Today I spent 4 hours lubbing my switches and clipping the stabs for the first time thanks to your videos. It was extremely exhausting, but now I fell I'm typing in a top tier buttery keyboard.
@@mohawk4759 if you want to lube all switches, you have to take them apart, one by one. Will take 4 to 6 hours lol depending on keyboard size, thats completely normal
Hi, I have recently noticed that Teaha is using a new method of clipping and lubricating stabs in his recent live streams and videos, and it would be really helpful if he could make an updated tutorial. Is anyone else wanting a new and updated video?
From what I've seen, Teaha uses a lot less grease and brushes Krytox 205g0 inside on the bars as well as inside the stabs, but a lot less than what is used in the video. Perhaps due to cost.
@@wilderoutdoors That's true for switches, but you don't want to over-lube switches. Stabs are different though where you don't need to worry so much about over-lubing them.
I’ve had these Knipex snips in my Amazon cart for about two months. Got them at neighbour’s garage sale yesterday for .50$. Power of positive thinking.
Wow...this one simple process fixed all the rattling on my stabs...my jaws literally dropped after the first stabs I clipped and lubed cause of the difference it made in the sound and feel. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Fantastic guide! I never knew lubing made such a major improvement! Also I think you could use some macro shots of the components. I understood the guide just fine but I think that it'd be better if I didn't have to squint at the screen trying to find what you're pointing at. Good work overall 👍
I just used this video as a guide while fixing the noisy stabs on my new Drop Alt. It was easier/faster than expected and my big keys sound night-and-day better. Thank you.
Finally swapped out the stabs on my very first keyboard (GMMK) and this is a lifechanger - wish I had learned to do this and done this with my very first actual build from scratch which would now require desoldering all my switches. Oh well, I guess it's just a sign of my progression in this hobby, lol.
Thanks for the guide - I thought I might've been a bit too heavy-handed with the lubricant, but it's really helped my keys be a lot quieter and smoother!
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 You can definitely overlube stabilizers. I got a second-hand keyboard where the last guy ridiculously overlubed the stabilizer. It's hard to do, but probably a lot easier with Krytox 205g0 than the generic silicone grease. Of course, you can always try wiping / washing the excess off.
Great tutorial! That's exactly what a novice like me wants. One question: I don't have Dielectric and Teflon Grease. Can I use Superlube instead? Or is it more recommended to use these two?
For start i have buy superlube multi purpoise oil but it's not the right way definitely, krytox 205 g0 + permatex dielectric grease + band, maybe using superlube on the stem
@@akira8-customkeyboards17 Superlube on switches and stab stems is fine; it's a low viscosity lube that is safe on plastic. It might not be as "smooth" but it won't make it sticky, which is the big fear with switches.
Wow! I've been waiting for this! Thanks for the tips. You are so handsome! You should pivot from keyboard videos and just show your face from now. I definitely want more peace signs. Sick animation!!!
great video ! I don't have the grease yet but I was able to go ahead and clip the stabilizers and that made a bit of a difference ! can't wait to get the grease, thankfully accessing the stabs on the GMMK from PC gaming race is super simple they just pop right on out.
It's honestly crazy seeing the overall quality difference between this version and Taeha's updated version. I mean both are good but.. the 2nd one is much better in my opinion.
@@JFinns That's simply how they were designed (originally by Cherry). I think it was meant to make the bottom-out less harsh. That said, all it really does is make the key feel broken or otherwise wrong. Ever since I began using a keyboard with clipped and lubed stabs (and GMK screw-ins, at that), I've never been able to go back to even well-lubed Costars.
@@TommyFenstermacher5150 Funny thing is GMK screw-in is legit the same as a cherry stabilizer only difference is the screw to secure it better. That being said I like the "cheaper" cherry stabs.
@@ItsZentraGaming I think the screw might inadvertently end up transmitting more shock/sound to the pcb. It's really cool how keyboard design has made people really aware of mechanical engineering and design, showing principles like material stiffness and strength, damping, vibration, and acoustics all in one use-case. I can't think of another popular hobby that brings awareness of physics besides maybe guns. ; )
if you use krytox 205 g 0 do the same thing as you do with dieletric grease. Trust me it is not enough lube if you just use brush for wire! Nathan now also just puts all wire into lube too - it is the best way
I've been watching your vods in prep for doing my own DIY keyboard and you are AMAZING! I do wonder though, why you no longer use this method of lubing in your custom builds? Thanks so much for all you do!
Nathan still uses both Dielectric Grease and Teflon for stab lubing. The big difference between them and traditional switch lubes is their unrivaled viscosity; they're just way to thick for use on switches, yet just thick enough to make a super smooth stab.
@@zach_morgan the only bad thing would be that you used 205g lube for nothing. Test it out, if it does what u want then good, make sure not to put too much since it's thicc. If it doesn't work, use a qtip or something alike to clean it off. When it comes to lubing stuff testing youself is the best way to find answers!
i have to advise advise against excessive amounts of grease to dampen noise. (not hatin'!) it does work, but collects dust and debris that ends up scratching up the plastic over years to come. wrapping the bars with plumber's PTFE tape is the cleaner long and more concervative long term solution. (just make sure to stretch it out fully, or it will wear faster)
It would be great to know where exactly you are putting the tape? The whole bar, just the tip? Just the bend? How many layers do you wrap around? Thanks
About those kinds of stabilizers, if you don't clip off the pointy stems that are on the bottom, it will destroy the PCB and also have a dampening effect with the overall stroke. Not sure. When I pressed on the keys that are stabilized, I felt like a dampening effect on those keys and I think they are coming from the stabilizers. They don't feel like you are pressing it all the way down that you would feel from the switch. The Royal Kludge RK61 has that problem, but when it comes from the Ducky One 2 Mini, the keys with the stabilizers feel awesome! Just like any other key. Also on the RK61, the switches they use are "RK Red" switches. Not really sure what they are, but they are not that good as the "s" key has stopped responding to my strokes. I'd rather go with a company like Cherry that has tested their switches and go with the real deal.
"Link to items in description box below" I checked, not seeing it. I wonder if there really needs to be a special distinction between "teflon grease" and "dielectric grease". Have you tried the PTFE grease doesn't do the job? Permatex doesn't specify any dielectric property values. Superlube PTFE grease says 400V/mil dielectric strength and 1 x 10^15 ohms per cm of dielectric resistivity. Also, they're both silicone greases.
I got a little bit of 'Krytox by Chemours GPL 205 Grease' and was wondering if it would work well for both stabilizers and inside the switches/springs. Would it only work well on some switch types? I read online that it would only be good for linear switches and not tactile. I plan on changing the switches on my IKBC MF108 and would like to know before I go in.
I'm trying to bandaid mod. How do you get the paper off the bandaid once you cut it? I have been trying for half an hour. Once you cut it there is no tab and it will not come off. Nothing I can do will expose the adhesive. There is no seam whatsoever between the bandaid and the back paper.
Hello there! I'm new to meks and your video is awesome! I've just bought a poker 3 with cherry mx browns! Before open it up do you know if your video applies as well for cherry mx stabilizers? thx a lot!!!! ps: Mines sound exactly as yours before modding!!!!!
It's always hard to tell how things are going to sound in real life, but I actually liked it without the band-aid mod better. It sounded a bit thoccier to me, but again, perhaps that's an illusion based on the sound equipment you're using. Still, either way, a very informative video!
Nathan can I use switch lubes ti lube inside the stbas where plastic meets plastic I dont have that you are using. But I have the other lube for the metal parts tho.
Nathan, do you put Drawer Liner under your pcb to dampen the sound or a Sorbothane Acoustic & Vibration Damping? Does it matter what I use for material?
This is from another comment: "That's simply how they were designed (originally by Cherry). I think it was meant to make the bottom-out less harsh. That said, all it really does is make the key feel broken or otherwise wrong. Ever since I began using a keyboard with clipped and lubed stabs (and GMK screw-ins, at that), I've never been able to go back to even well-lubed Costars."
I just got my hands on Krytox 205g0 so does this mean I can use this on everything? Stabs, Switches, and Springs? Im just kinda confused with so many lubricants and the use of multiple at once. Or do I use the 205g0 on just the stabilizers and Teflon in the switch? Like im in a wormhole here any info I would LOVE.
What's the difference between using the teflon and dielectric grease to lube the stabs and using something like krytox 205g0 to lube them?? Noticed you were using the krytox on stream and I wanted to know what your preference was and what the difference is?
I'm sure you will nail it in time! Also, are those fangs not there to protect the stab from smashing into the pcb? This is what provides the mushy feeling on unclipped stabs no? Obviously we supplement this by using the 'band aids' but I'm just wondering.
I think the reason two types of grease was used is because the Dielectric Grease would be to thick and would slow the stabs down causing them to be mushy... so use thick Dielectric Grease on the wire and Teflon Grease (thinner) on the fine walls of the stabs.
Can I use Silicone Oil (sw-92sa) in the stabilizers? I know it works on the switches, but I need to know if it works on the stabilizers, thanks in advance
Great video! One question I have is that after lubing and using it for a while, would you have to eventually re-lube the stabs? or is it just a one off thing?
How often do you have to redo the stabilizers or even lubing keycaps for example? Is it something you’d have to do every year or just once and it lasts forever?
What would differ if I simply used the teflon grease for all the applications? The vibration between the metal and plastic parts may not be fully suppressed, but... will the smoothness still be improved considerably?
Hi, I'm all new to this keyboard moding and stuff. I was wondering if all stabilizers can be removed even if my keyboard isn't hot-swappable? I'm afraid I might break it and replacing stabs/keyboard isn't on my budget RN. Thanks in advance!
What does Taeha use to lube his stabilizers now? I noticed during his more recent, streams he was using some different lube for both the wire and housing.
Do you need three different lubricants for your board? I've seen other tutorials do both the stabilizer wires and housing and switches with their g205g0. Will that work?
Edit: read your question wrong at first. No you don’t need to use three different types. 205g is more expensive though so some people prefer to use cheaper greases since you need to use a bit more on the wires.
@@valentinzunino2127 Plate mounted stabs can be modded exactly as in this video. In fact, plate-mounted stabs are usually the ones that need it the most!
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Timestamps
Disassembly: 1:34
Clip: 1:45
Teflon Grease: 2:09
Reassembly: 2:33
Dielectric grease: 3:03
Full assemble: 3:53
Test (No bandaid): 4:48
Apply bandaid: 5:13
Dielectric grease to bandaid: 6:00
Test (With bandaid): 6:48
Today I spent 4 hours lubbing my switches and clipping the stabs for the first time thanks to your videos. It was extremely exhausting, but now I fell I'm typing in a top tier buttery keyboard.
how tf did it take you that long
@@mohawk4759 if you want to lube all switches, you have to take them apart, one by one. Will take 4 to 6 hours lol depending on keyboard size, thats completely normal
@@defranken i know but its never taken me 4 hours
@@mohawk4759 maybe because they dont have a switch opener or a 3d printed lubing station or something, it can be hard if its like that
@@mohawk4759 If you're a newbie lubing and clipping, modding in general can take a really long time man.
Hi, I have recently noticed that Teaha is using a new method of clipping and lubricating stabs in his recent live streams and videos, and it would be really helpful if he could make an updated tutorial. Is anyone else wanting a new and updated video?
From what I've seen, Teaha uses a lot less grease and brushes Krytox 205g0 inside on the bars as well as inside the stabs, but a lot less than what is used in the video. Perhaps due to cost.
@@wilderoutdoors That's true for switches, but you don't want to over-lube switches. Stabs are different though where you don't need to worry so much about over-lubing them.
he did say on stream that a updates vid would be out by the end of the year!
@@eliaspariser3234 seems like i should wait 30 days before modding my noisy-ass k95 spacebar.
@@deejeh9494 ye i jus said nah i’m not waiting and just did what he does here
I’ve had these Knipex snips in my Amazon cart for about two months. Got them at neighbour’s garage sale yesterday for .50$. Power of positive thinking.
Wow...this one simple process fixed all the rattling on my stabs...my jaws literally dropped after the first stabs I clipped and lubed cause of the difference it made in the sound and feel. Thanks for the great tutorial!
4:56 : Lube, Clip, no Bandaid
6:57 : Lube, Clip, Bandaid
is it just me or does the band aid actually make it sound a little louder?
@@PabzRoz I wouldn't say louder but definitely more of a deeper tone
Deejay honestly it makes it sound wayy nicer
i dont hear an improvement, just difference in sound
@@deejdotwav high pitched tone, not deeper in anyway..shits way louder.
oh my... I've never tried a method that has made my stabilized keys so thocky tysm :)
pls make a video on switch lubing
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@@TaehaTypes PLEASE
Fantastic guide! I never knew lubing made such a major improvement! Also I think you could use some macro shots of the components. I understood the guide just fine but I think that it'd be better if I didn't have to squint at the screen trying to find what you're pointing at. Good work overall 👍
I just used this video as a guide while fixing the noisy stabs on my new Drop Alt. It was easier/faster than expected and my big keys sound night-and-day better. Thank you.
Finally swapped out the stabs on my very first keyboard (GMMK) and this is a lifechanger - wish I had learned to do this and done this with my very first actual build from scratch which would now require desoldering all my switches. Oh well, I guess it's just a sign of my progression in this hobby, lol.
I had the worst stabalizers on my keyboard, I clipped the stabalizers and it really helps! Thanks Taeha!
Dude, this helped so much on my cheep Chinese bored. It has plate mount stabs and were so dam loud. Now they sound amazing. Thank you so much
lmfao i thought i broke my stabilizer but it just fell apart and i watched your video and it taught me how to put it back together thank you
Quality information in this video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I'll be referring to this video in the near future, I'm fairly certain.
Honestly, this was SOOOO helpful when I was just starting out. Thanks Taeha. You are 100% the man.
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Thanks for the guide - I thought I might've been a bit too heavy-handed with the lubricant, but it's really helped my keys be a lot quieter and smoother!
So do you think it's possible to add too much grease to a stab?
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 You can definitely overlube stabilizers. I got a second-hand keyboard where the last guy ridiculously overlubed the stabilizer. It's hard to do, but probably a lot easier with Krytox 205g0 than the generic silicone grease.
Of course, you can always try wiping / washing the excess off.
Great tutorial! That's exactly what a novice like me wants. One question: I don't have Dielectric and Teflon Grease. Can I use Superlube instead? Or is it more recommended to use these two?
For start i have buy superlube multi purpoise oil but it's not the right way definitely, krytox 205 g0 + permatex dielectric grease + band, maybe using superlube on the stem
@@akira8-customkeyboards17 Superlube on switches and stab stems is fine; it's a low viscosity lube that is safe on plastic. It might not be as "smooth" but it won't make it sticky, which is the big fear with switches.
Better to use thick krytox instead of dielectric grease. Something like 206g2 or 207.
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Wow! I've been waiting for this! Thanks for the tips. You are so handsome! You should pivot from keyboard videos and just show your face from now. I definitely want more peace signs. Sick animation!!!
This video made my keyboard sound and feel even better. Thanks a bunch.
Thanks, bud. I was able to finally finish my Quefrency build thanks to your video.
great video ! I don't have the grease yet but I was able to go ahead and clip the stabilizers and that made a bit of a difference ! can't wait to get the grease, thankfully accessing the stabs on the GMMK from PC gaming race is super simple they just pop right on out.
holy, all my stabilizers now sound so nice. wow ty so much :D
Made a massive difference in my stabilizers thank you.
This mod helped my RK96 reach a deeper thock.
Nice video
It's honestly crazy seeing the overall quality difference between this version and Taeha's updated version. I mean both are good but.. the 2nd one is much better in my opinion.
Thanks to you my spacebar is now silent, and just clicky
This was actually so useful. I have been wanting to band-aid mod for ages.
Hey bub, big fan
have you clipped your nails since 2018?
holy shit i tried the band aid thing but without the dielectric grease and I clipped my stabilizers and it was very satisfactory
Why are there fangs on the stabilizers in the first place if the only thing they do is damage the PCB and make noise?
Probably just left over from the plastic molds used to make them
@@JFinns That's simply how they were designed (originally by Cherry). I think it was meant to make the bottom-out less harsh. That said, all it really does is make the key feel broken or otherwise wrong. Ever since I began using a keyboard with clipped and lubed stabs (and GMK screw-ins, at that), I've never been able to go back to even well-lubed Costars.
@@TommyFenstermacher5150 Funny thing is GMK screw-in is legit the same as a cherry stabilizer only difference is the screw to secure it better. That being said I like the "cheaper" cherry stabs.
@@TommyFenstermacher5150 Is there anything that can be done to help Costars, besides lubing?
@@ItsZentraGaming I think the screw might inadvertently end up transmitting more shock/sound to the pcb. It's really cool how keyboard design has made people really aware of mechanical engineering and design, showing principles like material stiffness and strength, damping, vibration, and acoustics all in one use-case. I can't think of another popular hobby that brings awareness of physics besides maybe guns. ; )
Thx sooo much for teaching me how to clip, it made my keeb so much better
Will krytox 205 g0 work for the stabilizer lube?
Thank you for this resource! Looking forward to more!
now the second most requested video
hand modeling photo shoot.
Modded stabs are the best, some feel better than the alpha keys. Thanks for the video, completely changed the sound of my keyboard.
Thanks for this very helpful video! I have a question, does the type of lube really matter?
Thanks you for making keyboards a hobby
Thank you very much for the helpful video. Quality of the content and video-editing are just top-notch. Keep up the good work!
this has helped me and made my keyboard soooo smooth
if you use krytox 205 g 0 do the same thing as you do with dieletric grease. Trust me it is not enough lube if you just use brush for wire! Nathan now also just puts all wire into lube too - it is the best way
Congratulations Nathan Kim, I love watching your videos.
I've been watching your vods in prep for doing my own DIY keyboard and you are AMAZING! I do wonder though, why you no longer use this method of lubing in your custom builds? Thanks so much for all you do!
I learned to how build a keyboard in 3 hours because of your videos thank you.
Dang his content is so much more different from now
Dude, this video is GOLD!!
Thanks, Nathan! Do you agree the majority of the reduction comes with the dielectric grease?
Damn, everything is so clean and precise! I bet you are a perfectionist and a germaphobe.
Doubt it with those nails
2 years since this video came out, we need an UPDATE video
Hey I have a problem after clipping it and installing the stabs back all of a sudden my key doesn’t go up back anymore I can’t press it
Sounds so much better. Thanks!
Flippin' awesome!!! My descent in to keyboard madness has just got 'lubed'...
Is there a downside to not lubing the bandaid mod? Just asking before I acidently break something. Thanks for the helpful vid!
this was a great video. it helped me with everything that i needed to do to the t
I´m really getting addicted to this ...
Honestly..
Thanks for the Video.
What is that Keyboardsetup which is in the end of this vid?
do you still recomend using Dielectric grees and Teflon Grease in 2020 or krytox205g0 is better?
Nathan still uses both Dielectric Grease and Teflon for stab lubing. The big difference between them and traditional switch lubes is their unrivaled viscosity; they're just way to thick for use on switches, yet just thick enough to make a super smooth stab.
Just use whichever you have
@@shilo.5087 how bad would it be to use krytox g205 to lube the inside of the stabs in place of the teflon grease?
@@zach_morgan the only bad thing would be that you used 205g lube for nothing. Test it out, if it does what u want then good, make sure not to put too much since it's thicc. If it doesn't work, use a qtip or something alike to clean it off. When it comes to lubing stuff testing youself is the best way to find answers!
Going to do these mods to my poker 3 rgb. Thank you! Do you know how long the lube with last before I have to relube it?
Noyce!!! Thanks for making this! Much appreciated!
i have to advise advise against excessive amounts of grease to dampen noise. (not hatin'!) it does work, but collects dust and debris that ends up scratching up the plastic over years to come. wrapping the bars with plumber's PTFE tape is the cleaner long and more concervative long term solution. (just make sure to stretch it out fully, or it will wear faster)
It would be great to know where exactly you are putting the tape? The whole bar, just the tip? Just the bend? How many layers do you wrap around? Thanks
this has convinced me to do this when i get my gat yellows.
Hello, where did you get the keycaps to the nice green and orange retro looking keyboard, please?
This was so incredibly helpful
Is it okay to substitute the teflon grease with dialectric grease if we don't have any?
Is there any difference in using Krytox 205g0 instead of Teflon and Dielectric Grease ?
About those kinds of stabilizers, if you don't clip off the pointy stems that are on the bottom, it will destroy the PCB and also have a dampening effect with the overall stroke. Not sure. When I pressed on the keys that are stabilized, I felt like a dampening effect on those keys and I think they are coming from the stabilizers. They don't feel like you are pressing it all the way down that you would feel from the switch. The Royal Kludge RK61 has that problem, but when it comes from the Ducky One 2 Mini, the keys with the stabilizers feel awesome! Just like any other key. Also on the RK61, the switches they use are "RK Red" switches. Not really sure what they are, but they are not that good as the "s" key has stopped responding to my strokes. I'd rather go with a company like Cherry that has tested their switches and go with the real deal.
"Link to items in description box below" I checked, not seeing it.
I wonder if there really needs to be a special distinction between "teflon grease" and "dielectric grease". Have you tried the PTFE grease doesn't do the job? Permatex doesn't specify any dielectric property values. Superlube PTFE grease says 400V/mil dielectric strength and 1 x 10^15 ohms per cm of dielectric resistivity. Also, they're both silicone greases.
I got a little bit of 'Krytox by Chemours GPL 205 Grease' and was wondering if it would work well for both stabilizers and inside the switches/springs. Would it only work well on some switch types? I read online that it would only be good for linear switches and not tactile. I plan on changing the switches on my IKBC MF108 and would like to know before I go in.
Thank the creator of mechanical keyboards your channel has this video
I'm trying to bandaid mod. How do you get the paper off the bandaid once you cut it? I have been trying for half an hour. Once you cut it there is no tab and it will not come off. Nothing I can do will expose the adhesive. There is no seam whatsoever between the bandaid and the back paper.
Hello there! I'm new to meks and your video is awesome! I've just bought a poker 3 with cherry mx browns! Before open it up do you know if your video applies as well for cherry mx stabilizers? thx a lot!!!!
ps: Mines sound exactly as yours before modding!!!!!
So as you wrote in the description krytox 205g0 on metal and teflon grease on plastic is also good option yeah ? Because I ordered that :D
It's always hard to tell how things are going to sound in real life, but I actually liked it without the band-aid mod better. It sounded a bit thoccier to me, but again, perhaps that's an illusion based on the sound equipment you're using. Still, either way, a very informative video!
Nathan can I use switch lubes ti lube inside the stbas where plastic meets plastic I dont have that you are using. But I have the other lube for the metal parts tho.
Nathan, do you put Drawer Liner under your pcb to dampen the sound or a Sorbothane Acoustic & Vibration Damping? Does it matter what I use for material?
Are there any disadvantages to clipping the stabilizer? Why do they even bother to have them if everyone just cuts them?
This is from another comment:
"That's simply how they were designed (originally by Cherry). I think it was meant to make the bottom-out less harsh. That said, all it really does is make the key feel broken or otherwise wrong. Ever since I began using a keyboard with clipped and lubed stabs (and GMK screw-ins, at that), I've never been able to go back to even well-lubed Costars."
yDo you prefer Durgod or Ducky? I mean quality and overall working
this is a gem
I just got my hands on Krytox 205g0 so does this mean I can use this on everything? Stabs, Switches, and Springs? Im just kinda confused with so many lubricants and the use of multiple at once. Or do I use the 205g0 on just the stabilizers and Teflon in the switch? Like im in a wormhole here any info I would LOVE.
yeah you can do everything w/ only Krytox
Great tutorial my friend!
finally, a vid for noobs like me that not only explains how to clip, but why
What's the difference between using the teflon and dielectric grease to lube the stabs and using something like krytox 205g0 to lube them?? Noticed you were using the krytox on stream and I wanted to know what your preference was and what the difference is?
damn that makes a world of difference!
Sometime your voice goes quiet as you talk away from the mic. However, this is still a fanstastic video and a great start to tutorials on the channel!
I'm sure you will nail it in time!
Also, are those fangs not there to protect the stab from smashing into the pcb? This is what provides the mushy feeling on unclipped stabs no?
Obviously we supplement this by using the 'band aids' but I'm just wondering.
Can I do this with some krytox 205g0 instead of dielectric?
Great video Taeha thanks. I WILL be building a keyboard for my channel and i want to go ALL OUT!
I've watched a few of your videos. This is the one that I felt deserved a sub even though you put too much *to me* lube on the band aid haha.
do a test comparing how different band-aid brands perform!
Can I just use dielectric grease on the plastic instead of Teflon grease?
I think the reason two types of grease was used is because the Dielectric Grease would be to thick and would slow the stabs down causing them to be mushy... so use thick Dielectric Grease on the wire and Teflon Grease (thinner) on the fine walls of the stabs.
@@jamesrush6219 Switch lubricant (Trys 3203/3204, GPL 205/6) is also a better alternative, just nothing too thick.
Can I use Silicone Oil (sw-92sa) in the stabilizers? I know it works on the switches, but I need to know if it works on the stabilizers, thanks in advance
@@vicentealday yes, everything that applies for switch lube still works INSIDE of the stabs
Great video! One question I have is that after lubing and using it for a while, would you have to eventually re-lube the stabs? or is it just a one off thing?
Ah great, thanks for that!
How often do you have to redo the stabilizers or even lubing keycaps for example? Is it something you’d have to do every year or just once and it lasts forever?
once every 2 years
What would differ if I simply used the teflon grease for all the applications? The vibration between the metal and plastic parts may not be fully suppressed, but... will the smoothness still be improved considerably?
Hi, I'm all new to this keyboard moding and stuff. I was wondering if all stabilizers can be removed even if my keyboard isn't hot-swappable? I'm afraid I might break it and replacing stabs/keyboard isn't on my budget RN. Thanks in advance!
Dont do anything with ur keyboard if u cant buy another 1
What does Taeha use to lube his stabilizers now? I noticed during his more recent, streams he was using some different lube for both the wire and housing.
Krytox 205g0
Do you need three different lubricants for your board?
I've seen other tutorials do both the stabilizer wires and housing and switches with their g205g0. Will that work?
Edit: read your question wrong at first. No you don’t need to use three different types. 205g is more expensive though so some people prefer to use cheaper greases since you need to use a bit more on the wires.
@@gugujee Thanks, that's helpful.
For plate mounted stabs, I assume the clipping and bandaid mod won't be necessary?
Warding cause I would like to know too
@@valentinzunino2127 Plate mounted stabs can be modded exactly as in this video. In fact, plate-mounted stabs are usually the ones that need it the most!
@@TommyFenstermacher5150 Thank you man, it's good to know
Thanks! I’m making my first ever custom board.
I found that clipping all four legs (combined with a lot of krytox on the wire) immensely reduces the rattle and I don't know why people don't do this