I would be very careful with half of the tapes mentioned. Shorting circuit aside, some of these tapes can yank the small.components out ie. Hotswap socket.
Hotswap sockets are kinda strong tbh. The difficult tiny little SMD capacitors, resistors and diodes man... Not only they're difficult to solder them back without a hot air gun, they could just bounce and disappear because they're so tiny and you won't even notice it come off.
Yeh, part of why im happy i chose dirt cheap paper tape. Its adhesive capacity is pretty poor, to say the least, but thats not a bad thing. Just gotta be more patient flattening it. Tbf I wonder if you could just use a layer of masking tape and then add different kinds of tapes?
@@termitreter6545 I asked this question in another chat and one guy put masking tape first then two layers of electrical tape, apparently it adds a lot of thock. Haven't tried it personally though
The big problem with most of these tapes is the adhesive. Do you think it would be wise to use a layer of painters tape THEN add duct tape. I'm not sure if it'll have that duct shape sound though if implemented
honestly this is a good idea, as we use a lot of super adhesive gaffers tape at my work. to prevent the adhesive from sticking to the floor and leaving marks we put down a layer of p tape first. also makes it a shit ton easier to pull up
Most interested to know how much adhesive residue remained after each/all of the tapes. 😅 And, personal preference, of course, but the electrical tape was my personal favorite.
painter’s tape and masking tape are the least likely to leave residue, but scotch tape would probably be not horrible to remove as long as it’s like, less than 2 years old or so and kept in a cool place. packing tape would be a 50/50 in terms of removal since the adhesive is strong but similar to scotch. duct tape and electrical would definitely be the worst to remove after a while: duct tape because of the strength of the adhesive and electrical because it tends to leave residue after a while no matter what you do. regardless of the type of tape you use, for optimal removal you’d keep it in a cold, dry place to reduce the stickiness of the adhesive and prevent humidity from making it worse.
You forget what the purpose or the reason why painters tape is a staple. It prevents static from damaging your board and the adhesive wouldn't stick the board long term and easier to remove from the pcb
Cool video. As mentioned by others, I would be concerned about the adhesive. Painter or masking tapes are unbelievably durable. I have books from my father who used to repair them with masking tape, from forty years ago, and it is still like, you know... paper. Still well taped. On the other hand I have seen electric tape and scotch tape age very badly. Even strong tapes like ductape can finish in a messy slime over time. All that said, there is also bad masking tape which become dry and peel off too, so buy good brands. What you do not want is sticky paste all over next time you decide to mod your board, or worse, some corrosive compound on your precious expansive switches and PCB.
thank you, you really helped me. I'm just noe building my first board and i got masking tape and mountigt ape and i yhink i will put the masking tpae on the pcb and mounting tape in my case insted of PE foam because I think they have very similar properties. do you recomend me doing that?
An interesting topic for sure. Though I’m not going to mess with other tapes since I want to be able to take it off if I want to later without potentially damaging the board. Would be a good follow up if a layer of painters tape at the bottom has similar effects with other tapes on top.
@@loganbanzon9845yes and no, it ain't that safe because it can catch on fire so avoiding using it with a keyboard with a battery would be a good idea. This is what Hypio tech said from what I remember.
Painters tape shines best when you layer it because of its paper properties compared to cellophane properties of other tapes, also the safest that's why it's the most popular. But thanks for trying all of the tapes, I've always been curious how they would all compare with each other.
I do a full layer of painters tape on my RK M75 then add a few strips of electrical over the battery, gives me peace of mind and still gives me the creaminess of masking tape@@FormerlySunrize
Gaff Tape... from the film and live production industry... It's a fabric tape with enough adhesion and light enough to not damage paint. Try it and you will be amazed.
i like the sound of the electric tape, but I tend to like super muted boards and this seems to have the lowest tone and it would be one of the safest to use lol
You should make another video comparing the best from thocky to clacky just like your akko switch video. More of a concise and straight to the point kind of guide like you did with the akko switches. Also maybe mention putting masking/painters on the first layer to prevent shorting your PCB
For so many people recommend masking tape, I have no idea why, the adhesive residue after few months, you just have to throw the board away. That's why I don't do tape mod, unless I found tape that really wont leave residue on the board.
My intuition is that Gaffer tape would be the best option. It's high-temp resistant (original intended use was in conjunction with hot lights on film sets) and electrically non-conductive (the "Gaffer" is the head electrician on a film set.) Its adhesive is also explicitly designed to both stick securely and be removable without damaging the surface it was applied to. I'll have to try it out. Another possibility is Kapton tape, which is ULTRA high heat resistant (to hundreds of degrees celsius) and electrically insulating. It's specifically designed to be used on circuit boards. It is clear and has an orange hue.
I need somebody to see if kapton tape will make a good sound. It’s used to protect batteries and prevent short circuiting, so ideally it should be the safest, right?
I know it's a quite a bit more expensive but Tesa Tape is in automotive applications is basically a high quality electrical tape that is nylon or "felt" backed. It's probably irreversible due to the strength of the adhesive unless you use a base layer of painters tape. It would be similar to gluing felt or braided nylon to the back of the pcb. If you're crazy and willing to risk shorting out the board, they do make aluminum tape for ductwork. Would again probably need a base layer of painters or other light adhesive non-conductive tape to make it work. The material of the tape will change the frequencies that pass through down to the case.
Please don't try out some tapes that are known to kill the PCB or have very strong adhesives, unless you want to have a nice sounding paperweight, then please go ahead. This video can actually influence newcomers into the hobby to break their board because there is NO disclaimer on which tape is risky, and NO disclaimer at all about the risks of tape modding. Also, there's a reason why painters tape is the most common tape for tape modding. Go and google yourself.
I have also experimented with most of these types of tapes, and these are my findings 👍 Electrical tape - Rubbery and stretchy plastic. Makes the sound more rounded and dare I say creamy, but doesn't make the sound much deeper compared to others. I personally really like this for creamy builds. [Creamy and soft] Masking/Painters tape - Paperm like material. Only difference between masking and painters is typically the thickness, so makes sure to add a layer or two more of masking tape because it is a bit thin. Overall, the sound that these make are very well rounded. It makes the sound softer, and also more poppy. It also makes the board a lot deeper. [Best all around tape] Packing tape - Plastic material. One of the deepest sounding ones, but be sure to add a layer of maskign tape before adding this, beucause it will short your pcb and render your board useless. Although it makes the board deeper, it isn't as good at rounding the sound off, so it sounds a bit more sharp and poppy. One con of this though is that it can make the board slightly resonant, hollow and pingy in some cases becuase of the plasticky nature of it.[Deep, a bit hollow and poppy] Duct tape - Plastic on cloth reinforcement. Very similar to packing tape, but in my opinion slightly deeper because of the thickness. If you are applying duct tape, follow the same rules as packing tape, and also add less layers, as it is pretty thick. [Deepest, poppy] Scotch tape - In between paper and plastic. In my opinion it is an acceptable alternative if you only want a slight difference in sound. It makes the board poppier and louder, but doesn't affect the pitch of the board. This can be attributed to it's thinness [Poppy] Cloth tape - Made of cloth. Makes the sound a bit deeper, and is also very thick. Not recommended, as it doesn't affect the sound as much as the others. It adds a slightly tacky, sharp and honestly flat sound(As if the sound is wave is shortened). [Flat sound] My rating from deepest to clackiest Duct tape, Packing tape, Masking/Painters tape, Scotch tape, Cloth tape, Electrical tape Creamiest to poppiest Electrical tape, Masking/Painters tape, Duct tape, Packing tape, Scotch tape, Cloth tape @me if you have any more questions!! 😁
@@suguruogawa Scotch tape wont break the keyboard will it? (Edit: Its the clear tape that youd see in like an office or a classroom, the tape youd find at like the dollar store or something)
Would a wider tape work better? Gorilla makes a 4in roof repair tape that could tape over an entire board. Might make a difference to have one solid piece.
It’s easy use electrical tape for wireless boards with batteries, and for wired only use painters tape. U need to use electrical tape when a battery is involved or u will start a fire.
the Mount Tape my personal favorite but worry about what it'll do to the PCB over time. I'll probably put in a layer of painters tape then put on the mount tape over it as a precaution.
i think electrical tape sounded so deep cuz it is like force break and it's thick so it takes out all the vibrations and heavy duty packing tape sounded thocky cuz bcz it is thick and heavy it took out that thin feeling of the pcb and added some heft into it
Ideally, just don't put anything on your PCB that's just cringe and kinda dangerous. I'm sure there are a ton of other possible mods you can do to get the same results without putting your keen in danger. Idk maybe I'm just being paranoid.
@@Fantastic_Mr_Fox So far from my experience of doing it in 5 different boards, I didn't really see any problem with it as long as you treat your pcb as you know, a pcb. Masking tape's probably the safest out of all of them since it's only made out of paper, but if you're really cautious then you could custom cut some foam that would sit on the bottom of your pcb like the ones found in the KBD67 lite
Flex Seal tape next! I wouldn't put it directly on the board, use a layer of painters tape but I think with it having a rubberized quality it could have an interesting affect.
Wow, I didn't expect to like packing tape that much. The board that solidified my appreciation of the tape mod was my Tiger80. So many flex cuts that if you want any real sound you gotta tape the cuts or the whole pcb
Hello consumer tech, have you ever tried using thermal pads on the pcb to replace tapes? thermal pads are thicker and they are proven not to harm electronics and in terms of fire hazard they are proven to be heat resistant and often used for heat sinks for GPUs, perhaps it might make the keyboard more thoccy, thought you might want to experiment with it.
You might also consider trying out badminton tape grips. I used one in one of my boards called a Towel Grip Tape and it's so different compared to other tapes
It would be interesting to see the dry wall tape first then something like the painter's tape because the drywall tape kinda has hills and valleys so to speak "texture" then the painter's tape so actually block the holes in it. could create like a pseudo acoustic foam with the ridges and what not. because for acoustic foam you dont want flat as youl see on any acoustic foam.
Picked up a $12.59 dollar 60% hot swappable keyboard with pbt pudding keycaps and red outemu switches. I ended up doing a lube job on the outemu switches and mod the stabilizers as well. Afterwards I was blown away by how the keyboard now sounds while typing on the keyboard. I never bothered doing a sound dampening mod to the keyboard cause I liked the sound with just the two mods I did. I do have a full size mouse pad on my desk which covers the entire desk. Perhaps that's working as a sound dampening who knows.
I used 1 layer of Crystal Clear Gorilla tape (extra thick) on my Ducky SF and GMMK 2. Turned the hollow plastic sound on the SF into a silence king with Roselios switches. GMMK 2 with AKKO ABS SA profile caps turned into a marble god.
Can you make a comparison between the old rk61 and the new rk61 plus? I found your review on the rk61 and I'm conflicted because I saw the plus version. Thanks. Great reviews by the way
As he mentions a ways into the video, you should really double check the conductivity of the tapes you're interested in experimenting with. Scotch tape isn't insulated and so can be conductive. This may be why people say "Don't use packing tape!" It's not a statement of sound, but rather a sound statement! That said, I find myself wondering about layering different tapes. So, perhaps you could put a later of painter's tape on the PCB and then a layer of Scotch tape on top of that, using the painter's tape to block the PCB from the Scotch tape.
To me it makes not so much sense to compare all of these tapes on just this board with unknown switches, other mods and just to consider the sound. Btw. you can also use a different 1st layer of a tape that has pretty low adhesive properties. For my fully custom Keychron Q6 I have the best result and a secure solution using 3 layers of the ScotchBlue Universal Premium Masking Tape, 48mm. A solid 90. :-)
Oh yeah!! Packing tape!! The tape that short circuited my k552 and logitech g413!! I was so dumb then. Videos like this will result in people short circuiting their keyboards over time and there's literally no warning for that given in this video anywhere! DON'T USE PACKING TAPE!! Infact don't use any tape on your keyboard pcb! You can do other mods for similar feel and sound that are not as risky as tape mod.
I've got a roll of Fastenal floor tape that I am super curious about. Its vinyl tape similar electrical tape but it seems much thicker. got a Inland 47 coming soon. May try on that.
Duct Tape, Gaffers Tape, Electrical Tape, Packaging Tape and any other tape with very sticky, strong adhesive should be avoided. If you decide to keep the tape on, the adhesive may degrade and leave a residue on your PCB. The adhesive may corrode your PCB or cause it to stop working.
I just got my first mechanical keeb and i dont play on buying or modding a shit ton just want to make mine better so thank you for this video but like a lot have mention and I think its common sense not to go with the tapes with strong adhesive. I have a bunch of electrical tape so I am going to use that.
So what have we learned today? We’ve learned that mechanical keyboard enthusiasts have a lot more in common with wine critics than previously expected. A tasteful thock with hint of pop. A very flavorful sound. Exquisite.
yeah, lots of tape cant be used due to the strong adhesive it will pull out the diode as well as produce static that's why it is rarely used. Yeah it may sound goo dbut it is a very bad idea imo it could literally destroy the board. But to be honest i rather mod normally and then mod cheap board so it can sound creamy and nice with the foam mod etc. Thought of using electrical tape. But I found something called washi tape? by Nippon which is literally made out of paper or something. I bought their washi tape and painter's tape. Never tape mod before so if i gonna use i gonna try the washi tape first and see what happends. Than again both of these tapes aren't adhesively strong so it can be peel off easily without leaving any or little residue
Do you tape mod premium boards? I'm talking an about the ones that cost $400+ . I have a couple coming and it seems like I'll be butchering the board by adding tape.mod
Hi guys! I'm a newbie in the modding world... is painters tape going to burn and break/ruin my keybaord with the heat coming from the battery? I would really like to mod my RK84 but i'm afraid that it can get damaged.
how about hockey stick tape???? ive already done it... its sounds really good but now hoping it doesnt dmg my pcb, its been 2 months and nothing yet !!
So in this case, I'm gonna put a layer of masking tape and then 1 or 2 layers of packing tape. Will do this when my keychron q1 v2 arrives. Thx for the experiment.
Painters Tape is widely used due to the removal in long term, it doesn't leave residue
you could do the first layer painters tape for protection then use your choice of tape ;)
So can I use painters tape to mod my keyboard?
A lot of people are saying that painter's tape can be conductive and mess up your board.
@@tonydillinger2553 who
@@sk1ttle323 I heard that if your board has a battery it can be a fire hazard
I would be very careful with half of the tapes mentioned. Shorting circuit aside, some of these tapes can yank the small.components out ie. Hotswap socket.
Hotswap sockets are kinda strong tbh. The difficult tiny little SMD capacitors, resistors and diodes man... Not only they're difficult to solder them back without a hot air gun, they could just bounce and disappear because they're so tiny and you won't even notice it come off.
If the soldering isn't trash, this shouldn't be a problem.
Yeh, part of why im happy i chose dirt cheap paper tape. Its adhesive capacity is pretty poor, to say the least, but thats not a bad thing. Just gotta be more patient flattening it.
Tbf I wonder if you could just use a layer of masking tape and then add different kinds of tapes?
@@termitreter6545 I asked this question in another chat and one guy put masking tape first then two layers of electrical tape, apparently it adds a lot of thock. Haven't tried it personally though
@@springpocket6941 do you think electrical tape is safe?
Isn't the problem realated to packing tape that static could damage the board? That's what I always heard as an argument for painters.
heard the same thing. my friend ruined his K552 that way.
@@mutasimhasanmuhi3607 how does static damage the board?
@@dylanbain8578 shorts the pcb, making your rectangle a newly created paperweight
@@jimmyt9283 that is one way of phrasing it but remember a ✨*expensive*✨ paperweight
edit: huh the bold font thingy didn't work welp :'D
You can put masking tape on first then put other tapes on top which would avoid damaging the PCB.
The big problem with most of these tapes is the adhesive. Do you think it would be wise to use a layer of painters tape THEN add duct tape. I'm not sure if it'll have that duct shape sound though if implemented
I think I’m gonna try this out, great idea
You can use ISO alcohol on PCB without issue. I do it all the time.
@@Outware0 results?
honestly this is a good idea, as we use a lot of super adhesive gaffers tape at my work. to prevent the adhesive from sticking to the floor and leaving marks we put down a layer of p tape first. also makes it a shit ton easier to pull up
@@Outware0any updates on the results for this?
Most interested to know how much adhesive residue remained after each/all of the tapes. 😅 And, personal preference, of course, but the electrical tape was my personal favorite.
wahahahahahaha
painter’s tape and masking tape are the least likely to leave residue, but scotch tape would probably be not horrible to remove as long as it’s like, less than 2 years old or so and kept in a cool place. packing tape would be a 50/50 in terms of removal since the adhesive is strong but similar to scotch. duct tape and electrical would definitely be the worst to remove after a while: duct tape because of the strength of the adhesive and electrical because it tends to leave residue after a while no matter what you do. regardless of the type of tape you use, for optimal removal you’d keep it in a cold, dry place to reduce the stickiness of the adhesive and prevent humidity from making it worse.
You forget what the purpose or the reason why painters tape is a staple. It prevents static from damaging your board and the adhesive wouldn't stick the board long term and easier to remove from the pcb
Just for science :)
Non conductive tape only sound test timestamp
Stock 0:24
Painters tape 1:06
Electrical tape 4:24
Masking tape 6:43
Cool video. As mentioned by others, I would be concerned about the adhesive. Painter or masking tapes are unbelievably durable. I have books from my father who used to repair them with masking tape, from forty years ago, and it is still like, you know... paper. Still well taped. On the other hand I have seen electric tape and scotch tape age very badly. Even strong tapes like ductape can finish in a messy slime over time. All that said, there is also bad masking tape which become dry and peel off too, so buy good brands. What you do not want is sticky paste all over next time you decide to mod your board, or worse, some corrosive compound on your precious expansive switches and PCB.
thank you, you really helped me. I'm just noe building my first board and i got masking tape and mountigt ape and i yhink i will put the masking tpae on the pcb and mounting tape in my case insted of PE foam because I think they have very similar properties. do you recomend me doing that?
@@yuvalalster5736 thanks 4 feedback 👍 mounting tape is basically glued foam, idk if that much glue is the best way.
@@dayannahkali thank you for the help
@@yuvalalster5736thank you for the information.
Has anyone tried mixing tapes? So masking tape on the first layer so you won't leave residue, then whatever tape over that
My go to is 1 layer of masking and two layers of duct tape on all of my boards tbh
I do one layer of painters tape and 2 layers of the 3 inch electrical tape. It gives me a SUPER DEEP thock.
@@heavyaf_deuce3791 really, I got to try that then haha
Yeah I've done it on 4 different boards over the last 2 years and the oldest still holds true to the thock
@@heavyaf_deuce3791 Would 1 layer of masking tape + 1 layer of electrical tape over it create a creamy thock when used with Silent Red switches?
An interesting topic for sure. Though I’m not going to mess with other tapes since I want to be able to take it off if I want to later without potentially damaging the board. Would be a good follow up if a layer of painters tape at the bottom has similar effects with other tapes on top.
You can easily remove the painters tape that's why is so often used
@@albertopopovici845yes that's what they said
Is it safe and will not cause any short circuits or damage from the keyboard?
@@loganbanzon9845yes and no, it ain't that safe because it can catch on fire so avoiding using it with a keyboard with a battery would be a good idea. This is what Hypio tech said from what I remember.
Painters tape shines best when you layer it because of its paper properties compared to cellophane properties of other tapes, also the safest that's why it's the most popular. But thanks for trying all of the tapes, I've always been curious how they would all compare with each other.
BUT. If you have a battery painters tape might be a fire hazard. So if you have a battery in your keyboard. Use electric tape
Was about to say the safest is def electrical
you can layer both and every other tape mentioned@@RavusRiven
I do a full layer of painters tape on my RK M75 then add a few strips of electrical over the battery, gives me peace of mind and still gives me the creaminess of masking tape@@FormerlySunrize
Gaff Tape... from the film and live production industry... It's a fabric tape with enough adhesion and light enough to not damage paint. Try it and you will be amazed.
i heard that the reason painters tape is the most used is because its a lot safer than other in the long run
i like the sound of the electric tape, but I tend to like super muted boards and this seems to have the lowest tone and it would be one of the safest to use lol
From what I get from my board it is creamy and clacky
I've only added one layer on mine.
@@linndoria how is your board doing? does electrical tape causes residue?
You should make another video comparing the best from thocky to clacky just like your akko switch video. More of a concise and straight to the point kind of guide like you did with the akko switches. Also maybe mention putting masking/painters on the first layer to prevent shorting your PCB
For so many people recommend masking tape, I have no idea why, the adhesive residue after few months, you just have to throw the board away. That's why I don't do tape mod, unless I found tape that really wont leave residue on the board.
What's the safest choice? some says that the adhesive could degrade over time and could ruin the pcb
My intuition is that Gaffer tape would be the best option. It's high-temp resistant (original intended use was in conjunction with hot lights on film sets) and electrically non-conductive (the "Gaffer" is the head electrician on a film set.) Its adhesive is also explicitly designed to both stick securely and be removable without damaging the surface it was applied to. I'll have to try it out.
Another possibility is Kapton tape, which is ULTRA high heat resistant (to hundreds of degrees celsius) and electrically insulating. It's specifically designed to be used on circuit boards. It is clear and has an orange hue.
No tape: 30/100
Painters tape: 73/100 (basic tape mod, poppier sound)
*Scotch tape: 79/100 (deeper, creamier sound*
Electrical tape: 62/100 (not as unique, louder sound
Medical tape: 44/100 (slightly poppier than stock)
Masking tape: 75/100 (similar to masking tape but slightly softer sound)
Plumbers tape: 0/100 (doesn’t work)
Drywall tape: 17/100 (not good)
*[Heavy Duty] Packing tape: 84/100 (soft and creamy but slightly poppy)*
Mounting tape: 78/100 (foamy, dampening, higher pitched, and less poppy / very unique)
Double sided Gorilla tape: 76/100 (loud and not as poppy)
*Duct tape: 80/100 (loud and clean)*
Gorilla duct tape: 72/100 (expensive and slightly worse than normal duct tape)
Nice vid. I would have liked to see the different tape applications along with a note on how many layers were applied.
I need somebody to see if kapton tape will make a good sound. It’s used to protect batteries and prevent short circuiting, so ideally it should be the safest, right?
I know it's a quite a bit more expensive but Tesa Tape is in automotive applications is basically a high quality electrical tape that is nylon or "felt" backed. It's probably irreversible due to the strength of the adhesive unless you use a base layer of painters tape.
It would be similar to gluing felt or braided nylon to the back of the pcb.
If you're crazy and willing to risk shorting out the board, they do make aluminum tape for ductwork. Would again probably need a base layer of painters or other light adhesive non-conductive tape to make it work.
The material of the tape will change the frequencies that pass through down to the case.
I wonder if you could avoid leaving residue by folding the tape in on itself then using painters tape to secure it to the PCB?
painters tape and then other tape over it!!!!!1
great minds think alike
Considering that you usually put a few layers of tape, could one use painters tape as a base, and then a potentially conductive tape on top?
I used packing tape and thick shipping foam. With lubed linears, and thick MDA caps, you have the chefs kiss!
Please don't try out some tapes that are known to kill the PCB or have very strong adhesives, unless you want to have a nice sounding paperweight, then please go ahead.
This video can actually influence newcomers into the hobby to break their board because there is NO disclaimer on which tape is risky, and NO disclaimer at all about the risks of tape modding.
Also, there's a reason why painters tape is the most common tape for tape modding. Go and google yourself.
Which of these tapes have been "known" to kill the PCB? I've never heard of anyone's board actually getting killed by tape
I have also experimented with most of these types of tapes, and these are my findings 👍
Electrical tape - Rubbery and stretchy plastic. Makes the sound more rounded and dare I say creamy, but doesn't make the sound much deeper compared to others. I personally really like this for creamy builds. [Creamy and soft]
Masking/Painters tape - Paperm like material. Only difference between masking and painters is typically the thickness, so makes sure to add a layer or two more of masking tape because it is a bit thin. Overall, the sound that these make are very well rounded. It makes the sound softer, and also more poppy. It also makes the board a lot deeper. [Best all around tape]
Packing tape - Plastic material. One of the deepest sounding ones, but be sure to add a layer of maskign tape before adding this, beucause it will short your pcb and render your board useless. Although it makes the board deeper, it isn't as good at rounding the sound off, so it sounds a bit more sharp and poppy. One con of this though is that it can make the board slightly resonant, hollow and pingy in some cases becuase of the plasticky nature of it.[Deep, a bit hollow and poppy]
Duct tape - Plastic on cloth reinforcement. Very similar to packing tape, but in my opinion slightly deeper because of the thickness. If you are applying duct tape, follow the same rules as packing tape, and also add less layers, as it is pretty thick. [Deepest, poppy]
Scotch tape - In between paper and plastic. In my opinion it is an acceptable alternative if you only want a slight difference in sound. It makes the board poppier and louder, but doesn't affect the pitch of the board. This can be attributed to it's thinness [Poppy]
Cloth tape - Made of cloth. Makes the sound a bit deeper, and is also very thick. Not recommended, as it doesn't affect the sound as much as the others. It adds a slightly tacky, sharp and honestly flat sound(As if the sound is wave is shortened). [Flat sound]
My rating from deepest to clackiest
Duct tape, Packing tape, Masking/Painters tape, Scotch tape, Cloth tape, Electrical tape
Creamiest to poppiest
Electrical tape, Masking/Painters tape, Duct tape, Packing tape, Scotch tape, Cloth tape
@me if you have any more questions!! 😁
@me and ask any questions you may have
@@suguruogawa Scotch tape wont break the keyboard will it?
(Edit: Its the clear tape that youd see in like an office or a classroom, the tape youd find at like the dollar store or something)
@@FutureFoxyOfficial i cannot be sure but i'd always put electrical tape as the first layer to the pcb just in case
@@suguruogawa I was asking because I dont have any other tape, I tried it before seeing the response, it ended up working, thank you though lol :D
@@FutureFoxyOfficial 👍
Would a wider tape work better? Gorilla makes a 4in roof repair tape that could tape over an entire board. Might make a difference to have one solid piece.
Scotch and packing tape is gon kill a board after a while, that shit builds static charge like no other.
It’s easy use electrical tape for wireless boards with batteries, and for wired only use painters tape. U need to use electrical tape when a battery is involved or u will start a fire.
the Mount Tape my personal favorite but worry about what it'll do to the PCB over time. I'll probably put in a layer of painters tape then put on the mount tape over it as a precaution.
How about layering tapes? Lol. That might also solve the conductive issue.
Call me paranoid, but I'm too scared to use anything other than electrical tape
I have probably all of these at home and I’m starting to mod my keyboard so thank you very much. I lubed my first switch and it is super overlubed
No one cares about ur switches wtf
Ahah same experience as me bro, you just need a little bit of lube 😂
The lube will wear down over time. Next time you lube it just make sure to do the bottom housing and the spring and you’re good to go
A year later…
In my current set up, i put 1 layer of masking tape then 1 layer of duct tape. And it sound pretty awesome to me but smooth sound like also.
i think electrical tape sounded so deep cuz it is like force break and it's thick so it takes out all the vibrations
and heavy duty packing tape sounded thocky cuz bcz it is thick and heavy it took out that thin feeling of the pcb and added some heft into it
2:19 everyone says to use painters tape because other tape are conductive and can shot the pcb
I think there's also a risk of static electricity too, although I'm not sure painter's tape is any better on that front.
Ideally, just don't put anything on your PCB that's just cringe and kinda dangerous. I'm sure there are a ton of other possible mods you can do to get the same results without putting your keen in danger.
Idk maybe I'm just being paranoid.
@@Fantastic_Mr_Fox So far from my experience of doing it in 5 different boards, I didn't really see any problem with it as long as you treat your pcb as you know, a pcb. Masking tape's probably the safest out of all of them since it's only made out of paper, but if you're really cautious then you could custom cut some foam that would sit on the bottom of your pcb like the ones found in the KBD67 lite
@@Fantastic_Mr_Fox its made of paper so its safe
Flex Seal tape next! I wouldn't put it directly on the board, use a layer of painters tape but I think with it having a rubberized quality it could have an interesting affect.
me watching this with that exact roll of Gorilla Tape lol. bummer. you're doing the Lord's work, thanks for sharing
painters tape is easy to peel off. that's why everyone uses it.
I cant believe this is what my life has become, watching Tape mod videos at 9pm on a saturday
Oddly enough I liked the Electrical Tape great now I wanna redo my entire build for that HAHAHAHA
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Electrical tape is pretty much safe option for people who use wireless and bluetooth imo.
Wow, I didn't expect to like packing tape that much. The board that solidified my appreciation of the tape mod was my Tiger80. So many flex cuts that if you want any real sound you gotta tape the cuts or the whole pcb
Isnt it conductive
Hello consumer tech, have you ever tried using thermal pads on the pcb to replace tapes? thermal pads are thicker and they are proven not to harm electronics and in terms of fire hazard they are proven to be heat resistant and often used for heat sinks for GPUs, perhaps it might make the keyboard more thoccy, thought you might want to experiment with it.
That is pricey here
You might also consider trying out badminton tape grips. I used one in one of my boards called a Towel Grip Tape and it's so different compared to other tapes
It would be interesting to see the dry wall tape first then something like the painter's tape because the drywall tape kinda has hills and valleys so to speak "texture" then the painter's tape so actually block the holes in it. could create like a pseudo acoustic foam with the ridges and what not. because for acoustic foam you dont want flat as youl see on any acoustic foam.
Picked up a $12.59 dollar 60% hot swappable keyboard with pbt pudding keycaps and red outemu switches. I ended up doing a lube job on the outemu switches and mod the stabilizers as well. Afterwards I was blown away by how the keyboard now sounds while typing on the keyboard. I never bothered doing a sound dampening mod to the keyboard cause I liked the sound with just the two mods I did.
I do have a full size mouse pad on my desk which covers the entire desk. Perhaps that's working as a sound dampening who knows.
For fire hazards with duct tape, the tape needs to withstand 200 Fahrenheit before being packaged and sold!
i need help i dont know if i have to use electrical tape if i have a battery in my keyboard
Honestly was thinking of using washi tape because I can't trust what people market as "painters tape" they got some strong adhesives on it like damn
I used 1 layer of Crystal Clear Gorilla tape (extra thick) on my Ducky SF and GMMK 2. Turned the hollow plastic sound on the SF into a silence king with Roselios switches. GMMK 2 with AKKO ABS SA profile caps turned into a marble god.
Hey, just wanted to know if it is okay to use hockey tape? It has a very soft and dampening structure, what‘s your opinion?
This guy forgot frogtape... The best one for sure
I'm using masking tape currently for my RK84, is it recommended or no?
Great video. Must have took forever to put together. Appreciate the effort.
Can you make a comparison between the old rk61 and the new rk61 plus? I found your review on the rk61 and I'm conflicted because I saw the plus version. Thanks. Great reviews by the way
As he mentions a ways into the video, you should really double check the conductivity of the tapes you're interested in experimenting with. Scotch tape isn't insulated and so can be conductive. This may be why people say "Don't use packing tape!" It's not a statement of sound, but rather a sound statement!
That said, I find myself wondering about layering different tapes. So, perhaps you could put a later of painter's tape on the PCB and then a layer of Scotch tape on top of that, using the painter's tape to block the PCB from the Scotch tape.
Bros camera man is getting fedup with the facial expressions
To me it makes not so much sense to compare all of these tapes on just this board with unknown switches, other mods and just to consider the sound. Btw. you can also use a different 1st layer of a tape that has pretty low adhesive properties. For my fully custom Keychron Q6 I have the best result and a secure solution using 3 layers of the ScotchBlue Universal Premium Masking Tape, 48mm. A solid 90. :-)
Oh yeah!! Packing tape!! The tape that short circuited my k552 and logitech g413!! I was so dumb then.
Videos like this will result in people short circuiting their keyboards over time and there's literally no warning for that given in this video anywhere!
DON'T USE PACKING TAPE!! Infact don't use any tape on your keyboard pcb! You can do other mods for similar feel and sound that are not as risky as tape mod.
I've got a roll of Fastenal floor tape that I am super curious about. Its vinyl tape similar electrical tape but it seems much thicker. got a Inland 47 coming soon. May try on that.
Can you check out the th66 and th80 as I have been thinking of getting either one.
Damn bro you missed out the ultimate tape which is the flex tape
Damnnnnnn, second video maybe?
electrical tape for the WIN, it sounds the thockiest and it won't create a campfire out of you desktop.
Duct Tape, Gaffers Tape, Electrical Tape, Packaging Tape and any other tape with very sticky, strong adhesive should be avoided.
If you decide to keep the tape on, the adhesive may degrade and leave a residue on your PCB. The adhesive may corrode your PCB or cause it to stop working.
When i modded my royal kludge i used duct tape when following your modding guide!!
I like the scotch tape more, it is a bit higher than the packing tape but I like it more :)
Brooooo, I was thinking about this yesterday, and today you post a video about exactly what I was needing!
I just got my first mechanical keeb and i dont play on buying or modding a shit ton just want to make mine better so thank you for this video but like a lot have mention and I think its common sense not to go with the tapes with strong adhesive. I have a bunch of electrical tape so I am going to use that.
I liked the way the packing tape sounded. Isn’t it harmful to use on the PCB though due to potential static electricity and it shorting the board?
It is plastic so no. But it may melt if the voltage is high or the temperature of your keyboard reach boiling hot.
For me, masking tape and painters tape are the safest to use
Tried 1 layer of painters tape and 1 layer of packing tape which was perfection!
Can you please review the bugha keyboard.
Line the case with soft side velcro tape, silicone the back of the PCB for the least mess and most dampening. Puts any of these to shame.
Duct tape feels like the tapping of duck feet on the metal floor. XD
in my experience:
3 layers painters tape POPPY
3 layers masking tape CLACKY
3 layers packaging tape THOCKY
I will try painters tape + a layer of electrical tape after that
Been waiting for which tape to use for my Q3 too! Thanks!
Hockey stick tape would have been cool to experience as well. Thanks for the vid!
I used black hockey stick tape on mine and quite like the sound! My switches are mid and it still made a huge difference in the sound.
So what have we learned today? We’ve learned that mechanical keyboard enthusiasts have a lot more in common with wine critics than previously expected.
A tasteful thock with hint of pop. A very flavorful sound. Exquisite.
I am curious what hockey tap would compare.
YES FINALLY.IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO, I havent decided which tape to buy in the uk scince most companies are in usa
This is a Keychron Q2. Nice video, though!
I use a layer medical tape on top of a layer of electrical tape. Still gives a type of "popping" sound.
Anyone know how safe this is in the long run? Kind of afraid of any long-term effects on the board using this.
I'm getting a keyboard of my own and was thinking of this! If anybody knows please let us know
Mostly sticky gooey residue if you decided to remove them. And drowning the board in isopropyl alcohol or goo gone is a pain to do so
First layer of painter's tape for protection then your preffered i have electrical tapes on mine which can be very sticky so painter's first
yeah, lots of tape cant be used due to the strong adhesive it will pull out the diode as well as produce static that's why it is rarely used. Yeah it may sound goo dbut it is a very bad idea imo it could literally destroy the board. But to be honest i rather mod normally and then mod cheap board so it can sound creamy and nice with the foam mod etc. Thought of using electrical tape. But I found something called washi tape? by Nippon which is literally made out of paper or something. I bought their washi tape and painter's tape. Never tape mod before so if i gonna use i gonna try the washi tape first and see what happends. Than again both of these tapes aren't adhesively strong so it can be peel off easily without leaving any or little residue
Do you tape mod premium boards? I'm talking an about the ones that cost $400+ . I have a couple coming and it seems like I'll be butchering the board by adding tape.mod
@@springpocket6941 expensive mid to higher end boards typically don't need tape to sound good
Hi guys! I'm a newbie in the modding world... is painters tape going to burn and break/ruin my keybaord with the heat coming from the battery? I would really like to mod my RK84 but i'm afraid that it can get damaged.
thx, i turned my freaking red switches to gateron milky yellow's 😊😊
how about hockey stick tape???? ive already done it... its sounds really good but now hoping it doesnt dmg my pcb, its been 2 months and nothing yet !!
Can i use painter tape when i have battery?
i want to mod my keychron k3 pro but idk which tape to use. Ive heard that painteres tape would casue the keyboard to catch fire. Can you help please?
So in this case, I'm gonna put a layer of masking tape and then 1 or 2 layers of packing tape. Will do this when my keychron q1 v2 arrives. Thx for the experiment.
i thought the ones you rated lower sounded better than the ones you rated higher, lol
Awesome video as usual bud very in depth.
You did the community a SOLID!!
Do electrical tape leave residue?
Idk if we're listening to different things, but the electrical tape was most definitely not higher pitched lmao. But regardless, great test
This video will be huge! Thank you for your hard work!!
Please review Redragon Brahma k586!!
Ive been asking for a while and i eant to know what you think about it?