Nice video! I think it's nice that you showed the beginner's viewpoint for this. Part of the fun is the process and figuring it out or trying different things. For me the M1 is my second board (I got the purple version). A lot of times you hear in the keyboard community anything under $300 is labelled "budget", so it's nice to have more keyboards like this that are actually beginner and budget friendly but still great quality. I can also sympathize with the stabilizer struggle LOL. I do wish they had included the Akko plate-mounted stabilizers instead as those are nicer, but the screw-in ones were nice for the learning experience at least. Also took me a couple tries to get right, I find wire balancing to be the true challenge. I used the plumber mod though so I think that helped a lot. I also totally get buying lubed switches. I hand lubed mine, and it's definitely a labor. I can appreciate the experience, but if I can get a decent quality pre-lube, I would consider that for sure. For this board I would also highly recommend people using the force break mod to prevent getting the aluminum ping/rattle, I even did it for the little side pieces just to make sure they didn't move around.
Thanks for checking it out! Tons of learning on this and totally agree budget has a very different meaning in the keyboard world than you would think. I’m definitely looking to do the force break mod as well to see how that changes the sound.
Thanks for showing us your first build! I recently purchased the M1 and I'm loving it. I keep meaning to start a RUclips channel for myself, since I love binging keyboard content. Love to support new channels and looking forward to see what else you have to share.
Thanks so much for the message and support! I am trying to get some content built up. Already have more boards on order but the way pre orders and group buys go it takes some time to build up projects. Will be looking to add some mod videos to the M1 it really is a great keyboard for a great price.
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 Mine is completely stock. I haven't used the included tape mod and I didn't add any other kind of tape. I'm using lubed Akko Cream Yellows and it sounds great!
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 I think so! They are linear and kinda of a medium weight spring. At little more than reds are typically, but it's very comfortable.
Great sound!. Nicely muted yet just right for very fast typing. I prefer my Akko Purple switches that gives a firmer feel yet not noisy. My Backspace key switch is always Blue clicky sounding....
Can you use it right out of the box? Every video on this board, it gets force break mod and tape mod and I’m not comfortable doing that myself. I’m only interested in putting in switches and keycaps.
I personally don't think that you need to force break or tape mod the m1, I have force break done because I dont see a reason to undo it but the sound didnt really change in my opinion. The board has never been pingy and I think it works great stock, people into keyboards always want to jump to mod things. The only things to note is there is a dampening adhesive piece that you will want to put on the bottom of the board, it comes with the m1 (this is different than the tape for the tape mod that comes with it), and to install the stabilizers you do have to take apart everything to screw those in. If that sounds like too much it would be hard to recommend this particular board, if you are up for that though it really is a great board for a great price.
Ok so I got this exact same board, and I teak off the pcb part, did the unscrewing and everything, as this is my first board, I have no idea what I’m doing and I’m exploring. I finished a layer of tape mod and idk if I’ve done it correctly, but the main issue here is I have no idea how to screw back the pcb itself. Help?
I am not totally sure what you mean when you say screw back the PCB itself. The PCB basically makes a sandwich with all the foam and plate, that is what it screws into, then you put your switches on and the plate has the silicon gaskets which sit in the notches on the board and you just squish it all together and screw the case together and its complete.
Yes I actually did go through space bar trouble where it was sticking. The main thing for me was actually how the plate was not completely snapped around the stabs and not sitting completely flat. There was some lube maintenance I had to do on the stabs as well. With my setup it seems like thinner/lighter keycaps also just function better. I have tried a heavier tactile switch in the spacebar and that definitely seemed to help as well but that could just be since I think the lavender purples are pretty light. I know this issue can be a huge pain hope some of this helps.
@@TactileTalk Nice. I actually fixed it now after going through all this (plate not snapped and flat, over/under lubed stab, etc) and still having it stick. What finally fixed it was tightening the stab screw a little bit more and violá now I've got the perfect keyboard in my hands. M1 is just lovely, just wish it had adjustable feet to regulate its height.
@@Koj4 Oh very nice! Happy you got through that one and good to know that another "small" thing can effect the board in a big way. I can definitely hop on the better regulation of height train, everything I have had recently kinda leaves it to you to figure out how to get the right angle and height which can be annoying
Cool vid cool recommended, but i think you should try to minimize your uhms. Cause its kinda distracting Edit: your saying uh or uhm every 3-5 seconds XD
When I built initially I did stock, just put that clear dampening tape on the bottom. I have added the force break mod since then but don't really think theres a difference with the m1. I think the board sounds pretty great stock.
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 I used Durock v2 stabilizers for this build, but its not necessary, I just built the M2 for a video and used the stabilizers that came with the board and they work just fine. If you are up for it I think you can handle the build it really isn't bad at all, I think its harder to know which switches to pick than actually build the board :)
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 Some of it is personal preference for sound and feel, typically for gaming people will say linear switches but there's still tons of linears out there. I would check out Akko linears, I was impressed with their feel and value. Also if you want to make it easier on yourself get factory lubed so you dont have to do that yourself
Nice video! I think it's nice that you showed the beginner's viewpoint for this. Part of the fun is the process and figuring it out or trying different things. For me the M1 is my second board (I got the purple version). A lot of times you hear in the keyboard community anything under $300 is labelled "budget", so it's nice to have more keyboards like this that are actually beginner and budget friendly but still great quality.
I can also sympathize with the stabilizer struggle LOL. I do wish they had included the Akko plate-mounted stabilizers instead as those are nicer, but the screw-in ones were nice for the learning experience at least. Also took me a couple tries to get right, I find wire balancing to be the true challenge. I used the plumber mod though so I think that helped a lot. I also totally get buying lubed switches. I hand lubed mine, and it's definitely a labor. I can appreciate the experience, but if I can get a decent quality pre-lube, I would consider that for sure. For this board I would also highly recommend people using the force break mod to prevent getting the aluminum ping/rattle, I even did it for the little side pieces just to make sure they didn't move around.
Thanks for checking it out! Tons of learning on this and totally agree budget has a very different meaning in the keyboard world than you would think. I’m definitely looking to do the force break mod as well to see how that changes the sound.
Just ordered my M1 board. It will be my first build as well. Thanks for the great video
Thanks for showing us your first build! I recently purchased the M1 and I'm loving it. I keep meaning to start a RUclips channel for myself, since I love binging keyboard content. Love to support new channels and looking forward to see what else you have to share.
Thanks so much for the message and support! I am trying to get some content built up. Already have more boards on order but the way pre orders and group buys go it takes some time to build up projects. Will be looking to add some mod videos to the M1 it really is a great keyboard for a great price.
did u mod ur m1 or just stock?
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 Mine is completely stock. I haven't used the included tape mod and I didn't add any other kind of tape. I'm using lubed Akko Cream Yellows and it sounds great!
@@nebulazykbs hi akko cream yellow v3 also good switches for gaming?
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 I think so! They are linear and kinda of a medium weight spring. At little more than reds are typically, but it's very comfortable.
Nice quality, voice, narration. You deserve more subs!
Thanks so much!
Awesome thanks for the review and all the tips. Just build my M1 last night and used your video (and others) for reference
It’s a great keyboard!
Great sound!. Nicely muted yet just right for very fast typing. I prefer my Akko Purple switches that gives a firmer feel yet not noisy. My Backspace key switch is always Blue clicky sounding....
great build go through. need force break mod, theres ping on typing in the vid.
Can you use it right out of the box? Every video on this board, it gets force break mod and tape mod and I’m not comfortable doing that myself. I’m only interested in putting in switches and keycaps.
I personally don't think that you need to force break or tape mod the m1, I have force break done because I dont see a reason to undo it but the sound didnt really change in my opinion. The board has never been pingy and I think it works great stock, people into keyboards always want to jump to mod things. The only things to note is there is a dampening adhesive piece that you will want to put on the bottom of the board, it comes with the m1 (this is different than the tape for the tape mod that comes with it), and to install the stabilizers you do have to take apart everything to screw those in. If that sounds like too much it would be hard to recommend this particular board, if you are up for that though it really is a great board for a great price.
Ok so I got this exact same board, and I teak off the pcb part, did the unscrewing and everything, as this is my first board, I have no idea what I’m doing and I’m exploring. I finished a layer of tape mod and idk if I’ve done it correctly, but the main issue here is I have no idea how to screw back the pcb itself. Help?
I am not totally sure what you mean when you say screw back the PCB itself. The PCB basically makes a sandwich with all the foam and plate, that is what it screws into, then you put your switches on and the plate has the silicon gaskets which sit in the notches on the board and you just squish it all together and screw the case together and its complete.
did you have any issues with the space bar sticking at the bottom? having this problem right now and it's driving me nuts
Yes I actually did go through space bar trouble where it was sticking. The main thing for me was actually how the plate was not completely snapped around the stabs and not sitting completely flat. There was some lube maintenance I had to do on the stabs as well. With my setup it seems like thinner/lighter keycaps also just function better. I have tried a heavier tactile switch in the spacebar and that definitely seemed to help as well but that could just be since I think the lavender purples are pretty light. I know this issue can be a huge pain hope some of this helps.
@@TactileTalk Nice. I actually fixed it now after going through all this (plate not snapped and flat, over/under lubed stab, etc) and still having it stick. What finally fixed it was tightening the stab screw a little bit more and violá now I've got the perfect keyboard in my hands. M1 is just lovely, just wish it had adjustable feet to regulate its height.
@@Koj4 Oh very nice! Happy you got through that one and good to know that another "small" thing can effect the board in a big way. I can definitely hop on the better regulation of height train, everything I have had recently kinda leaves it to you to figure out how to get the right angle and height which can be annoying
What size of wrench do you use to open the screw?
For the case i believe it’s a 2mm hex needed the rest is just a smaller Phillips for the pcb etc
Cool vid cool recommended, but i think you should try to minimize your uhms. Cause its kinda distracting
Edit: your saying uh or uhm every 3-5 seconds XD
Thanks always working to get better at that part
I see that your knob is also crooked?
this is really the weakest part.
Possibly, if it is its pretty subtle, but the know is definitely the biggest pain for me
did u mod this or compketely stock?
When I built initially I did stock, just put that clear dampening tape on the bottom. I have added the force break mod since then but don't really think theres a difference with the m1. I think the board sounds pretty great stock.
@@TactileTalk is that stock stababilizer or did mod i? im planning to buy it and get it build nd mod by someone. but look likes easy to do it my self.
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 I used Durock v2 stabilizers for this build, but its not necessary, I just built the M2 for a video and used the stabilizers that came with the board and they work just fine. If you are up for it I think you can handle the build it really isn't bad at all, I think its harder to know which switches to pick than actually build the board :)
@@TactileTalk doea switches matters if mainly use in gaming? what switch can you recomend for gaming?
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 Some of it is personal preference for sound and feel, typically for gaming people will say linear switches but there's still tons of linears out there. I would check out Akko linears, I was impressed with their feel and value. Also if you want to make it easier on yourself get factory lubed so you dont have to do that yourself