The BEST CUSTOM Keyboard for $95? NK65 EE in its ULTIMATE form! I made it into a TRUE Top Mount!

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3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to the channel! I'm back with another mod video, this time featuring the ever so popular, NK65 EE from Novelkeys!
Since its launch, this has been such a difficult keyboard to acquire, given it's status as the "Best Entry Custom Keyboard in the Market!"
However, I got my hands on an Beige one, and decided to see... how good can I really make a $95 plastic keyboard? In stock form, I wasn't as impressed, and felt that the keyboard felt very plastic and matched the $95 price tag. However, I realized that with the right modifications, this entry level keyboard can really turn into a surprise gem!
I took 3 different approaches (stages) to this, with each step increasing in complexity and irreversability. I hope that this helps you find what you are looking for exactly in this keyboard, and unlock the true potential that the NK65 can become!
Here are some links to the o-rings I have used! I hope these don't go away as quickly as they did for the TOFU65 video!
Silicone 4mmx1mmx1.5mm O-Rings
amzn.to/3aqZTc6
Here is a potential alternate (4.5mmx1.5mmx1.5mm), in the case the 4x1x1.5 are no longer available
amzn.to/3s0ibqD
Silicone 3mmx1mmx1mm O-Rings
amzn.to/3pAEe5X
Keycaps - Mistel PBT Doubleshot White on Black - OEM Profile
amzn.to/3u8CiVo
Novelkeys NK65 Entry Edition - Beige
Aluminum Plate
Foam: Stock Silicone Insert
Gateron Yellow (KS3) + KEBO films + Krytox 205g0
Keycaps: OEM Profile PBT Double Shot White on Black
Stabilizers: Cherry Plate mount + Krytox 205g0 + Permatex
Shot on Sony A7 III + Sony FE35mm F1.8 and Fifine Condenser Mic
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! :)

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@HipyoTech 3 жыл бұрын

Holy moly I didn't realize my netflix came with this

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hipyo! Thanks for stopping by to check this out! Hope it was entertaining as I tore up my NK65! I appreciate the support as always!

@resellpanda88 3 жыл бұрын

Stage 2. No hard mods needed and sounds good enough for "entry" level

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Danny! I was pretty torn between stg 2 and stg 3 as well!

@duboi- 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Gonna do this soon!

@harvdaguy 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the thockiness in the sound of stage 2

@HaiNguyen408 3 жыл бұрын

4:15 stock 8:52 plate foam + top plate burger 12:44 Stand- off O-ring mod 19:52 Go crazy 21:00 me realizing Keybored already did a side by side and i been skipping around the video for timestamps for no reason

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hai! Thank you so much for watching! Hope it was helpful!

@Jonas_Fox 3 жыл бұрын

Never in my life did I anticipate taking notes while intensely watching a custom mechanical keyboard modification video to nursery rhyme-trap music songz(13m30s). Such is life. Thank you for all the great work.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching J.A! I hope the content is useful! :)

@BuzzLiteBeer 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I liked the thocky-ness of the stock version best. If you're a fan of clack, then this is a really cool mod, but if you like a deeper sound, it seems like a bad idea.

@connor6665 3 жыл бұрын

I'd agree but I feel like if you were to take a more "thocky" switch than the gat yellows (which is most) that you could find a good compromise between thocky-ness and the better performance this mod could produce.

@leem0401 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds thocky because the force travels through to the table. But the bad thing about that is that it has the harshest feel. I didn't know until I touched better keyboards... Before, I would have agreed with you!

@noidsuper 3 жыл бұрын

@@leem0401 I agree. Low tier tray mounts and the NK65 feel like you're typing directly onto the table. No give whatsoever

@ventilate4267 3 жыл бұрын

What happened is that by removing most of the case noise you can actually hear how pitched yellows are.

@johnsabilla5897 3 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree. Adding the ghetto plate foam did add some muting and that is as far as i'll go with modding. the rest of the mods made the keyboard sound less appealing to me.

@dianejhuang5080 3 жыл бұрын

After watching sooooo many reviews and builds of NK65, this video is definitely the most brilliant one. I am totally impressed! The ideas that you have and try are original and show people what really is a "custom" mechanical keyboard. Btw, I personally like the sound with SA keycaps the most :) Thumbs up and looking forward to more videos from you!!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Diane! Thank you so much for watching and I really appreciate the comments! SA caps definitely have a unique, warm sound and I really enjoy typing on them. I'm working on more content and hope to share with you soon!

@TParkcasual 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I'm definitely trying this for my NK65 EE. Just ordered the foam tape & o rings from Amazon, cheers my man!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony! I hope it turns out great!

@datjp 3 жыл бұрын

That intro. Yes. The most absolutely hardest truth about this hobby lmao. Loving the content recently! Keep it up. 🙌🏽

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julien! Thanks for the support!

@backrowproductions1608 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the subtle details like audio syncing that really make this video great

@jesuscostantino2925 Жыл бұрын

Man, you've got some serious tweak-game. Love it.

@darkdealproductions 2 жыл бұрын

just picked up an NK EE for my first commissioned build and I am going to be using this video as an absolute BIBLE-- thank you so much!

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

:) Glad to hear that! I still have this keyboard this way and do enjoy it once in a while haha. That's even being surrounded by double digit number of keyboards around me

@OakJIM 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I must say I really enjoy it. Subbed instantly because of the amount of effort put into this. Love it

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi OakJIM! Thank you so much for the sub! I really appreciate it!

@hamishram9885 3 жыл бұрын

Mate the level at which your content is at, is well above there with the best, keep it up!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Hamish! I have more content planned for the future so stay tuned!

@theosullivan2292 3 жыл бұрын

Such great content for this amount of subscribers. Keep it up!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support Theo! Will keep working on new content!

@justinlee3620 3 жыл бұрын

the BEST content I ever seen. Thank you for this bc i been wanting a “clacky” keyboard and this should do it!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin! So glad you enjoyed the content! Stay tuned for more in the future!

@skadoooodle Жыл бұрын

dang you replied to like every comment on this video basically, keep up the good work i love your videos

@iVilliain 3 жыл бұрын

You earned my sub! Well done and good content man!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ImARaptor! Thank you so much for the sub! I hope the content was helpful, and I'll keep working on new content for the future!

@tapojjalbhowmik2084 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this mod brooo, GREAT WORK, GREAT video

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@anim604 3 жыл бұрын

For a keyboard plebeian beginner like me, I'd stop at stage 2 as it already sounds pretty damn amazing. but, I get that hobby veterans and enthusiasts would want to go further. A new sub here. Enjoying the DIY content so far so I look forward to more of these informational and education content :)

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew! Thank you so much for the sub, and so glad it was helpful! We all gotta start somewhere! Welcome to the hobby and hope you're enjoying the community!

@leem0401 3 жыл бұрын

NK65 PRO EDITION

@OrganicGreens 3 жыл бұрын

Well done man can't wait for new videos. Subbed

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the sub Phillip! I really appreciate it! Will keep working on more content for the future!

@hayoungie_ 3 жыл бұрын

Love this VIDEO!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thefadecriminalz85 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, this would be so daunting for me... I liked the stage2 sound way better IMO. Love the content, I o ring moded my tofu 65 and it sounds AMAZING

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! It was interesting to see how the o ring mod changed the tofu as well as this Nk65. What little silicone rings can do is pretty amazing!

@eazydeezy5324 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as always :)

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you EazyDeezy! I appreciate it!

@bloozism 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds really good bro.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! It was all or nothing when I got to stage 3 lol

@zhadumshasheer 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hoymachuupichuu150 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh..... the end..... I wanna try this one one of my boards I don't care too much for lol!! Awesome video man!! You're definitely not BORED hahaahha

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

I try to keep busy! Been much busier planning and trying to make content late haha. Hope it's helpful to everyone!

@hoymachuupichuu150 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored well, it's bringing me back with every video, so I definitely think you're doing something right!

@AdrianFrunza21 3 жыл бұрын

Yo I have never knew abot true mount, nice vid

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support as always!

@mattpom9693 3 жыл бұрын

my mind was blown when all the key presses for stage 3 sounded the same whatttttt!!?! never heard anything like that before

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt! Thank you so much for watching! When I did the stg 3 upgrade, it took away all of the hard mounting spots and really made the keyboard so even! I was surprised at the results myself!

@gwillad 3 жыл бұрын

I am pretty astounded how much more consistent the final version sounds. I can only imagine how much better it feels too!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi gwillad! It made the keyboard feel and sound soo much more consistent!

@AnzelLmao 3 жыл бұрын

Damn this is probably the best sounding nk65 I’ve heard! While I think the hollowness sounds fine, I’d def take a look at neoprene or sorbothane, those are fantastic foams that soak up a ton of sound.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anzel! Thank you so much for the comments! I have tried sorbothane in metal cases, and that thing is just amazing! Only downside was the price, but if I could, I would use it in everything!

@AnzelLmao 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored Yeah i wanna use sorbothane so bad, but it's so damn expensive LOL

@BobbySouffle 3 жыл бұрын

I would never drill my NK65 but I appreciate your dedication. I like stage 2 the most probably.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roberto!

@jenkmeier2406 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm I think I like stage 2 the most. The switches sound the most poppy in this stage and it does not require much effort to o-ring mod it. Thanks a lot for the video!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

No problem Jenk! I was also very torn between 2 and 3! 2 does definitely have a much more lively sound!

@cognition26 3 жыл бұрын

👌 excellent video

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Relax! I really appreciate the comments!

@harakim4709 3 жыл бұрын

Intro 😆🙌🏻

@cindydubs9082 2 жыл бұрын

this is why i love gateron yellows or any yellow switches

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

Gat yellows, especially the new pro ones are great! Can't beat the cost either!

@cosmoanderson6376 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. After watching this i was able to do the same top mount you did on my Melody96 and WOW the change it made in even typing sound on all keys... Im now ordering the foam/orings to complete it since im using a brass plate and its still pretty harsh

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it worked out great cosmo! the foam and the o-rings should help to mellow that keyboard out a bit also! Good luck!

@rnldry 3 жыл бұрын

I am more of a THOCKY person so I like the Stage 1 with SA keycaps, it is not in the video but I can already imagine how THOCKY will it sound, great video as always!!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you RNLD! I appreciate it!

@Daniel-dj7fh 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thats the stock sound of the nk65, thats pretty nice

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

@quokkaokka3473 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid gramps.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@quokkaokka3473 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored omg senpai replied :O

@consumidorbrasileiro222 3 жыл бұрын

wow. very cool vid.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@blulu8620 3 жыл бұрын

What a sick video

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks blulu! I appreciate it!

@daan8052 3 жыл бұрын

Stage 2 with some thocky switches like the gazzew 4ut and some SA Keycaps 👌. Thanks I will definitely give it a try

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a plan! Let us know how it turns out!

@tapojjalbhowmik2084 3 жыл бұрын

yup now I've decided this will be my first board when I go to college in the next 5 months

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

@bloozism 3 жыл бұрын

College is a waste of time if you’re not going for the right degree.

@IOSam 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome intro (we've all been there 😂)!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

It's just too true in this hobby lol

@punxhout 2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored what’s the keyboard in the beginning

@kreebz3113 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you're literally like a car tuner with stge 1, stage 2 and stage 3😂

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Haha that is what I was thinking! Thanks for the support as always!

@digi_mini3340 3 жыл бұрын

Best ringtone

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

:) been on all my phones for... Lost track lol

@Logan-bp3uk 2 жыл бұрын

I recently started a project of mine to change the nk65 EE look and mounting style. I decided to keep the bottom case and 3d print a top case in a different style. I figured during this transformation that it would be fun to try and implement gasket mount. I am now at the step where I have to drill into the case by making the USB-C port taller, maybe drill off standoffs, and drill a hole in the side of the case so I can screw them together (like the sides of the RAMA m65, as that is what I'm modeling it after). Also for gaskets when putting the top and bottom cases together is it good to squish the gaskets or let them sorta sit there with the top case on top of the top gaskets. I was wondering if you had any advice and if you think this would be a good idea.

@_ExTitus 2 жыл бұрын

I clipped some stand offs with some flush cutters for another board because it just had way too many stand-offs, like 9 or so different stand-offs. I wasn't able to get it perfectly flush but it worked well to simply reduce the amount of screwholes and increased the ability of the pcb to flex slightly for the o-ring mod. I could see a drill being needed for alu or other metal cases but at that point it seems like you might as well mill your own aluminum case.

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a nice mill to mill my own cases and such. Maybe one day haha

@aa65064 3 жыл бұрын

Since the NK65ee top case is already prone to cracking I think converting it to a true top mount may even increase the force applied by the whole assembly and the typing on the case. You should maybe do a long term test how this turns out. I know several cases where the top case was pristine on arrival and developing cracks after some time. Both me and a friend got one on the exact same spot on the left hand upper of the top half.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Atkins! Thanks for brining that up! I'll keep that in mind and check if I start seeing any stress cracks!

@8bitsamurai6 3 жыл бұрын

Stage 3 sounds great but 2 still really good with out damdging the case so i would go with it personally.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Grey Fox! I was also very torn between 2 and 3 as well! I don't think you can go wrong with either :)

@sanjansarang5374 3 жыл бұрын

I am new to keyboards and I love it

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sanjan! Thank you for watching and I appreciate the comment!

@jenthulhu 3 жыл бұрын

Best sound overall was with the SA keycaps for sure! I did like the deeper stock sound, but this whole process was fascinating to watch. Usually when I watch these sorts of videos the sound becomes deeper after mods, so I wonder what exactly is affecting sound.I don't know if anyone has done a video comparing different sound deadening materials inside the case--methodically, one by one--but if they haven't, they should. In general, I think most people say that the high-pitched sounds are caused by a hollow case with no dampener inside. Hmmm. Perhaps silicone affects the sound differently than foam. Silicone is smoother and more dense than foam. Maybe it reflects back more of that high-pitched sound, whereas foam, being so porous, just sort of catches the sound where it hits. I don't know much about this sort of thing, but I do know that foam is generally used for sound deadening in household applications. And that high-pitched sounds generally travel farther and are considered more annoying than lower-pitched sounds.I've actually been considering putting foam in certain places in my teenaged son's room because of his late night gaming sessions with friends getting a bit loud from time to time. :D Sometimes I find it hard to believe that we invest so much time, thought, energy, and money into what amounts to little hunks of plastic that we press or tap with our fingers, but you know, that's humans for ya.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

:) Humans are pretty amazing when it comes down to these things. I do fully agree with you that potentially the silicone dampener actually helps to fill the void to reduce the "hollowness" but does definitely bounce more sound back than a simple foam may do. I have been playing around with various materials and I realized that different cases benefit from different characteristics of the dampening material. In a recent KMAC build I have done, I compared simple shelf liner foam with butyl sound deadener and the difference was so dramatic. The butyl dampener did not quiet the sound more, but rather it helped the keyboard sound much more solid and denser, but at the same time a bit more prominent. I am also doing the same experiment with the GMMK Pro at this moment, and it feels like it also benefits from the denser material than the porous foam. Interesting stuff :)

@jenthulhu 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored Hey man, I hope this turns into a video. Sounds awesome. I'd love to see (and hear) your results!

@jayz9253 Жыл бұрын

Stage 0 FTW! Police made me to pop the hood to check for mods and make sure no leaky gaskets and O-rings visible. I ride stock to lower the weight and the sound profile of an (out of stock) stock NK65EE is gonna be around until Q3 2023 when it is said to be re-stocked.

@kalplays9922 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe you skipped out the drilling part. That was oddly satisfying to watch with the first one. Lmao 😂

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

:) It was nerve wrecking... big drill on a plastic stand-off lol

@serene4566 3 жыл бұрын

My mans having dreams over the NK65 EE 😂😂😂 Edit: You're stock NK65 EE Sounds so good! Dude, but after these mods it sounds INSANE.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, the realities of this hobby... So much chasing after things! I was honestly shocked at how the NK65 transformed myself!

@serene4566 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored Yeah, literally it sounds AMAZING. Keep it up man, ur doing bits!

@MDMAVollerei 3 жыл бұрын

I love this would be a great idea to test on a used setup, also I own both the aluminum and poly version of the board, Can you put in screw mount the stabs? I know they don't fit but finding a way to modify it with everything else going on could prove useful.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vollerei! The stock configuration can't take screw in stabs, but perhaps there is a way if the pcb will allow for it. Have to make sure there are no traces or components where the hook and screw holes would go :)

@Suddsmcduffs 2 жыл бұрын

that space bar for the last step sounded like a real spacebar

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

:) Thanks!

@BrianStormy 3 жыл бұрын

Ah another keyboard enthusiast who likes destroying his keyboards (like me) haha 😂 Great video! Glad I found your channel!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Brian! Loved your videos and they were very helpful!

@satur.3351 3 жыл бұрын

ngl the unlubed stabs sounds pretty good

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

:) as long as you're happy, it's all good!

@sensor 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I didn't expect the stage 3 to be clackier, I prefer the thockiness of the stock version.

@lucious8675 2 жыл бұрын

the mods preserve the switch sound better where ass the stock one youre hearing the wooden table reverb. so if u use a thockier switch the modded keyboard sounds thockier

@CozyMatthew 3 жыл бұрын

It's almost illegal to sound this good

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

:) thanks Matt! I really appreciate it!

@sweesbees 2 жыл бұрын

yeah don't think i'll bother with stage 3 but the burger mount sounds good

@loojunhongcalebmontfortss9054 2 жыл бұрын

I just did 3 and omg did it sound 100 times better

@peglord 2 жыл бұрын

dude i think i found the best sounding keyboard i have ever heard

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you! I appreciate the support!

@peglord 2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored no problem! getting my first mechanical keyboard soon :)

@StealYourName 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the great video. Can I check with you, for the Mistel Doubleshot PBT Keycaps, may I know do they fit perfectly for the NK65 EE, especially the Home, PG Up, PG Down, End and Del keycaps in terms of their height as the keycaps are mainly used for the OEM full size keyboards. Thank you!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi StealYourName! Yup, the mistel keycaps worked perfectly for the 4 keys on the right! Not a lot of options, but there is a combination that fits and just had to program it in via to match!

@StereoPenguin94 3 жыл бұрын

sounds great id put a heavier switch for the spacebar for less of a thonk but thats me

@makata_pro1698 Жыл бұрын

Stage 2 is really fire and my kind of Sound 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️

@DH-nf4iq 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you consider doing this on a keychron k6. I don’t see that keyboard being covered the same way and I think it’s a great entry level 65% board.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi D H! I plan to mod a Keychron K6 in the near future! I have had some friends getting into the hobby, and they wanted a nice wireless mechanical they can start out with. I think the K6 fits that bill perfectly, and will have to tinker around with it to get the best possible performance!

@kuro0renji 3 жыл бұрын

I was literally that intro lol

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Haha the harsh realities of this hobby!

@tloloct1363 3 жыл бұрын

the 8 dislikes are from people with red dragon keyboards and non existent stabs paired with buttery smooth mx blues

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Haha you might be right!

@ireaperv3 3 жыл бұрын

I actually have a Redragon K530. It’s a 60% keyboard, and it comes stock with decent stabilizers, and Outemo brown switches. I bought a pack of gateron yellows, lubed them, and applied foam to my keyboard. It’s a pretty decent budget keyboard, that doesn’t require a crap ton of mods to sound nice. Edit: Blue switches are horrible. My friend has a 100% mx blues, and he thinks it sounds “nice.” I hate it. XD

@user-be3mk6cg4c 3 жыл бұрын

I like the stage 3 with SA keycaps, but I am also a sucker for SA keycaps

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

SA caps have such a warm and woody sound. I love it!

@niko_okin4430 3 жыл бұрын

It has a lot of echo even though it has foam. But I still love the sound

@smoothes1585 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but the result was way better then the stock version. Nonetheless, still has some audible echo as you said.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Zushi! I believe the silicone dampener does help, but not the very best at absorbing the echo. I might try to add in a different foam and see how that changes!

@sayacee5813 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored maybe some tape on bottom case/corner would help

@cryptosecuritytools 3 жыл бұрын

one of the best things anyone can do is dampen down the reverb in your room. Put up some diffusers, curtains, whatever it takes. Hard surfaces and especially uncarpeted floors will accentuate whatever you've got going on with your keyboard.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! One day, I hope I can setup a proper studio! Right now it's a office/studio/bedroom all at once lol

@fong6081 3 жыл бұрын

There is a reason I'm subbed :) Great vid! Just wondering if you have a link to the keycaps, thanks!

@fredneverdead773 3 жыл бұрын

Theyre mistel double shot pbt keycaps (theyre black on white and white on black) you can find it on amazon for like $45

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

This! Thanks Fred!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fong! Fred is right about the keycaps!

@koneye 3 жыл бұрын

Ur crazy for this one K

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

:) for science lol

@PK3DCGA 3 жыл бұрын

Ever since your tofu oring mod, that became my sole way of thinking 😅, I'm glad to see you do the same for a top mount as that's what I'll end up with :) For the orings on standoffs, I guess if putting the top part over it is tricky, you can always use wooden toothpicks standing inside the standoff to hold the oring in place and help align yourself during positioning and you can just pull them out when ready to screw in. What's your opinion on silicone dampener as opposed to the other solutions ? 🤔

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Philippe! Thank you for the great advice! I feel silicone dampener does a good job of reducing the hollow sound, but I feel it doesn't dampen the vibration very well. So if you prefer something that absorbs more, try the zip n fit. If you like to feel the force, the silicone is fine!

@PK3DCGA 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored well thank you for your videos ! I'll look to do similar mods when I get my stuff ! Ah thanks for the nuance of noise / vibrations regarding silicone Vs the usuals, it's not something you can figure out watching videos. I'll keep that in mind ! Thanks

@PK3DCGA 3 жыл бұрын

If I can pick your knowledge again, maybe with a dumb question but hey, I'm looking to buy the o-rings. I have found some normal 4*1*1.5, and regarding the 3*1*1 the ones I've found they are fluorine rubber. Is that ok or would that not be good for an aluminium frame and stainless steel plate (maybe brass if I can make something work) ? (I'm going with an XD75RE and to avoid issues I went with its specific case, the aluminium with glass bottom)

@kiyosabe Жыл бұрын

lmao the ringtone that my dad use every morning

@gwu08 3 жыл бұрын

The god of keeb mods is back

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon! Hope the content is helpful in the slightest!

@gwu08 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored I was able to make a budget burger mount on my kbd67 using the same o-rings I used to mod my tofu. Thanks!

@marceldavis3628 3 жыл бұрын

I Like where this goes . Try to optimize the planck please ☺️

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcel! Hopefully I can get my hands on a Planck in the future!

@JYoutubes10 3 жыл бұрын

Stage 3 has the clearest sound. The other stages, especially stock, sound muffled in comparison. I don't have experience with gat yellows, but I'd guess stage 3 is the best representation of their sound.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jesse! I agree! Stage 3 definitely has the cleanest sound, and also the most even. The gat yellows are very nice switches for their price point, and stage 3 allows them to be very well represented for sure!

@miguelcollado5438 3 жыл бұрын

sounds more solid at Stg3, the sounds now resonate within the KeyCaps

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Also sounds more even too!

@takoyaki6531 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use the 4mm for stage 1 or do I have to stick in the smaller 3mm? It's cheaper that way so I was wondering if it would work (around $33NZD if I buy locally from amazon with 4mm + 3mm rings)

@mrscotchguy 3 жыл бұрын

If you use plasticine clay instead of the included silicone dampener, it adds mass and can reduce the hallow plasticy sound.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh that is good advice! Will have to try that for this Nk65!

@mrscotchguy 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored thanks! I've put it on three builds so far and have been super happy with it. Going to try it out with a layer of cork and holy pandas or boba thocs in the next week or so.

@kenshin1368 2 жыл бұрын

What is the last sound test at 22:00? Did he lube and change keycaps? Also all 3 stages sound pretty scratchy to me, are the switches lubed?

@spinkey4842 3 жыл бұрын

i found that kilmat or dynamat works a ton better at sound dampening in the bottom shell of plastic cases instead of using booby stuffing

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that advice Spinkey! Will look into some kilmat!

@spinkey4842 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored no worries man. if you do decide to give it a go, make sure to press it in firmly with the back end of a larger screw driver or something flat. it makes peeling the aluminum skin off easier. you risk a chance of the switches shorting out if the pins touch the metal. that's a good sounding keeb by the way

@johnyjoe2k 3 жыл бұрын

To me the NK sixty five, sorry typing on a Prime E, already sounds perfect, once you mod the stabs. I personally clean out the stabs and relube them and the keyboard sounds hella nice.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Especially for the price, the NK65 is such a great value! I wonder how this landscape will change with the introduction of the KBD67 Lite and even the Portico keyboard around the same price point! Exciting time to start out in this hobby!

@johnyjoe2k 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored Well bro, the Ikki68 Aurora and Bauer Lite are set to come out. Ikki68 Aurora is a 65% gasket mount starting at $130. Look through Cannonkeys if you are in the states. It's set to launch 2/20/21.

@Holly18th 3 жыл бұрын

I just built mine today and i agree! Im super happy with how mine sounds but this video gave some cool ideas if i get over it hahaha

@WidowmakersAss 3 жыл бұрын

I got the purple EE in the original gb and when trying to unscrew the PCB ended up knocking off a diode. I resoldered it and fixed it so it works fine now, the diode looks ugly as hell tho so I’m pretty sure not a lot of people would want it anymore lol. Glad I could wreck something so wanted like an idiot

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you were able to fix it and make it work! I feel the NK65 is not the most mod friendly, but with a bit of work, it really changes the character of the board!

@expertise2115 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I had a question regarding stage 2 mods: 1. Do you have to use a smaller o ring size 3 x 1 x 1 for the screw to plate portion. Could I use the 4 x 1 x 1 for both ends of the screw? I ask because the smaller oring is oos. 2. What would happen if you never screwed the PCB to the plate and just had everything connected by the 4 corner standoffs? Would this improve flexibility or is there an issue I'm not seeing? (technically the four stand offs connect the plate to the PCB to the bottom case right?)

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Expertise! I chose to use the smaller o ring on top so that it fits easier :) I was afraid the larger one will squeeze out too much. If you can keep the larger one in OK, that should work also. For the second question, I think what you're proposing is like stage 2.5 lol. I actually didn't screw the pcb and plate for stage 3, and just friction fit with the switches :)

@chunkymilk1288 3 жыл бұрын

I’m probably going to use Stage 2 with some tangies. I think it will sound very clacky :)

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Stage 2 has the most lively sound in my opinion, while stage 3 is more even. With some Tangies, it'll sound great!

@g_m1tchell396 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored would this sound good with novelkey cream switches?

@chiuuuuuuuuuu 3 жыл бұрын

stage 2 sounds really similar to my oring mount tofu w/ Alu plate.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

I think the O-Ring mod on this also makes that poppy sound that we hear from the TOFU o-ring mod!

@PCConcepts 2 жыл бұрын

space bar @ 19:56 changed my life

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

OEM profile PBT spacebars (SA also) filled with butyl sounds like that :)

@kav9533 2 жыл бұрын

honestly i prefer the sound stock lol, but all up to preference and the feel is probably better modded

@Keybored 2 жыл бұрын

Yup! All preferences!

@justinchow88 3 жыл бұрын

How come you skip the 5th/“middle” screw in stage 2? Great video btw!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin! I skipped the middle standoff to reduce the number of hard contact points to improve the feel and sound of the keyboard!

@OneOriginalMind 3 жыл бұрын

When I search for "Keyboard Mods", this is what I'm talking about!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ammine! I hope the video was entertaining and helpful!

@calvinlooi4500 3 жыл бұрын

nice video! Can I ask how do you find the mistel keycaps compared to other cherry profile pbt ones? For e.g epbt?

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Calvin! The Mistel keycaps are ok for the price, but compared to the epbt, or other very thick, dye sub cherry, they do fall behind.

@jkpens 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Did you consider replacing the silicone with a different dampener?

@rnayr5209 3 жыл бұрын

hey man really enjoyed the video! could you send me a link or send the vendor that you bought the wob keycaps from? really loved the video hope you make it big one day!

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much rnayR! I really appreciate it! Sorry I didn't provide any of the product links in the descriptions! I am working on creating an affiliate account to help support the videos, and will have those links posted in the descriptions soon! Meanwhile, please see below for the keycap link! amzn.to/3u8CiVo

@rnayr5209 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored I just subscribed :). Thanks a lot for the help man. Whats your opinion on these? Do you think I should just bite the bullet and go for the GMK set? Price isn't really the main selling point, its just that I prefer my keycaps to not really shine over time.

@Keybored 3 жыл бұрын

@@rnayr5209 Thank you so much for the sub! The Mistel ones are OEM profile, so if that is your preference, it is a decent set with a lower pitched sound due to its PBT construction and taller OEM profile. I personally prefer the GMK WOB that Drop current sells (it's actually accessible). Something about the GMK caps have a very glassy sound that I really like. But being ABS, the GMK caps do shine over time, which might be a disadvantage!