardless of how long its been put on
Thanks so much for the reply! I'm super excited to build my keyboard! Someone else mentioned it earlier - but seriously thank you showing us how you open the case! You're the only person I've seen use the a credit card, and it looks so much easier your way. I'm digging your channel, btw. Looking forward to watching more builds! 🙃@@strikemods_
Did you end up lubing the switches or do you like the kang whites just stock? Just ordered some for a build and not sure if im going to lube them yet or not.
Nothing's too late! But buying aftermarket stabs is always the better choice. Although, the stock stabilizers that come in with GMK67s are good enough and will last you a long time, so long as you lube and tune them properly
@@strikemods_ I see, reading through forums and people seem to put screw in akko'a in this board specifically, so I'll look into that, thanks for the reply man!
Hi man, just asking if this is far lighter than the feker matchas and akko piano switches? And also for a student who casually types and games, which do you prefer?
Does your unit have a very slight bend? I know it doesn't really affect the day-to-day functionality, but I keep noticing it on mine. I wondering if there's a way to straighten the plastic up.
Do you mean the bend at the bottom of the spacebar? Yes! Unfortunately across all gmk67s ive built (ive built a lot) its a prevalent thing that messes up with my OCD
@@strikemods_ thank you so much for the help I want to build my own first mechanical keyboard and i suddenly found your video🤩 Thank you for the tutorial and everything
What’s an ideal alternatice for a similar sound profile with a lower travel distance? Looking for a 3.5mm with a max actuation force of 45g with a similar sound profiles to these KTTs
Recently got mine. Did little mods and it sounds way better than my 200$ gmmk pro. Those stabs are way better than the stock gmmk pro also. Damn I got scammed. Not so glorious
I’m modding this board rn but I read a lot of stuff about how you should do the tape mod with the battery cause it could be a fire hazard. Is this safe?? Need some adviceeee
Ive built a lot of boards with the method I did in this video, and i can say that its fine! If youre worried about it, try putting heat resistant tape over the batteries to avoid contact with the polyfill.
hi there im looking foward to build my gmk67, im trying to make my keyboard sound as deepest as possible as i accidentally bought the akko v3 yellow cream pro which is kind of high pitch which is not i what i was expecting, i see that gmk67 provide us with a pcb pad but i saw you took it out and replace it with PE foam mod instead, why do you replace it with PE foam? does using PE foam deepen the sound more? thankyou :)
@@Silentt_Tech the tape under the pcb right? how many layer should i tape? and what about foam under the pcb aswell? does more foam means deeper sound? thankyouu
so you went throught the effort of placing bandaids on the pcb, and lubing stabs but didnt consider doing a quick holee mod? Its the easiest and by a longshot most effective stab mod that removes ticking
@@strikemods_ it depends on how good the coating of lube is, but trust me holee is definitely worth it. Its not that big of a hassle at all, and its cheap aswell. (just try it out please ull thank me later)
@@strikemods_ alr i saw someone else comment this aswell so i wanted to ask directly. IS IT SAFE to tape mod this keyboard since there is a battery in it? everywhere i go ppl are saying to absolutely not tape mod any wireless keyboard but every video ive watched on the gmk67 has a tape mod in it.
@@ozzypg3d I've holee modded a ton of stabilizers already, and trust me when i say that the stabilizers this board comes with, doesn't need it. But then again, everything in our hobby revolves around preference! And yes, it is safe to do tape mod.
There are many factors of the sound you're hearing from the video: the microphone, the distance from the keyboard, the angle of the microphone, the mousepad, the material and thickness of the table, youtube video compression...
@@kylosoot wdym, have you checked their spring length? As well as the stem length? I own both of them, and they dont sound the same. Plus they dont have the same bottom out force.
hello, I just want to ask your opinion. I'm thinking about trying to build my own keyboard under $100. I'm choosing gmk67 and lychee g66 pro can you help me I can't choose between the two
For the life of me I cannot get this keyboard to properly connect via USB. Works fine in Bluetooth and 2.5GHz wireless mode, charges fine, but connect it directly to any computer via USB and it just fails to connect. The driver won't work.
Sheeeeesh!
can i lu
@@SnovixityEditswhat-
How are you so underrated?? this video has such good quality! I wish you the best of luck for the future!
i appreciate the kind words
wow, you made opening the case look so easy ..... i feel like so many people struggled so much with it
There just weakK nah jk lol it just takes some technique and experience
Just pull it forward and up I did it first try in like 20 secs
Look up how to open gmk67 with your fingers, it's actually surprisingly easy.
i cut my finger
I just tape mod mine and open this case is not a fun experience for me. lol both of my thumbs hurts.
Damn, the production level on this video is crazy... you deserve more subs.
Thank you! It can only get better from here :)
oh hell nah its you again
suraj
you’re a lifesaver, i’ve been looking at modding my gmk and this helped immensely. immediate subscribe
it sounds great, thanks for the walkthrough and keep doing what you’re doing :)
Thank you so much!
this looks awesome, and really accessible. I think ill try a lot of what you did here for my first budget keyboard build!
Good luck!
one of the best content creators about kb mods here in the PH!
got one and im loving it... for 80 dollars!! absolutely mad value
it’s on sale for 31$ on aliexpress rn
really?@@ethancollinsworth3927 it costs only 27.53$ now ( only 1 left in that shop lol )
Nice build, great sounding! One question: what would you probably do differently to the mod if you wanted it to sound more bassy?
Probably a poron sheet or a car dampener at the base
For thocky i would use any thocky switches, I prefer u4t cuz of the tactile feel and maybe cotton on bottom to reduce "clicky" noise but give enough space to allow for the Thock "hollow" sound to get through without it sounding "hollow" if that make sense. Then tape mod
Great info that I'm going to use for my first build-
But how is your voice so beautiful? It's deep but soft and I'm kind of falling asleep rn... but I will definitely keep this stuff in mind for my build.
You're far too kind! I actually recorded this while my partner was asleep, hence the tone of my voice.. haha!
Also, good luck on your first build!
Exactly what I needed! Thank you so much
The hardest thing so far is opening the case. I haven't done it yet 😅
Edit: My Dad opened it for me👍, but now I cannot unclip the cables due to not having pliers. I'll be back Sunday 👍
Sunday: I added that car insulator and the tape mod, and while trying to take out the large cable from the board, I almost smashed it. Lesson learned: take out the cable by pulling on the wires.
i used my switch puller to wiggle the connector loose
@Kana0211 that's so smart thx
So good! Thoroughly enjoyed this mod. ❤
this is my first look on your video and your deep voice impresses me the most lol
Is that fatfatmillycat as your pfp?
@@vicenarycave i dont know the name of the cat but if it is then new thing learned lol
@@ntqadomitwo1550 lmao I’m pretty sure it is. Only reason I know is because I actually am friends with the owner of the cat
@@vicenarycave yoooooo thats awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for this, I'm doing my first build and was looking for some tips
goodluck!
Jeeez! That sound is fire 😎✨ good job, man!
Thank you!
Damn, I orderd some dark blue keycaps with a bit of black and white accents for my build in the white GMK67 kit but now I understand that some pure white keycaps would look much nicer. I hope my build ends up looking nice anyways...
Great video. Much appreciated is your presentation style and easy to follow instructions.
i appreciate that! thank you so much
sounds amazing
I have one question, can i lub my stabs and wires with 205g0? i don't have the dielectric grease.
sure you can! however 205g0 is a bit thin and the tolerances for the stock stabs the gmk67 comes with are not too tight. either use a generous amount of 205g0, or plug it afterwards when it still ticks
Holy shit that space bar!!!!
it sound much better after being lubed
even stock sounds great!
Sounds fine, main issue is your spacebar sounds really quiet and I don't hear any thockness to it. Overall great video!
Is thockiness really neccessary? after all sound is personal preference
@@Serraxis_ Well imo yes, but I never intention to hate the video about it, I just state out my pov of what i like to hear, I didn't say i can force the guy to make another video of a thock sound keyboard
The space bar sound profile sounds creamy like the rest of the keys imo, I don’t think this was a thock build in the first place
Can I just use some filling from a pillow laying around the house? and also, where do you get pe foam from?
Its essentially the same so i think you could. Also got the pe foam from shopee, just type in .5mm pe anti static foam :)
that poppy sound is awsome
Hey, quick quieston Karl. Ive seen a lot of people say its not safe to tape mod and use polyfill for wireless keyboards. This GMK67 is wireless, is this safe for the long run??
I've been using one almost everyday as my beater board since this video released with the same mods, no issues so far!
@@strikemods_ Sounds good, appreciate that greatly!
Huh, found a new purpose for my BDO card. To buy and pry this thing open.
(A guitar pick also works, if anyone hasn't lost theirs yet.)
Hello. I love the vid. I love how straight to the point you were and how you explained everything. Just a few questions. Is there a reason you didn't use the IXPE switch foam? And also, Are the switches lubed or not because I know KTT has good stock switches?
Thank you! I didn't use the IXPE because in my experience, it makes the sound thinner than i want it to be. This is why either i'll just chuck it out, or put a sheet of .5mm PE foam if i want it poppier.
Also, the KTT switches i used were hand lubed. The batch i got stock had spring and leaf crunch so i had to go the extra mile.
Thanks
@@strikemods_ which lube did you use?
I bought one of these and it seems the newer units have plastic film/tape on top of the pcb, probably to stop lube spreading or debris that could damage the pcb.
Yeah, in mine it came with this plastic film but i just removed it because the switches dont enter in the case with this plastic
i looked it up and if i remember correctly its supposed to be an antistatic foam, maybe for those who are skeptical about using PE foam mods
Krazy skillz. Did you try to modding your toothbrush by paintin it's hairs?
I actually bought the same keyboard and switches a couple weeks ago! I'm just waiting for them to arrive. Quick question: is it safe (like fire-wise) for the battery to be so close the polyfill? I want to do some mods, but I just want to do it safely. And with the tape mod, does the tape need to be replaced regularly or does it ever get stuck to the PCB over time? Thanks!
Ive modded a lot of other boards with batteries underneath, and so far no casualties!
Pretty safe to say that its fine :)
And with regards to the tape mod, as long as you use painters tape or masking tape, there will be no residue regardless of how long its been put on
Thanks so much for the reply! I'm super excited to build my keyboard! Someone else mentioned it earlier - but seriously thank you showing us how you open the case! You're the only person I've seen use the a credit card, and it looks so much easier your way. I'm digging your channel, btw. Looking forward to watching more builds! 🙃@@strikemods_
Love the deskmat at the end
Underated! Thanks alot
Did you end up lubing the switches or do you like the kang whites just stock? Just ordered some for a build and not sure if im going to lube them yet or not.
kang whites need to be lubed imo, they dont sound and feel as good stock :(
should we take precautions with the tape mod on the kit since there is a battery or can we put the tape normally on the pcb?
You can put the tape normally
Those cracky sounds.. ITS AWESOME
Sounds amazing 👏 😍
Is it really safe to use the polyfill in a keyboard with battery? Plz answer
@@AxLz7 yes
Hey i have a question, if you had to choose between ktt kang white vs the akko cream yellow v3, which do you prefer?
This might be a year too late, but do you think is it worth it to buy aftermarket stabs or just mod the stock stabs like what you did here?
Nothing's too late! But buying aftermarket stabs is always the better choice. Although, the stock stabilizers that come in with GMK67s are good enough and will last you a long time, so long as you lube and tune them properly
@@strikemods_ I see, reading through forums and people seem to put screw in akko'a in this board specifically, so I'll look into that, thanks for the reply man!
Nice video! Can you also do a build walkthrough for the Monsgeek M1?
Sure!
@@strikemods_ yessir i just bought a m1 looking forwards to your video
Damn what a video. I have my GMK67 ordered and cant wait to do this exact same mod. Video saved and subscribed,
Thank you!
what screw driver head is needed to remove the plate?
Hi man, just asking if this is far lighter than the feker matchas and akko piano switches? And also for a student who casually types and games, which do you prefer?
Definitely lighter than those. Personally I'd prefer pianos over these two if budget isn't an issue
Does your unit have a very slight bend? I know it doesn't really affect the day-to-day functionality, but I keep noticing it on mine. I wondering if there's a way to straighten the plastic up.
Do you mean the bend at the bottom of the spacebar? Yes!
Unfortunately across all gmk67s ive built (ive built a lot) its a prevalent thing that messes up with my OCD
Does the keyboard bend when you put on the switches and keycaps? if yes is it normal?
Its normal
What type of tape are u using? Looking for it but there is no tape mod. Is it electric tape or those tape made of a paper? Thank you
I used painters tape. The specific one i used in this video comes from a brand called "Lotus".
Name is Lotus Heat Resistant Masking Tape.
@@strikemods_ thank you so much for the help
I want to build my own first mechanical keyboard and i suddenly found your video🤩
Thank you for the tutorial and everything
What’s an ideal alternatice for a similar sound profile with a lower travel distance? Looking for a 3.5mm with a max actuation force of 45g with a similar sound profiles to these KTTs
Hi is the polyfill mod even safe with a battery inside? Im planning to do this on another keyboard, is yours still working? thank you in advance
perfectly safe! to this date ive done about 50+ gmk67s and none of my clients have messaged me about problems with the board.
good luck!
@@strikemods_ sorry for the late reply, thank you so much!
bro, is it that switches is aslo the same as the v3 version? that's the only one i can find on aliexpress.
Recently got mine. Did little mods and it sounds way better than my 200$ gmmk pro. Those stabs are way better than the stock gmmk pro also. Damn I got scammed. Not so glorious
No lmfao the gmmk pro is alu this is plastic
comparing apples to dragon fruit 😭
@@luner_ghast6856Polycarbonate case can be better for thock
how do you put back the stabilizer ?
Hey quick question: if you press FN and the numbers keys, does it work as an F1 untill F12 row?
Yup!
what type of tape do you recommend for keyboards with a battery
I’m modding this board rn but I read a lot of stuff about how you should do the tape mod with the battery cause it could be a fire hazard. Is this safe?? Need some adviceeee
Ive built a lot of boards with the method I did in this video, and i can say that its fine! If youre worried about it, try putting heat resistant tape over the batteries to avoid contact with the polyfill.
Is there a possibility to remove a battery if Im not going to use wireless mode? I want to do safe tape mod without battery inside
why remove the factory foam from underneath the pcv?
What is the difference between KTT Kang Whites And KTT Kang Whites v3?
Did you apply the lube to the switches as well, or just the stabs?
Yes
hi there im looking foward to build my gmk67, im trying to make my keyboard sound as deepest as possible as i accidentally bought the akko v3 yellow cream pro which is kind of high pitch which is not i what i was expecting, i see that gmk67 provide us with a pcb pad but i saw you took it out and replace it with PE foam mod instead, why do you replace it with PE foam? does using PE foam deepen the sound more? thankyou :)
The pe foam just makes it poppy if u want a deeper keyboard add more tape
@@Silentt_Tech the tape under the pcb right? how many layer should i tape? and what about foam under the pcb aswell? does more foam means deeper sound? thankyouu
@@itsnotleobruh you should put 3 layers
awesome sounds :D
is clipping the stems necessary
4:35 What’s the difference between the IXB static foam and PE foam? How thick is the PE foam?
.5mm for the PE foam, and PE makes it poppier unlike IXPE that makes it thinner sounding
so you went throught the effort of placing bandaids on the pcb, and lubing stabs but didnt consider doing a quick holee mod? Its the easiest and by a longshot most effective stab mod that removes ticking
Not all stabilizers need holee modding. This specific one can do it without. Anyhow, if you choose to do yours with it, then by all means :)
@@strikemods_ it depends on how good the coating of lube is, but trust me holee is definitely worth it. Its not that big of a hassle at all, and its cheap aswell. (just try it out please ull thank me later)
@@strikemods_ alr i saw someone else comment this aswell so i wanted to ask directly. IS IT SAFE to tape mod this keyboard since there is a battery in it? everywhere i go ppl are saying to absolutely not tape mod any wireless keyboard but every video ive watched on the gmk67 has a tape mod in it.
@@ozzypg3d I've holee modded a ton of stabilizers already, and trust me when i say that the stabilizers this board comes with, doesn't need it. But then again, everything in our hobby revolves around preference!
And yes, it is safe to do tape mod.
@@ozzypg3dnot all stabs are better with holee mod, sometimes it’s actually worse
Crazy good video 👍
is it ok to use polyfill on the case like that given that theres a battery?
To be on the safe side I would say no.
Did the poly fill make it clackier?
I think it reduces the hollow sound
can u use normal keyboard grease instead of dielectric grrease
my pcb came with a layer of plastic coving it, do i take it off?
Yup! Also did a client build that had a plastic cover on the PCB. Not sure what it was for though but i removed it.
Don’t take it off it’s intentional for better sound
Hello can you use medical tape instead of teflon tape
Putting loose stuffing In the case when it has a battery for wireless capability is a severe fire hazard no?
Safe until proven otherwise!
what was the fluffy cloudy thing u put underneath ur keyboard
Polyfill!
Can you turn off the backlight completely? or you can only dim it to the lowest setting possible?
Yes you can!
great video. but why is it that when i do nearly the exact same mods, it sounds worse than yours?
There are many factors of the sound you're hearing from the video: the microphone, the distance from the keyboard, the angle of the microphone, the mousepad, the material and thickness of the table, youtube video compression...
Can you keep the case foam and the polyfill
Anong tawag dun sa tools mo to fix the stabilizer's wire? Thank you and nice vid!
stabilizer wire balancing tool / kelowna stabilizer tuner ~
thanks!
Thank you idol! Keep it up! Subscribed :)
i cant decide if i should put ktt kang whites in my gmk67 or akko v3 cream yellows
If you want a slightly deeper sound and a little heavier force actuation, go with the yellows!
bro they have the exact same material composition the sound would be extremely similar
@@kylosoot wdym, have you checked their spring length? As well as the stem length? I own both of them, and they dont sound the same. Plus they dont have the same bottom out force.
Whats the difference between the pe foam vs the ixp foam you removed?
PE Foam makes it poppier, while the IXPE foam makes it sound thinner ~
hello, I just want to ask your opinion. I'm thinking about trying to build my own keyboard under $100. I'm choosing gmk67 and lychee g66 pro can you help me I can't choose between the two
Dam it’s been a year what did u get?
What lube did you use for the switches and stabs?
Krytox 205g0 for the switches
Dielectric Grease for the stabilizers
@@strikemods_ will it sound good without lube?
@@KermzyDriftz It will, but its entirely up to your preference. Personally, i prefer it with
@@strikemods_ ok thanks
Hi in ur person experience is polyfill mod safe for keebs with batteries? :)
Yup!
Where did you order it? I looked on amazon and it’s 20$ shipping 😅
The gmk67 kit?
Aliexpress
If he's in PH, then probably shopee
im thinking of replacing the stabs any suggestions ?
TX stabs!
Where is that first mousepad from? 👀
If I don't plan on using it wireless, is it fine to not plug in the battery wire back?
Definitely!
how do i change teh rgb on the keyboard like what keys do i have to press?
w
Do you think clip-in TX stabs could fit this board?
Yes definitely!
veri cool sir!!!
Ok po ba ang software ng gmk67? Need to remap some keys. As a programmer, I need tilde, home and end keys.
tilde - shift+esc
backtick - fn+esc
home - fn+pg up
end - fn+pg down
@@sadeecake Thank you!
Bro what drill do you use?
How many hours can be used once fully charged in 2.4gh mode?
like 7-8 or more days if you drive it for 2-3 hrs.
Where do you get the stock keycaps from?
From an online store called shopee!
is the new lmk67 worth it over this just for being alu?
Definitely is!
10:22 skip to the typing test
can i use cotton wool instead of poly foam?
I've read before that cotton doesn't do well with keyboards. Try it at your own risk though
Can someone tell me what is the purpose of doing that part at 6:00
Whats an alternative for lotus tape because i didn’t find it in my country
Any type of painter's tape would do! You can try looking for MTX Painters tape.
my full build is gonna be like 75$ which is honestly amazing value
im personally using my gmk67 for months now and it has been amazing. best investment indeed
For the life of me I cannot get this keyboard to properly connect via USB. Works fine in Bluetooth and 2.5GHz wireless mode, charges fine, but connect it directly to any computer via USB and it just fails to connect. The driver won't work.