Modding the RK68 Keyboard | Best Budget Keyboard | ASMR
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2 жыл бұрынRK68 Keyboard: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Happy Balls Keycaps: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Lavender Linear Switches: cannonkeys.com/products/laven...
Krytox 205g0: divinikey.com/collections/lub...
Deskeys Switch Film: divinikey.com/collections/key...
Size #0 Brush: divinikey.com/collections/key...
Expandable Foam Weatherstrip: www.lowes.com/pd/M-D-Expandab...
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0:00 - Out of Box Typing Test
1:08 - Taking Apart The Board
3:13 - Foam Dampeners
6:09 - New Switches | Lubing/Filming
8:31 - Stabilizer Lubing and Mods
11:00 - Board Assembly
11:30 - Key Testing
11:58 - Modded Typing Test
12:33 - Typing Comparison
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@phenlism 2 жыл бұрын
That modded space bar had me feeling some kind of way 😩
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Hey now... thats MY spacebar you're talkin about... but same 😏
@notaweeb7936 2 жыл бұрын
Ayoo?
@SL1CER70 2 жыл бұрын
Spacebarophobic?
@notaweeb7936 2 жыл бұрын
@@SL1CER70 yes
@Koill789 8 ай бұрын
Дежавю?
@kharsk5260 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie also and just ordered RK68, all the custom kit, and Akko matcha switch awaiting my first mod, this video is the perfect guide for me.
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it could help! :)
@actuallyvortex9363 2 жыл бұрын
yo same im getting a rk68 with akko rose red switches and akko bow keycaps also some foam
@mocha6265 2 жыл бұрын
@@actuallyvortex9363 are the Akko rose red good?
@mattsoto4329 2 жыл бұрын
Hey dude, just wanted to say thanks for the amazing tutorial! I ordered an RK68 after watching your video last week and after all the mods, it turned out amazing. I couldn't be happier!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it turned out good!
@flynn7579 2 жыл бұрын
dude this sounds amazing, especially for your first build!!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@meppy9945 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 for the band aid you u put on the pcb, did you just stick it back to the bottom of the white thing , or the blue board? Sry for my noob question lol
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@meppy9945 Nl you're good. It's basically just there to stop the stabs from moving back and forth and rattling. You pretty much just stick to the top like a shim. It doesn't have to be nearly as long as in the video. I just folded it around the white part of the case since thats what the stabs attach to.
@meppy9945 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 oh ok, ty. I was also wondering if it is dangerous to put foam on the battery?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@meppy9945 I wouldn't say its dangerous, but you can't put too much on it since its already a tight fit. I didn't do it because of that reason and also it probably wouldn't have made too much of a difference.
@Popkeebs 2 жыл бұрын
Great work on this! I would encourage using masking (painters) tape on the back of the PCB, gives most boards a deep and rich sound. Super clean for your first build!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I will try this on this keyboard when I get the chance and also on my next build. 😁
@Popkeebs 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 No problem! If you’re looking for another board, you can check out the soundtests on my channel to see some other in-stock boards and how they sound.
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@Popkeebs Will do, thanks!
@HeinHtetAungJames 2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean the blue one (painters) tape?
@rusandudissanayke4075 2 жыл бұрын
The way you presented the mods and layout was fascinating. I actually thought you had like 10 years experience of modding keyboards with the layout and the sound! Keep up the great work man. You've just gained a new subscriber and a like.
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that means a lot! 😊
@MarcusLeese 2 жыл бұрын
this video 100% sold me on the RK68 (specifically the RKG68 with the 2.4 wireless) just because of how easy you made it look to mod. Thank you!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It's extremely easy. This was my first time owning and modding a mechanical keyboard. This specific keyboard is super easy to mod and pretty cheap as well. A really good first keyboard to try it out on. It is totally worth it, good luck on your new project! 😁
@MultiUBT 2 жыл бұрын
I own a RKG68 and its one of the most simplest board to mod. The board is worth your money since it has almost ALL features.
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@MultiUBT Absolutely! I was very surprised just how easily you can mod it.
@reubanramsden6230 2 жыл бұрын
Is the 2.4ghz good in terms of range?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@reubanramsden6230 With the 2.4ghz version it comes with a little wireless dongle like a mouse or other device would. The frequency is large enough that it can even go through walls and such. The mouse I have uses 2.4ghz wireless and I can be clear across about two rooms without it cutting out, so I'm sure for standard uses you will have no issues with the keyboard.
@kwiskawalski9098 2 жыл бұрын
i come back to this channel a month later and seriously how has he not gotten a huge upsurge in subs, this channel is a gem
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your support! I'm posting another video today! 😁
@kekoaalbino2519 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is probably the best budget/ beginner build I’ve ever seen and the editing was so clean keep up the work and if u play any games we should squad up if ur down
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Sadly I don't play games that often because my laptop isn't the best, but I could add you on discord or wherever if you'd like 👍
@zacharywhitehead1310 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 they are not gateron reds i dont think
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@zacharywhitehead1310 The original switches should be Gateron Reds, but I can't really verify since I don't know enough about switches. I made another keyboard using them and they sound and feel pretty good so I don't mind what they are since they work 😄
@dougrious_diswiggle 2 жыл бұрын
6:09 *he is a man of focus, commitment, and sheer freaking will.*
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Ooooor just a bored high schooler on summer break with nothing better to do (and maybe a little of all of those lol), but I appreciate the compliment. 😄
@kwiskawalski9098 2 жыл бұрын
this keyboard is beautiful, i can listen to it all day
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Luckily I get to. 😄
@rayane6760 2 жыл бұрын
dude i dont know how you have 200 subs you deserve way more the video quality is incredible. Nice keyboard btw
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁
@genbuz1236 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds and looks just so beautiful, happy to have seen that :P
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁
@BeemeBeeme 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great production value for a channel with only 24 subscribers. Keeb mods sound great and I look forward to your future videos :)
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have lots of experience with cameras I've just never made a video on KZfaq. I'll be thinking of some more videos for the future. I didn't expect this video to blow up for being my first video so I didn't have anything else planned 😄
@shoumikmohapatra1730 2 жыл бұрын
ive never modded a keyboard before because I thought I would break it but you doing so good for ur first time has given me a little bit of motivation
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it! It's surprisingly hard to mess up, just start with easier mods and go from there. I consider myself fairly handy which was definitely helpful, but this is something I think anyone could easily do. Good luck!
@Lena-rk3ph 2 жыл бұрын
can i just say this video is beautifully made
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 😄
@winsonlin1094 2 жыл бұрын
I probably watched this video 100 times already, such a great video. Great job and can wait for my rkg68 to come in and try to make it sound like yours 😂
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Good luck with your build!
@andreidoeseverything2891 2 жыл бұрын
When I saw this vid I thought you had millions of subscribers. This is amazing content. You deserve more subs
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😄
@fahmidahaquefariha5031 2 жыл бұрын
Real great job man 🙌 It sounds great! 👌
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😄
@sixxtylol 2 жыл бұрын
I have also recently gotten into the custom keyboard hobby. You did a great job on the mods for this keyboard! The stabs sound pretty good. It might have been the mic you were using, not sure, but at the start of the modded sound test, it sounded like some of the lubed switches were slightly scratchy- I didn’t know if it was just me or what. Regardless, I had some Alpacas that were slightly scratchy like this as well after lubing, which was remedied by applying a bit of extra lube to the sliders of the bottom housings so I figured I would share this info with you :) Subscribed! I thoroughly enjoyed your method of video production and the fun transitions. Looking forward to more content :)
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😄 I think as time went on the sound became more consistent and less scratchy. Also I didn't expect a lot of people to see this video... it was kinda just documenting it for my own fun, so we will see what I make in the future. Thank you for the comment though!
@ryuzaki2122 2 жыл бұрын
The quality of the vid is insanee
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁
@jeremymaniago3001 2 жыл бұрын
Super high quality mod + video and music. Love the vibes! I got the RK68 in December of 2020, but the month right after they released the current hot-swappable version so now I'm just left with soldered switches 😭. I already have pbt caps and I'm planning to foam and tape mod. Since I can't take the switches out I'll probably try Push-Stem lubing them and then get dielectric grease for the stabs. Till then I'll be stuck with this board be I plan to get a custom.
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope the lubing goes well. Also, I had no luck with dielectric grease because I'm incompetent and my stabs stuck, so I just ended putting krytox in them and that worked 😅. Good luck!
@yapchunwee5617 2 жыл бұрын
Tbh for a first timer you did freaking well I rmb for my first time modding my keyboard it did not end well but hey we all learn from mistakes right
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! I definitely made some mistakes I think, but it's always fun learning from them to make an even better one in the future. Also, thank you!
@elfido_3598 2 жыл бұрын
HEYYY THATS PRETTY GOOOD!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank youuu! 😁
@antoniogrimaldi6361 2 жыл бұрын
Lol i got exactly the same keyboard and keycaps. I used gateron milky yellow for a month and i decided to replace with gateron clear for a more smooth experience. I got the same problem as you adding foam in the bottom zone of the kb. Nice video 😁
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you! 😁
@eelynnlai3310 2 жыл бұрын
I just got into the hobby of modding mechanical keyboards. I find your video very helpful and I love your modded keyboard. Your video gave me a lot of confidence. If I have a wish, I kinda wish I can see where and how u clipped the stabilisers. But of course I can search other videos to see how its done, no biggie. Anyways, thanks for the good content!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It's super simple when put into steps. This was my first time moding and actually owning a mechanical keyboard, so you can definitely do it too. The reason I didn't put the lubing and clipping of the stabs is because I didn't know what I was doing either, so I couldn't make a good looking video and have them moded well. Basically you clip of the two legs that have a lip so that the bottom of the stab is flat. Thanks for the comment!
@TheJProducti0ns 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 why did you clip the stabilizers again?
@Lena-rk3ph 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheJProducti0ns in theory, if they’re flat they won’t wobble
@SoumikPradhan 2 жыл бұрын
Watching this after receiving my gk68. Now I know what to do 😜
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Noooiice! Good luck!
@ForeverNihil 10 күн бұрын
I was going to buy this keyboard. Then i realised how the switches looks cheap and the amount of work and money to spend to make it solid and top tier. I went for the Keychron Q2 pro. Pricey but I have all I need. Nice video! I still think this keyboard is a solid one tho. Just my personal preference :)
@boogaz120Hz 2 жыл бұрын
you deserve more subscribers.. Awesome Vid btw!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@garryoldham8779 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds great, I have the same keyboard and may copy your mod. Nice job!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck if you do copy them. It still sounds great a few months later.
@flawlie8251 2 жыл бұрын
You Killed it! This is amazing for someones first time! For a second I thought those were nk creams lmao
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😄
@OK-ri8eu 2 жыл бұрын
Sheeeesh the transitions though I like the edit
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Why thank you kind stranger! 😄
@jemoer208 2 жыл бұрын
This sounds amaaaazing! keep it up hope you can grow and become more popular don't know if I am spelling popular correct because I come from the Netherlands but back to the point you did a great job gonna do some mods that you did to my rk68 and maybe you can do the tape mod and pe foam mod
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! When I get back home in a few weeks I'm going to try the tape mod on this keyboard and if it makes a difference I'll post a video on it.
@piperlopez9846 2 жыл бұрын
love the t h o c k
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
same
@jdawggs2009 11 ай бұрын
Nice transition
@nathantaylor6850 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kyebaord Жыл бұрын
That sounds great i modded the same board and your spacebar sounds way better
@nathantaylor6850 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It's a nice board to mod on for sure. 😄
@kyebaord Жыл бұрын
indeed
@bigfatfrog9943 2 жыл бұрын
good build bro😁
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁
@fermanplays 2 жыл бұрын
My man creates a banger video and then just dips
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Hey maaannn... college takes some time 😂 Hopefully I can upload a video around Christmas if I get my girlfriend a keyboard 🤫
@fermanplays 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 that would be great
@ashleyfontones2525 Жыл бұрын
This video is so soothing to watch 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 my RK 68 is coming in the mail today :) I can’t wait to mod it! Is it safe to leave the battery in there with the foam? I can’t remember where I heard it but I heard that you shouldn’t do that 😱
@nathantaylor6850 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! As long as the battery isn't plugged in while youre modding it and not being pushed down hard by the foam you should be fine. I just left the foam that was already stock on top of it. Also, good luck in your modding endeavors! 😁
@loueptus5265 2 жыл бұрын
This guy deserves more poularity! Just 146 subs for this editing. thougth you had 500k lol
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Although I'd say a 14,600% increase in subs over a couple months is pretty good. 😂
@brodybtw8467 2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion you should bag lube your wires with about 10-15 drops of dyeletric grease it is a lot easier and does not hurt the sound and also I would use a different foam
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that definitely would've been faster, but since it was my first time modding I didn't want to buy a ton of different things that I might've not used again so I just used the krytox. Also I agree with the different foam. The weather seal is definitely not a sound absorbing foam but I was just experimenting 😄
@emberavenge7162 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Nathan, I typically don't like asmr videos but for hearing thoccs, asmr's are great. How has your experience been with your modded RK68 after 3 weeks? Could you please describe your experience with the lavender linear switches? Would you recommend them? EDIT: confused tactile with linear switches for a second there
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It has broken in a little and I realize now I didn't put enough lube in the switches to achieve what I was going for I think, but it is still insanely smooth and sounds really nice. I definitely don't regret making this keyboard, but if I were to do it again I would put just a little bit more lube. It's not a big enough thing to warrant re-lubing however. Overall, I'm thrilled with the build. Thank you for the comment!
@thomascervantes9314 2 жыл бұрын
THAT SPACEBAR
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It's always been about the spacebar thocks 😉
@beata8337 2 жыл бұрын
this is nice but also got anxiety like several times when he would pull the pcb i legit thought it would break hahahaha
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It was definitely scary, but I got used to it after doing it a few times 😄
@sunja8549 2 жыл бұрын
I subscribe and you keep making vids this was pretty good
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@alaric8220 2 жыл бұрын
The spacebar 😳
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
😏
@Feesh6 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I would use a lair of packaging foam sheets for the case sound dampening because it’s easy to cut and mess free
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah there are definitely better foam to use than what I used, but I just wanted to experiment. 😄
@Feesh6 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 experimentation is always good
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@Feesh6 Yep
@art1_san Жыл бұрын
Transition at 1:36 was clean af :00
@nathantaylor6850 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Took me a while to get all the transitions right. 😄
@Real_ItzJecco Жыл бұрын
That's actually a decent sound from your first mod, and btw do you still notice any scratches after modding the stock stabs?
@nathantaylor6850 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Now that the keyboards been broken in for a while, I haven't notice any scratching yet. Still sounds great 👍
@frogi_hobbies 5 ай бұрын
woah... so good for first keeb! (but next time, try working more on the pcb, like putting foam and tape mod) :D
@nathantaylor6850 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, for sure! It was certainly a learning experience 😂
@frogi_hobbies 5 ай бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 :D
@rory4539 2 жыл бұрын
I was planning on basically doing the same thing as you just trying to decide what switch to go for NK creams or Lavenders? and I prefer a more thocky sound profile
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I watched many videos for switches and liked the deeper sound of the lavender switches. It also depends heavily on the keycaps and sometimes even your desk. Good luck on your project!
@rory4539 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 Thanks a lot I will def go for the Lavenders. I watched many vids of NK creams and Lavender sound test and I liked Lavenders thock more. Thank you for helping me with my decision also keep up the amazing vids;)
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@rory4539 No problem, and thanks!
@fiw2778 2 жыл бұрын
oh my gosh that sound so good nice video! you got 1 sub from me !
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁
@burberriesncream 2 жыл бұрын
To cut the stabilizers, is it just opposite legs from each other ? (Left on one side, left on the other ?)
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I think it was the diagonal two that had a lip. I would look at another tutorial to be sure though 👍
@svdh4490 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work what camera do you use
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I used a Canon 80D with a manual Rokinon 35mm F1.4 lens.
@Sofeh 2 жыл бұрын
was following this guide as I opened my RK68 only to find I had the soldered version, for some bizarre reason. If you order this keyboard off amazon, even though it says hotswap, you might want to check right when you recieve it.
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Dang that stinks man. Definitely return it and try again. Make sure the seller is Royal Kludge. The link I put in the description should bring you to the right one. Otherwise it might've just been a mess up on their part. Good luck!
@eviestudies 2 жыл бұрын
don't know if you're still answering questions, but what's your opinion on using painter's tape or medical tape for the mods that require bandaids? Would they sound the same?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think the mod effects sound much other than stab rattle. It's basically just a shim to make the fit of the clip on stab more tight so it doesn't rattle in its mount. I think either should work fine. You could pretty much use anything to do it. Hope this helps!
@Scaottish 8 ай бұрын
I think that it would be nicer if you tape modded it. also, the enter key and left shift have just the slightest bit of ticking.
@nathantaylor6850 8 ай бұрын
In my other video, I also tape moded it to see how it would affect it, although i still left the foam in. I think the keyboard actually sounds better now than when I made the video since it broke in a little. I believe the ticking is gone, but I could be wrong. You probably have a better ear than me 😂
@frankensy 2 жыл бұрын
I like the sound 🥰 I'm afraid to make changes with my RK68. I might mess it up 🥺
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It's super easy, and for the most part you can always fix it if you don't like it. I would just watch tutorials until you feel confident. 👍
@tapfn4665 2 жыл бұрын
Just wondering what camera did you use and what did you use hold it up? Also Really Clean build
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I used a Canon 80D with a manual Rokinon 35mm F1.4 lens.
@geynn597 2 жыл бұрын
Hi great vid! But i have a question, does thock makes the key hard to push like you need to push it down to activate the key? Sorry for my bad question and bad grammar:(
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
No, actually the opposite. Lubing the switches makes it easier to push down. Also, there's never a bad question 👍
@reviewforthetube6485 2 жыл бұрын
Just shows you can make anything sound good these days haha where did you buy those foam strips so I can buy me some? I'll tell you about a trick I know also with silicone bandaids lol well it's really like a silicone wrap for burns and you can use it like you did these strips haha
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I got them from Lowes, the link is in the description. They're definitely not for this, but I like them since they add weight to the keyboard and a little sound dampening, plus they expand into the case so there are no gaps. There are probably some better and more cost effective options though. 😄
@burberriesncream 2 жыл бұрын
would it make a diff if i just apply the band aid mod? maybe clip the stabilizers as well without lubing anything?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
If anything the biggest mod for the stabs was lubing since it vastly reduces the rattle of the wire. The band aid mod definitely reduces rattle in the fit, but not in the wire and nearly as much as lubing, however if thats all you can do for now it is better than nothing. Also, if you want to clip the stabs I would watch some tutorials first since I didn't show it very well in this video. Good luck! 👍
@burberriesncream 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 just band aided and it sounds way better . Thanks for the vid!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@burberriesncream No problem! 😊
@j1m1zz 2 жыл бұрын
great video
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sanmateoradiology4204 2 жыл бұрын
good job!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Why thank you!
@eddy9878 2 жыл бұрын
what!!?? i was saving up money for that same keyboard and those same keycaps, what a coincidence
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! 😄
@arishuang 2 жыл бұрын
I saw a review on the RK68 saying that the leds protrude which cause the switches to be a little loose relative to the stock kailh switches
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I didn't have any issues with this problem. I think as long as the switch you use is standard it should be fine.
@arishuang 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 I ended up getting my own rk68 and my banana splits didn't fit in properly so I'm returning the board
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@arishuang Gotcha, so maybe I just got lucky with the switches I picked. 🤷♂️
@rdscrafflewaffle7330 2 жыл бұрын
why does my rk61 and some rk61 have pre lubed stabs already? not complaining tho just wondering
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
They all come with pre-lubed switches and stabs. It's definitely not the best lube job ever, but it's better than nothing. 😄
@xxpzc_ 2 жыл бұрын
seeing you have found keycaps for the rk68, do you know where i can get some blue and pink ones for my rk68?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It's definitely really difficult to find keycaps that fit on a 65% keyboard. I spent days trying to find ones that I liked. In fact the first set I got didn't fit, so the keycaps in this video were the second set that I bought. I would just try to look everywhere for a set you like. Look up 68 key blue and pink keycap set on google and go to the shopping tab. Usually you can find a set you like, but from my experience the only good sets with the colors I wanted for a 68 key set were pretty expensive I just happened to get lucky. Don't just look on Amazon or anything, you really have to look around for them. I'll be on the lookout for some blue and pink keycaps for you. Hope this helps!
@xxpzc_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 ill try this man! thanks!
@ZetaMotions 2 жыл бұрын
how are the lavender switches do they have any ping sounds
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
If you lube the springs on any switch it should eliminate the pingy sound, but the lavender didn't have any that I noticed before I lubed them.
@husainyard 2 жыл бұрын
Stock stabs?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! The only problem with them is that on some of the keys they are a little gunky to push down on, but nothing that bothers me too much personally.
@BB_BricksYT 8 ай бұрын
Sad that you don't make videos more often, your channel could be a huge one like switch and click and others. If you consider making videos again once, remember me! Nice video, great mod ❤😅
@nathantaylor6850 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I wish I would have more time to make videos, but I'm in college right now and honestly the keyboard was a one off thing and it's not really something I'd want to make a whole channel over. I wasn't expecting to get any traffic on it 😄
@BB_BricksYT 8 ай бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 ooohhhh, thats why! But still a great video i subscribed anyways
@nathantaylor6850 8 ай бұрын
@@BB_BricksYT Thank you! I appreciate it! 😊
@khoinguyen-cc3mo Жыл бұрын
Try doing gummy o-ring mount on this board
@nathantaylor6850 Жыл бұрын
I might end up doing dome more mods down the road, so I'll keep this one in mind. Thanks!
@andu5852 2 жыл бұрын
How thick should the foam be, if you want to foam mod the rk68? Thanks in advance!
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
If you have the keyboard right now you can look at the stand-offs for the PCB and see these ridges that stick out to hold the PCB up. That's the max height the foam can be at each of the stand-offs. Near the top of the keyboard probably around 1.5 cm and it tapers down to a few millimeters near the bottom. If the foam you use can be compressed pretty easily then I would get 1 to 1.5 cm; however, if the foam cant be compressed without a bit of force then get 1 cm and shave off foam as you go down the keyboard. I got expanding foam so I wouldn't have to worry so much about the thickness except for the bottom where I had to tear some foam out. Good Luck!
@andu5852 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 Thanks for the in-depth answer, now i’ll be able to mod it :)
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@andu5852 No problem! 😁
@randomness7933 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know if optical switches will work on this board? Also clean build
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I am sure they would so long as they are the same kind of mount which they usually are. Also, thank you!
@randomness7933 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 thanks for answering y question because I’m trying to put some optical silvers for some reeeeeaaaaaalllllll speeeeeeeeeeedddd lol
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomness7933 We love that reeeeaaaal speeeeeeed!
@stick3899 2 жыл бұрын
this puts hippyos magic to shame
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! To be fair I was partially inspired from him and other videos. 😄
@Zedexization 2 жыл бұрын
Why does the blue keys sound thocky while the white keys sound clacky?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good question! In general the blue keys are the bigger keys on this keyboard. In the video I only press the big blue keys and none of the little ones, but the small blue keys actually sound the same as the white ones. Also, the more centered the key is on the keyboard the more hollow they sound usually. The expanding foam helps tremendously with this, but the subtle hollowness could also be contributing to a more clacky sound. Basically though, the bigger the key the more thocky which is why the spacebar sounds so good. Thanks for the question!
@HoangNguyen-pc2os 2 жыл бұрын
What is the mic that you’re using
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I believe it is a Tascam DR-05X or some version of that. It's not a directional mic so I had it very close to the keyboard. A lot of the time you can make cheaper mics sound better by just moving them close and turning the volume down.
@mynameheheheha 2 жыл бұрын
I have had my rk61 for a year now and no mods done to it
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
@kbmonkej 2 жыл бұрын
i hope i can get my keyboard next year
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you'll be able to get it sooner because it is an amazing typing experience compared to standard keyboards, and obviously it's especially special when you get to mod it yourself. Also there are always work arounds and cheaper ways to do mods if that's the issue. I could recommend some different materials and things if you ever need it. 👍
@kbmonkej 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 i got a build in mind that costs 150ish, but still no mola to spend ahahha
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@kbmonkej It will for sure be worth it once you get enough. Good luck! 👍
@tartan2806 2 жыл бұрын
Wow
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I resisted typing on it until I was completely done and that was my reaction as well.
@danielcaunin2106 2 жыл бұрын
had the same problem with the bottom part having issues with the foam. hahaha
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I knew it was going to happen since the stand-off for the pcb was so short at the bottom, but I wanted to try. They keys just kept popping off because it was bent so much. 😄
@danielcaunin2106 2 жыл бұрын
rk68 is my dream keyboard (for now) HAHAHA but hey props to you man! It sounds really good for your first build :) Keep it up! :D
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielcaunin2106 Thanks! 😊
@hafizaziz2402 2 жыл бұрын
Is that white light version?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@stankyleginc.8157 2 жыл бұрын
8:26 is exactly why I use spray lube. It might not be the most reliable, but it's better than nothing.
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely could do it faster now that I know what I'm doing since in the video I was trying not to over lube them, but I could've used more. I was thinking about spray lube but I had time so I thought I might as well use regular lube. Spray lube is definitely better than nothing though.
@Jules23323 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 spray lube brakes you board tho
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jules23323 It somewhat depends on what lube you use and how careful you apply it, but yes for the most part it's not a very good idea which is why I didn't do it. Plus it just sounds better anyways with brush on lube. 😄
@DrKirby-nz5ui 2 жыл бұрын
The only mod you missed i think is the holee mod but good first try
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! To be honest I didn't even know about the holee mod when I made this.😄
@nicolle2126 2 жыл бұрын
Loved what you did here omg As someone looking to get into the hobby, what would you say made the most difference in changing the sound?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
The case is what resonates the sound (similar to an instrument like a guitar or something), so I would change the case in some way by either putting foam in it or using the tape mod. Keycaps I think come second to this and changing them from ABS to PBT makes the biggest difference, or just getting higher quality PBT. It really depends, but those two things are very important in terms of the sound signature... oh and definitely lubing. 😁
@kyleacosta7021 2 жыл бұрын
When I try to use a switch puller on my rk71, it feels really hard to take out, why?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It was pretty hard to take out for me too. At least you know when you put new switches in they will stay in. 🤷♂
@kyleacosta7021 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 I didnt take out the switches yet because I was afraid it would break. If it can be pulled out without desoldering it, is it okay if I force it to even if it is really hard like its breaking?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@kyleacosta7021 If your keyboard is hotswappable it should be ok. Also if it came with extra switches in the box I think it would be ok to try to pull one out even if you end up breaking it. Obviously if its a soldered board don't try to pull them off.
@kyleacosta7021 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 yeah it says its hotswappable, guess ill give it a try even though it is really hard to pull out
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@kyleacosta7021 I would try to find a switch thats easier to pull out because on mine some were pretty easy.
@hazeltorrefiel8799 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you get the rk68 browns or reds?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
On Amazon or whatever website you buy it from you should be able to select the switch type you want.
@dungeonlord 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much is due to the internal mods and how much is due to the different keycaps. Could we get a video of the same kb after mods with the original keycaps?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It would be a while for me to make a video like that because I'm in college right now, but I think the internal mods really only changed the amount of hollowness and rattle and the keycaps really just made the sound deeper as well as the switches.
@kuyt20 2 жыл бұрын
In my experience, the lubed switches always made the most difference in sound, followed by the tempest tape mod. For stabilizers, the holee mod plus a bit of plate band-aid is pretty effective for loose and rattly ones.
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@kuyt20 Yeah lubing everything makes such a difference, especially on cheaper switches.
@maru6ix304 2 жыл бұрын
is it stocked stabilizer?
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Yep 👍
@henrik3948anders 2 жыл бұрын
I want to try this out but I’m also worried about possibly damaging my keyboard 😕
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It's soooo much easier than one might think. It's just like doing crafts as a kid. And if you don't like how something is turning out then it's really easy to undo. If you have a different keyboard I would watch videos on moding it just so you understand what you're going in to, but I say just go for it and take your time. Good luck! 😊
@cjfontejon1821 2 жыл бұрын
will be modding my rkg68 this month. i'm scared
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I'll be modding another rk68, but I think the process for modding the rkg68 would basically be the same minus maybe a few internal components. I think you'd be ok following this video to mod one if you were planning on doing that. Good luck!
@eman7066 2 жыл бұрын
Royal Kludge lets gooooo
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It's a really great base for customization for pretty cheap. I couldn't pass it up. 😄
@eman7066 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 agreed mate I have an RK84 myself, really happy with it as its my first mechanical keyboard :) so far ive done the foam mod and im looking to bandaid mod the stabs next because they are a bit rattle-y
@StellarDudes 2 жыл бұрын
Nice build but you had to have taken breaks in those 11 hours of lubing , it took me 3 and I still needed breaks lol
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah for sure, I got some tools for my other video so it took way less time. Plus I had the experience. Music also helps 😄
@anguan230 Жыл бұрын
keyboard modding be like: Before mod: spacebar most loudest frustrating key. After mod: spacebar most silent relaxing key.
@nathantaylor6850 Жыл бұрын
It's definitely the most rewarding part 😂. In fact, I waited to even press the spacebar until I was completely done.
@DenzCasuela 2 жыл бұрын
and here I thought 30 mins of lubing for the first time 74 switches was very slow
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
😂 idk, sounds slow to me
@snobbooppp9069 19 күн бұрын
why no tape mod😞😞😞😞
@shrimpsterrr Жыл бұрын
do you have to take the stabilizers off to take off the plate?
@nathantaylor6850 Жыл бұрын
No, the stabilizers are clipped into the plate, so they'll just come with it if you take it off. 👍
@shrimpsterrr Жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 thanks, also, what switches are compatible with the keyboard?
@nathantaylor6850 Жыл бұрын
@shrimpster6897 Any switch should work fine. Definitely do some research on the switches you're looking at though.
@shrimpsterrr Жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 Ok
@Nabe0s 2 жыл бұрын
it seems that in 2021 RK G68 is the best keyboard for newbie
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
For good reason, easy to mod, great software and features, and decent hardware out of the box. It does seem to be very popular and easy to find videos over as well.
@Nabe0s 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 yeah. it is so easy to mod tbh. i upgrade G68 to TM680 and it is harder to mod tm680 because my case is transparent and i dont wanna use foam mod (make the case uglier) or tape mod (hollow). :sadge:
@johnnypham1204 2 жыл бұрын
I really wanna mod my keyboard but im scared I’ll ruin it and wont be able to use it anymore
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
It'd be pretty hard to ruin a keyboard like this. As long as you find videos of the mods you want to do you should be fine. Like I said in the video, this was my first time even touching a mechanical keyboard, so I'm sure you'll be fine. If you have any questions or anything you can comment here and I'll try my best to explain anything you need. Also, you don't have to spend as much money as I did. You can easily get away with cheaper parts and it would still sound great. I say just give it a shot, there's always a way to fix something if you do end up breaking it, but I don't think you will. 👍
@fnxrzkeebs9020 2 жыл бұрын
Dude plz I highly recommend you get a cheap switch opener. It will save you so much time they are literally like 5 bucks man
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
I was only planning on making this one keyboard, but since this video got so popular I will definitely get one in my next video. 😄
@fnxrzkeebs9020 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathantaylor6850 great! I subbed and liked
@nathantaylor6850 2 жыл бұрын
@@fnxrzkeebs9020 Thank you! 😁
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