I Upgraded the Redragon K552!
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Today, I'm doing a video on I Upgraded the Best Selling Keyboard EVER. In this video, I mod the best selling keyboard on Amazon, the Redragon K552. If you want to see how to do all of the mods to make your custom keyboard or your Redragon K552 Kumara gaming mechanical keyboard build the best custom mechanical keyboard it can be, then this video is for you! I spray paint, bandaid mod, case dampen, lube switches, add custom keycaps, and more in this Redragon K552 modding guide. If you guys enjoyed this video, I Upgraded the Best Selling Keyboard EVER, drop a like below. AND if you have any questions about my video, I Upgraded the Best Selling Keyboard EVER, leave them in the comment section. This was Consumer Tech Review, and I'll see you guys later!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Modding the K552
23:53 Modded K552 Build & Sound Test
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@BentTimeAndSpace 2 жыл бұрын
I still haven’t seen someone who can do a clean and easy USB C cable mod. Sooooooooo time for you to show us how it’s done!
@ConsumerTechReview 2 жыл бұрын
Dammit, okay fine😂
@starplatinumrqm 2 жыл бұрын
There is a video regarding this but the whole thing isn't very newbie friendly
@ayenex6893 2 жыл бұрын
@@ConsumerTechReview can you do a review yk 600
@geraldibalio5883 2 жыл бұрын
USB C cable mod please. Thank u
@heydeonhere 2 жыл бұрын
@@ConsumerTechReview hahahah yesssir
@ayanbdas4191 2 жыл бұрын
Man I love this dude, he's so positive and reaffirming. It's my first time trying to mod my first mechanical keyboard and this video has helped me SO MUCH, genuinely
@stefanzlatanovic7521 2 жыл бұрын
Doing a USB C mod on this case is so easy. With a little bit of drilling and sanding you can get the USB C to be in the exact same place as the old connector is. Also the AKKO Silvers sound so good. Especially with stabs being lubed as they should. This build came out really neat. I am liking it!
@aaronj3245 Жыл бұрын
how to do it?
@RynoBoshoff Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the small mentions like what sandpaper numbers mean, makes it very easy to watch as there are almost no questions at the end. Keep up the good work!
@thestreamreader 2 жыл бұрын
Putting the medical tape under the stabs also helps with sound absorption. So that would be great to add to this. Maybe when you do the USB-C mod you come back and clean these few things up and have an awesome cheap board.
@tenshichan06 Жыл бұрын
What a dangerous video. It's filling me with too much confidence to mod mine right now. Awesome work!
@Shimbackii Жыл бұрын
Same feeling, after watching this a few times I went ahead and ordered some new switches and key caps I took the plunge. Was completely worth it.
@Shimbackii Жыл бұрын
Perfect video for modding the K552! I just happened to have one that I bought for work and decided to go ahead and take the plunge with this being my first stab at modding a keyboard. The only differences between this video and my experience was that my cable had some hot glue overlap onto the housing so it was a real pain to take off, and a few of the switches were actually glued onto the board a bit. A flat head screw driver and some muscle took care of those. I think that it's understated just how hard it is to get the original switches off the board.... but installing the AKKO violets was a nice and easy task. Tape mod and some foam I had lying around in the case and now it feels and sounds better than any other pre-built mechanical keyboard I own. Best use of $29 dollars and 1 hour of my time.
@Trapremix_ow Жыл бұрын
Man I love how this turned out and it sounds pretty good and looks amazing I need this now 😢
@No_Sabo_Manga 2 жыл бұрын
This was great and I'm now committed to doing something like this with mine. I would love to see other mods with this and also a USB-C mod.
@rjcwithrice 2 жыл бұрын
The amount of effort you did for this video is amazing. 🔥
@karkovb1522 2 жыл бұрын
I really love the colour scheme there I agree the keyboard looks awesome!
@lchav420 2 жыл бұрын
I've done pretty much all the same mods, with the addition of a coiled cable I made, with aviator plugs and, added a usb c plug, using a 3d printed adapter. I'm willing to print and ship one, if you're interested.
@Exolation 2 жыл бұрын
Love the camera work. And great kb as well. Nice vid
@MUSiCK9 2 жыл бұрын
Man this is the nicest keyboard build i seen so far!
@ITzAKonYT 2 жыл бұрын
The k552 is amazing, I personally modded mine with Akko vintage whites, foam on the bottom of the case, lubed and clipped stabs with the band aid mod and the red dragon logo removal, this thing is so good and the stock stabs are great after modding!
@Roman9441 2 жыл бұрын
is the hot swap socket work with Akko switch ? or need to mod, Thank you
@rice214 2 жыл бұрын
@@Roman9441 Akko switches work due to their thinner pins. You're welcome.
@Roman9441 2 жыл бұрын
@@rice214 damn I just order outemu Lime but yeah will go akko next tims
@c4rol766 2 жыл бұрын
how did you do the logo removal?
@BobDahAstronaut 2 жыл бұрын
You can use an eraser. But remeber to remove the keycaps so you dont get eraser shavings inside your keyboard 😅
@BayareaXotics 2 жыл бұрын
Love the effort on the latest content keep it up🎉
@Phych0path 2 жыл бұрын
You put a lot of hardwork in your videos but it's sad that you are underrated as hell I totally appreciate your efforts. Can you please review red dragon k631 65% board
@atomsfuture Жыл бұрын
really impressive my guy, love it!
@mr.guillotine3766 Жыл бұрын
I know you're done with Keyboard videos, but as someone who a) just got their first mechanical board and b) just found your channel (thank you for doing actual budget tech/boards btw! far too many will say "budget" and then it's a $200 item), I'm finding these videos to be pretty informative and I'm starting to feel more at ease about attempting to mod my keyboard a bit. I think dampening is mainly what I'm looking for because I like the feel, even with the cheap pudding keycaps it came with, but to me, the sound is almost perfect when I have my headphones on but nothing is playing, so my goal will be to make that their usual sound without my headphones on.
@youtubeclips5525 2 жыл бұрын
Done a good job! Sounds good!
@johnhunter8959 Жыл бұрын
I just upgraded my k552 with some foam, tape, modded/lubed stabs, added akko lubed jelly black linears and some YMDK pcb keycaps and now it sounds/types like a bigboy keeb now. Thanks for the helpful vid!
@laurentgagne892 4 ай бұрын
did you have to sand the metal pins?
@Aquaz960 2 жыл бұрын
holy crap that sounds so good and looks good
@jesusvalles4171 2 жыл бұрын
good video and good work the keyboard was very clean, it seems that it was a high-end or more expensive keyboard, good work I like your videos.
@maxcrouse5298 2 жыл бұрын
Great video ☝🏽
@calirs5120 Жыл бұрын
I have had my K552 (Its actuallay the K551-R. Its just the K552 without the bulky logo, and a num pad)and I love it, wouldn't swap it for anything. Redragon is the best brand for gaming equipment if you just wanna play games, and have fun
@Xam_Notsam 10 ай бұрын
what a clean build!! sad this guy dosen't do more keyboard mod videos
@acehoss1713 3 ай бұрын
it sounds amazing
@gabrielhazel8012 2 жыл бұрын
Here my recipe for the thockiest budget modding for the k552: 1. Foam dampening in the case 2. Three Layers of tape mod 3. pe foam mod 4. Lubed Akko Cs starfishes/Jelly blacks (basically same switch) (24 USD) 5. Any double shot pbt keycaps 6. holee plus tape plus lube the stabilizers 7. wooden table
@shiphaynahmed3782 2 жыл бұрын
Bro which switch is the best for tactile spud for k552 ???
@jwork5680 2 жыл бұрын
Holee + tape?
@ShubhamPednekarYt Жыл бұрын
@@jwork5680 tape on plate to fit stabilizer tightly
@hecz2325 2 жыл бұрын
Sick video, will be a great idea doing this but now on the tecware phantom for a thocky sound
@Lewis_football7 Жыл бұрын
Holy man that sound is just too good
@enyeldejesusvaldez6993 Жыл бұрын
i modded my k552 and it ended up being amazingggg, with akko yellow creme switches and some pbt keycaps that are soo good, and now I want to build another keyboard, thanks so much for helping me!
@YuliyanMarinov04 4 ай бұрын
Hello do you have instagram for few questions?
@laurentgagne892 4 ай бұрын
got myself some cream yellow v3 and i doesnt seem to fit without sanding the pins
@shirosurfer8864 2 жыл бұрын
Omg this is so detailed
@shirosurfer8864 2 жыл бұрын
Ty for showing me how to remove those switches so friggin hard
@thestreamreader 2 жыл бұрын
I have found quick way to get lube off of stabs is using contact break cleaner that is for electrical components. If you want to get next level spend the money on an ultrasonic cleaner and use some pro simple green. However that is only if you are doing large volume of keyboards. The contact break cleaner works just fine.
@shirosurfer8864 2 жыл бұрын
It looks so cool
@sethgyan 2 жыл бұрын
Great content.
@gixotube 2 жыл бұрын
Very good job my man but we need the type c port mod next time good luck
@crazzygamer6028 2 жыл бұрын
Ur gaining subs so fast man
@jonathanpugha 2 жыл бұрын
13:59 You can just use some nail clippers. They work perfectly fine I used it before and nothing went wrong
@thestreamreader 2 жыл бұрын
You could make the f-row silicone work by trimming it down some more.
@joshy7437 2 жыл бұрын
It’s perfecttttt!!! I really want it.
@jaytnacks 2 жыл бұрын
Conversion to USB C and tape modding this would make this even better, there is a gmk apollo clone on amazon, this can make the keeb 2x better
@JohnnySmokez 2 жыл бұрын
Link?
@jaytnacks 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnySmokez Gives a little dolch vibe
@jaytnacks 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnySmokez idk why, but the comment got removed
@thestreamreader 2 жыл бұрын
Make sure you stab wires are straight help a ton as well.
@electricboltz9028 2 жыл бұрын
Big head's up if anyone is considering modding/cleaning one of these!!!!! I just finished trying to clean and disassemble my Redragon K552..... However I followed this guide and turns out there's like multiple different versions of both the RGB, full RGB, and non RGB K552's the older ones being non hot-swappable and the newer ones are. So after I got all my key caps off mine I tried to remove the switches thinking it was a hot-swap board and well...... I cracked one trying to pull it out (the switch works still) so I stopped and moved on too try and remove all the screws, turns out not only was my board really dirty, the screw layout was also different from the one in this video. So I fumbled around (broke my nice utility knife blade in half trying to pry the PCB/top case apart) only to discover I had missed 5 other screws hidden along the board between switches. After I realized that and got them removed I was finally able to remove the keyboard from the case, and sadly on mine I was not able to remove the metal plate or switches to clean it better because they are soldered on. So I rinsed out the case and wiped down the top case with a Lysol wipe to clean it as best I could. Then dried the bottom case and reassembled the 2 and then filled a container with warm water and dish soap and put all the key caps in it to sit and clean them off. And that's all just be aware that not all K552's will be the same unless you buy one from Amazon that's current if not and you get a used one make sure it's hot-swappable before buying it it'll make life way easier.
@areeb440 Жыл бұрын
Ok I changed my mind. I'll buy this KB now. Thanks bro.
@skult227 2 жыл бұрын
10:50 that whole sequence sounded exactly like the rockstar logo sound in gta san andreas duuuude. So accurate.
@hoxha34 4 ай бұрын
great mod. I love the choice of keycaps. How are they holding up so far. I saw a few negative comments on Amazon but just wanted hear another opinion. thanks. keep up the great work.
@moedeez7654 2 жыл бұрын
Get yourself a sandpaper block it’ll make sanding the case much easier🙂
@crazyapple2101 Жыл бұрын
Let me just put it here real quick, Kailh switch is also compatible with outemu topography. I'd say, there are many switches out there that is compatible with the topography but you will have to measure it yourself and keep a record. Also, a brand will only use one topography so it makes it easier since you don't have to test/measure every single different switch, just do it by brand. Edit: Here's a bonus. If you want to peel of adhesive, heat it up first with heat gun or airdryer. one minute is enough.
@imbabo8295 Жыл бұрын
12:19 he really whipped that toilet paper straight out of his desk lmao
@Dirtyz1234 Жыл бұрын
Been wanting to build my wife a halfway decent keyboard for work. She needs a num pad so I'll probably go for the full size redragon with maybe some Akko blues
@theprodigy3414 2 жыл бұрын
Please do another review on the techware phantom
@jherbp 2 жыл бұрын
the iconic k552 is back again
@x9x9x9x9 2 жыл бұрын
please review the Akko PC75B Plus next! thanks!
@braedenclark5218 2 жыл бұрын
idk why but you give me a cursed hipyo tech vibe 😂
@braedenclark5218 2 жыл бұрын
great vid anyways tho
@teeh.2939 8 ай бұрын
i liked the sound of it nice
@radphoenix9181 2 жыл бұрын
SOOOOOOOO about the usb c, your the best at it ofc. so kinda need a demonstration
@Cael901 2 жыл бұрын
The mod so good also try to spray paint the backplate
@aeronganiron 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for idea
@critiqalerror 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who assembles at least 1 keyboard per week, doing holee mod is really a pain 😅 I hate doing that mod as well.
@tanjirokamado3285 2 жыл бұрын
The amount you spent in modding and painting probably costs more than the actual keyboard lol. This mod is perfect for those who has the keyboard for a awhile and wants a new look without spending on a brand new one. A matching color USB C cable would have been nice touch but that's gonna bring the mod prices up. Great vid!
@Chronixx. Жыл бұрын
This is gonna be my first modded keyboard
@ArbitraryDecisions 2 жыл бұрын
Is it alright if you listed the total costs for the builds that you do? I’m interested in the pricing and it would be nice to find it at a moment’s notice
@abdullahahmed7781 2 жыл бұрын
Some napkin math... switches: 2x$20 => $40 keycaps: $30 Felt: $3 (assuming you get it locally instead of online) Silicone: $5 (again was able to source it locally, online will be more expensive) Lube Kit: $15 Paint: $5 (another part which is best source locally) Mods come to arount: $100 Total damage including the keboard iteslt: **$130** TBH at this price point you are better off just getting a better keyboard (Keycrons are really good). BUT the way I see it is that you are paying the same money but the its the joy of modding itself which is the best part 😀
@ArbitraryDecisions 2 жыл бұрын
@@abdullahahmed7781 thanks for the info!
@arndrehehe 2 жыл бұрын
Can you mod a Redragon K599? It would be really cool to see you do one!
@jash6348 5 ай бұрын
Im glad outemu hot swap dockets are known to be stiff, i damaged a few blue switches on the way out of my k582 (full size version of k552) and just thought i was shit at it, guess theyre just shitty sockets
@fpshooterful Жыл бұрын
I sooo want to do this for my Redragon keyboard... but, getting all the parts/kits, it comes about the same price as a brand new mechanical keyboard with this quality, if not better....
@sxnfvr Жыл бұрын
ik to other people it might be the opposite, but this gotta be my favorite sounding keyboard ever wtfff
@lightray1433 2 жыл бұрын
i really wanted to see that with the coral sea keycaps, well, too bad
@jcuber8907 2 жыл бұрын
The K552 is still so amazing Now i need to think before buying the K617
@papaioannou_ 2 жыл бұрын
get the k617 trust me
@jcuber8907 2 жыл бұрын
@@papaioannou_ gotcha dude Thanks
@manalansangdave9362 2 жыл бұрын
@@papaioannou_ why the k617 tho?
@jeezerbrudhsiosana9366 2 жыл бұрын
@@manalansangdave9362 it has more features and the k552 is a little outdated, also it has great stabs, that no rattle stalibizers is better for your mental health
@papaioannou_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@manalansangdave9362 better stabs, prettier and easier to mod
@mistaboogeyba3358 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I had the exact same idea for those keycaps and switches on this board. I got the polar day color way to match the per row rgb on mine though, and went for the plate foam as well.
@blueknight7203 Жыл бұрын
yo pull out fast and hard
@ProGamer-vz4rh Жыл бұрын
your looks better then your keybord 🥰🥰
@willtogs 2 жыл бұрын
also do the wired only to detachable mod 😈
@StonecypherG 2 жыл бұрын
Yes do it
@goods3122 Жыл бұрын
i want this so bad, i have a redragon k552 as well
@lucutes2936 Жыл бұрын
Nice one
@kheg8562 2 жыл бұрын
A little off topic, but would you recommend the akko 3068b or the razor huntsman for my first keyboard. It will be used primally for gaming. Also, if you have any other suggestions, I am open.
@snorremans7541 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt recommend the razer huntsman mini its overpriced rattly spacebar not hotswap
@Brenrys 2 жыл бұрын
I already knew that it would be akko switches since it was an outemu hot-swap pcb.
@shoxerx7406 2 жыл бұрын
Or because it’s outemu sockets and Akko is cheap
@Brenrys 2 жыл бұрын
@@shoxerx7406 Thats what i meant :|
@Knalo928 9 ай бұрын
Good thing you kept the gloves on because it takes a week to get spray off
@mikuro2197 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm completely new to the hobby and I'm wondering if Akko CS Silvers fit the G Pro X.
@victorlima1503 2 жыл бұрын
I want to mod my redragon KB but I want to use the Akko Jelly Black switches, do this also fit in the Outemu sockets like the Akko Cs switches?
@Its_keichi 2 жыл бұрын
Still havent seen clean usb mod tutorials tho its alway janky rough drilled hole hope you can make a clean looking one we can copy
@mahakhater2743 2 жыл бұрын
DO THE USP CONVERT THINGY😈😈
@jakefromstatefarm2.045 2 жыл бұрын
Note: if you mod redragon k552 i recommend switching them out because the stabilizer that comes with the k552 after a few months or heck, even weeks of use, if you press one side of the stabilizer its gonna pop out . that's what happened to mine.
@ezhemati Жыл бұрын
el mio funciona perfecto durante años, el mod esta excelente
@Sharpless2 Жыл бұрын
Thats been damaged in shipping or its a manufacturing fault. My stabilizers are still fine and i popped these out many many times for modding and cleaning purposes.
@Life-pc4sg 2 жыл бұрын
You should try out the boba u4ts.They fit in outemu hotswap sockets because they are manufactured by outemu.
@Puz_zler 2 жыл бұрын
Boba u4ts are 5 pin. It needs filing
@Life-pc4sg 2 жыл бұрын
Yea I just clipped the extra pins and put them in my board
@timf2533 2 жыл бұрын
I hate to be that guy, but I think if you walked through the usb C mod it could really help some people who can't afford more expensive boards take this budget board to the next level! And I know focusing on budget in this ridiculously expensive hobby is a staple of this channel.
@hturns3347 Жыл бұрын
i need some help,i love the look of the k552 and i am planning to get it and durock stabilizers or should i get the tecware phantom????????
@littlemuch2672 2 жыл бұрын
can you try jelly purple and sakura switches from akko? And do a review of it
@ntlmlol9427 2 жыл бұрын
omfg it is so cool
@Spider-Halal 4 ай бұрын
I wanna get the red dragon k552 in blue switches but I don’t see the option to make the switches blue. And it doesn’t mention what switches the keyboard has on Amazon
@wil- Жыл бұрын
You don't need to lube the Akko silvers, the stock ones already sounds like heaven
@pdj2975 Жыл бұрын
I've tryed both and have silvers in my daily, lube them they sound so much more refined and they feel amazing
@wil- Жыл бұрын
@@pdj2975 It makes sense, all switches will benefit from some lubricant, some switches like most akko switches, gateron oil king, cj, ajazz peaches, and others sound good enough stock but better lubed.
@TheLBG7 2 жыл бұрын
fast and hard is what she said!
@3l_Congroo Жыл бұрын
I'm new in this thing, what if I buy the keyboard and only put in the silicon, fabric mat and tape on it. Will the feeling will be a quiet similar without some new keycaps?
@thestreamreader 2 жыл бұрын
Do the USB C mod! Without it is a useless custom keyboard. If you have many others that you collect then you can't easily swap them around if you have 1 odd one with its own attached cable.
@Nur_Lmz 6 ай бұрын
What's the colour you sprayed?? Looks green but im not sure about the colour name . Can't find it online. Also i have no knowledge but what's the use of primer here? Or is it just to make it white??
@kormentso9636 2 жыл бұрын
Cable mod FTW
@nicolasiro7851 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice video like always. First thing, I kinda miss the "I got you guys" about the amazon links... Second, at the beginning of the video I would have like you to do the usb c mod, but after seeing the result, I think this board looks so good that it would be a pity to mess with it again. Disassemble it would risk this dope paint job. May be in a bext build? Cheers.
@sicka5255 Жыл бұрын
If I just want to change the switches, do I need to unscrew all the little nails and stuff?
@paulnguyen4523 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if its possible to use a female usb a to female usb c and wire the 1.8m cable inside the case and hotglue or double sided tape it to the hole to do a solderless detatchable cable mod
@simontaylor8386 2 жыл бұрын
yo ive been following your channel for a while now and you haven't made a vid about your endgame board
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