How To Lube Your Mechanical Keyboard Switches
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#lube #mechanicalkeyboard #switches - Наука та технологія
I never thought I would ever hear the phrase “lube farts” but ok
@@0xDEAD-C0DE same here I keep needing to wipe them off
so thats what it is, i have switches that make those sounds
I will never unhear this phrase….
I was looking for this comment as soon as I heard the phrase. lol
anal queef
How to speed-run switch lubing sessions:
1. Just go buy a cheap key switch tool to separate the halves.
2. Shuck open all of your switches to be lubed first, with their separate pieces in 4 bins/piles.
3. Lube all of your pieces, bin-by-bin
4. Clean your hands, and start slapping them fuckers back together.
love this
Great idea, sounds a lot better than one by one. I was just going to do them in between rounds of games for a month 😅
You sir are a legend
This is probably the best video I've seen on this subject, Well detailed and really clear visuals.
Easily the best video on this subject. Well scripted, shot, delivered and edited.
Amazing tutorial that I'm sure I'll be coming back to when I finally get around to lubing my switches.
Thank you so much.
Around 7 minutes per switch
I honestly don't know how I feel about that :/
once you get to like the 30th switch its start getting to like 4-5 minutes
@@noodles4286 you realize that’s like 5 hours with a 60% keyboard, right?
@@Lucario9d yeah I know I was just mentions how it gets faster as you go. I mentioned nothing about the total time to complete any sized keyboard
@@Lucario9d but when I did it was taking 30 second once everything was already dissembled
@@noodles4286 i was just saying that either way, by what you said, it would take about 5 hours with the smallest keyboard
Super helpful video, thank you. I ordered some grease, it'll arrive tomorrow, pretty excited so spent my whole day lubing 81 switches yay
god lube farts sound gross
Depending on the situation it sounds adventurous
Even looking through a few videos for my first build and I like this the most.
Hi I know nothing about keyboards and I've never lubed a keyboard switch before, but I'm planning on building my own custom keyboard and this is by the far the easiest guide to follow. Ty so much I can't wait to get started :)
watching this while waiting for switches to come.. great tutorial bro
Same
definitely you deserve more subs.
Love the concise explanations.
straight forward , great video for a begginer like me
Back with another detailed tutorial! If you want buttery smooth switches, you GOTTA lube em up! This video is focused on linear switches but I cover what you need to differently for tactile switches! Check this link to see more details! imgur.com/a/hijSYcp#rtzPIGs
EDIT: Had to re-upload since something was wrong with the first upload oof
What about optical switches?
I got my first keyboard and switches in last night. I'm about 3 hours in and I've lubed and filmed about 40 out of 100 switches lol. Great vid
Thank you, I was just getting into mechanical keyboards and I feel like this is manageable thanks to you, I have some spare switches to practice so I should be fine xD
This was sooo informative thank you so much!
Finallyyyyy video i was looking forr 😢❤
Definitely a tedious process. I just needed it for my backspace key so thanks!
Thank you so much for that easy tutorial and my keyboard feels like it was hand crafted by god :D
Great video, continue this way :)
I really like your keycaps!
Amazing guide
I'd say spring weighting isn't the most important factor in determining whether or not to lube the legs and contact leaf's of MX style tactiles; especially because two springs with the same bottom out can have two different profiles and higher spring weights don't make a switch more tactile just heavier. If anything, higher spring weights mask the tactile event of many MX style switches due to their low and drawn out tactility.
I made some holy pandas with 55g SPRiT slow extreme II springs and lubing the contact leafs and legs did not kill the tactility precisely because it wasn't being masked by a very heavy bottom out weighted spring.
Box Navy's do not generate their tactility (and click) in the traditional Cherry MX way; instead of a bump on the slider legs, their is a protrusion on the opposite side of the slider which is caught by flat spring which provides tactility and click when overcome.
ive experienced some lube farts in my life. that being said great video man this is my first foray into lubing switches
tnx for a great content... keep it up
5:19 HOLY the lubed switch sound WAYYY poppier and better. ill sit at my desk for hours straight lubing them, its totally worth it.
First time I've heard of lube farts haha
Thanks this video helped a lot but it took me 2 hrs just to lube 4 switches so I decided to lube just the switches that I use and 5 hrs later I’m done and my keyboard sound soooo good kinda Worth it
😴
i just use needles to pry the outemu/kailh housing,it just works like a charm
lol the spongebob expression keycaps were great
does the same thing apply with optical switches or do you have to do the same
just a heads up, but silicon lube is dielectric... putting too much lube on the switches can cause lube migration to the contacts. I would only lube the side of the stem and spring on the side away from the contacts to be sure.
dude I never new that its this hard to lube ONE SWITCH!!!!
ty for uploading super useful video , just wondering does lubing linear switches make them feel smoother ?
Yes
instructions unclear, I'm addicted to keyboards now.
Can you just lube the switch springs with the plastic bag method?
Lol head when i first testing differnt styles and amount, I had to learn about lube farts the hard way. Atleast was only one and was able to remove it.
@Romsicle What's the idea behind lubing the top housing? I could imagine it may help dampen the upstroke sound a bit (don't know how nice a stem hitting a lubed housing is), but wouldn't it also increase the initial force of the switch, since you now have lube sticking between the resting stem and the top housing?
Aside of that, the video was super clear and nicely presented!
It's definitely not necessary IMO, but it allows for a smoother and quieter experience all the way through. Since the lube layer is so thin, there's virtually no difference in resistance upon initial actuation.
i prefer the cats in bag method where i put the springs in a small plastic back with some lube and i shake it for a while.
Thank u
Just for reference to any first timers out there, it took me roughly 5 hours or so to lube a full set of switches for my 65%. I think with more time i could probably get it faster. Its kinda awkward handling the switch cus its small. Also I hand lubed the springs so if i were to bag lube them it wouldve been faster as well.
After I lube my switches, some of them don't work. They dont have bent pins either, what can be the cause of it? It was akko jelly blacks
where do you get the oil from
what lube u use and pls give link
Is Durex brand okay for switches?
is there a shop you can buy lubed switches over seas?
If I want to bag lube my spring can I use a different type of lube or do you recommend using the same lube as the other part of the switch
Doesn't really matter
now I gotta do that over 80 times.
This tutorial is good but I have a question. If i i lube the springs normally then do I use my lube like I used to lube my switches?
Some people like using a more viscous lube for their springs compared to the stem/housing, but it's really up to you. I use the same.
Gracias
I want to do this with my keyboard cause the switches are so scracthy right out the box, but man this would take a long time
Spongebob threw me off hahaha
So many people in the comments whinging about it taking a few minutes each switch. Firstly, the entire point of a hobby is to spend time doing something that you enjoy. Secondly, this is a video that is taking time to explain it. You can do it in a 3rd of the time when you're sitting there just listening to music and doing each switch without explaining it.
I have cherry mx reds, should i lube them or would they sound worse? Nice video btw
They will sound better
I use a rc shock silicon oil, 600 is thick enough i even tested 50000 diff oil that thickness dampens alot even dampens the sound when bottoming out. Not sure how good in the long run but that oil is cheap.
does the stem has same shape on both sides? or do we have to pay attention to the orientation?
What are those awesome all
Black tweezers
I read this as buttery smooth sandwiches hhh
Nice spongebob
Even SpongeBob approves.. well done sir
What lube do i use
this is why i always wear headset so i dont need these steps xD
Where do you get those brush? Tryint to find something more on the higher end? Thanks.
Go to an arts and crafts store nearby/Amazon/AliExpress if you're patient and want to save money
How often do you lube switches or do you only do it once and ur good?
You only have to lube them once unless you do a crappy job.
We have to use Greece or glue
How do I clean my brush after lubing the switches?
Soap and water
Can i lube the contact pin in the switches to prevent moisture build up? Romer-G Switches on G613.
No. Romer g switch sucks anyway
Yeah so I followed this exact tutorial, only finding out at the end that all my keys didn't register when I clicked on them (it took a couple of triest before they registered). I did not put too much lubricant, but I asked a friend what i did wrong, and he said I just had to lube the bottom housing and the spring. Now i need to go through the process of cleaning all my switches (around 30 minutes for 5 switches) or I will just have to buy new ones. Don't make the same mistake as me.
waht brush did he use
how long does it last for? Do i have to redo it, after years? Does the lube thicken? Is it worth for switches that will be used for atleast 3 years?
Long enough that you won't have to ever worry. It's always worth it to lube your switches.
@@Romsicle which lube do you recommend, or is there anything to consider?
@@pudelmuetz1 The two most common lubes are Tribosys 3204 and Krytox 205g0. If you want a thicker lube, choose Krytox.
TYY
Is the krytox 205g0 good for outemu blue? The spring sound on my switch is so goddamn annoying
If you're going to just lube the spring, then yes.
it sounded like the switch opener like opens the switch for you without tweezers or a screwdriver but it looks like it just holds the switch? can you tell me what it does?
Lube up, and push
Where can I buy krytox 205
Hi! I watched one of your video reviews comparing to keyboards from China. I liked the comparison if I can get a descent keyboard and mouse. Where can I buy these from China? Currently I use Aliexpress, but after hours looking over a couple days I am overwhelmed. I'm not much of a gamer since I suck at gaming. I was a student. I need to ask you what are best options under/around $40 for both preferably wired mechanical safe from hackers. I am a lady.
Is it also good to lube the back wall?
Nope, rails are good enough. If you want more smoothness/thockier sound, slightly lube the contacts as shown in the video.
great video but the links for the lubing materials only bring me to a super lube, and I need the materials.
Can you lubricate the Logitech GL Linear switches on the G915 TKL?
If you can take out the switch, then sure
can you use silicone grease for switch lubing
From other users, silicone grease is best used for stabilizers but not switches because it's really thick. If you are going to use it, you may have to dilute it or apply an insanely small amount or else your switches are going to feel real mushy and not as responsive.
im not lubing abymoore everytime i lubed the switches ang putting back it it oesnt work i nee help
Is lubing completely eliminates scratchiness? Mine's still have little scratchiness remained on them
especially cherry reds might still have a little scratchiness. It also depends on the amount of lube you used.
I was told Tribosys 3203 lube is great for Gateron Browns. What do you recommend for Gateron browns?
3203 is good because it's more viscous than 205g0. You'll feel the smoothness and still get some tactility.
@@Romsicle thought lube gets thinner as the last # goes down. 205-4-3. Etc
do we need to lube them 1 time or time after time
Once
lube farts..... you mean switch qweefs
Which krytox to use for royal kludge red switch? im new to this
Can't go wrong with 205g0
how much lube is needed for a tenkeyless. should I buy more than one container?
No need , 5g can lube 300
Was the keyboard that you had at the end hot-swappable?
Not hot-swappable, but it's plateless, so you still open and lube the switches. MX Silent Board: if you're wondering what keyboard it is.
I personally find lubing the leafs usually causes more harm than good even with most linears. Otherwise, fantastic video!
interesting..what harm you talking about.. gonna lube soon for the first time..
@@dimwillow7113 easy to over lube, which will make them worse than not lubing them at all. Also dont bother lubing the top housing it makes no difference.
@@grrizzzy7 i see.. thanks
Nice vid bro.
BTW did you use the other lubricant (3204 or 32C4, newbie not sure)?
Krytox 205g0
@@Romsicle how many grams of 205g0 should I buy for my TKL KB?
@@assasin4715 3mL is more than enough to lube 2-3 keyboards worth.
@@Romsicle the shops I saw offers only per grams. 3g, 4g, 5g, 10g and 50 grams.
@@assasin4715 Google is your friend for conversion, mate.
Where exactly can I buy the lube you are using ? I am interested but for all the prices I found on the internet it is just way out of my reach over $70... It would be more than amazing if you could list the link to the website where you bought the lube. Thank you
Novelkeys has Krytox 205g0 available right now.
I got my lube from ashkeebs.com. The more you get, the cheaper it is.
which kind of lube should I used? 250g0 or 3204?
@Tom Viguurs thanks for your advice
can you use the keyswitch opener on otumuo (or however you spell that) switches
Outemu - yes
Romsicle ok thank you
L U B E F A R T S
Well, are their keyboards that are being sold with lubing?
there*
and no.
I think the top houseing lube is over rated though imo, I did at first but no longer do because the bottom rails pretty much over the top parts.
Wait after lubing them do you need to relube them? Idk much ab keyboards
Nope, lube them once and you're good to go forever - only spacebar stabilizers require relubing after a while
@@Romsicle thanks man
lube farts. new favorite word
im not sure why but my switched keep jamming. the stem is all fine before i close the switch together but when i do it doesn't budge.
"Start off with a small amount of lube" proceeds with a ton of lube! (2:24)
All jokes aside, great video!