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Modding Kailh Choc Switches - O-Rings, Tape Modding, and Lubing Guide
For those who would like to "silence" their chocs, this video goes over explaining how silencing chocs works, how to mod the chocs, and a sound comparison at the end. Following is a list of supplies featured in the video:
Standard O-Rings: www.amazon.com/dp/B01N75JL0F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_0ZEJGW20NQPAH6FZ14EC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Light 1/8" Orthodontic Elastics: www.amazon.com/dp/B00OV1LXG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_WX5JM8M5YEGVVNR2XJG6
Curved Tweezers: www.amazon.com/dp/B082FKLMFN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_JGS1NCS3R727WAW39AYP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Krytox GPL 2050g0 Lube: boardsource.xyz/store/5f5c94f55aacba1f0a243cc8
Thanks to Germ at g Heavy Industries for the info, very useful stuff! Here is a link to her site: www.gboards.ca/
0:00 Introduction
0:25 Overview of Technique
0:38 O-Rings
2:10 Tape Modding Explanation
3:20 Disassembly Tutorial
4:22 Tape Modding Tutorial
8:06 Which Lube Should I Use?
9:25 Lubing Tutorial
11:40 Reassembly
12:48 Finishing the Modding Process
14:00 Recommendations for Modding a Whole Board
14:27 Sound Test Explanation
15:50 Sound Test
18:32 Travel Distance Comparison
19:50 Conclusion
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Kailh Choc Robins Typing Test
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Here's a typing test on my Microdox's from boardsource.xyz and my choc robins colored choc keycaps from mkultra.click. The typing test is gitlab.com/ttyperacer/terminal-typeracer.
Kailh Chocs sound test: switch sampler from MKUltra
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Bought these from mkultra.click/choc-switches. Used a Kailh box switch sampler frame to demo these, so YMMV on the sound based on the material of the switch plate and the keycaps. Top row (left to right): White (clicky) - 60g Robin (clicky) - 57g Brown (tactile) - 60g Middle row (left to right): Black (linear) - 60g Red (linear) - 50g Silver (linear) - 40g Bottom row (left to right): Pro Red (l...

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  • @dumbledoratheexplora1140
    @dumbledoratheexplora1140 7 днів тому

    Could you tie a thread or floss instead of tape?

  • @dumbledoratheexplora1140
    @dumbledoratheexplora1140 8 днів тому

    I hope the tape will last a long time. I worry about it degrading over time.

  • @warrenhenning8064
    @warrenhenning8064 24 дні тому

    thank you for showing how to take apart kailh choc switches.

  • @Binkyton
    @Binkyton Місяць тому

    where is your monitor? please tell me you were using some sort of AR/VR headset

  • @jgbelmont
    @jgbelmont 2 місяці тому

    Nice keycaps. Switches sound awful imho

  • @enterusername7746
    @enterusername7746 5 місяців тому

    Quantum computing, artificial intelligence, space telescopes … and we still have to cut and wrap Scotch tape around every damn switch.

  • @sunofabeach9424
    @sunofabeach9424 5 місяців тому

    what did he type

  • @kurushimee
    @kurushimee 5 місяців тому

    Only O-rings were useful with my Red switches. Lubing and taping wasn't worth it, didn't change the feel at all and sound difference was minimal

  • @TehEnglishSpartan
    @TehEnglishSpartan 6 місяців тому

    Fun fact: these are actually used in gutar hero controllers

  • @Japanda92
    @Japanda92 6 місяців тому

    Have you tested pink choc?

    • @ry7hym
      @ry7hym Місяць тому

      I have and I would say they are closer to those blues (bottom row, middle) but even lighter (pinks are only 20grams of actuation force)

  • @umop3plsdn
    @umop3plsdn 7 місяців тому

    man i taped and lubed purps love the silence and downpress feel but they feel almost stuck for a second on the come up which is annoying af

  • @savagemessiah.
    @savagemessiah. 7 місяців тому

    I was looking for a way to reduce the travel of my choc switches and got pointed at this video but putting the orings there doesn't reduce travel distance at all it just makes the keycap sit higher up. It's like jumping into a hole and then jumping into the same hole wearing a top hat and claiming that the hole is shallower because the top of your hat is higher lol.

  • @iwantpig
    @iwantpig 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, there is barely any choc switch videos out here. Im well versed with MX style switch modding and lubing, but am trying some chocV1s in a little macropad. I might build a lily58 wireless w/ chocs. Linear reds feel nice enough stock, but these sunset tactiles feel they need some lube, i got browns too but they are barely tactile, would not recommend. thanks again

  • @chestercopperpot3793
    @chestercopperpot3793 10 місяців тому

    Taped, ringed and lubed sounds amazing...thanks for putting this together.

  • @DankRedditMemes
    @DankRedditMemes 10 місяців тому

    1:06 DO NOT DO THIS. At least with 40A rings, this WILL cause stress damage to the plastic, if not completely break it off.

  • @stoicfloor
    @stoicfloor 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! I spent a day following exactly what you did! The result is fantastic that I can use my chocofi at work now! You just made my day. Thank you again!

  • @kastatd
    @kastatd 10 місяців тому

    Not gonna lie I was quite skeptical on how well the tape mode works, but today I tried it on few of my switches and it's a night and day difference. Thanks for the amazing video!

  • @atetraxx
    @atetraxx Рік тому

    whered you get the transparent caps?

  • @xd-sv8dx
    @xd-sv8dx Рік тому

    Which switch requires the most tactile force?

    • @Megaman.ExE7
      @Megaman.ExE7 9 місяців тому

      After doing a quick search, it appears that cherry mx tactile grey switches are the ones that require the most tactile force to utilize

    • @ry7hym
      @ry7hym Місяць тому

      if you're talking only tactile switches then its Burnt Orange which requires 70 gf. but Pale Blue is a clicky switch that also requires 70gf and yellow is the linear variant of that

  • @user-nd7rg5er5g
    @user-nd7rg5er5g Рік тому

    Thanks for this video! It helped a lot! :D

  • @MoneybagsUkulele
    @MoneybagsUkulele Рік тому

    Damn those things are aggressive lmao

  • @mcbrite
    @mcbrite Рік тому

    I think with a throw THAT short I'd have to go for the white clicky, where normally I'm a silver guy... 45gram linear with .5mm reduced throw and early activation...

    • @ry7hym
      @ry7hym Місяць тому

      throw is pre-travel or total travel?

  • @banjod5363
    @banjod5363 Рік тому

    0:19, 0:54, 1:08, 1:17

  • @eldelacajita
    @eldelacajita Рік тому

    Great video! At the beginning you say that these techniques won't work on tactile switches. Do you mean they won't work on tactile chocs, or were you referring to tactile MX?

  • @MyLuchitox
    @MyLuchitox Рік тому

    what is the keyboard ??

  • @romanr6888
    @romanr6888 Рік тому

    What is the name of that keyboard?

  • @AndrePong
    @AndrePong Рік тому

    This is great! The difference is really well demonstrated and I now get why people swear by it. Had a question about clicky switches though. Would it the improvements be negligible or would it still be worth the time and effort? I didn't quite hear a diff between your two robins so wasn't sure if those were both unmodded or one was.

  • @channel-tv9xg
    @channel-tv9xg Рік тому

    比較動画少ないので助かります!

  • @timwatts8186
    @timwatts8186 Рік тому

    What TKL keyboards are these compatible with? I can't seem to find any and am interested in the reds

  • @kobibr9362
    @kobibr9362 Рік тому

    Well they are still unusable in my office but I would use them at home. I recently viewed a video where another youtuber said that some new kailh silent switches had 2 holes at the bottom and that made them make less noise. He even modded switches by putting 2 holes at the same position and it did make a huge difference even without the lube. I have never had a choc in my hands but still wonder if that would be worth trying on chocs.

  • @iceflower7004
    @iceflower7004 Рік тому

    just tested them today, and I'm pretty disappointed. the bump for the tactiles is barely noticeable, the clickies feel almost linear due to their click design, and the linears rattle a lot when they're not pressed, although that could be a problem with my switches from the tester. My biggest issue is that these switches are also super easy to break. You need to be super careful when removing the upper housing, as the clasps are super thin and have a thin weak spot right at their joint with the rest of the upper housing, meaning taking them apart if you want to lube them will result in a lot of broken switches. I honestly think that if you need low profile linears, go with low profile cherry reds or speeds. I haven't tested low profile keychrons yet, but im looking forward to doing so when my package arrives.

  • @asdfdsa1558
    @asdfdsa1558 Рік тому

    so that was the goal of MKULTRA project all along

  • @zsh7862
    @zsh7862 Рік тому

    the tape mod litteraly makes me want to jump of a bridge, thank you for your expertise now i atleast know how i should do it.

    • @babybloc
      @babybloc Рік тому

      It really does look painful. (Or fun if you like that sort of project.)

  • @groxx
    @groxx Рік тому

    Has anyone tried this with Teflon tape, and no lube, since Teflon tape is kinda already "lubricated"?

  • @The1stMusicbaby7
    @The1stMusicbaby7 2 роки тому

    anyone know someone that will make custom choc low profile custom/themed/pudding keycaps? ive been looking forever to customize my g815 keyboard and all i get is unlabeled keys or the basic logitech keys

  • @toxic1428
    @toxic1428 2 роки тому

    A

  • @alexh8754
    @alexh8754 2 роки тому

    Black&white = Unmodded Orange = Tape Red = Tape&Orings Yellow = Orings Purple = Tape&Orings&Lube Black = Tape&Orthodontix&Lube

  • @Shnabubula1984
    @Shnabubula1984 2 роки тому

    Speak dammit!

  • @Shnabubula1984
    @Shnabubula1984 2 роки тому

    I LOVE YOU MY PARASOCIAL BOYFRIEND

  • @First.Last.99
    @First.Last.99 2 роки тому

    you can also mention names of switch

  • @saumoon
    @saumoon 2 роки тому

    How far are MCUs from your palm ? Have they ever intervene typing, especially when you're trying to reach the top row ?

  • @FrOsTyBeArKiD
    @FrOsTyBeArKiD 2 роки тому

    My right ear is happy.

  • @Mindtroverted
    @Mindtroverted 2 роки тому

    Holy moly, this is quite a coincidence. I literally made a decision a week ago to finally take the plunge and make a keyboard myself and I ordered the Microdox Bud kit. I was surfing UA-cam to find the best mods for my Kailh switches and I found this video on the actual keyboard that I am planning on building! Questions: Have you tried any of the other sound-changing mods like the tape mod on the back of the PCB or the foam mod between the pcb and top plate? I'm going for minimal noise, low frenquency (thoccy) clicks.

  • @cubisthenos6299
    @cubisthenos6299 2 роки тому

    wow that quiets them down way more than I was expecting. I might have to do this if I ever build a keeb for office work

  • @wtb6803
    @wtb6803 2 роки тому

    Firmware?

  • @gleitonfranco1260
    @gleitonfranco1260 2 роки тому

    I'm using red choc switches (45g). Does 205g0 do the work?

  • @niko1even
    @niko1even 2 роки тому

    my right ear enjoyed this video

  • @basic867
    @basic867 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the informative content. How long does the tape mod last?

    • @smores56
      @smores56 2 роки тому

      I've seen this work for others for a pretty long time if you do it as shown. At least a couple years.

    • @basic867
      @basic867 2 роки тому

      ​@@smores56 I did it and it's great. Thank you! Btw, are the thumb keys on microdox comfortable? and What do you use the oled for? The placements of oled seem kinda useless, but I'm still interested in the board.

  • @alanreiser5558
    @alanreiser5558 2 роки тому

    Yup, I’m liking this!