I Modded a $54 Keychron to Make it GOOD - Keychron V1
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2022
- #Keybored #mechanicalkeyboard I Modded a $54 Keychron to Make it GOOD - Keychron V1
So Keychron has been very busy lately... launching new keyboards after another. At first, it was the K series wireless boards... then it was the Q series enthusiast series. Now... they have launched the V series "Entry" boards. The first of its kind is the V1... it's essentially a entry version of the venerable Q1. But is it any good? Especially for $54? Well... it can be! I show you how to do it! With O-Rings from 2020!
NOTE: I made a mistake when I said the TIGER80 LITE was $89... it's supposed to be $125 ish.
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Sorry guys! I made a mistake when I said the KBDFans Tiger80 Lite was only around $89. I was told that the Tiger80 LITE kit will be somewhere in the ballpark of $125. My mistake and apologies for the confusion!
tsk tsk. you should know better.
Just kidding. I was actually surprised when you said that price. I was like THEY DROPPED THE PRICE?! Then I went to check and went aww... lol
Hey there! I recently came across the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule and it seems like a great tool for maintaining a clean desktop setup. It offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, making it efficient for keyboard cleaning and overall dust removal. Plus, with its versatile features and ease of use, it can be handy for car interiors and outdoor activities. Definitely worth considering!
Just wanted to let you know, they added a disclaimer on the V1 product page that "Starting July 20th, the shipping fees will be decreased by $10 and the product prices will increase by $10." So, instead of the barebones knobless version being $54, it's now $64, but that doesn't matter because the total cost after shipping will still be the same. Still, nice video tho.
its not even 64 its 80 with shipping and at that point you should just get a kbdfans67 lite or an akko board
@@FootyBalls12 sounds like you watched consumer tech reviews video on the v1 and actually took his advice. Sad.
@@FootyBalls12 I mean a 67lite is 130 + shipping so maybe 150 and akko boards for a acr pro its 120 + shipping so 140. So the keychron is pretty cheap at 80 bare or 100 prebuilt
@@FootyBalls12 The prices I mentioned were only for the board itself, excluding shipping
Thanks Andy for the info!
This comes at a perfect time since I've got one in the mail right now. Figured that at that ridiculous price I might as well to test out switches. I happen to have some o-rings in a drawer somewhere so this is perfect.
Perfect!
Hey there! I noticed you mentioned having a Keychron V1 keyboard. If you're into maintaining a spotless desk setup, I highly recommend checking out the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule. It's a versatile, compact device that offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities. It's great for keeping your keyboard clean and can even be used for car interiors and other areas. Plus, the price is reasonable compared to other brands. Definitely worth considering! Let me know if you need any more recommendations. Happy cleaning!
Everybody : "I paid top Dollard to make this keyboard sound as close as I can to what I like"
Scott : "with the power of science and a bit of MacGyver, I can make this Walmart Keyboard sing like Pavarotti"
Hahaha, thanks for this comment. I remember watching MacGyver when I was younger
@@KeyboredDitto...
you are literally the best channel because youb actually make your keyboards sound good@@Keybored
This is what everybody needed. Thanks for the video Scott!
Thank you for watching!
I was looking for a video to oring my new keychron v2, found this! excellent work. Still so relevant a year later!
put together a barebone v1 the other day with some akko starfish keeping it inexpensive and loving it since I've always preferred stiff. I'll definitely give the o-rings a try today, great vid as always!
O-Rings work magic!
did you ever try the o-rings?
I was confused between getting this and following your guidance or wait for a top mount keyboard instead, but I think I lean towards this more. Thank you so much for this video!
Hey there! I'm glad you found the Keychron mod helpful. If you're looking to optimize your desktop setup further, I'd suggest considering the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule. It's a versatile tool that combines powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, making it perfect for maintaining a spotless environment for your desk, car, and more. Plus, the price is reasonable compared to other brands. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Picked up a barebones keychron v3 to build for my wife’s birthday. Getting the case cerakoted, ordered gateron milky yellow pros, pbt light blue pudding caps, and two custom resin koi themed keycaps. Definitely will do o-ring mod , bandaid mod, and 205g0 the switches. It’s a fun more budget friendly build.
another great and comprehensible tutorial / explanation, thanks a lot!
You're very welcome!
That's what I love about this hobby. There are many ways to achieve the sound, feel, and look of what I personally prefer. Sometimes it's necessary to go for a aluminum/steel case. Sometimes, it's necessary to make use of some spare o-rings around the house. And both can potentially get you the results. This hobby is a journey, and I'm loving it.
Really love this kind of video ! Thank for the explanation
Glad it was helpful!
I was just thinking about checking out a modding video on Keychron V1. Perfect timing
Awesome! Great timing then :)
It's great for anyone that wants to dip their toes into the hobby. Not too sophisticated, and not too expensive to give as a gift.
Yup, exactly this!
Excellent timing, youtube overlords. I've got my K4 v2 pulled apart and am doing some mods to it, as i type this (on an old membrane board. Sigh). It's got the same tray mount method, and I was thinking about using orings combined with tape mod on the PCB and silicone pour to improve the sound and feel. thank you, @keybored for the vid
I just got my keychron q5 last week and its hands down the best keyboard ive ever used :)
Dang! Always mod with outstanding RESULTS! Great cover.
:) Thank you!
It's really tempting to get one and throw on my favorite caps and switches and firmware... because it's cheap and weighs half as much as a Q series board, which are both great bonuses. What would be really cool though... is if they did a lightweight "V" version of their upcoming Q65.
I feel like Keychron will keep expanding their lineup going forward!
You can grab their 40% version and it will be a super lightweight travel board.
@@matasa7463 But if I got a 40% version, it would be 40%. No thanks. I only like keyboards in the 65% to 75% size range.
Anyway, I have a Keychron V1 now, and a Q65, and they're both great. Durock T1 switches and some nice MT3 or AF SA caps, and heavily customized firmware. Very happy with both.
You can accrully gasket mount a keyboard with foam, you basicly stack much foam around the standoffs and screw the two inner screws in, you can also combine it with o-ring mod.
Ahh the stack mount. The V1 kind of comes like that already. The lower silicone pad is thick so the pcb can bounce on it. However, the upper plate actually screws into the lower case so if you omit that, you may be able to pull it off
@@Keybored I did it with my k552 and its like a trampoline
@@Keybored where can I found a tutorial?
tutorial please , bro
Awesome as always!!
Thank you!
Love the videos and just wondering if you’re gonna review the keychron q5 since ur other 1800 size keyboard reviews got me hooked on the layout
oooooooooooohhh yessss!!!! I was waiting so much for this!!
Glad it helps!
@@Keybored not planning on buying the keeb, just wanted to see you modding it cause I love your vids.
Make it sing!!! Great vid Scott!
Thank you for watching! First!
I have this keyboard, I love it so much and it sound great. Super responsive and looks amazing!
Hey there! I highly recommend checking out the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule for your cleaning needs. It offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, making it perfect for maintaining a spotless environment on your desk or in your car. With its compact size and versatile usage, it's definitely worth considering. Let me know if you have any other questions!
For your o ring mod, did you use two orings per screw like your tofu65 or just the single o ring as you showed in this video?
Are you planning to make a video to make a build that clicky switches sounds good by any chance? Cuz when I see people make a custom clicky build, they usually use cherry profile keycaps and in a metal case that doesn't have any good amount of space which I think it's the worst thing they can do with clickies in terms of sound. Ik clickies sounds best in a plastic hollow case with tall keycaps like SA or MT3 profile so just wondering what's the most optimal way of making a clicky keyboard build!
Love the video btw! ^^
i have built my own split ergo board. however my brother doesn't type as much as me. he only cares about few shortcuts and the sound of it. this thing looks insane value for money out of the box. maybe i should buy it for me to do a small project for fan and give my brother a nice gift.
I put some boba 4ut 62g switches in one and it sounds really good. I use mine for gaming since it's a better shape for that than my split ergonomic keyboard.
This is a nice keyboard. Add an "End" key like the K2, and I'd buy it.
Nice! If I were to upgrade the stabs, which ones would you recommend?
Was hoping you'd get to review the Q8 alice layout board, looks like a great price for an all-metal alice but mediocre in sound quality, needs to be upgraded and join the Q family!
Great video on the V1, glad there is no bias to Keychron boards.
Yup! I decided to skip out on some of the newer Q series boards since I felt like the construction is very similar, I'd end up doing the same things to it.
@@Keybored Fair. I too came here looking for information on the Q8 btw. I guess you either like split or you don't ultimately.
so i just recently got this keyboard and i gotta say, straight outta the box it basically has no ping to it. i got myself another pbt keycap set from keychron and did the tape mod on it and with the k pro reds its actually quite thocky. i dont know if they improved on it since this video came out, but to me it definitely sounds like it. no noticeable ping at all when it was stock.
I was hoping this video was gonna be a thing and lo and behold!
Haha, glad it was!
Did you do the tape mod on this key board you just use the Oring? Appreciate your reply as I'm not big fan of tape mod but still no choice make the switch pop. I really like the pop of the keyboard in the video.
I wonder what PE foam modding would have done, since I’m going for barebones with Gateron Milky Yellow Pros, Dye-Sub PBT Cherry caps, Zeal stabs, o-rings, and PE foam mod, with 3-layer tape mod, too. I’m really looking forward to this build, since it’ll be my first major build. My first build was a Gamdias Hermes Lite, with everything lubed, no desoldering (even though it’s a solder pcb), and 3-layer tape mod with polyfill. It isn’t the best lmao
What did you do to lube without de soldering
Pushed stem down and used a brush to push it in thru the sides on the sliders
@@Exolotyze ah very spotty way to do it and not full coverage and inconsistent but if it works it works
How would it feel if I put o-rings on all of the stand offs? I plan on getting this keyboard and I am thinking of trying it.
As always a privilege watching your videos (and remembering the o-rings from outer space of the tofu). That "keybored key cover" at top right of the gray keyboard... at 1:36... what is it?
I think it is a badge that comes on one of the versions of the keychron q1
would be interesting to see if you used the"keybored mod" or the spring Mount on this keyboard
Got 2 questions
I found a thicker oring with the spec of OD6x CS1.2x Thick 2.4mm
-Do you think this will help with the bounciness? and will it have the problem modding this?
-Would you recommend this ring over the spec you used in tofu? (4 x 1x 1.5)?
I'm doing this mod, however is nobody noticing he hasn't screwed in the pcb to the plate? It is that way stock and I wonder if keybored's came without those screws, or if he opted not to use them and why
Did you leave the silicone sheet dampener in both o-ring/stock sound tests?
I hate it that you can't use the frame on Q1. An aluminium metal mix would have been cool.
I ordered one and it should have came August 19th but it still hasn’t came as of August 22. What do I do?
Is it just me or does it sound sort of hollow even with the silicone. Still like the sound but just curious if that was the switches moreso than the board
I have reason to believe that every keyboard this guy makes sounds good
I think with enough time, you can make most keyboards sound pretty good!
@@Keybored well, you need the right tools for the job too. the stuff i have just doesnt work lol
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How much more would it have really cost to implement the same gasket mount design as the Q1? That was a big miss here IMO. Great video as always Scott!
Probably not that much more, but I think that may have ended up cannibalizing the Q1 sales... makes sense from a business perspective
@@Keybored Yea I didn't think of that.
I'll be kinda mad if they release a gasket-mount V1 Pro in half a year, but I won't be surprised.
and here you are... V1 Max. @@Lishtenbird
So which barebones kit should I get instead of the barebones v1? I have a $160 budget
Hey Scott, I was wondering the whole time since the video of your o-rings tofu 60 and GK61. Should the o-rings help the keyboard have a softer bottom out so it’ll make the typing experience feel much better? Since you said the o-rings won’t make the keyboard any bouncier.
It helps to dampen the downward force and accentuates the plate/pcb sound Vs. the case sound.
@@Keybored thank you so much, Scott. Your videos are always helpful, funny and relaxing to watch. Hope to see more of your contents and keep up the good work.
did the o ring mod make the keys towards the center of the keyboard feel much clackier? i am having this issue specifically with my board.
Great video! Quick question, what’s your favorite 65% budget keyboard under $200?
Kohaku
The QK65 I believe is at the top
Im new to costum keyboards and i was thinking of modding my ducky one 3 tkl so iwas wondering if i could use switch lube for the stabilizers?
Good day brother. Planning to get a barebone kit. Just want to ask if there is a specific keycap set for V1? Like in K2 where pgdn, pgup, home, end have different heights.
Appreciate your effort. It's an upgrade for sure, but I really dislike the plastic case sound.
Just sounds so thin. Was disappointed with the sound on the KBD67, too. Hope the QK65 will make me happier, just like the GMMK Pro does.
most of my friend don't like my Q3 , but they prefer K8 pro
Keybored you should check out the MK870! It's a really popular budget option, and i heard it was really good plateless.
Got one in hand! It'll be used on a upcoming video segment!
@@Keybored great to hear! I’m looking forward to it :)
@@Keybored I will wait for this :))
My question is. you use o-rings and the dampening btwin pcb and aluminion plate or jsut use o-rings ??
cheers
Unmodded keychron sound test 1:45
Ktechs S1 Peach Switch + PBTFans Purpolch Keycaps 3:28
Previous mods but with o-rings 6:10
Comparing with and without 0-rings back to back 6:44
Great showcase!
Did you put the screws without o rings around the alphas? Or did you not screw those points at all and only the outer perimeter ones with the o rings?
you do the latter and only screw in the points with o rings
Jesus, the lube on those stabilizers.
another mod with great results!
Yeah, they drowned it lol.
I think if you we're to force break, ditch the silicone and tape mod it, it would be pretty fantastic
Hey {{3}}! I totally get your point. The silicone and tape mod can definitely make a difference in the performance of the Keychron V1. By the way, have you heard about the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's an amazing tool for keeping your setup clean and tidy. The powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities are perfect for maintaining a spotless environment. And the best part? It's reasonably priced compared to other brands. Definitely worth checking out!
Absolutely insane how they got it this cheap
One day... the Keyboards will be like $15 bucks lol
@@Keybored I still can't believe the ciy tester 68 is like $20.
@@Keybored I hope, although I am having intense buyers remorse because I bought a GK68X and it’s like $20 more expensive than this and not that good
@@zmbp because it doesn't work wired and only works with AAbatteries
@@anderswanlin8022 I bought a gk84xs a couple of years ago. I mainly bought it because it was a cheaper alternative for a full metal case with bluetooth etc (which didn't really exist back then) but the backspace is 1u to the right. Which is really annoying. I mean it's pretty easy to get used too. But when I switch to something else or use another keyboard for a while it's really annoying to return to the gk.
Hey Scott, great video as always!
I am just wondering what the name of the keycap that you had on your Q1 is called.
Would appreciate if you could tell me cause they look so clean!
It's the dolch set! You can get it in GMK, DCX and also ePBT
@@Keybored Thank you so much!
Hey, Scott. You called the sound profile without O-rings muddy. Would that make so-called creamy-sounding keyboards muddy as well?
Thanks for the video!
It's like in audio, when they say the sound is muddy... it's a bit heavy sounding and doesn't have the upper mids and highs to brighten it up. I say the o-rings really help with that and adds that pop
does anyone know the stabilizer sizes for the keychron v1, im trying to buy durok v2 but idk if the size is right
q1 vs v1 what would you recomend? Is the q1 worth 3x the price?
Ooh I really like the damped sound though, don't hate the keycaps either. Too bad this doesn't come in other layouts.
If this is anything like the q series you'll blink and it will come in 9 different layouts
:) Then the stock is perfect for you!
@@Keybored Lets talk when it comes in ISO-NOR. Nice keycaps damn near impossible to find, or at least it's stupid expensive.
@@SaltyMaudNot sure if you got one yet, but it does come in Nordic ISO.
@@rapu4 Yup. Got a V10 now. It's way too nice for so little money
Is the o-ring process the same with a polycarbonate plate?
enter 67 is coming out, and i think its going to destr9oy the market
is the o-ring mount also good to do on the other V series boards or is there something with the V1's tray mount placement that makes it exceptionally good with the mod?
Should work with all other V series boards too, as well as actually any other tray mounted board
My V1 sounds the same as yours. yehey
Hey keybored would you recommend this keyboard or the gas67 for a budget keyboard? And could you review the gas67 that would be really cool on what you can come up with it
I haven't had a chance to try out the Gas67 personally, but I've heard good things about it! I've been meaning to get a hold of one
Hey Scott, what are your thoughts about putting some PE foam in there instead?
I didn't want to go with the PE foam route since it made the board sound marbley. Also, the O-Rings help to provide a bit of cushion/dampening and helps the keyboard be a bit more comfortable as well
Awesome video editing and a nice set/mod :)
Could you please tell what dimensions o ring you used?
I added the links in the description below! There are 2 sizes and both work :)
@@Keybored oops, didn't see that, thank you!
backlight are only RGB? Or only white is possible?
Do you think this needs a wristrest for it to be comfortable or is it okay without? Thanks for the great video also!
Honestly, this keyboard is super low in the front, even more so than the Q1. I would actually be ok using it without a wrist rest.
@@Keybored That's good to hear. I used to have a k8 after it met a glass of orange juice rip and I couldn't use it comfortably without the wrist rest.
divinikey sells keychron without the ridiculous shipping so just wait until divinikey has the v in stock.
Which o-rings did you use?
The Ktechs S1 switches seem to be a Tecsee Blue Sky Cloud Linear with a different bottom housing. Interesting
Tecsee has making a lot of switches! The KBDFans one is like that too and they all sound so good
@@Keybored Ive been enjoying the HPE switches alot. You need to try to get a Blue Sky Cloud Tactile, 13.9mm POM stem length, full HPE housing. It feels like a purple panda on crack. It's fantastic.
tbh it sounds pretty fire stock
Nice video! What do you think of doing the coil spring mount you did on your tofu. I'm thinking about doing that on thI'd!
Edit: whoops someone else commented this. That sucks that you can't do this. Oh well, o ring it is!
I tried to do this, but realized that due to the lower/upper case design of the V1, it would not allow for enough space unfortunately :(
@@Keybored Ya that's unfortunate. One more question... how would this compare to the nk65 ee
Why don't people put o-rings on switch stems anymore?
Will the oring trick work on Tester 84 keyboard? It has very similar mounting style
Also, if anybody has a link on Ali for these orings, it would be much appreciated
If the mounting style is similar, it should still work!
idk if this is just me but without the o rings it sounds a lot softer and i kind of prefer that lmao
Hey, it's all about preference. Without the O-rings, you hear more of the case
yo u should try out the akko v5075 it basicly cheaper and kinda better
Key mr. Keybored, can you review the gateron cap v2 crystal blacks? Very few people have reviewed it.
Are they different from the standard gold ones?
@@Keybored They could be a 3rd revision or the v2s with Smokey housings. I don’t know for sure because there is not much content about it. Krepublic sells 110 for 34 cents on Amazon. They seem to be clackier than the gold variant. Would really like to hear your thoughts and opinions on them.
Does this keyboard have an n key rollover?
In addition to the o rings, how does adding the tape mod help for the sound profile?
It'll make it slightly deeper, louder
@@Keybored If you've tried it, would you recommend it?
Really cool.
Thanks! I appreciate it
Nice video! Can you review the gas67?
That's been on my mind for a while, just haven't had a chance to get to it yet :(
Oh, but it is a GREAT board!
Looks we can direct make it be gasket mounted with Q1's plate and cut off all the standoff?
Unfortunately no. The Q1 is a much thicker case and also has the area for the plate and gaskets to sit on.
you can only make it like sandwich mount , but no flex at all .
Is this really just all about acoustics or does this actually help performance?
yes it does help with performance when you are playing something like o2jam
Should i tape mod it?
I can't wait until they announce the Q negative 1 at $30 for people who want a pre-pre-pre-entry level into custom mechanical keyboards.
Lol... where they pay you money to use it
I hope kbdfans will release kbd75 lite after tiger lite
That would be good! Or the Tiger75 or Tiger65
Scott would you still recommend the bakaneko60 in 2022?
I would. There aren't as many gummy mounted keyboards and with a little bit of modding, the Bake is still a great feeling and sounding board.
oh my god it's from future with windows 12 logo 😱
Lol
sounds better without the o rings to me
Is this good for gaming?
Any thoughts on PBTFans keycaps compared to Drop DCX and GMK?
I would say the PBTfans keycaps are right up there. Very good quality overall, legends are crisp and thickness and sound is also good.
@@Keybored thanks, convinced me to pull the trigger on PBTFans WoB. Nice to have so many options for a reasonable price, compared to what we had a couple of years ago
If the o-rings are placed between the plate and the foam do they really have a noticeable impact for most of you? Is it nonsense to place them after the foam touching directly the posts of the lower case just above the PCB?
This is an old video but I hate looking for answers to questions and no one replies, especially on old vids haha. I'm looking at doing this with my V5, not for the sound but to soften the harshness of the steel plate.
The o-rings have nothing to do with the foam. The plate foam has holes in it where the standoffs of the case go up and through the PCB/foam sandwich. There's also holes in the foam for the standoffs of the plate that secure the PCB to it with screws from the bottom. The o-rings will just sit inside the holes in the foam and up against the bottom of the plate. You can see all these holes in the plate foam at 5:05 of the video.
The o-rings will sit on directly on top of the plastic standoffs of the case. The plate then sits on top of the o-rings.
The only thing I'm worried about is this puts the PCB/plate assembly up slightly higher in the case. The holes in the case where the USB cable and Mac/Win switch are might have to be enlarged a little bit at the top.
@@JohnnyK-tf6ig Thanks for your reply mate, appreciate your help. I see that the wholes in the foam, you are pointing out in the video, are much bigger than the ones on my foam. Maybe it changed with newer units. Mine are so small that seems that the o-rings are mostly in touch with the foam, letting the screws go through the standoffs but seemingly the standoffs barely or not at all touch the o-rings. Anyway I'll try it and let you know how it goes.
@@JohnnyK-tf6ig that's also a good observation I'll check in mine if there's space for the o-rings and let you know
You shouldn't worry about this. We both missed the point that the rings sit above the PCB in the standoffs so it doesn't affect the position of the USB cable and switch. Also, I've done the mod and to be honest don't seem much of a difference.
@1:18 "it works with PC and Mac" ???