Rattling Stabilizer - Is GREASE the ONLY fix? Try this instead! Epsi, Holee, Band-aid Wrap!
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3 жыл бұрынWelcome to Keybored! Today, we're going to fix a Rattling Stabilizer! We're not going to load it up with Grease, but using an alternative method such as the Epsi, Holee and even the Band-Aid Wrap mod!
NOTE: I ended up taking down the original and uploading a new version! I stated that Holee mod was similar to the Epsi and just skipped over the tutorial... but they really aren't the same... so I added in footage for the Holee to do it justice! Also, added in the credits to the originators in the video itself :)
Over the course to time, the one keyboard mod that was always a pain to me was getting the stabilizer done correctly. Once done correct, it was a thing of beauty, but when not, it was a rattling mess.
Typically, us in the keyboard world take bunch of Krytox or Permatex dielectric grease, and load up the stem insides to prevent the stem from rattling inside it. This might work for a while, but requires regular maintenance to have it function right, and more often times than not, end up with a sticky, messy goop on your keyboard.
So, try something different, and actually better!
Full disclaimer, I am not the originator of these mods. See below for credits to the originators!
Epsi - Credit to Epsilon
• Guide and Explanation ...
Holee - Credit to Tet
• Holee bandaid stab mod...
Timeline
Stock Stabilizer Sound Test - 2:20
Epsi-Mod Tutorial - 2:45
Epsi-Mod Sound Test - 10:19
Holee-Mod Tutorial - 11:12
Holee-Mod Sound Test - 14:31
Command Mod Sound Test - 15:15
Bar End Wrap Mod Tutorial - 15:52
Bar End Wrap Mod Sound Test - 17:40
Conclusion - 18:18
Keyboard in the video
KBDFANS D65 - E-White / Brass Plate
Durock POM Switches - Lubed Krytox 205G0
Durock V2 Stabilizers - Holee Mod
GMK Hennessey Keycaps with Yellow Accents
Links to products used in video
Durock V2 Stabilizers
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Tweezers
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Prong Tool / Holder
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Krytox Lube
cannonkeys.com/collections/ac...
Shot on Sony A7 III + Sony FE35mm F1.8 and Fifine Condenser Mic
Sony A7 III
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Sony FE35mm F1.8
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Fifine Condenser Mic
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A Quick Disclaimer - The Amazon links I have provided are affiliate links that generate a small commission to support this channel. It helps me buy more stuff to create content if you shop through those links at no cost to you! Thanks for the support! :)
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Everyone! I had to re-upload this tutorial to provide some more detail as well as provide credits! Hope V2 is better!
@weplaydrunkyeah8772 3 жыл бұрын
oooh! thanks for clarifying. Holee-mod looks like it will last longer however lower half has no band-aid? hybrid holee and epsi perhaps?
@AwsBadr 3 жыл бұрын
I thought this was the other video mentioned in the end 🙃
@zeonic_keys6375 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool of you, tbh!
@yowazzupboy 3 жыл бұрын
Cant get the spacebar to be straight ugh!!
@mattpom9693 3 жыл бұрын
love it love it
@obanr 3 жыл бұрын
For holee mod, to make it a little less painful, stick one end of the tweezer through the stem and then apply the bandaid to it. It’s easier to pull it through the stem rather than pushing it through.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Def will try that out in the future!
@techalex1992 Жыл бұрын
stock keychron stabs sound like this hahahaha
@frnono Жыл бұрын
@@techalex1992 no
@JaeyouPark 3 жыл бұрын
Reuploading to provide more detail and proper credit to other creators. Now that’s a reupload I’m happy to watch again 💛
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jaeyou! I appreciate the sentiment and support... I should have done it from the start to avoid the re-upload... :( lesson learned for next time!
@krytox993 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored out of all of this, which one is your favourite?
@thewafen763 3 жыл бұрын
Why do the smallest creators always have the best content? you deserve way more subs.
@ninjabieber7695 3 жыл бұрын
Bc they care about getting new people to watch their vids more than the amount of views a clickbait title can get
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comments Thewafen! I really appreciate it!
@alemdevp2048 3 жыл бұрын
@@ninjabieber7695 true
@ploaiepluvo933 3 жыл бұрын
Because thry haven't used up their creativity yet
@pilipinongdugo 3 жыл бұрын
@@ninjabieber7695 AMEN!
@EnglandPJ 3 жыл бұрын
2:17 - Stock sound test 2:45 - Epsi Mod 10:20 - Epsi Mod Sound Test 11:11 - Holee Mod 14:30 - Holee Mod Sound Test 15:10 - Command Strip Sound Test 15:50 - Bar End Wrap 17:40 - Bar End Wrap Sound Test 18:20 - Final Thoughts Hope this helps :D
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you England PJ! I appreciate it!
@hazelcorevfx 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored You better have typed with this keyboard.
@Lilyium 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is exactly what everyone needs! 🖤
@jirattikans 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the time stamp!
@ilikecheesejgvugv Жыл бұрын
thx man
@thatUtsavRatti Жыл бұрын
You always make it look so easy, Scott. Nicely done!
@SHCTeva 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the commitment to quality on this channel, Scott! I had the notification and was busy at the time, so I missed the original, but it sounds like you've done what you thought was best!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you SHCTeva! I put the video up, and it didn't feel right with some information missing and making a wrong call out. I lost the views I received on the original, but at the end of the day, I think it was worth it to make sure that I feel good about the content that I am sharing :)
@leem0401 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for spending time to test out various methods and showing us how to do it in such detail! I'm definitely going to refer back to this video when I'm building a new keyboard! Learning so much from this channel.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
No problem Matt! I hope the content is helpful and the information can make your next build even better!
@MewoFPV 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have been dealing with the annoying tapping rattle for ages and have asked around on forums but never found a good solution. Did the Holee mod and my keyboard sounds AMAAAAZING now! Fantastic video
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) I'm so glad it worked out!
@shadowkeys6515 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’ve been trying the holee mod for a little while and didn’t have a good video to go off of. Keep up the great work man!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ShadowKeys65! I appreciate the comments :) I hope the content was helpful!
@pedrocaricchio 3 жыл бұрын
That's a really thorough comparison! The tutorial turned out great, I really appreciate in-depth content like this.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ckchrisw 3 жыл бұрын
This is quality. Thanks for doing a direct comparison of these stab mods!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Chris! Hope it was useful!
@KarnakOvy8 3 жыл бұрын
The first brand that will factory cover the inside of stab stems with something similar to epsi-mod will make a ton of $ !
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same! With a little silicone foot inside the stem itself :)
@KarnakOvy8 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored I'd buy a pallet
@crushfire2004 3 жыл бұрын
@@KarnakOvy8 yet not a single company do the right thing about prelube switch in the eyes of enthusiast
@kokumosu 3 жыл бұрын
@@crushfire2004 "Stabilizers are pre-lubed" What do you mean. you literally dipped the tip of the wire in then spread it. its not even 1 micron thick
@crushfire2004 3 жыл бұрын
@@kokumosu not sure, but seems you tagged me wrong :)
@xNekoMimi99 3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this! Best video i have found on the Holee mod, so definitely trying it now that i know how it works
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful! I appreciate the comments!
@alpenjon Жыл бұрын
Really nice video - also love it when ppl give other creators credit. Subbed!
@oskarwittje8348 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I think you deserve many more subscribers than you have. Your quality is really really good and you have interesting and helpful content. Just keep doing what you're doing and you'll be famous!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Oskar! I really appreciate it! I'll keep working at it!
@oskarwittje8348 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored I'll be taking a look at your progress later on !
@Beanbean1313 3 жыл бұрын
Haha I love the start! Wonderful video, by the way!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Binh! I'm glad the video was enjoyable!
@TheOdsystem 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, what an excellent video! Simple and objective.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Odnei! I appreciate it and hope it was helpful!
@sheeeb7472 3 жыл бұрын
the bar end method really saved me! thank you so much.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Not a problem! Glad it worked out!
@grapechowder5445 3 жыл бұрын
Another weekly banger! Keep it up
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks Grape Chowder! Stay tuned for a slew of keyboard review/mod videos coming up!
@Legchopper 3 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best how-to keyboard stab video on KZfaq!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Legchopper! I appreciate the comment! :)
@SamLoByLSH 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Looking forward to that spacebar video!
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam! Glad it was helpful!
@kyleseo2339 3 жыл бұрын
Scott, great video. This video was the introduction for me to your channel and I love the content you have and so I have subscribed. If I may have a request, I would love to know more about the different mounting styles of keyboards. I have been looking for a new board but have been overwhelmed with the different keyboards that exist and I was wondering if you could do a compare and contrast video to help explain the different types. Thanks for your awesome work - keep it up!!!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thabk you so much for the sub Kyle! I really appreciate it! In terms of the mounting styles, I'll look into what I can do! I may have most styles to leverage, but probably missing a few less utilized and more rare mounting types. Lately, it seems like most keyboard manufacturers are going with gasket mount. That tends to provide a more dampened typing experience and sound. However, most styles can feel and sound really nice, given the right type of mod for that mount style. For example, tray mount keyboards are considered "entry" but if you saw my tofu65 video, I with thr o-ring mount mod, it turns out phenomenal. :)
@Mark-ck9yf 3 жыл бұрын
same keyboard, same board, same stabs... you're a god sent... subscribed!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the sub Mark! I appreciate the support!
@solsonjp 3 жыл бұрын
I had almost gave up on my spacebar. It had a ticking that I just couldnt get rid of. It was driving me insane. I had tried, clipping, greasing, wire balancing, etc. And the holee mod finally did the trick. thank you so so much. youve earned a loyal subscriber
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the sub Soistice Jp! I really appreciate it, and I'm glad to hear that one of the mods helped out! I haven't been able to find enough to pump out as much videos as possible, but I do have some additional helpful hints and tips I hope I can share with you in the future!
@solsonjp 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored you vids are really high quality and I cant wait to watch more! keep pumping out that content!!
@ultra4372 2 жыл бұрын
For the 4:15 epsi mod, if you do this without dielectric grease, the foam will wear down and the tape that is left will start making a squeaking noise. The wear down time is also very short considering it started squeaking in about a day
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice! I ended up using Krytox 205 for everything!
@aghostofthepast 3 жыл бұрын
Just did holee mod on a £30 board with terrible stabs. Through a lot of pain (no tweaser) I got it working. It makes my space bar actually bearable! Didn't do it well but it's already such an improvement.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Yup these mods work so well! When I feel a bit lazy but need to improve the stab, I really have been enjoying the bar end wrap. You don't have to go crazy with cleaning the stem and pushing a tiny bandaid through the hole :)
@jonathansallows836 3 жыл бұрын
Uses my exact PCB and screw-in stabs as an example. This is fate.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) funny how things work out
@oscarng3716 10 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton I spent months trying to fix the owl lab stabs that come with the QK65 with the holee mod not really working for me (too mush and reduced travel), then I discovered your vid covering the epsi mod that fixed the travel feel and rattle.
@eliasvaly2273 3 жыл бұрын
I have tried the Epsi mod now on some leftover durock stabs, and it works super good! One IMPORTANT thing is that the 2.5 mm pad can't be sticking out of the stab. If it does it is going to interfere with the stab and make a bad bump.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Elias! Glad it worked out! You are very correct! If it's sticking out, it'll get snagged on the housing :) will need to adjust the length lite bit depending on the different stabs!
@abdulalsherif8211 3 жыл бұрын
I loved the Bar-End method dude!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
It takes a few tries to get the thickness perfect, but I feel like once you do, it'll be the longest lasting one. Once I had the bandaid on there, it was a huge pain to rip it off, since it was wound so tight around it :)
@MaxC_1 2 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored I personally do the bar end method and then wrap it with some teflon tape/plumber's tape and then a thick layer of grease. Works great for me and the teflon works surprisingly well.
@QuickE23 2 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored if u use medical tape or cloth bandaid wraping it once will make a perfect fit
@DefinitelyNotZixie 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, I did the Band-aid wrap for now because I just ordered lube but it worked like magic, rattle is gone just like that. But I'll still be doing the Holee method once my Krytox arrives. This video really needs to get more views. Cheers mate!
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Glad it worked out!
@lucalorenzetti9905 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I have fixed my epomaker sk64s easily with last method, fast and simple, now sounds so good.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Yup! I have been experimenting with the bar end wrap method, and I feel it has good potential!
@zu22779 3 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Zubair! I appreciate the support!
@hwt9075 3 жыл бұрын
Cool that the bar end mod gave it a slightly different sound signature
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
All these different mods yield such unique results! It's an interesting hobby indeed!
@scott32801 2 жыл бұрын
great looking keyboard!
@boom506 2 жыл бұрын
One other method I've found to work is if you wrap the band aid cutout to the wire itself if you don't have translucent stab housings, or you lubed the housing beforehand and the band aid won't stick, even after cleaning. The only thing you gotta watch out for is when you insert the wire back to the housing is to slide it gently so as to avoid peeling off the band aid off of the wire. Also, don't overdo it with the lubing since this could strip the band aid as well. If you put small or moderate amount of it on the wire, the band aid won't fall off and it will dampen the sound and ease the rattle. Furthermore, make sure that you don't put too much of the band aid as it may become too thick, so the amount has to be enough to cover the wire a single time, no more, no less if you don't want to impede the movement of the stabilizer.
@rileyssofakingcool8875 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much i was just so frustrated and the bar mod worked so much
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) you're very welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful!
@ashleyloh333 3 жыл бұрын
this is really amazing helped me so much!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that Ashley!
@Sojuiu 11 ай бұрын
These intros are pure gold
@uM4Dlele 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reuploading this, i was wondering why the holee mod wasnt shown in detail lol. Gonna build my first keyboard really soon, an xd84 and the epsi or holee mod looks promising. Saving this video for when the build day comes!:D
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! I just kind of skipped over it saying it's similar to epsi... But didn't feel right about that afterwards... So decided to fix it
@kreebz3113 3 жыл бұрын
Bro you just nailed it. I think you need to make some commission build stream and VOD on youtube. So we have experience how to build board from the first step to the final step.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff's! Thank you for the comments and support! I will look into making a full start to finish keyboard build in the future!
@dhoffnun 3 жыл бұрын
The exact video I needed.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) Glad to be of help David!
@ahsanmc 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This vid helped my ticking stabs which were started to get on my nerves lol.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) So glad to be of help!
@rann2300 3 жыл бұрын
I tried Holee mod on my cheap a$$ keyboard, thought it won't change much, but boy.. I was so wrong, the rattle now completely gone just like in the vid. thx so much for the tutorial!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it worked out great! :)
@antimeme5545 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the tutorial! I used the holee mod but with a cloth tape and it works pretty well too, now my cheap outemu spacebar doesn't sound so bad anymore
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
:) You're welcome! Glad it worked out!
@brocky 2 жыл бұрын
Stock spacebar: 2:30 Epsi mod spacebar: 10:29 Holee mod spacebar: 14:43 Bar end wrap spacebar: 17:49
@csikenpoxgaming5413 Жыл бұрын
Holee mod is the best
@wi3476 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Your links go DIRECTLY to the parts we want to hear, not to the delicate tapping. Allows immediate back-and-forth comparison of all four sounds! 👍
@DudeMcGuybro Жыл бұрын
Woah, bro, are we cousins?
@brocky Жыл бұрын
@@DudeMcGuybro bro lol
@toecurlersupreme 2 жыл бұрын
bandaid wrap is my go to when i really dont feel like soaking and scrubbing inserts clean with dish soap for 30 minutes, only to put the bandaids in them to find out they wont stick
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Yup! It's so much easier!
@azkill_9 3 жыл бұрын
OMG Thank you I might use it idk hahaha, Also I'm subscribed to your channel ever since I fell into the hole but this just showed up now :}
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
No problem at all! I'm glad it was helpful and welcome to the hobby! The rabbit hole is deep and keeps going!
@fitchyyboi 2 жыл бұрын
God this channel is criminally underrated
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Andrew!
@anthonynguyen4735 3 жыл бұрын
You have the best keyboard channel on KZfaq. Thanks for the great content, keep it up.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anthony! I really appreciate it! I'll keep up the grind!
@karstenk.6067 5 ай бұрын
Nice Work
@jpgaming3211 2 жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful!!
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nikushanamgaladze4 3 жыл бұрын
most underrated creator no cap
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!
@alexp3577 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, damn it, I've been trying to create timestamps because I didn't see chapters, but then I found the timestamps in the description :D
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks for helping out Alex!
@harakim4709 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@danielarroyo2952 4 ай бұрын
crystal clear. Thank you!
@fskate2 2 жыл бұрын
One mod I've found that works wonders is applying micropore tan surgical tape on the ends of the stabilizer, like the band-aid mod here. All I do is apply a thin sheet of it, so it only covers the top of the bar. It has the perfect thickness for all of the stabs I've used. Alternatively, you could wrap the entire end - that was overkill for me, it made the stabs sluggish
@phucth91 Жыл бұрын
Wdym the end of the stabilizer? You mean the end of the wire? Top of the bar? Like 2mm, 3mm?
@hayoungie_ 3 жыл бұрын
So informative!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Unpug 3 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by to check it out!
@hikki6478 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tyson! I appreciate the comments!
@tasty_sand 3 жыл бұрын
Did a Holee mod on the stock stabs of my Akko 3068, but I used duct tape instead since that is what I have available. It is a way better method than overlubing the stem slots. You don't have to trial and error with the amount of lube to eliminate rattle. It just works!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
You are right! The mod just gets very consistently good results! Glad it worked out for you!
@aplelde 11 ай бұрын
omg finally someone who has popular stabilizers, and actually fixes a problem without just saying "add more lube"
@momo.maru-kun 6 ай бұрын
With my keyboard, I just used a drop of thick silicone shock oil that are commonly used on action figure joints, didn't have to do any hacks, no bandaids, etc. It made it completely silent, with zero rattle, and it only took like 5 seconds to drop and clean it. Silicone shock oil is commonly used for action figures for the squeking and overly tight joints, and because it is thick and isn't messy, it stays in place and the more friction it had, the more effective it becomes.
@christophersmith8028 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for the help and ideas on different ways to achieve better sounding and feeling stabs. I know you mentioned using a waterproof bandaid for the holee mod. Do you have any idea on the longevity of the holee mod, as opposed to just using a lube or grease? Either way, great video and cheers!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Christopher! I think the only worry with the holee or the epsi mod is the potential longevity of the mods. I know that epsi mod calls for no lube at all, but I feel that this makes the overall feel a bit stiff, and a tiny bit of the 205G0 did really help the movement. As long as we don't go overboard with the grease, I hope it helps to keep the adhesive intact! My feeling is that the bar end wrap with the right thickness may end up having the best long term reliability.
@christophersmith8028 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored gotcha man. I figure the only real way to find out is like everyone else in the hobby, and just give them a try and see what ends up best over time, and for me personally. I dig the insight and tips to make the process that much easier. Waiting on my tofu65 to get here towards the end of the week, so I’ll make sure and try to get back with you on how the build came out. Cheers, and thanks again!
@DancinStyles 3 жыл бұрын
great tricks. It's possible to improve even more in the Epsi one : you cut the whole strip from the leftover black pad, but you could leave it attached to the bigger piece and just cut slits and then only remove the black pads from them. That way you don't even have to bother with removing the 3M film from 1-2mm small pieces, you would just take the black bits, they would be the exact same size you made them here, but easier to detach grab.. faster job cleaner job ! btw I'm not really into keyboards, but this peaks my interest, made me realize my space bar is rattling (I use a cooler master mk750). if anyone have advices on how I could make it feel better, I'm all listening haha. Have a nice day
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advice DancinStyles! If your cooler master is soldered switch type, then without desoldering the entire thing, the easiest way to fix that rattle is by grabbing some dielectric grease, and shoving some into the stabilizer stem hole :)
@midnightplue 2 жыл бұрын
i just finish cliping and lubing them stabs before coming across this video of yours. crap, now i wanna redo them. gonna try out the bandaid wrap mod because that seem simple enough!
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
:) That is the simplest one! Make sure to grab really thin bandaids!
@rainymc 3 жыл бұрын
wow thanks ima try them btw very well made video :D
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you cryinghalo! I really appreciate it!
@alemdevp2048 3 жыл бұрын
That intro is perfection
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks! I appreciate it!
@samprasfoon06 2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching so many stabilizer mod videos and I still couldn't grasp the idea of a stabilizer rattle until this video. Thank you for such an elaborated demonstration. Now that I applied the Holee mod to my stabilizers, everything is solved.
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out! Such little tactics to improve our keyboards lol... Its an interesting hobby!
@samprasfoon06 2 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored It does...!!! LOL Again, thank you.
@TheCaptainJade 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I’m building my first keyboard and was so discouraged tonight when I tried to install my stabilizers and got some AWFUL rattle that ruined my space bar sound! Will pick up some bandages to holee mod tomorrow, and am feeling lots more confident after watching such a straightforward tutorial. Thanks again! 💖💖
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
I hope it works out! Make sure to really thoroughly clean the stems if they already have grease or lube in it! Otherwise the bandaid won't stick and/or will fall out very quickly!
@theodorosanastasioy8846 3 ай бұрын
Meticulous work, thanks for your help. Apart from lubing, I applied the band aid wrap using simple scotch tape in Costar stabs which are stubborn like ticking forever and the results are promising. I wonder why such mods are not pre applied by manufacturers or vendors. It would save a lot of time for end users while it's much easier for them in a lab equipped with tools than for home users. To be honest, the stabs' wires should be sold coated with silicone, tape or similar. That would be an important step forward.
@jiaerui1680 3 жыл бұрын
I bought my first mech keyboard because of your channel, and the only thing that disappointed me were the super rattily spacebar. I did the bar-end mod and its perfect!!!!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
So glad it worked out! Welcome to the hobby and the rabbit hole! Don't get sucked in too deep! :)
@jiaerui1680 2 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored i got sucked in too deep :((((((( lol just kidding i just bought a varmilo keyboard, solder iron and lube and did a few mods
@eliasvaly2273 3 жыл бұрын
hahaha love the intro! 😂
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks Elias! Just to show the realities of stabilizers lol
@megabuga7148 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a helpful video! My keyboard s the tester68 and every stabilisers sounds great but for some reason the spacebar sounds a little but rattling and the holee mod acutally eliminate every rattle! and thanks for the video again! (sorry if my grammer sucks cause im from vietnam and i spoke vietnamese most of the time so ye you get it ;-;)
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
:) Glad it worked out well!
@edithfernanda3978 3 жыл бұрын
hi.. i tried your third method, and its working great! reduces A LOT of wobbling in my spacebar key. but it also changes the feels and sound too. im using outemu blue sw.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out Edith!
@RyanKhokon Жыл бұрын
For the holee mod with me, once I did it all my 2u stab keys sounded amazing, but instead of tick at the end due to unbalanced wires, the left side was fine and the right had a bit of rattle becasue of the unbalanced wires. For anyone still looking on this video, if you want a truley crisp sound then you would still have to wire balance. (I didnt because I suck at wire balancing)
@muCephei_ 3 жыл бұрын
This is the video that I needed. I tried and love the holee mod but good to see other alternatives. What if you were to do the holee mod but also do half of the epsi mod and add the 1.5mm to the bottom of the stem?
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Hmm... That would be interesting. As long as the bar is able to fit through, it would turn out great!
@rachelcheung2247 3 жыл бұрын
Great video quality and funny intro hah! Im on the same boat hahah.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) thank you Rachel! Spacebars... Its a love and hate relationship... Actually 90% hate and 10% love... But when you get it perfect... Its a thing of beauty
@sky2934 3 жыл бұрын
This is great just in time for tuning stabs for my new builds. I was very annoyed with my Tofu since I've taken it apart and lubed and tuned it so many times but the space bar still ends up a bit rattly on one side.
@zeonic_keys6375 3 жыл бұрын
Spacebars are truly the most unruly and annoying part of any build!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Yup! It's always the right side for me for some reason...
@TomTomDam 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored Haha, for me it's the left!
@sky2934 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored Holee mod tutorial worked like a charm on my GMMK Pro Goat Stabs! Now to tune that rattly Tofu. Thanks again!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
@@sky2934 Hi sky2934! That's great it worked out! I have 4 GMMK Pros torn apart in front of my right now as I type this :) I'll have a video out this week covering the GMMK Pro and some of the things I have tried to improve the feel and sound. This is an interesting keyboard...
@Maradnus 2 жыл бұрын
I think I am going to combine efforts.. I will pad with a bandaid and lube.. this is a fantastic vid, earned a sub right here! thank you
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the sub!
@Maradnus 2 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored thank you for the vid I am waiting for all the parts to arrive for my first mech build! this was incredibly helpful!
@MikkoRantalainen Жыл бұрын
It seems that wrapping the bar method should be the best because it adds extra filling between the bar and the sidewalls of the stem. I think optimal material would be some kind of felt but I don't know any product that would be thin enough.
@mr.universe740 3 жыл бұрын
I felt that intro lol
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
It's just too real :(
@PinePizza Жыл бұрын
I modded my stabs for like 3 hours today, used multiple types even and my God. It just didn't stop with all the rattling. I even had to heat up my spacebar and straighten it a little more in the end. I am definitely done with custom keebs for a while now. It is absolutely painful every single time. I don't even get how some people online talk about keyboard modding as if it's some zen-like therapeutic thing to do. It drives me absolutely crazy every single time.
@siegekeebs 2 жыл бұрын
In the future, when you're doing comparisons like this, if you can compile the sound tests at the end with quick swaps between them it makes it much easier for the viewer to make a decision about the sound.
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@voqzmk2 2 жыл бұрын
thanks, this video helped a lot
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that!
@andfromearth 3 жыл бұрын
I have been filling my stabs with so much 205g0 and it's felt like such a waste! i got some plate mount durock stabs and am going to do the holee mod on them as well. Thanks for making this video!!
@joeschmoe296 3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how that feels? My PCB doesn't support screw-in stabs so I will probably end up doing this, too. I plan on buying Everglide Panda stabs.
@andfromearth 3 жыл бұрын
@@joeschmoe296 after some breaking in it feels great!! Hasn’t rattled since, and doesn’t feel mushy
@joeschmoe296 3 жыл бұрын
@@andfromearth Nice, would you reccomend I do it on my GK61x? I will be ordering Everglide Pandas to replace the stock stabs. Or should I get plate mount Durocks instead? This is my first build as well
@andfromearth 3 жыл бұрын
@@joeschmoe296 tbh I’ve never used the Everglides but I have heard good things! I’d say you can’t really go wrong with Durock though if you can get your hands on them
@joeschmoe296 3 жыл бұрын
@@andfromearth Ok, and you don't need to clip plate mount stabs do you?
@nidusa1 2 жыл бұрын
when you heat up heatshrink tube you can pull it to stretch it thinner 20% or more. then complete heat shrinking, this might help you fit the hit shrink into the stab housing.
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
That's good advice! I haven't tried that so I should look into it in the future!
@93ksj 3 жыл бұрын
My man rocking the clean Hennesseys
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, so clean! Love it!
@sviz 3 жыл бұрын
King👑
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank sviz! I appreciate you stopping by!
@emer_ld6525 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
No problem at all! Thank you for watching!
@benjaminfecci6138 3 жыл бұрын
you know what I realized, People who have great gaming keyboards and setups on youtube get free stuff from stores. so basically rich people get expensive things for free, I'm not trying to hate on tech Keybored because I love them but sometimes I wish companies would send me free stuff lol
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) it's an interesting world we live in lol
@rizzy6087 2 жыл бұрын
they have those cuz they worked for it lol don’t cry they earned it
@takoyakeys 3 жыл бұрын
I love your intros man hahahaha
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you takoyakeys! I really appreciate you stopping by!
@robbi2783 3 жыл бұрын
nice tutorial, thankss
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Muhamad!
@DMCnME 2 жыл бұрын
Great content. You always have such informative videos. I tried my first holee mod and it turned out mushy and it seems I used WAY too much lube. In your version of the mod, you’re using a light amount of 205. I loaded it up. I’m gonna try less and use leftover stab pad pieces.
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
:) Glad it's helpful! Will keep working on putting out more content, so stay tuned!
@danielsilveriogil 2 жыл бұрын
Bro se que posiblemente no sepas español pero me has salvado la vida con este video. compre un GK61s y la barra de espacio es un asco. trate con todo y na me dio el resultado que queria hasta que llegue a tu video. Dios el Cambio fue del Cielo a la tierra. Muchas gracias like y suscrito.
@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias por su apoyo amigo! Me alegra que el video ayudas, y yo aprecio el suscrito!
@TheCoolBea-n Жыл бұрын
Holy mod with band aid wrap??
@Dinkin_Flicka 3 жыл бұрын
Your content is incredible. It's nice to watch a video and not squint when looking at small intricate parts through my monitor. Your production is great! Now, my $0.02. I've never understood all of these crazy stab mods. I've always built with Durock V1/V2 and use strictly 205g0 and have never had rattle. On occasion, I'll use a syringe and inject some in trouble areas, but that's it. Any type of band aid mod always gives me a mushy feel. And holee modding leaves me wondering if there's going to be issues down the road. This Epsi mod is especially concerning due to the fact that grease will eventually get on or near that double sided tape, thus potentially causing it to shift and 'gunk' up the stab stems. I guess we'll see what happens in the coming months/years and see if these mods hold up. Just something that I've never really understood. Anyway, keep up the good work!
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thank you so much Phil! Yeah, with these new mods, longevity will be the big question. I guess time will tell!
@Liza.Wharton 3 жыл бұрын
I think the issue with these methods is longevity. The metal bar is constantly in contact with the band-aid/fabric. Which means friction, fraying resulting in a hole. The fabric pads are very, very thin and aren't gonna last very long compared to lube, which you can just apply them when it dries out.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you xoox! I think for longevity, the bar end wrap will last longer
@tobymarol7329 3 жыл бұрын
@@Keybored it might be too thick, but have you considered a bit of thin heatshrink tube on the bar ends?
@Liza.Wharton 3 жыл бұрын
@@tobymarol7329 rama suggested that in one of their tutorials, but it fails miserably for a lot of people
@YTkush 3 жыл бұрын
great video, holee ftw.
@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын
It did work out great! :)
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