Hey! I don't have the board anymore, so I can't, but if you do a force break, it'll sound great.
@mb09_232 күн бұрын
where do you buy a kalam, is it in stock
@JadedJawnee2 күн бұрын
I suggest looking on the Mechmarket subreddit or Discord for the Kalamkorns. If you want to try one, they're going for MSRP now!
@oakerface952 күн бұрын
👀👍! well theyre now on sale for about 56 cents per switch on cannonkeys, making them a bit easier on the wallet. however, i got a single luciola switch to try and felt as if it had a gummy, muted bottom out, maybe due to some factory lube at the bottom of the stem rail or pole. it also sounded not as full sounding as i would have expected for an ink housing.
@JadedJawnee2 күн бұрын
:( Really sorry to hear about that experience, mate. I'm unsurprised that a Gateron switch (especially an older one) might fare best with hand-lubing. Having it worse from the factory, though, is not good.
@oakerface953 күн бұрын
👀👍! cant really go wrong with foamed up board in the budget price. sound guuud
@JadedJawnee3 күн бұрын
Thank you, Oak!!!
@riceshakes5 күн бұрын
thanks for the detailed description, I ended up doing this wiht the bastion TKL and put a small oring under the right side screw of the daughterboard and I think it helped a little bit with the alignment vs just having the weight hold it
@JadedJawnee3 күн бұрын
That's super smart! I hope others who attempt this mod see this comment.
@versecurated12 күн бұрын
was wondering why your ciel65 sounds so good. then I read the descriptions. Guess i should try polyfil on my ciel65 as well
@JadedJawnee11 күн бұрын
Poly-fill is so GOATed, especially for o-ring mods since they cannot use foam! Thanks for the kind words man. :D
@versecurated11 күн бұрын
@@JadedJawnee yep i use polyfil occasionally as well but these days I really try not to add anything to the board if i don't have too. But the Cield65 does definitely needs some help, did you tape mod it as well?
@JadedJawnee11 күн бұрын
@@versecurated Nah, I didn't use tape-mod for the Ciel65. Also, try force-breaking the weight!
@versecurated11 күн бұрын
@@JadedJawnee wow just tried it and it's lit! thanks! I was about to put my ciel65 up for sale... now I can hold on to it a bit longer lol
@Flybeck15 күн бұрын
Great build for the budget dude. So sick
@JadedJawnee15 күн бұрын
Thanks, mate! I'm really happy these switches sounded okay in this build. It struggled so much without foam, but I'm glad it's okay with foam.
@howdy010127 күн бұрын
so I'm just curious, you have a lot of sound tests for different configurations of the same boards like this hiro and the gok venn, do you use hotswap pcbs or do you desolder every time? if you do use hotswap, do you think there is a noticeable difference in sound compared to soldered pcbs?
@JadedJawnee27 күн бұрын
Hi! I have used the same hot-swap PCB since my first sound test with the Hiro. I'm surprised it has lasted this many swaps, but I have sometimes had to use tweezers to push the inside pins tighter. Luckily, no catastrophic failures are a testament to the durability of hot-swap PCBs (when made well and treated with care). In terms of sound, I do not notice a considerable difference personally, but you could make an argument for feeling. There is something about solder PCBs and how they have a very "solid" feeling because the switches are locked in place with the solder. Newer hot-swap sockets are much tighter, and some can work plateless because of that (emulating the solder solidity). I hope this helps!
@mlepes27 күн бұрын
How are these compared to the Obsidian longs? I saw you tested both and I was stuck between those two.
@JadedJawnee27 күн бұрын
These sound a lot more pleasant to my ears. If I had to pick between the two, I would go for the Jing switches! Both switches without foam could be better. I'd recommend pairing them with something like POM or FR4 to rein in their sound.
@yannikau.533129 күн бұрын
@Jaded, do you have a Switch ranking/tier list, would love to hear your thoughts based upon your tests
@JadedJawnee27 күн бұрын
Yo! Honestly, I use Vintage Blacks and MX2A Browns. I occasionally use New Nixies, but I find Cherry switches comfy and something I can use daily because I prefer standard-travel switches. I hope this helps!
@matheaumichalak7537Ай бұрын
Where did you get a POM plate from? I don’t recall that being an offered option.
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
I got it from Hypekeyboards. The link is in the description. Cheers!
@ImOnMy116Ай бұрын
I went in on this as well, gotta commend artemis for their monthly updates, but KFA grossly mishandled everything (communication, shipping times, etc.). Sounds like tons of folks have had issues with missing items in their packages, such a bummer for folks after waiting way longer than expected! All that said, I love the board, and don’t regret the purchase! I think the PC version and copper weight help to dampen some of the higher end frequencies on cherry switches (like these Nixies) in a really satisfying way.
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
I did not hear about KFA mishandling January's extra parts, but I'm not surprised. I believe people had similar issues with their Zoom! How they continuously get away with it and continue to bring new GB partners absolutely bewilders me, but it is what it is. I totally agree, though. Copper weight with PC boards is the move. As long as the weight is relatively heavy, they sound good!
@ImOnMy116Ай бұрын
@@JadedJawneeyeah, it was definitely a different time two years ago, but it seems like KFA is way overcommitted based on their apparent staff size, and it really doesn’t make sense to me that they’re continuing to offer more GBs when they’re struggling with the fulfillment of their outstanding GBs. Hope they get these issues resolved for existing (and new) customers before it further degrades the experience for folks in this hobby!
@scufedАй бұрын
This is flames bro
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
Thanks, man! I did not expect the Haus to get so much love because it's so old. I'm glad we can all appreciate the classics, haha.
@mattheww6139Ай бұрын
this is lefire
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
Leflame 🔥🗣😩
@fala1099Ай бұрын
Haus is underrated imo. Love my Haus
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
I'm really starting to get the appeal of it after typing on it for a day. I will keep using it to see how it stacks up to my other 65%, but I'm enjoying the top-mount feel after using gaskets for so long.
@oakerface95Ай бұрын
👀👍! that flame patina looking amazing! but top right blocker lookin like squid game ngl
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, the design language reminded people of Squid Game at the time (even though that wasn't the intention, IIRC). Now we have the Geim65, which directly takes inspiration from Squid Games. There are layers to this, apparently, haha.
@juantorenoАй бұрын
bro got his hands on a haus, man is far within the hobby now
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
I've been in too deep. 😭 It does feel nice to acquire this board at a reasonable price when they used to go for way too much.
@versecuratedАй бұрын
those alphas sounds really good!
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
TYSM for the kind words!
@FlybeckАй бұрын
Sounds very full! I dig it.
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
Thank you, Fly!!!
@mikokbАй бұрын
Such a nice subdued but clacky sound. I find myself chasing this these days. Great build
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words!!
@CalixedАй бұрын
how did you lube your mx browns with Tribosys 3204 ?
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
Hi! As described, these were done by CKC. They follow the Taeha method and his advice not to lube the legs on tactile switches. I hope this helps!
@vishweshmashruwala9307Ай бұрын
i hate FR4, i have never managed to make a FR4 build sound good. it has this weird property that no matter what switches it tends to mute them quite a bit. like instead of resonating with the switch it completely absorbs the down stroke it that makes sense
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
It is undoubtedly one of the more complex materials that can work in a foamless configuration. I only found it to shine when it's used with foam. JWK also does well with it.
@yang13bruno48Ай бұрын
am i still able to get one? i really want one of this though...
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
The group buy ended a while ago, but units are finally shipping out in North America. Check the aftermarket for them, as I'm very confident we're going to start flooding the market, haha. This was a big group buy at the time because it was unlimited.
@htchang1987Ай бұрын
mind to share which mat(s) you used underneath your keyboard?
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
They are Felt Keebmats! Hope this helps :D
@dreadlordyts6913Ай бұрын
is this the stock plate with stock pcb or did you switch out any of these parts? I have Kalam myself and I am trying to find out why it's so muted even though I already tape the flex cut
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
This is the stock aluminum plate. Mods are noted in the description. People have said the stock aluminum plate isn't the best, so I would look for another 60% aluminum plate! Hope this helps.
@dreadlordyts6913Ай бұрын
@@JadedJawnee i see, i happen to have a tofu60 alu plate sitting around and I am wondering whether i should swap out for that plate or not
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
@@dreadlordyts6913 If the Tofu60 plate counts as a "universal plate" and doesn't jut out (so the o-ring mount works), you should be fine! It's only 60 switches, so it might be worth a shot. If you feel it is not sitting nicely, immediately remove the assembly. You'll know ASAP if it doesn't fit, haha.
@oakerface95Ай бұрын
👀👍! wow i completely forgot about this board. i remember when this board was still in ic and i had joined the fbtkl "preorder" that was supposed to take about 3 months to fulfill, which in fact, did not. It took about a year to fulfill, and they still messed up the olive ano too. which was when i realized never do gbs with KeebsForAll and only buy instock from them. Ill be excited to see that top mounted 65 and f18x v2!
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I'm also excited for the following boards to come in. And, yes, KFA is problematic, which I'm glad the community has caught onto.
@owenyin7090Ай бұрын
kfa is horrible, the colors on the fbtkl were questionable haha
@zaphyyАй бұрын
Got tracking for mine but still hasn't shipped :( Crazy how i joined the GB when i was first getting into the hobby and how my preferences have changed since then.
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
They didn't send me an official tracking update. I got a follow-up email noting something went wrong with tracking, and they provided me with the USPS number in a separate email. I have to agree with you-so much has changed since I joined this group buy. It's such a shame that I found something like it before it finally arrived. :( I'm honestly a little stumped on what to use it for.
@trapdoorspiderАй бұрын
@@JadedJawneewhat was the board that you found that was like it?
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
@@trapdoorspider paramountkeeb.com/products/type0-jixte-60-cnc-bakeneko-case-build-your-own-extras-weights-plates?variant=44454882476251 | You can get a PC Jixte and select the weight you want. I did their Back Plate Weight Sandblasted SS Combo with their 60% PC Frosted case. The PCB provided is solder but can be easily mill-maxed, so you keep the RGB PCB. I hope this helps! I think there's also a 20% off sale this week with code "PK20". Cheers!
@trapdoorspiderАй бұрын
@@JadedJawnee thank you friend :)
@alcerayАй бұрын
2.5 years? I thought the gb was in 2022. still took way too long tho I wonder how bakenekogo compares to these premium pc oring 60s
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
After checking, you're right! I joined the group buy in November 2022, so it's been nearly two years. I hope this kind of keyboard can become accessible with the Bakanekogo. 😔
@oakerface95Ай бұрын
i personally think that the weightless bakenekogo will sound much more different compared to premium pc orings 60s, but i think it'll be a much roomier sound profile since theres no weight in the bakenekogo.
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
@@oakerface95 Wait. You are so right. I rechecked the Bakaneko60 case, and because it doesn't have that internal weight, I'm not sure how the sound will sound. Anxious to hear more sound tests on it now.
@user-hk8rf6ti3yАй бұрын
I have the same switch, but I was surprised because it was much quieter than mine. I want to ask about the lubrication method. Where did you lubricate it? Did you use the switch film after lubrication?
@JadedJawneeАй бұрын
Hi! I don't lube my switches. CKC follows the Taeha Types method, and yes, these are filmed. I hope this helps!
@blokemamba2 ай бұрын
Hey, sweet stick! Does the capsule top rotate wildly, if at all?
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the kind words. The capsule top does not rotate if you're holding it normally. It will only rotate if you make that motion on purpose if that makes sense. I hope this helps!
@keebscape2 ай бұрын
nothing like a vintage cherry black
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
AMEN! 😩
@mattheww61392 ай бұрын
i fw this heavy
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Thanks, man. I fw you heavy too. Wait. 😳
@mattheww61392 ай бұрын
@@JadedJawnee i like where this is heading 🥰
@juantoreno2 ай бұрын
i think these would shine with the pp plate
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Agreed. These Vintage Blacks with the PP plate would go dummy. I am enjoying them with carbon fiber right now, though! 😄
@chenghoutan75892 ай бұрын
Please try out sts plate as well, been thinking if i wanna get it for my bias and swap it w my pc plate build
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
What do you mean by STS? Is there a chemical name for that? I can ask Tom from HypeKeyboards if that's a viable plate, but I don't think he carries that.
@chenghoutan75892 ай бұрын
@@JadedJawnee it is stainless steel, mb, should have written it out
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
@@chenghoutan7589 You're all good, man. I think HypeKeyboards does something other than stainless steel, but I can tell you right now that it's my least favorite material. Most premade keyboards, especially Razer and Corsair, use steel, which has been too harsh for me since I switched to custom keyboards.
@chenghoutan75892 ай бұрын
@@JadedJawnee yea i would imagine it being very harsh but also listened to some "high-end boards" which are using sts plate and sounds good, thats why i think it would be interesting for u to try out since u have the same board and already tried so many plates for it, but in the end, it is still ur call. Appreciate all the soundtests you are doing btw!
@oakerface952 ай бұрын
👀👍! i have to agree on preferring cherry switches on either alu or cf for stiffer plates rather than on fr4.
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
It's nice to see someone agree with me on that sentiment! After trying Cherry on all the plate materials, it's clear why FR4 is so good with switches that underperform. It's powerful at introducing its own flavor and tone.
@alceray2 ай бұрын
Not a big fan of cf, a little too dry with most switches. Unfortunate to hear about the long january wait. Just confused how a single piece oring board takes almost 2 years to deliver
@Flybeck2 ай бұрын
Good point. Iirc there was a ton of issues with pcb's or something at some point.
@oakerface952 ай бұрын
dang its been almost 2 years already? thats just sad, but then again, keebsforall takes forever to deliver also, just like their fbtkl
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
I agree with you on how limited CF can be sometimes. This was the first time I was actually happy with a CF plate. Fly was right when he said, "When CF hits, it HITS." Also, thanks for the condolences on the group buy. It was such a nightmare to endure. For reference, I ordered it in November 2022.
@ratixyz2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the January content! Mine just arrived.
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Hoping KFA wasn't lying when they said they're shipping out stuff. I still haven't gotten a tracking number on mine yet. :(
@nocopyrightvideo4022 ай бұрын
great vid as always! in your opinion, is there any distinguishable sound difference between the new cherry nixies compared with HG mx blacks?
@jalexanderc2 ай бұрын
Johnny can prob provide another opinion, but imo nixies have a quieter top out sound because of the translucent top, and they may be a bit smoother stock than stock HGs
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
@jalexanderc nailed the response. There is most certainly a sound difference. The Nixies are slightly smoother than Hyperglides but on the same level as MX2A. However, the big part is the "milky" top makes the top-out more muted. It's good to have both on hand. Sometimes, standard MX Blacks can sound too sharp and that's when Nixies will shine. If MX Blacks sound good already (not sharp), then there's no need for Nixies. I hope this helps!
@nocopyrightvideo4022 ай бұрын
@@JadedJawnee thanks both of you for the response! most linear cherry switches are just recolors of each other, so to find out that the nixies are something different is a breath of fresh air, will be getting them for sure.
@Raptor-ln2mr2 ай бұрын
been waiting for an mx blacks on fr4 sound test lol
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
I'm glad I could put one out in the wild for everyone.
@grantzu2 ай бұрын
tried mx browns on fr4 once and it sounded ass so i never touched it again. also whats the board on the right?
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
MX Blacks on FR4 somewhat passes, but MX Browns on FR4 sounds like a recipe for disaster LMFAO. The board on the right is my GOK 7V. I should have a sound test of it on the channel. Cheers fam!
@chenyz2 ай бұрын
super crisp sounding batch of inks and awesome config! idk how many batches of inks ive bought and sold at this point trying to find a set that doesnt tick at all, super unfortunate :(
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I'm really sorry to hear that, mate. Truthfully, this is my fourth batch of Inks, and I'm fortunate these are okay. For reference, this is a batch from Kinetic Labs, but it's always RNG with Ink V2s! :(
@DvineDragoon2 ай бұрын
man Gateron has the wildest switch names lol
@oakerface952 ай бұрын
👀👍! waow, have not seen this switch in a hot minute. prob cuz most newcomers saw hmx and never looked back.
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Right? It's crazy to think it's already been a while since KTT's rise. I'd like to know the number of newcomers during the KTT wave compared to the HMX wave.
@oakerface952 ай бұрын
👀👍! how many switches do you think you've tested on the hiro alone? cuz at this point, we might need to start counting XD edit: just saw your playlist of hiro builds. 197. thats way more than i thought. you absolute madlad.
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Much love, fam. I always love seeing your thoughts on the videos you comment on!
@oakerface952 ай бұрын
👀👍! yea the thinness really shows on the backspace the most imo.
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Good catch! Upon rewatching, you are so right. I didn't know a good point in the video where it showed, so that helps so much. 😄
@oakerface952 ай бұрын
👀👍! interesting to see a company like greetech still make new switches. however, they still seem to be lacking compared the the current switch market imo.
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
They are definitely stuck in the past, unfortunately.
@oakerface952 ай бұрын
👀👍! classic. just me or is it a bit quiet?
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Nah, you're right. In real life, it's a quieter build, too.
@cadlabCNC2 ай бұрын
Love it
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
Thanks, mate!
@fableboy102 ай бұрын
How many layers of masking tape did you use to force break? I did 2 layers of a small square on each side of the screw holes and I am not sure if it made too much of a difference
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
I only applied one layer of tape. It alleviated the issue slightly, but the board is too light. If I could go back in time, I'd add poly-fill to eliminate case resonance 100%. I hope this helps!
@fableboy102 ай бұрын
@@JadedJawnee it absolutely helps, thank you so much. This board has a lot of potential so I want to make it the best I can
@grantzu2 ай бұрын
inks would be my top 2 switch if they didn't have such a bad leaf tick issue. on one of my batches literally all of them tick
@JadedJawnee2 ай бұрын
That's so true! I definitely got lucky on this batch, but it also helped that I had CKC do them and spot-check them for me. 😅