Yeah, I'm a sucker for fun keycaps! Glad you like it!

I'm considering getting the C3, any advice on mods and making the keys sound better than stock? Appreciate the help!

I love that HMX still manages to be poppy, even when they go deep

Thanks man!

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Little too much foam to get the full clack...but they feel fantastic!

@@StillthatguyJake all about finding that proper balance. That’s where I’m at right now with this Pavlov 65

Thank you! I appreciate that!

It's FR4 if I'm not mistaken. Let me pull a couple caps and check!

Being that I'm typing on it now and just threw everything I had at it and.... SDFJKLFSDJKLFJKSDL ....I would say the beast has NKRO. That, or it's SO broken that it actually somehow registers keystrokes when you hit six keys plus both shifts at once.

You're entirely correct though! It says NOTHING about it online. I'm usually pretty good at finding weird, obscure forum posts and stuff and I literally can't find anything meaningful. I'm an affiliate for YMDK so I'm actually going to reach out to them and see if they have any information or if they can update their website to include the feature.

No mods to the board other than lubing the stabs. I had issues with the space bar in this video and ended up going with a different tactile switch for the next video. Otherwise, the board itself is stock. Literally took it out of the box, did stabs, threw switches in and went for it. I like to let the switch speak for itself most of the time, ya know? Like...not everyone does the same mods or even knows how. Do you have this board? Hows your experience been?

LMFAO BRO! I had this exact keyboard when I was a teenager! lol I'm just going to keep throwing fun switches, random mods, and the most weird, retro keycaps I can find!

I just ordered this keycap set yesterday, can't wait!

Thanks! I figured it was a good place to use the lotus artisan 🤷‍♂️

Thanks! I really love these switches!

@@masterlg8139 Thank you!

Thanks! Yeah, I had originally intended to get the black but I kept putting this blue one in my cart. I'm thrilled I was able to get both. Fun pair to do sound tests on

I reallly like these with silent switches, too! Absolute office lifesaver!

I typed a long replay and then somehow logged off. Lol So, first suggestion is to try a different switch in your spacebar. I have a Cherry MX Black (lubed and filmed) in mine now and have done a little work centering the plate and pcb. I tried a new set of keycaps and that didn't hurt either. That said, I usually flip my spacebar so this was extra frustrating for me as it DEFINITELY hit at first. Does your box say "Sumreda" anywhere on the front? You may have gotten the same production model I did. Feel free to take some photos (maybe one with the spacebar on and one with it off) and shoot them to me on instagram or dm or discord and I can take a look and see if can offer suggestions. Here's a link to the most recent video after working out some kinks. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpx5fMxl2MuoeXU.htmlsi=cjfo1nZbcnWM-MXB

@@StillthatguyJake i did get the Sumreda one too. Turns out there was only one flaw and that spacebar area on the PCB seems to have little to no reinforcement to hold the weight of the spacebar. What i did (which i found out) is to use the plate foam and put it under the socket so that it gives it that extra support for the weight of the spacebar. I think that area is the weakest part of the board

@@johnle1723 There were definitely issues with the pate and the stability. That's part of the reason I tried things like long pole, heavier switches. It's my understanding that the models we received had poor quality control and were "pre-production" to the best of my knowledge. A streamer shared a couple of documents with me on Reddit about it. It's probably on my post about this very board. u/stillthatguy_jake

@@StillthatguyJake so these guys can be in legal issues and i think im going to get a full refund. Seems to me that aliexpress is a platform for sellers selling bad products which is fraudulent and can be taken up legally ngl

@@StillthatguyJake okay i have found the issue. The space bar hot swap socket is very loose hence its causing the sagging. So shimmy a thick foam to create tightness on those pins

The AL65 is a fantastic board if you can get it at a good price (Under $75-80 USD). I've seen them going for closer to $100 lately and that is kind of pushing it considering they don't have wireless support and there are a lot of solid 65% boards around for $100 these days. Check out my instagram or even my other videos here for some other examples. Most of my keyboards are under the $100 price (many under that price fully built and modded). Feel free to ask any questions, send a message, or request a particular switch or something you've not heard. Happy to share the knowledge as it's one of the best parts of the hobby

So glad you like it!

Yes, I love these things, but the quiet ones

@@Jo-krafty. Stay tuned! I'm going to put silent switches in BOTH of my ND75 in the next day or two! You'll get to hear what this board sounds like with some super quiet switches.

@@StillthatguyJake Okay, I'm waiting 😊😊😊

@@Jo-krafty. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNeaacueqKitm4U.htmlsi=y_tX19IzogHl-WtF It's live, my friend! Verrrrry quiet

It tasted even better!

KZfaq reported BOTH of our comments as "Likely Spam" lmfao I'm gonna call you Spammy Sammy from now on bro!

@@StillthatguyJake youtube aint stopping me from commenting lmao

No, but it should! (It did come with donuts though! lol)

There are going to be a lot more examples of this. Between the two that I own, the one on the way, and the customization I'd like to do, you can expect to see more of this lego-like content

For "legal" reasons and not wanting to get sued..."brick build"..but yes, that's exactly what it is!

Thank you so much for watching! I have a LOT of content coming in the next few weeks. We're talking minimum 15 switch tests, almost a dozen builds, and some fun boards that I haven't had the chance to show off here! If there's anything you ever want to see (particular switch, board, theme, etc), don't hesitate to reach out or drop a comment. I bathed a switch in Jelly the other day and tonight I'm making a mess with chocolate...so feel free to throw weird ideas my way!

My one supporter does it again! lol I do it all for you Sammy! One of these days I'm gonna hit 50 subscribers and leave this town...but I'll always remember Sammy. lol You da best!

@@StillthatguyJake 12 hours after the comment and we're already at 27 🥺💖

@@KalyuGD727 low key, this comment actually made me a little emotional! If you were number 27, thank you! I appreciate it more than you know!

@@StillthatguyJake I am indeed the 27th keep up the great content >\\\<✨

@KalyuGD727 Right as I was reading this comment it rolled over to 28. Lol You started a trend, my friend 🙏

Your'e not entirely wrong. Part of that is my mic. Honestly though, I don't know that I'd be able to take the sound on cf plate or something hard. Fun fact: I just ordered another set of Melodics and I promise to try them in a less foamy board and I'll let you know when I do.

So, I've had it about a week and I've not torn it down completely yet as I'm waiting for my second one to arrive. Customization, from what I can see, is very good! You have different mounting options (which is rare in a board this price) and it is so easy to take apart (just be careful to disconnect the JST connection on the screen before pulling the cover off completely). If you're looking for a 75% that's easy to customize for a good price, this very well might be an idea choice. I've not messed with the software or set up the screen yet but I've had a number of similar boards and it's not that complicated. Let me know if you have any other questions or want to know something specific about the board (or any board, switch, etc.)

maybe i'll do a video on the tear-down/customization when the second one arrives

You're not alone. I have a very long history with evil clicky switches so I was hesitant to try these. They're expensive and I assumed they were way over hyped. I was always a "If I'm gonna use clickies, we might as well go Kailh Box Jade" but...never again! Honest, these switches feel so good and are so pleasing to listen to that I actually ordered another set so I can leave these ones in this board!

I never thought anything i did would be compared to cottage core or bob ross but I'll fuck with it! lol I appreciate the love! I NEED a new idea with what to do with it next!

It really does sound fantastic right out of the box! I have some new silent switches to test so when the second ND75 shows up, I'll probably be doing a silent switch battle

I appreciate the hell out of you for saying that! I'll happily be the mid keeb daddy 🤣🙏

Thanks man! I'm here to have fun!

@@StillthatguyJake that’s what this hobby is all about!

@@RandomKeebs Absolutely! And hey, never hesitate to suggest something! I have a LOT of different kinds of boards and switches and I love to try new things! I mean, I never thought I'd love Melodics so much

It really did improve the board! I do recommend lubing these though! Rounds the thock out nicely

I actually love these switches. Of all the small keyboards I have (a dozen at least), it has stayed on my desk for a few weeks. The switches feel great and sound fantastic...especially at the price point. As for lube, unless I state that they're hand-lubed, I have not touched them. They sound great right out of the bag/tub! I honestly didn't expect to like them as much as I do! Far surpassed my expectations of a cheap, dependable switch to compliment a theme 👍🌲

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Thank you! I appreciate the time! As for the knob, there is a slight tactility but it doesn't feel anything like a Hi75 knob with those satisfying clicks. I will say, the large knob I put on is much more pleasing than the original plastic one that came with the board.

Only the light factory lube. They are fantastic right out of the box!

Thank you! It came out really nice and feels great! Matching pinks is not easy! Lol Board is completely stock. Generally for these sound tests I keep them pretty stock unless I do a bunch of mods and then I'll include that info. I'm super impressed with how it feels and sounds. (Stay tuned because this board may be sporting some new switches and keycaps for a sound test next week!)

That's strange. There's sound on this end and it's definitely annoyingly loud lol 😅

Or...maybe just too much foam in the video 😁😅

Oh jesus...it's the video linked to it. That's on me! Lmfao Don't post while watching Errl talk about tea

Thanks for the reminder to include this info in the sound test videos. Switches feel fantastic actually! I'm very happy with this board and will likely not touch it for some time. They're 45g so they're not heavy but they don't feel nearly as light as I expected. That said...they are a great typist switch! Akko usually does a great job and I'm sorry I waited as long as I did to open these and try them!

Sorry for the late reply! Didn't realize people were actually watching these! And yes...this board is amazing! It feels as good as it sounds. Usually when I do a themed build, the best part is the theme itself. This time, it was definitely the board! 🤌 Thanks for watching!

No lube required! These things come basically perfect and very consistent

Thank you! Sorry for the late reply. Didn't realize people were watching these videos 😅🫣

You're probably colorblind. That said, the lighting in this was absolute trash! It was rushed and was at the worst time of day! To be fair, I never thought folks would be watching these so I'm sorry for your poor eyes, my guy! Lol

@@StillthatguyJake lmao it's not that bad it's just that my old eyes trying to adjust to the color if you know what i mean

@DadTech1981 I absolutely know what you mean! Luckily, I have another cidoo Alice with similar keycaps and I'm going to do a sound comparison between the two...and I promise not to fuck up the color! Lol (this old turd is still learning)

I'm sure there's a name for them but they were on AliExpress as "GMK lavender" and they are clearly not GMK. They really are pretty great keycaps regardless!

What profile are the keycaps?

They are an MA profile. I actually really enjoy typing on them and they tend to work really well if you have longer nails

Thank you so much! Just now realizing that people actually watched this video 🤦‍♂️😅

I actually really like them too! I tossed then in a Galaxy80 and they were even better than the Lucky. Thanks for giving me just one more reason to get a neo80. I'll wait until after my Neo Ergo arrive so my wallet doesn't get jealous

@@StillthatguyJake bro you're gonna love the neo80. it's the easiest board to build and tons of mounting options. i love it so much i got two lol. and here i am thinking of grabbing another one. i'll look forward to the neo ergo video!

@DadTech1981 Well, Neo80 has been added to the list (right under the Cycle7 that I'm trying to find). I've heard nothing but good things (even amidst rumblings from the keyboard elite. Lol). As soon as I get that NeoErgo I will build her up for a sound test. I had a special request to put it side-by-side next to other aluminum Alice builds so it'll probably end up in a couple of videos!

@@StillthatguyJake awesome! Although i am a touch typist, i dont think i can do alice/ergo boards. How is it going for you? For the tkd, I am looking forward to the cycle8.

@DadTech1981 I love Alice. First Alice I bought was a Weikav Record and I absolutely fell in love. It quickly became a daily driver because I've never had great typing posture. Took about 3 days of casual use to get used to it. It's kind of like anything else...if you don't think about it, it really doesn't feel that different. It's not like I'm hitting B with both thumbs or something. It's definitely not for everyone though. And you just ruined my life by reminding me of the neo80 😭

Pretty sure I got an early production model so I'm not writing it off completely. Just a reminder that there are similarly(ish) priced 75% options that are better. 🤷‍♂️

@@StillthatguyJake mine didnt really sounded that bad, I did specifically requested to get the second batch of the lucky65

@ZeroChoices Does your box say Sumreda? That was the sign mine was trash. I've not seen one reviewed that had the same sticker on the box! I've made some adjustments and mine is better but it's still trash and I'm sad I didn't just wait

@@StillthatguyJake not mine, unless its like written somewhere specifically

@@ZeroChoices It was literally a piece of paper taped to the front of the box. Absolute trash.

I posted some of the build on Instagram. It has plate foam, pcb foam pads, and all of the foam lol instagram.com/p/C6ijxe0OFTh/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

It looks to be an FR4 plate!

Thanks for taking the time to watch. I really love how switches and some stabilizer tuning can change the sound of a board...especially one that's already filled to it's ears with foam of every kind.

Even if you're getting this late (my bad!), YES....try out these switches! They are great at their price

Unfortunately no. The stock keycaps on the board were but these are not shine through. I was kind of going for the "glow" effect anyway