Nice summary of some of the best mods you really can perform on a custom keyboard. I did all of them (though some of them in a slightly different way) and I love the current state of my keyboard very much. Sound and feel just match my taste and exceeded any expectations I had.
The difference with regular packaging PE foam and the black PE foam used for the switch pads is that the black ones are actually anti-static (unlike the regular packaging foam). There is no sonic difference between the two foams, but the black foam is better in metallic builds for mitigating shock risks that regular PE foam can potentially cause.
Anti static foam is conductive, and is usually dyed pink to indicate it is antistatic. Using antistatic foam may short your other keys because it is conductive. What you want is a static dissipative foam which is usually used to protect electrically sensitive products.
@@kennethphamdao4186 hmm, I was under the impression that pink foam is used for short term shock prevention? thanks for the information, in any case, because packaging foams can be a dangerous source of shock for a pcb
I actually didn’t know the anti tick mod yet! Also this board would be really nice if it was at least 65%. And if it were an exploded 68% with a knob I’d throw my money at them immediately
@@manspeej I wouldn’t even have minded the GMMK pro, but it was mainly a matter of price. I thought the undefined61 was a bit cheaper tho. I’m just hoping keychron would make an exploded 68% with a knob for a bit cheaper than the Q1 heheh. I’m tryna stay below €150 for a full build
I've just done the Switch Pads on my Q1 that came on Monday. I'm not sure that I like it, it mutes the sound of the switch by so much. I'll keep it for a while and see if it grows on me
@@click_me_for_free_robux50k wow a reply 2 years later lol. I recently finally removed the switch pads and the sound is much better without anything in my Q1 (First edition). Don't buy the switch pads if you ever think about removing them. It's a nightmare. Personally I really didn't like using normal packing PE foam. If you can get ixpe foam precut cheap somewhere, that would be a recommendation. Personally I prefer my Q1 pretty barebones these days: - force break is a must - remove inlet foam under pcb - polyfill in the bottom - plate foam That's my setup for a clacky build with flex. Just use tape mod if it's too bright for you
Thanks so much!! This vid was good quality and perfect for my keyboard i used the o ring mount, the pe foam pads and the tape mod for my keychron v1 with oil kings and PBT comet keycaps and it turned out so nice and clean. Like the content keep it up!!!
you should show the comparison of keyboard stock vs modded, because I ended up going back and forth looking for the stock sound to compare it to modded version.
Thank you for these tips! As someone who wants to go for the quietest keyboard possible, would you recommend these mods? Are there other mods you'd recommend that I'd look up?
Nice video, but the gummy o-ring mod doesn't do anything as it's not contacting the plate at all. And don't call it gummy o-ring since that's more referred to the gasket mount that the Unikorn and Bakeneko have.
The TM680 broke on me randomly after a while and apparently it's a common issue, the DNA65 is also apparently having a lot of really bad issues with software and drivers
I was actually debating between those too. I bought the DNA65 for the looks. I’m a little bit underwhelmed. Here are my issues: • It doesn’t look as premium as I expected. On my unit the frosted acrylic has multiple scratches. • The golden DNA logo isn’t as visible through the frosted acrylic as I had hoped. • The side RGB on the bottom looks nice, but seems to reset to the default rainbow setting after each reboot. • The bottom need some modding to the feet to prevent the keyboard from tilting over when pressing keys on the left and right top corners. • North facing LEDs prevents me from using cherry profile keycaps with my switch of choice I’ve heard some people complain about the function keys not working, but on mine (bought from keyrepublic’s aliexpress store) it seems to work. Apart from that it’s a pretty affordable keyboard that looks like a much more expensive board (except with less attention to detail)
i wish i could do these mods but i cant take apart my keyboard its the clix keyboard (Red and black) and i unscrewed all the screws and cant figure out how to take it apart can someone help me?
i think you’ll like this teflon pe tape (not the plumber’s mod) more than the fabric band aid, i’ve used this band aid and it sucks…it gets sticky and mushy overtime :/ AND THANKS FOR THE ANTI TICKING MOD IM GONNA TRY IT SOON
nice mods. Wish we could get the sound test with double-shot pbt keycaps. From what i have done on my kb. The double-shot pbt sound a lil bit nicer than the 1 you have(i have the same too).
It's worth putting the bandaid on the bottom of the stab hole, as well as the top. Also... I don't think that's the gummy O-ring mod. I believe that's when an O-ring spans the perimeter of the plate, emulating a gasket mount. I don't think your O-ring mod is doing anything tbh, the tofu O-ring mod is not just on the standoffs, but the screws.
Can you make a video or you do a 65% exploded board budget build with a keyboard that has a knob on it and if possible do the tape mod and a keyboard that is Bluetooth compatible and wired compatible
@@Sidiann Even some cherry switches don't have interference. It all depends on the mold they use. I just know the mold for Gateron work fine with cherry caps.
I myself am not really a fan of the switch pad mod because I like to hear the sound of my keyboard and I don’t like having sound dampening but it seems like a good alternative to a silicon sound dampener
Painters tape and masking tape work fine. Medical tape is thicker and more of a fabric. Just don't use duct tape or something that's sticky and leaves residue.
Put the bandaid on the stems first make sure they are bone dry as lube will affect the ability of bandaid to stick to the stem after that lube the stem and wire it is recommended to use 205g0 for holee mod for wire also as thicker lube may make it too sluggish
Did your anti-tick mod work? It should barely but still support the wire, I think. Otherwise, the tolerances on the clip and the loose wire will just make ticks.
Holee mod is the hardest for me 😅🥲 Because i dont have bandage but have medical tape but my scissors are too weak to cut medical tapr and i sweat which makes it not stick
As a painter, I will never do the 'Tempest' mod. I've seen first hand what happens to tape over time and it is not good, even fancy 3m tape. All you will end up with is a gluey mess on the pcb and if paper tape, a husk of dried garbage beneath
What switches does he use for this keyboard build? and has he lubed them already? I feel like he has but I'm not sure. I like the sound and I really want it to sound as good or maybe better than this if I can. Any responses are appreciated :)
It’s not to hard I think. I mean, take what I’m saying with a grain of salt because I haven’t built a keyboard yet. But I feel like I’ve gotten a good understanding of how to build one in about 2 weeks through watching many RUclips videos. There are many different options out there but in my opinion the main factors of building a keyboard are the case, pcb, and switches. These mods are for the most part optional. For your first build to make it way more simple buy a hotswap keyboard kit.
I've got to say, I wasn't expecting it to sound okay stock.
i thought it was nice though the spacebar was a little bit worse
The stock is already satisfying. I would use this board stock if given the chance haha
the stabs are terrible tho
@@extenos true
Because he put his own switches in and some good quality keycaps
@@nahnvm8493 bro those keycaps are 26 dollars on amazon lol, they are really good quality
Nice summary of some of the best mods you really can perform on a custom keyboard. I did all of them (though some of them in a slightly different way) and I love the current state of my keyboard very much. Sound and feel just match my taste and exceeded any expectations I had.
Just FYI, that's an o ring mount mod essentially, a gummy o ring mount is the same way a Bakeneko or Unikorn is mounted
yeah my bad :(
@@LewisToh all good my dude! Easy mistake to make, nothing too bad :)
Wait but isnt the o ring mod also meant to sandwich the o ring between the screws. The o rings are way too big for that
@@benng4188 yeah, this cushions it rather than fully mounts it
The difference with regular packaging PE foam and the black PE foam used for the switch pads is that the black ones are actually anti-static (unlike the regular packaging foam). There is no sonic difference between the two foams, but the black foam is better in metallic builds for mitigating shock risks that regular PE foam can potentially cause.
Anti static foam is conductive, and is usually dyed pink to indicate it is antistatic. Using antistatic foam may short your other keys because it is conductive. What you want is a static dissipative foam which is usually used to protect electrically sensitive products.
@@kennethphamdao4186 hmm, I was under the impression that pink foam is used for short term shock prevention? thanks for the information, in any case, because packaging foams can be a dangerous source of shock for a pcb
where can I order anti static pe foams meant to be use for modding?
nvm i thought you were talking about pe foam modding for cases
I actually didn’t know the anti tick mod yet! Also this board would be really nice if it was at least 65%. And if it were an exploded 68% with a knob I’d throw my money at them immediately
Gmmk pro.
@@joe_ferreira gmmk pro is 75% and they want 68% also gmmk pro isn't that good tbh
@@manspeej I wouldn’t even have minded the GMMK pro, but it was mainly a matter of price. I thought the undefined61 was a bit cheaper tho. I’m just hoping keychron would make an exploded 68% with a knob for a bit cheaper than the Q1 heheh. I’m tryna stay below €150 for a full build
tm 680
Get a tm680 really reasonable price and it has a knob
thanks for all the mods. Once i afford a keyboard in the future I will use most of the mods stated in this video!
2:08 Stock
3:01 Holee Mod
4:27 Anti-Tick Mod
5:26 PE Switch Pad Mod
6:15 Tempest Tape Mod
6:48 Gummy O-Ring Mod
7:13 Modded Sound Test
ty bro tryna look for penny mod tutorial and wasnt in here and i knew that thanks to u!
@@raggz9830 same why is this this video showing hen we search for penny mod lmao what
You my man, are a legend
For being stock this sounds AMAZING!
I've just done the Switch Pads on my Q1 that came on Monday. I'm not sure that I like it, it mutes the sound of the switch by so much. I'll keep it for a while and see if it grows on me
yea it muted the board
Sound fit for my board then
My keyboard was built for less noise
@@Creamy_ExePlayer haha yeah in that case it should work well for you
which is better, the pe/ixpe, eva, or keysporon foam?
@@click_me_for_free_robux50k wow a reply 2 years later lol. I recently finally removed the switch pads and the sound is much better without anything in my Q1 (First edition). Don't buy the switch pads if you ever think about removing them. It's a nightmare.
Personally I really didn't like using normal packing PE foam. If you can get ixpe foam precut cheap somewhere, that would be a recommendation.
Personally I prefer my Q1 pretty barebones these days:
- force break is a must
- remove inlet foam under pcb
- polyfill in the bottom
- plate foam
That's my setup for a clacky build with flex. Just use tape mod if it's too bright for you
Is it just me or is that stock sound out of this world?
It already sounds great stock. So much blood sweat and tears to mod my tofu65 to sound remotely as good as this one lol
yeah its mad decent for the money
@@dillston4016 it's $150
@@isshki thats pretty cheap
Yoo that actually sounds really good stock holy shit
very promising little board from a new vendor, love to see it
Thanks so much!! This vid was good quality and perfect for my keyboard i used the o ring mount, the pe foam pads and the tape mod for my keychron v1 with oil kings and PBT comet keycaps and it turned out so nice and clean. Like the content keep it up!!!
love your vids i saw every one of them, i have a dirty broken keyboard so it makes me happy seeing your vids.
That stock spacebar sounds better than the spacebar I spend 2 hours modding.
This dude is gonna blow up one day
He won the best keyboard sound and look competition against other cool youtubers
you should show the comparison of keyboard stock vs modded, because I ended up going back and forth looking for the stock sound to compare it to modded version.
lewis: does a budget keep vid
also lewis: wears palace hoodie in same vid
yo chill
@@LewisToh jk lol (love ur vids)
Love the keycap set! Got em too lol.
Wow i dont even know some of these, thank you lewis this is a really informative video
Sheeeeesh Marvo got sum good shit
Bro u are the best keyboard RUclipsr your videos are so good
Thank you for these tips!
As someone who wants to go for the quietest keyboard possible, would you recommend these mods? Are there other mods you'd recommend that I'd look up?
try looking for silent switches! and silicon dampenening
Lewis toh : sound test
Subtitle : *[Applause]*
Those stock stabs are pretty dope
Nice video, but the gummy o-ring mod doesn't do anything as it's not contacting the plate at all. And don't call it gummy o-ring since that's more referred to the gasket mount that the Unikorn and Bakeneko have.
that was funny and a proof that half the people on the internet don't know what the hell they are doing. lol
Great vid Lewis!
also think you could review the DNA 65 keyboard kit? (Not sure whether to buy that or TM 680)
The TM680 broke on me randomly after a while and apparently it's a common issue, the DNA65 is also apparently having a lot of really bad issues with software and drivers
o alright i’ll try to get my hands on one
I was actually debating between those too. I bought the DNA65 for the looks. I’m a little bit underwhelmed.
Here are my issues:
• It doesn’t look as premium as I expected. On my unit the frosted acrylic has multiple scratches.
• The golden DNA logo isn’t as visible through the frosted acrylic as I had hoped.
• The side RGB on the bottom looks nice, but seems to reset to the default rainbow setting after each reboot.
• The bottom need some modding to the feet to prevent the keyboard from tilting over when pressing keys on the left and right top corners.
• North facing LEDs prevents me from using cherry profile keycaps with my switch of choice
I’ve heard some people complain about the function keys not working, but on mine (bought from keyrepublic’s aliexpress store) it seems to work.
Apart from that it’s a pretty affordable keyboard that looks like a much more expensive board (except with less attention to detail)
That board sounds good even without mods!
ngl the stock sounds really good
i am looking to upgrading my mk61
hopefully it will turn into a better sounding keyborad like the stock !
i wish i could do these mods but i cant take apart my keyboard its the clix keyboard (Red and black) and i unscrewed all the screws and cant figure out how to take it apart can someone help me?
Great video lewis
its the same price as a barebone keychron Q1 🤔🤔🤔
WHAT REALLY LMAO
Edit: Keychron Q1's barebone retails at 139$ while Undefined 61 retails at 149$..
@@kenji6615 ya and in my opinion the q1 is better and i also like the 75% layout
THATS PRETTY FUNNY
If that’s the case wow that’s overpriced
the board is good if its $70 lol
Tbh besides the rattling on the stabs I prefer stock because it is crispier and thockier
it sounded pretty good stock
i love your vids so much man...
the way you do your holee mod will lead to a undesired, unpleasant tactile created by the bandaid making contact with the housing.
92 wpm, damn you are fast, thanks for the mods
i have to say this can be called the mute mod ahahah my personal fav was the one before the mode tbh
Do you have an sponsor link for the keycaps? I've been looking at a set and your video convinced me to get a set.
The Anti-tick mod got me interested
I wanna ask is it safe to use tissue instead of plasters? It works also but idk if it actually f*cks up the switches or not
i think tissue might be a bad idea
Nowadays they sell precut switch pads which technically is the anti tick and (obviously) switch pad mod in one as it covers the whole pcb
ITS THE JOSIE KEYCAPS!!!!!
yes’
i think you’ll like this teflon pe tape (not the plumber’s mod) more than the fabric band aid, i’ve used this band aid and it sucks…it gets sticky and mushy overtime :/ AND THANKS FOR THE ANTI TICKING MOD IM GONNA TRY IT SOON
yes very nice
Srry Lewis I have exam so I can’t watch u for like 2 weeks this exam is so important
Gl!
Good luck bro!
aww good luck !
lewis fire as always
Thanks man
thank u
nice mods. Wish we could get the sound test with double-shot pbt keycaps. From what i have done on my kb. The double-shot pbt sound a lil bit nicer than the 1 you have(i have the same too).
It's worth putting the bandaid on the bottom of the stab hole, as well as the top. Also... I don't think that's the gummy O-ring mod. I believe that's when an O-ring spans the perimeter of the plate, emulating a gasket mount. I don't think your O-ring mod is doing anything tbh, the tofu O-ring mod is not just on the standoffs, but the screws.
Can you make a video or you do a 65% exploded board budget build with a keyboard that has a knob on it and if possible do the tape mod and a keyboard that is Bluetooth compatible and wired compatible
have mercy on me have mercy on my soul
lewis, do you buy any of your stuff from carousell?
also if you cut the bandaid in half its basically the correct length without trimming
nope
This keyboard (stock one) sounds like my dream.
Are the switches stock?
Owh man your video is awesome and helped me a lot to modding my keyboard from Rattle like a snake... :v
just a quick reminder that gateron switches don't have north facing interference with cherry keycaps.
Wait really?? So is it only cherry switches?
@@Sidiann Even some cherry switches don't have interference. It all depends on the mold they use. I just know the mold for Gateron work fine with cherry caps.
@@ling2186 i see
Lewis’s Big Brain Mod is coming soon….
I myself am not really a fan of the switch pad mod because I like to hear the sound of my keyboard and I don’t like having sound dampening but it seems like a good alternative to a silicon sound dampener
It doesn't sound too bad while stock
I have a question, For the tape mod is it ok to be paper tape or masking tape?
Painters tape and masking tape work fine. Medical tape is thicker and more of a fabric. Just don't use duct tape or something that's sticky and leaves residue.
Got upload today?
Are you supposed to lube the stabs with either krytox or permatex after you do the holee mod? Or is the holee mod alone enough?
Put the bandaid on the stems first make sure they are bone dry as lube will affect the ability of bandaid to stick to the stem after that lube the stem and wire it is recommended to use 205g0 for holee mod for wire also as thicker lube may make it too sluggish
some of this mod can make my future quiet split keyboard quieter... welp my future keyboard will be uh... in negative dB now lol
i know this is an old video but, what theme do u use for ur monkeytype?
Dang missed this one
What's your desk mat's name? I really wanna have one.
burger mount not gummy o ring mod
gummy o ring refers to wrapping an o ring between the pcb and plate to create a gasket
After modding my first keyboard I don’t think I can ever use stock again lol
What is that tray used to put the stabs on the first scene?
its from ikea idk whats its called xd
Are those XDA Keycaps clones?
nope
@@LewisToh Oh so they are real honey milk Xda keycaps? Nice
who manufactures the legit xda keycaps ?, I thought they're all clones
What is the name of these switches ?
hey which one will be good keychron k8 or gmmk tkl?
stock sound good though
the rattle in the stock doe
yeah big boy rattle
Did your anti-tick mod work? It should barely but still support the wire, I think. Otherwise, the tolerances on the clip and the loose wire will just make ticks.
how are those phantom reds
Holee mod is the hardest for me 😅🥲
Because i dont have bandage but have medical tape but my scissors are too weak to cut medical tapr and i sweat which makes it not stick
Do plumber's mod instead
@@billy4806 man my grammer, i meant my scissors are too weak to cut medical tape
What font is that for the text in the thumbnail? Sorry random question
The first 2 mods are really good
But also the most costly 😄😄😄
Wait this isn't a Friday upload
next week isnt gna be friday either, im sorry luke
Noooooooooo
What type test do you use?
monkeytype !
@@LewisToh thank you :)
can i use a foam with the o ring mod ???????????????????????????? plz answer
Lube!!!man LUBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We need a vid on cheap keyboard mods
These mods are all cheap
these are pretty cheap
ayt ty man
wait what was the name of the switches again ?
i cant any fabric band aids.....will the plastic ones do the trick?
This sounds great for the price, but I just wish it was south-facing LED. Bit of a bummer.
MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS HOLEE MD
Where do you find the switches
maybe clean the PCB from lube before attaching the bandaid
amogus keyboard when 😳😳😳
As a painter, I will never do the 'Tempest' mod. I've seen first hand what happens to tape over time and it is not good, even fancy 3m tape. All you will end up with is a gluey mess on the pcb and if paper tape, a husk of dried garbage beneath
Im planning to get the same keycap set for the keyboard im building for my cousin
What switches does he use for this keyboard build? and has he lubed them already? I feel like he has but I'm not sure. I like the sound and I really want it to sound as good or maybe better than this if I can. Any responses are appreciated :)
I wish i could go to your house and have you teach me how to make a keyboard.
It’s not to hard I think. I mean, take what I’m saying with a grain of salt because I haven’t built a keyboard yet. But I feel like I’ve gotten a good understanding of how to build one in about 2 weeks through watching many RUclips videos. There are many different options out there but in my opinion the main factors of building a keyboard are the case, pcb, and switches. These mods are for the most part optional. For your first build to make it way more simple buy a hotswap keyboard kit.
Thanks GaiaxyC! I am makin one soon
@@icedburger same bro
1:47 what ahppened to your L?
great video
thank u
Bro I foam modded my gamakay/womier k66 with paper towels. It worked. Don’t ask me how, I don’t know
what now