A quick review of Keychron’s new K8. This is the RGB aluminum frame version with a hotswap PCB. I decided to mod it by adding some foam inside the case as well as lubing the included Gateron brown switches with Krytox 203. Sound test comparison at the end.
Get the Keychron K8 here: www.keychron.com/products/key...
Links for the stuff I used in the video and where I bought them
4 prong pickup tool: amzn.to/2Gsm4mk
Needletip tweezers: amzn.to/2TLtMe2
Brushes: amzn.to/2TIbo68
1/8" neoprene foam: amzn.to/2HJHo7y
Hobby knife kit (includes knife, ruler, cutting pad, replacement blades): amzn.to/3jNPxo6
Metallic Sharpie markers: amzn.to/2HSk9rP
Double sided tape: amzn.to/3eeMVOW
Clear ruler: amzn.to/3kNOIwW
Switch puller: amzn.to/3jL0WFi
Dielectric grease: amzn.to/3mGCwid
Brushes: amzn.to/2TIbo68
Small screwdriver set: amzn.to/34IvsLR
Multiple bit screwdriver set (has the hex bit for outer rails): amzn.to/3eqQORj
Flushcut clippers: amzn.to/2HIDqfp
Deskpad: amzn.to/3ecJgBv
Switch opener: flashquark.com/product/switch...
Krytox 203 Lube: kebo.store/collections/access...
Switch films: kebo.store/products/switch-fi...
Camera Equipment (I used my iPhone to record this vid, but have since switched over to a real camera)
Canon EOS Rebel SL3: amzn.to/3oJxqDC
Camera battery pack (for unlimited recording time): amzn.to/3jLoqu5
El Gato CamLink 4K: amzn.to/35THUry
MeFOTO tripod: amzn.to/3jMpa22
Camera overhead tripod mount: amzn.to/3jNTk4O
Camera ballhead: amzn.to/3mGtKkm
Audio Equipment
Blue Yeti microphone: amzn.to/35Vqw5s
Foam microphone cover (works as pop filter): amzn.to/31XOBaD
Microphone stand arm: amzn.to/3oKBBiC
Blue Yeti compatible shock mount: amzn.to/2HSnW8x
Lighting Equipment
LED floor lamp + side lamp: amzn.to/32ixssL
LED ring light: amzn.to/3kN2e42
0:00 Intro
2:10 Height Comparison
2:49 Disassembly
4:07 Adding Case Foam
7:05 Sound Test - Stock
7:56 Sound Test - Lubed Switches and Case Foam
8:52 Final Thoughts
#Keychron #K8 #MechanicalKeyboards
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