I'm partially through modding mine and waiting for some more switches to come in, but I started with the gateron browns as well. I'm mostly on glorious pandas now and did a simpler foam mod and it really did help. I still need to lube the stabilizers and I also intend to foam between the board and plate, but over all, it's so much nicer.
As someone who just ordered a k6 and plan to mod it in the future, this is just what I was looking for. Thank you! Now I’m curious as to how much better those switches could sound with some lube applied. I feel like at this point of modding it’s probably a very minor difference
In my other video, I lubed the banana split switches for my fiance's NK65, but I overdid it so they're super mushy lol I have another video coming soon with the replacement switches getting lubed, but they also feel kind of mushy even though I didn't lube them as much as much this time. So, I'm wondering if lubing is just not for me or if I would just prefer something thinner than Krytox 205g0
I have same keyboard but I did similar mod with new keycaps, o rings and the foam, but I kept gateron reds and got lazy and spray lubed lol I am really impressed with what you did though. Great video
Hi will! Thank you for sharing your K6 Mod journey. I'm a K6 user too and I have been looking for a good way like this until recently. I will try it for my K6. ARIGATO!
I just got a k6... I'm getting some neoprene foam today which is why I came to this video, but as of right now, all I've done is put gateron yellows in, so when you said "it might also be because of the new switches" I tested my delete key, and I don't have any rattle as you had, Maybe they are pre-lubing the stabilizers better. thought you would find that interesting.
Hey Will! Absolutely loved the video! Amazing work on really showing how it's done and was a real treat as a beginner to see it from your perspective on how to go about modding a keyboard. I just wanted to ask as to why you haven't replaced the keycaps on the fn1,fn2,ctrl, option and command keys? Is it purely for aesthetics or do the keycap set not have the 1u keycaps for that row? Thanks a bunch in advance and once again amazing video :)
I just got into this hobby and I'm trying to get to this point haha. I think my next mod will be adding foam. I have the K2v2 hot swap and I'm not sure how to remove the stabilizers. I'll have to look it up.
Try silicone it works way better than foam. It's what rama uses and the NK65 too. If you want. It's called a silicone mold making kit and you mix it and and pour it into the case and when it dries it pops out like a piece of rubber.
I also bought the Drop Skylight Series Keycaps but was bummed to find out that it didn't included the 1u CTRL, FN, and ALT keys. I'm assuming you're just reusing the ones that came from Keychron?
It took like 3 hours I think, but I was trying to film everything too so it probably took a little longer because of that as well, and yeah that was my first time modding
It Would have been nice to first show what you do in normal speed so we can learn and understand - and then go in speed up mode.and also give us the reference of what lube you used for example in the info tab of the video would have helped a lot.
Do you think this version of the k6 with the metal bars help with the audio of the keyboard? Or does it just make it feel more premium being heavier? $10 difference from model without the bars.
hey so i lost the plate screws (all of them) and i cant find a replacement screws that is 2.3mmx7 but i did find 2.5mmx8mm i can shave the 8mm to a 7 but im not sure about the 2.5mm width will it damage the pcb?
Are there switches that won't fit on this board? I bought AKKO Rose Red Linear Switches and they don't seem to fit, so was pretty bummed out, unless I was doing something wrong.
Subscribed. I have the same keyboard and i found the browns were both too light and not tactile enough. What are your impressions in this regard with the 67g tealios and the 78g purple zelios switches? I have big hands im a musician with very strong fingers. Thanks!
Tealios are nice and buttery smooth, but they’re pricey and you can get great linears for less, like the banana splits, and you really don’t even have to lube them, refer to my other video lol, for tactiles the purple zealios are great at 78g, and if you are heavy handed you’ll probably love that, but also pretty pricey, glorious pandas are pretty good tactile switches and if you want a higher spring weight you can get springs cheap from tx keyboards and switch them out, the key company has new tactiles, the dragonfruit switches, made with c3equalz just like the banana splits so I’m sure they’re pretty good too, and same as the glorious pandas you can switch the springs
@@WillJauregui Ah, I see. Thank you for your reply. By the way, as you experienced, you do think it has impact to typing performance. I considering to lube to but not quite sure if that’s something to let it too softened.
hey , have you ever tried to change the battery of k6? i wondering can i buy the battery without send to keychron or it will be working normally if i remove the battery and use wired mode only?
There are different sounds/feels that people want for different keys. For example, if he liked the sound that the letters make, but hated the sound of the spacebar when using those switches, he could change the spacebar to a different switch.
im stuck between a gk61, nk65 entry, and k6. im looking for most low thock sound so i probably am going to get inks and plan to lube and film. videos sound like nk65 is higher pitched which i dont like.
Might wanna add some sound dampening equipment in the room you're recording in (or do voiceovers in a closet) because the reverb is a little much in this video just an fyi
Big agree on this one. Something about Drop's push into the mk market just irks me. All of their keyboards are objectively bad for the price, tbh. Lots of missing features that are present at lower price points, and nothing to make up for it.
Lets do some math here: K6 off of amazon, $75 70x Zealios/Tealios 18/50 (Switches sold in packs of 10) $70 ($10 Per pack) Foam $5 prob Lube (If bought for just this) $15 Drop Skylight: $45 Time Spent: $priceless Total: $135 (Not too bad for a beginner board, this prob feels very high end) For reference, an entry board I made for a customer, with T1 tactiles lubed with tribosys 3204 and taihao caps with an NK65 was 300
I'd love a KB like this: www.ashkeebs.com/product/gmk-polybius-keycaps/ But can't find it. 1) TKL 80% board like that. 2) pre lubed, with nice switches 3) volume knob.
@@WillJauregui Thank you for replying. Yes, I saw that GMMK Pro and was totally excited, was going to buy it, was in my cart, and then saw I needed switches etc. So I'm back to just wanting a TLK with a knob and nice switches. I guess it wouldn't be too hard to buy switches, plug them in, buy caps, put them on. I've put on caps before. Hey, maybe this is my chance to buy pre lubed switches and put them in with caps! Options.
If you liked this video, check out my NK65 video I recently uploaded too!
I'm partially through modding mine and waiting for some more switches to come in, but I started with the gateron browns as well. I'm mostly on glorious pandas now and did a simpler foam mod and it really did help. I still need to lube the stabilizers and I also intend to foam between the board and plate, but over all, it's so much nicer.
good stuff!
Do glorious pandas have a deeper sound and feel smoother than the gateron browns?
i really love the video, it makes it more relatable and more possible when people do it first time. i genuinely love the video.
That is the perfect keyboard for beginners...
great work man...
Thanks dude!
Epic! Let's get this to 100k 😃
As someone who just ordered a k6 and plan to mod it in the future, this is just what I was looking for. Thank you! Now I’m curious as to how much better those switches could sound with some lube applied. I feel like at this point of modding it’s probably a very minor difference
In my other video, I lubed the banana split switches for my fiance's NK65, but I overdid it so they're super mushy lol I have another video coming soon with the replacement switches getting lubed, but they also feel kind of mushy even though I didn't lube them as much as much this time. So, I'm wondering if lubing is just not for me or if I would just prefer something thinner than Krytox 205g0
Thanks for this! It has given me some good hints at how to mod my K6. Cheers!
This is so satisfying to watch!
That's basically the reason I watch 3ildcat channel, he gets a new keyboard every week and then there is a mod video in like 2 days
me and my friend were your 98th and 100th subcriber have a blessed day
THANK YOU!!
Awesome video! Such a huge difference in sound!
NICE
I have same keyboard but I did similar mod with new keycaps, o rings and the foam, but I kept gateron reds and got lazy and spray lubed lol
I am really impressed with what you did though. Great video
What size o ring did you use? Please help.
Hi will! Thank you for sharing your K6 Mod journey. I'm a K6 user too and I have been looking for a good way like this until recently. I will try it for my K6. ARIGATO!
Great quality video and thanks for actually posting what you used.
The most value mods are definitely going to be the new switches and tape mod
This video is really nice, u should earn more subs👍
Thanks!
such great editing and all and you only have 17 subs lol
23 now :D
Quality over Quantity 👍🏻
I just got a k6... I'm getting some neoprene foam today which is why I came to this video, but as of right now, all I've done is put gateron yellows in, so when you said "it might also be because of the new switches" I tested my delete key, and I don't have any rattle as you had, Maybe they are pre-lubing the stabilizers better. thought you would find that interesting.
interesting
A great upgrade to a fantastic board.
Very cool Keychron K6 video. Thanks for creating this!
Awsome video and quality, that’s a SUB!
at first i thought u had 267,000 subs cause this is some hihg quality content
Thank you!
Hey Will!
Absolutely loved the video! Amazing work on really showing how it's done and was a real treat as a beginner to see it from your perspective on how to go about modding a keyboard. I just wanted to ask as to why you haven't replaced the keycaps on the fn1,fn2,ctrl, option and command keys? Is it purely for aesthetics or do the keycap set not have the 1u keycaps for that row? Thanks a bunch in advance and once again amazing video :)
Yeah, that keycap set didn’t have the right key caps for those lol
I just got into this hobby and I'm trying to get to this point haha. I think my next mod will be adding foam. I have the K2v2 hot swap and I'm not sure how to remove the stabilizers. I'll have to look it up.
Love it! Thanks for sharing.
sadly my keychron k14 is soldered so i have to get a desolderer
Nice video and good work. Take take the mic off the table and you won’t hear the pounding on the table. It would be nice to only hear the keys.
Try silicone it works way better than foam. It's what rama uses and the NK65 too. If you want. It's called a silicone mold making kit and you mix it and and pour it into the case and when it dries it pops out like a piece of rubber.
Oh I didn’t know you could do a custom mold like that, in my other video I work on an NK65, the silicon in that works pretty well
@@WillJauregui ;)
dudeee watching this was a success
Clean! Subbed
Yep!
I also bought the Drop Skylight Series Keycaps but was bummed to find out that it didn't included the 1u CTRL, FN, and ALT keys. I'm assuming you're just reusing the ones that came from Keychron?
yup lol
So you chose linear...AND tactile. Hmmm...I can't imagine what that feels like.
i like it, differentiates the alphas from everything else
for my rukia build I have t1's on everything but the spacebar and backspace, I have tealios for those
Wow man great video and under 100 subs. 2 questions, how long did it take IRL to do mod and is this you're first time modding?
It took like 3 hours I think, but I was trying to film everything too so it probably took a little longer because of that as well, and yeah that was my first time modding
Thank you for this!
So you can't replace the stabs with the screw-ins on this right? we gotta get a new pcb
Correct, you can only use plate mounted stabs
@@WillJauregui darn...
It Would have been nice to first show what you do in normal speed so we can learn and understand - and then go in speed up mode.and also give us the reference of what lube you used for example in the info tab of the video would have helped a lot.
I linked to the lube in the description
@@WillJauregui true! thank you didn´t saw it, nice.
Great vid!
how’d you fix the spacebar problem?
Oh man this guy has a prime example about ABS keycaps
what about them?
@@WillJauregui It shows your usage and after awhile the grease gets on the keycaps.
For example your spacebar
@@hotdogpopsicle ahh yeah lol
Tealios switch link doesn't exist anymore.
And oof, ordering from amazon to norway will cost 17 for the foam, and 21 for the ship and import.
updated the Tealio link, thanks for letting me know, and damn that sucks
Hey nice vid man, is there any interference between the keycaps and the switch? I guess that's a cherry profile keycaps?
Do you think this version of the k6 with the metal bars help with the audio of the keyboard? Or does it just make it feel more premium being heavier? $10 difference from model without the bars.
I don’t think it changes sound too much, but it does help it feel and look more substantial
How did you disconnect the battery? I have a K4 v2 and the connector would jiggle but never release. I had to do all the work with it connected...
good job, sounds amazing
This video was edited good
hey so i lost the plate screws (all of them) and i cant find a replacement screws that is 2.3mmx7 but i did find 2.5mmx8mm i can shave the 8mm to a 7 but im not sure about the 2.5mm width will it damage the pcb?
Hey @Will Jauregui I was wondering how did you test your keyboard after you plugged it back in?
by just using it, luckily everything worked
is it just me or what but i just cannot get the switches out i have the k6 with red switches
finally someone who uses space with index finger like me.
Is it a bad habit of yours? I used to do that too
@@justinedzard Nahh it was my style since I was still a child, is it bad though?
@@liamviray9517 for me, it's bad for my index, it hurts a lot after a long writing
@@justinedzard oh doesn't affect me that much, maybe its different per person.
It could be better if you also lube the switch, but the video sounds good ^^.
Which one would you say has the biggest impact in making the sound deep and solid/fuller and removing the rattle?
Changing the switches probably, the browns are terrible lol
@@WillJauregui I see
Are there switches that won't fit on this board? I bought AKKO Rose Red Linear Switches and they don't seem to fit, so was pretty bummed out, unless I was doing something wrong.
They should fit
How do you only have 200 subs wtf
Subscribed. I have the same keyboard and i found the browns were both too light and not tactile enough. What are your impressions in this regard with the 67g tealios and the 78g purple zelios switches? I have big hands im a musician with very strong fingers. Thanks!
Tealios are nice and buttery smooth, but they’re pricey and you can get great linears for less, like the banana splits, and you really don’t even have to lube them, refer to my other video lol, for tactiles the purple zealios are great at 78g, and if you are heavy handed you’ll probably love that, but also pretty pricey, glorious pandas are pretty good tactile switches and if you want a higher spring weight you can get springs cheap from tx keyboards and switch them out, the key company has new tactiles, the dragonfruit switches, made with c3equalz just like the banana splits so I’m sure they’re pretty good too, and same as the glorious pandas you can switch the springs
@@WillJauregui thanks for the speedy reply! That's some great information 👍
How did you bandaid mod the stabs? I thought they had to be under the plate on the pcb?
The K6 stabs are plate mounted, so the bandaids go on the edge of the plate where the stabs snap into to tighten the fit
@@WillJauregui the bandaid can go under the stabs too with some lube so that the stabs don’t hit the bare pcb
Will you do more keyboard content in the future?
I have another video coming but I haven’t had time to finish it, soon hopefully
what screwdriver is needed for the aluminum side bezels??
Thanks in advance.
remember me when you get famous meme incoming
youre so underrated
Check out my latest video!
Mate, where did you order these white keycaps?
The link is in the description
Well, if I may. May ask what’s the significant benefit of lube the switches and padded with those pieces of foam?
Sound dampening and smoother key presses
@@WillJauregui Ah, I see. Thank you for your reply.
By the way, as you experienced, you do think it has impact to typing performance.
I considering to lube to but not quite sure if that’s something to let it too softened.
Nice video! Does the key cap set come with 1u bottom right row, for alt, etc. ?
unfortunately, no
@@WillJauregui dang, ok thanks! I was looking for that info all over, but I was hoping to find caps with a full set
Any reason to make your mods tactile and alphas linear?
How does it feel?
hey , have you ever tried to change the battery of k6? i wondering can i buy the battery without send to keychron or it will be working normally if i remove the battery and use wired mode only?
I haven’t had to change it, but removing it isn’t hard, try removing it and using it wired
2 things I've looked for but can't find:
1) a pre lubed tkl kb with just the right switches
2) with a volume knob.
I think there are a few but it just depends on your price range. You should probably check out r/mk on reddit. Maybe you’ll find answers there
Rakk lam-ang pro
you can get a separate knob
Great vid! What screw bit did you use to unscrew the side of the keyboard?
a hex/allen bit
would you explain the logic behind using two different switches and where?
There are different sounds/feels that people want for different keys. For example, if he liked the sound that the letters make, but hated the sound of the spacebar when using those switches, he could change the spacebar to a different switch.
damn it mine just came today I should have gotten the hot swappable version but it was sold out
Hot swappable is definitely the way to go
hi, is your K6 keyboard have hot swappable switches?
yup
which foam did you use and what thickness was it? i am thinking of doing a same kind of project.
I linked to it in the description
@@WillJauregui oo thank you!!
@@WillJauregui so isn't it about 3 mm?
I think so, tiny bit thicker
@@WillJauregui yeah. did it fit without any problem? thank you for the help.
When you do the bandaid mod do you apply lube to the bandaids?
I didn’t
I m confused, you went through the works, but you didn't lube the switches, why?
I don’t think I was able to get lube at the time lol no one had it stocked and I wanted to wait to get films to do that all at once
@@WillJauregui ah ok makes sense, thanks for the reply
lube the switches too and boom it'll be even dreamier
planning on it
so, did you lube the switches tho?
did you use the same foam that came with the keyboard?
No, I got it from Amazon, I linked it in the description
does modding foam into the keychron void its warranty?
not sure, maybe if you use one with adhesive like i did, but you can use a regular non-adhesive foam
I’m considering picking this thing up what is it made of plastic or metal on
The bottom
bottom is plastic, sides are aluminum
@@WillJauregui thanks
im stuck between a gk61, nk65 entry, and k6. im looking for most low thock sound so i probably am going to get inks and plan to lube and film. videos sound like nk65 is higher pitched which i dont like.
I have an NK65 vid coming soon, might help you decide
How do you buy key caps since they are odd sizes?
you basically have to buy via a group buy and sometimes buy the smaller additional packs with alternate modifier keycaps
Did u use glue for the foam or double sided tape?
The roll of foam I bought has adhesive on one side already, so I just had to cut, peel and stick. I linked to it in the description.
what allen key are you using for the meta;l frame?
i used the #2 allen key in my ifxit kit
What does the band aid mod do im curious if its worth doing on my keeb
helps cushion the stabs and reduce sound
Might wanna add some sound dampening equipment in the room you're recording in (or do voiceovers in a closet) because the reverb is a little much in this video just an fyi
other than that great video, I really enjoyed it.
Yeah, I gotta figure something out
Were the switches lubed?
No I didn’t lube that time
goodvideo!!!!!!!!!!
Great video, but Drop makes my skin crawl.
Big agree on this one. Something about Drop's push into the mk market just irks me. All of their keyboards are objectively bad for the price, tbh. Lots of missing features that are present at lower price points, and nothing to make up for it.
I figured that out after this lol, but it was convenient for getting some shine through keycaps shipped to me relatively quickly
why dont ppl use dynamat in these boards? So good for deadening.
What thickness was the foam you used?
1/8 in, I linked to the one I bought in the description
Is this a hot-swappable or Gateron?
its a hot swappable keyboard that came with gateron switches
Love the initiative! But do consider swapping out the plastic casing, it will eliminate the hollow sound effect!
Any link to metal casing for k6? Thanks
i like is rattley :P
just change to pbt keycaps to make it sound better than stock
The new ones are PBT
This would work for a gk61 as well right? Love the videos btw
i think so, thanks!
"I would declare this a success"
Me: But at what cost?
Nice video though!
Lets do some math here:
K6 off of amazon, $75
70x Zealios/Tealios 18/50 (Switches sold in packs of 10) $70 ($10 Per pack)
Foam $5 prob
Lube (If bought for just this) $15
Drop Skylight: $45
Time Spent: $priceless
Total: $135 (Not too bad for a beginner board, this prob feels very high end)
For reference, an entry board I made for a customer, with T1 tactiles lubed with tribosys 3204 and taihao caps with an NK65 was 300
I'd love a KB like this:
www.ashkeebs.com/product/gmk-polybius-keycaps/
But can't find it.
1) TKL 80% board like that.
2) pre lubed, with nice switches
3) volume knob.
thats the GMMK Pro: www.pcgamingrace.com/products/glorious-gmmk-pro-75-barebone-black-reservation
but you need to get your own switches and keycaps
@@WillJauregui Thank you for replying.
Yes, I saw that GMMK Pro and was totally excited, was going to buy it, was in my cart, and then saw I needed switches etc.
So I'm back to just wanting a TLK with a knob and nice switches.
I guess it wouldn't be too hard to buy switches, plug them in, buy caps, put them on. I've put on caps before.
Hey, maybe this is my chance to buy pre lubed switches and put them in with caps!
Options.
Kikiam
Oh shit lmao only 67 subs? Allow me to be 68 :)
Brown switches 😬
That’s why I changed them lol
shave those hands bro wtf
Wow , you made this keyboard even uglier