The First Akko Board with South-facing LEDs! Finally... (Akko Mod 007S V2)

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This video we look at the Akko Mod 007S V2. This is akkos first ever south-facing led keyboard! The reason this is so big is because of the issue with cherry profile keycaps with north-facing LEDs.. you can have a really bad-sounding keypress that can really be a bummer when building a keyboard or typing for long periods of time... so with this keyboard it just the best of every world if you wanted an Akko board! I use some switches from cannon keys witch are some of my favorite switches at the moment, and some keycaps that I've loved every time I went on the site! I will have links to everything below!
Links:
Akko Mod 007S V2 - en.akkogear.com/product/mod-0...
Switches used - cannonkeys.com/collections/sw...
Keycaps used - cannonkeys.com/collections/ca...
Lube used - kineticlabs.com/lube/krytox/2...
Affiliate links:
Cannon keys - cannonkeys.com/?ref=cgbuild
Kinetic labs -kineticlabs.com/?ref=cgbuild
Dangkeebs - dangkeebs.com/?ref=cgbuild
Business Email - cgbuildbrand@gmail.com

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@ricey3952 Жыл бұрын

glad to see akko always improving, love them!

@evaneastep8006 Жыл бұрын

So glad you made this video! I got this as my first custom board! I f**king love it!! I waiting knowing it was south facing.

@isaack6077 Жыл бұрын

already had my eyes on the regular v2, glad this came out when it did, thanks for the info boss

@ryanfowlow8034 Жыл бұрын

Awsome video dude, subbed

@martskeebstudio Жыл бұрын

So much value! I think I'm the first customer when it finally went live globally. 🙈

@akige8627 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely better value than the gmmk pro and better performance, glad akko is stepping it up and making their products even better than before Edit: personally I don’t really find north facing as an issue, I like the feel of asa more than cherry profile but I understand cherry profile looks and sounds more appealing to most, great review

@ethanhuang1657 Жыл бұрын

some cherry keycaps actually dont have interference, like the double shot abs clone gmk keycaps

@Daddyanime711 Жыл бұрын

gmmk pro was never good lol its been beat by tons of boards

@martsum398 Жыл бұрын

GMMK still has the best knob, AKKO knobs aren't great

@Daddyanime711 Жыл бұрын

@@martsum398 I mean it is literally worse in every single other catergorey so

@martsum398 Жыл бұрын

@@Daddyanime711 meh, I've owned both... marginal.

@NN0va. Жыл бұрын

Yoooo cg the isn’t related to the vid, but I just tape modded my first board! It turned out great, and I didn’t have any issues!(Board was the keychron k1 btw. Saw ur vid on it, and knew I had to get it bc it was such a good budget option!)

@CGBuild Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man!

@a.firestone5924 Жыл бұрын

what a great board

@indyp9 Жыл бұрын

Hey CGBuild! I gotta say, your videos are awesome. Sometimes, they can make or break my opinion about some boards. I have a build in mind, but I wanna hear what you think about it! Do you think you could make a video on the FancyAlice66 if possible?

@WoollyMittens Жыл бұрын

Akko has surprisingly nice anodisation for the price.

@AmdavadiHitman Жыл бұрын

Yeah this is definitely a good board, but in my eyes, the top picks would be Zoom65, QK65, and JRIS65. The only major concern with the Akko boards is lack of QMK/VIA support.

@Stoic_Cat_ Жыл бұрын

i just wish they had them in 75% form factor.

@keonxd8918 Жыл бұрын

Tbf you're comparing 65% to 75% boards

@rockiefillier9521 Жыл бұрын

The zoom65 kinda sucks price wise because of the shipping better boards exist for the 200 price point

@Daddyanime711 Жыл бұрын

@@rockiefillier9521 other than the jris and qk not many boards are better at that 200 price range only other board i can rly think of that was better was the ciel65 but thats a GB

@rockiefillier9521 Жыл бұрын

@@Daddyanime711 sequence ciel jiris65 with more options ticked

@ryelo5448 Жыл бұрын

the last thing that akko needs is just qmk and via support and then they are just unstoppable. While I only use via sometimes,. I still really perfer to have it then to not have it.

@martinandreanus7 Жыл бұрын

I can feel your excitements about this board so you said 'I mean' several times

@bloodface Жыл бұрын

Cool

@mitchell8051 Жыл бұрын

How does this board compare to the akko mod 008 ?

@SwegGodMaster Жыл бұрын

Did you use different stabilizers?

@mengoflamengo1966 Жыл бұрын

I was on the fence about Akko board bcos it have north facing PCB but now!! I think this might be the one.

@CGBuild Жыл бұрын

That’s how a lot of people are! So I’m happy they are making some changes!

@Dakiller1243 Жыл бұрын

They als recently just released the acr 75 south facing barebones

@AnhBoyDad Жыл бұрын

Spacebar just a bit hollow for me. But i like it overall

@leonardoc.1584 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I really enjoy your vids and they’re fun to watch. I was also wondering if you could review the Epomaker TH80. It’s a diy kit, and it looks really good for the price. Edit: It’s also south facing

@keeshy Жыл бұрын

He already did, check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orV1q7FyqM-9p40.html

@uzairqader8067 Жыл бұрын

+1 for this. Been thinking to buy th80 since it’s just $66 and looks exactly like this akko one and gmmk pro one, but just plastic which isn’t that much of a problem since considering the price of it.

@chiizuu752 Жыл бұрын

@@uzairqader8067 I modded the pro version (steel plate) for a client a few weeks ago. The build quality is solid and feels nice to type on. I just don't like that it uses clip-ins to open the case instead of screws. No doubt there's no way you can open it without even scratching or denting the case unless you have a strong plastic pryer because it took a lot of force to open.

@CGBuild Жыл бұрын

I actually have a video on it! It’s the one that I did a giveaway on!

@leonardoc.1584 Жыл бұрын

@@CGBuild Oh ok, I’ll check it out then. KZfaq hasn’t really shown me that video lol

@Vicarious1631 Жыл бұрын

Typically, I don't enjoy smaller keyboards, but like if I had to choose, this would be my go-to lol. I absolutely love the look of the case and the switches, really dark blue is a color that I tend to adore. The keycaps really are just a cherry on top for the entire thing, the off-white and light blue really help make the entire board pop out more, it's really enjoyable, and as for the sound test, sheesh man I love the fact that there's very little ping in the typing test. Anyway, would someone be nice enough to inform me of the north-facing led issue? I've always been confused about it, is it like an issue with the actual led, the switch, or the keycap? I'd appreciate it if someone would let me know! Finally, I just wanted to say that I love how enthusiastic you are CG, you always make me intrigued, leading me to want to watch the whole entire video rather than just look at the typing test and dip. Keep it up!

@CGBuild Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man that really means a lot! Thanks for taking the time to write a comment like this! You’ve made my day!! But as far as the north facing issue.. it’s really cherry profile keycaps.. when having north facing leds.. some cherry keycaps have interference when being pressed with a pcb using north facing switches because if you look at the way a switch is.. it perfectly fits a cherry profile keycap.. but if you flipped the switch around, and used the keycaps the same way, it’s like trying to fit a puzzle piece in the wrong spot.. it’s not always going to happen but when it dose it’s really annoying and sounds completely off.. It usually happens in the “FGHJ” row on a keyboard.. but it can be anywhere.. I hope this helped and made it easier to understand 😂

@Vicarious1631 Жыл бұрын

@@CGBuild yes that helped me a lot, thank you. I’ll be waiting for the next upload! See you soon.

@Idankos Жыл бұрын

do vid with durock pom switch? please

@pandaonetube2224 Жыл бұрын

hi, can you help me decide between this and the ajazz ac081? I see you have done both. Thanks a lot

@CGBuild Жыл бұрын

This one for sure

@FootyBalls12 Жыл бұрын

pls review ciy gas 67 its rly good

@isaacb999_ Жыл бұрын

is this bluetooth or 2.4gh??

@leonard.nicolae Жыл бұрын

Better than Q1 v2? I have them on my list and can't decide...

@utasnimulhoq6519 Жыл бұрын

go for a zoom 65 or qk65. Would be far better. Also both of that options have via support

@forreigncarrot235 Жыл бұрын

I have an rk84 as my first modded keyboard. Is it worth to upgrade to 007s?

@CGBuild Жыл бұрын

I mean it’s definitely gonna be better quality.. but I mean if you like your board you don’t have to honestly..

@forreigncarrot235 Жыл бұрын

@@CGBuild yo the akko acr top 75 aluminum is out. Will wait for your review 💯

@edwinvaniersel Жыл бұрын

Why did you change the spacebar stabiliser?

@hakanakman3226 Жыл бұрын

The ones he uses here are the best stabs akko has to offer..nothing compares 👍

@T3chWarri0r Жыл бұрын

I wish there would be ISO layouts

@SCHIZELpops Жыл бұрын

If you still have this board maybe you would want to get rid of it? Lmk I'm willing to purchase thanks

@kk.3850 Жыл бұрын

Better look out for Akko's Spring 67 because that one might be a game changer

@_ExTitus Жыл бұрын

If they stick with the literal metal spring mount, It's a bit of a meme. It is funny though, if nothing else

@chiizuu752 Жыл бұрын

I have my doubts with the literal spring mount. Just hope it sounds good

@uponeric36 Жыл бұрын

@@_ExTitus Spring ping? Nah it's just trademark akko spring flex 😎/s I wonder how'll mounting it on lubed springs will feel and sound, I imagine they're going to be pretty heavy to keep the keyboard from feeling like a literal key when you press down.

@rammyri Жыл бұрын

wait.. in a previous video with your gf you said NOT to do a sound test without it being on the desk!😭

@marounboumelhem3984 Жыл бұрын

I hope they make it in white

@CGBuild Жыл бұрын

Same

@KangoV Жыл бұрын

Oops, still no VIA/GMK. I don't want to use a cloud application to program a keyboard!!

@conspiracykill 11 ай бұрын

south facing rgb make the legends harder to see. I actually turn my rgb off so I can see the legends better on my south facing board. I prefer north facing because it aims the light away from my eyes which makes it easier to see. (the effect is the same as standing on stage with spotlights in your eyes making it so you can't see the audience) and I hate it in my keyboard. well I use both now and I can tell you north facing just makes more sense.

@mattmoyer517 Жыл бұрын

Bruh out of stock you wanna sell yours 😅?

@jrgalioto Жыл бұрын

Already sold out

@CGBuild Жыл бұрын

Yeah.. but I know they are going to hav emote available very soon!

@jrgalioto Жыл бұрын

@@CGBuild I fuckin hope so. Keep it up with the videos btw. You're one of the few channels that I feel makes the hobby seem more accessible.

@gilberttan7244 Жыл бұрын

akko should sell the pcb instead creating another model

@masterofreality230 Жыл бұрын

the next board I make will be one that has the option to get a replacement pcb easily. Now I have a Gmmk pro with half the lights not working and no option to fix it besides buying the whole kit.