Here are some tips from somebody who made this keeb - Skyloong changed how the keyboard is built, they made the cases bottom smaller as to eliminate empty sounds, therefore a smaller dampening foam than 5mm is preferred. 1) When taking apart the board, the Gateron Optical logo goes down, this comes in later 2) Of course, when using a switch opener, push, but don't push after it opens, it will break the clips. (didn't happen to me, but I could see how it would to others.) 3) When Taking apart and greasing stabs, the new stabilizers don't go up and down on the new model, they lay flat until the key cap is inserted onto them. 4) When lubing the switches, the bag technique is good, but I would suggest not putting your Krytox on a sticky note, accidents can happen a lot and it can also be a huge waste. If you get Krytox from kebo, they provide a small brush that is perfect for dipping. 5) When adding foam, put thinner than you think. Since Skyloong changed the depth of the keyboard, if you put too much, the screws holding the PCB won't screw in and the charge port will be pushed too far down to move. 6) When putting the switches back together, the small window bump on the upper clear housing of the switch goes over the open window end on the bottom housing. 7) When lubing and filming, take your time. As a perfectionist, when the switches sounded different I took the ones that didn't sound the same out, re-lubed and re-filmed them, not super fun. But definitely worth it. 8) I've recently found out that the stabilizers make the keycaps that have them rattle uncontrollably, I tried regreasing the stabs, putting bandaid underneath, closing stab gaps, and making the fit tighter but it still has a very bad rattle. If anyone has any other ideas id love to hear And of course, have a nice tidy workspace and put some music on : ) always better to have fun doing it than dread it!
dude your videos are really amazing. I like how the music and the removing of the keycaps at the start of the video are in sync. I see the effort you put into this and I really appreciate that a lot
okay this is ridiculous... you should have more subscribers - the quality/production of your videos are just beautiful + the board sounds so creamy and chocolatey, i love it.
I did exactly the same mod as in the video for my GK61P and it sounded and felt so great now. Thank you again for the great video and keep it up! 감사합니다!!!!
I just did this project (+added switch films) and the results were equally spectacular. I will say though that it was a lot more work than I expected. You make this look easy wildcat!
I recently got this exact keyboard (with blue switches) and went through this whole process with it and it's now my favourite keyboard. It feels so smooth and sounds satisfying as all hell. Thank you for this!
I genuinely cant stop watching this video. I bought lube and everything ready to mod my sk64 and I'm in disbelief that my keyboard could sound like that with enough mods.
It sounds just sooo good ToT ! Do you think I could do the same on my keyboard ? (sounds like a dumb question but I'm kinda new to all of this stuff !) I have a Glorious GMMK TKL keyboard with Gateron Clear. I really wish it could sound a bit better, even thought I kinda wanted to get a new keyboard but I can't manage to find ISO ones >~> being french in this community is not the easiest xD
@@3ildcat Ooooh I wanna do it then ! o: I was planning on picking a deskpad on novelkeys, which lube should I pick ? (just saw krytox 105 for springs but there's not that one on novelkeys ;w;)
Your videos are just in another lever, the quality of the editing and video are just AMAZING, you deserve way more than you have, and you will get there buddy.
Doing the same thing to mine. I'm waiting on the lube, switch films and new springs, but I already tuned the stabilisers and added craft foam to the bottom of the case. Saying that, I couldn't get a good sound out of the stock stabilisers, so I used genuine Cherry inserts and wires to minimise the rattle. I also did the band-aid mod. The large keys now sound like dense wood - I cannot wait to mod it further!
@@3ildcat Thanks! Do you know how I could get this in a Tofu case? I'm aware I'd have to get a new plate, but that's all I know. If you could help me, I'd really appreciate it!
@@3ildcat Ah, well thanks anyway. One more thing though -- do you know how I can get the horizontol rainbow wave profile back? I must have deleted it, as I cannot find it in the software.
@@3ildcat Hi :3ildcat - I can confirm that the version of the SK61 that I have is in fact compatible with the TOFU case! The PCB and plate fit just fine. The best part is that the PCB can still be screwed to the plate, which is kind of needed for the optical switches. I'm not sure I'm going to keep using these switches though. I lubed and filmed them, but there's a strange event at the bottom of the travel for some, if not most of the keys.. it almost feels like a tactile bump. I'm waiting on some Gateron KS-9 Yellows and a HS60 PCB to use in this Tofu case.
I keep watching these vids and can't get enough. I'm completely new to mechanical keyboards and its gonna be hell spending a ton of money on different switches before I find what I like. I was about to buy Wooting One before I realized its was optical switches only and not regular MX compatible. You make good visual aids to help mod keebs, I def need something quiet, or I'm gonna get divorced.
for those wondering, the microphone is there under the spacebar as part of a lighting mode where it detects your voice and the level of the light rises depending on how loud or quiet you are.
I bought this exact keyboard (Though I think they're gateron browns... hope that's not too different) and didn't realise how terribly loud it is. Thanks for this. I'll try to emulate. It looks like a lot of effort, but my main concern was a lack of result. You've answered that concern in this vid. Thanks!
Switch filming and foam is nice and all, but the real difference comes from lubing the switches and stabs. I've heard the stock stabs are really good on the SK61, maybe it differs from time to time. Hoping mine will sound good, but I can always mod it.
To me the main problem with the optical keyboards is that they sound louder and hollow, but once you put a nice thick foam below the PCB it's pretty good.
Wildcat! I know your here At 2:10 can you explain to me what you are doing here with the clippers and what affect it will have on the stabilizers. Thanks! Would you also recommend doing this?
Love this, really good sound, just wondering, do the optical switches come with springs? I want to mod the SK61 when it comes in for me, just want to know if I should order springs
![Don’t get the Gateron Optical Yellows! Get these instead! [GK61]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dCqZy_K7fkA/mqdefault.jpg)
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Man it sounds really good. Those mods are really worth it
Yeah they are :D
@Linkerov ua-cam.com/video/G2Fs95R-t-k/v-deo.html
Please check the shape of the switches here. I guess you are right but not sure though.
@Linkerov holy pandas, on sale rn if you pre-order from Massdrop,
@@johntitor1054 cant use regular switches on an optical board
@@3ildcat would you recommend this keyboard or the Anne pro 2?
Here are some tips from somebody who made this keeb -
Skyloong changed how the keyboard is built, they made the cases bottom smaller as to eliminate empty sounds, therefore a smaller dampening foam than 5mm is preferred.
1) When taking apart the board, the Gateron Optical logo goes down, this comes in later
2) Of course, when using a switch opener, push, but don't push after it opens, it will break the clips. (didn't happen to me, but I could see how it would to others.)
3) When Taking apart and greasing stabs, the new stabilizers don't go up and down on the new model, they lay flat until the key cap is inserted onto them.
4) When lubing the switches, the bag technique is good, but I would suggest not putting your Krytox on a sticky note, accidents can happen a lot and it can also be a huge waste. If you get Krytox from kebo, they provide a small brush that is perfect for dipping.
5) When adding foam, put thinner than you think. Since Skyloong changed the depth of the keyboard, if you put too much, the screws holding the PCB won't screw in and the charge port will be pushed too far down to move.
6) When putting the switches back together, the small window bump on the upper clear housing of the switch goes over the open window end on the bottom housing.
7) When lubing and filming, take your time. As a perfectionist, when the switches sounded different I took the ones that didn't sound the same out, re-lubed and re-filmed them, not super fun. But definitely worth it.
8) I've recently found out that the stabilizers make the keycaps that have them rattle uncontrollably, I tried regreasing the stabs, putting bandaid underneath, closing stab gaps, and making the fit tighter but it still has a very bad rattle. If anyone has any other ideas id love to hear
And of course, have a nice tidy workspace and put some music on : ) always better to have fun doing it than dread it!
@KB Tech of course!
Dude thank you so much for this comment I ordered this keyboard a couple days ago and this comment is a lifesaver. Appreciate it!
@@zainsalas8482 You're welcome!! I thought it would be helpful to know these things and I'm glaf you found this comment, good luck : )
Have you tried checking if one of the stab sliders are same size and if not then that may be an issue
@@SuniL._ yeah i took them apart, measured and straightened them. Pretty sure they are just bad stabs and others work better
can we talk about how when he was pulling the keycaps out they were on beat?!
it's his intro, so smooth!
@@ExabyteAU no it’s not his intro lmfao
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omg how you pulled the caps in sync of the beat.. love the style of your vids
by editing. lol Thanks!
@@3ildcat sure because of editing - but it was a nice way to do so
@@whyumettbro687 his intro is so awesome aye! he has that in every video and it's so sick
for a channel with only 2k subs the editing on these video's is amazing, hope it takes you further :)
Thank you so much. :D
Well he’s at almost 10k subs now.... so these greats videos are definitely getting noticed
almost 50k now!
@@matheus300396 that's some crazy channel growth 👍
Already at 60k you will definitely reach 100k in no time :>
pls do more of these prebuilt modding vids
If I have a chance like this board. :)
@@3ildcat :D
p how tf is your name 1 letter? Is this like super rarev
@@maxjemen5837 i just put it as 1 letter
p lol
5:59 sounds like mr krabs walking
no it doesnt
oh yeah yeah it kinda does tho
Naw
@@iliasdool1017 yaw
@@ohyeahyeah1955 yes it does
I wish there was a guy like you here in my place whom we can pay to customize and lube keyboards here for everybody.
Taeha Types, go search him up. He does exactly that
auexabyte yeah for $1800
@@AlphaBlue92 yeah he makes the luxury keyboards bruh that's worth more than my entire setup.
@@AlphaBlue92 not just that he does make cheaper ones haha
just do it yourself, it's fun and not that hard
dude your videos are really amazing. I like how the music and the removing of the keycaps at the start of the video are in sync. I see the effort you put into this and I really appreciate that a lot
Thank you for catching my effort for this and your support!!!
okay this is ridiculous... you should have more subscribers - the quality/production of your videos are just beautiful + the board sounds so creamy and chocolatey, i love it.
Thank you so much, Danny!
from plasticy clack to shuffling soft wooden blocks in your hand. man that's insane.
plasticy clack to plasticky clack with a side of thock
this is amazing
Thank you
Damn I need to get into this. Sounds so much cleaner after the mods. My Rk61 arrives in 1 or 2 weeks maybe I‘ll practice on my old keyboard first:D
You can’t do this with rk61 because its not hot-swappable
Finally! One of your showcased keyboard I can afford buying...
Next video: desoldering microphone...
Lol
@@3ildcat When i was modding my sk61, they changed the location of the microphone when I was putting foam inside it so they actually upgraded it.
I did exactly the same mod as in the video for my GK61P and it sounded and felt so great now. Thank you again for the great video and keep it up! 감사합니다!!!!
Really glad that you did nicely!! My pleasure!! :3
8:34 - holy s***
I have gateron optical keyboard so ima try this
pandas*
I just did this project (+added switch films) and the results were equally spectacular. I will say though that it was a lot more work than I expected. You make this look easy wildcat!
Nice!!
Actually, the work on this keyboard is much easier than other build. XD
When they didn't take out the stabilizers I was so confused
I like how when you pulled the keycaps out it was in beat with the song, what a legend
You should do sound test after every mod so we can know what mods change the sound in which way
@alex just clicks What?
man i love how you take your time to make all these things, i mean it takes alot of time
Thanks!
mmmm... so buttery smooth. great mod :D
Idk why this is so soothing to watch
Are those Syryan springs only known in the Korean keyboard community? I've never heard of them before. Are they nice?
Yes. My friend gave me and it's hard to find anyone uses. I use them just for 65g spring force, I think better than stock ones. :)
I recently got this exact keyboard (with blue switches) and went through this whole process with it and it's now my favourite keyboard. It feels so smooth and sounds satisfying as all hell. Thank you for this!
Nice :3
*everybody gangsta until he starts typing in Korean*
She*
@@justinphomar wildcat’s a dude
I genuinely cant stop watching this video. I bought lube and everything ready to mod my sk64 and I'm in disbelief that my keyboard could sound like that with enough mods.
keyboard be like: "mmmmmmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmmm, xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxx"
This vids give me chills i swear i would do anything to type on this keyboard
That's how I exactly lube noncustoms (I am talking about the moment at the beggining)
You mean what Lego mini figure doing? Lol
@@3ildcat yeah ... :'D
I did the same steps in my 60 % kemove also with reds and its smooth like butter now..Thanks man...Subscribed...Your videos are awesome...
Awesome, thank you!
It sounds just sooo good ToT !
Do you think I could do the same on my keyboard ? (sounds like a dumb question but I'm kinda new to all of this stuff !) I have a Glorious GMMK TKL keyboard with Gateron Clear. I really wish it could sound a bit better, even thought I kinda wanted to get a new keyboard but I can't manage to find ISO ones >~> being french in this community is not the easiest xD
Thanks!
Your keyboard is hot swappable so I think you can do the same things and will get better sounds as well. :D
@@3ildcat Ooooh I wanna do it then ! o:
I was planning on picking a deskpad on novelkeys, which lube should I pick ? (just saw krytox 105 for springs but there's not that one on novelkeys ;w;)
Nuage try switchmod for lube
Dude, your videos are really eye-catching. Keep up the good work!
Thanks bro!
5:59 when i"m trying to press W to escape from the beast in roblox flee the facility
Your videos are just in another lever, the quality of the editing and video are just AMAZING, you deserve way more than you have, and you will get there buddy.
Thank you so much for your kind words! XD
Repeat every other week for best results
omg I can't
Thanks a lot, stay healthy and keep uploading. We are waiting for your next video
Thank you, you too!!
이 키보드 사고싶다,,,,
JOBS DONE
AAAAARR WHAT A NOSTALGIC SOUND!!
Man, hearing how it types after the mods is like listening to someone type on marble... if that's possible... sounds great!
Your editing style is so clean, I'm so glad I found this channel. Great keeb content & clean editing all in one
Thanks :)
Finally, a lo-fi music video worthy for watching!
Absolutely love the new sound on the keyboard after the lube. It was horrible prior and now it's an Asmr's dream!!
You are making better sounds than some ASMrist , i watch your video as a sleep helper, thank you for your great work.
Very nice sound after the mods!
so smooth！！！！you like a professional filmmaker!!!!!!
Come long way since 2k!
I just got this keyboard prior to discovering your channel and I can't wait to mod mine as well! It sounds great!
Good luck and have fun!
@@3ildcat thanks :)
He has grown so much in just a year!
This video is just too good
Ur just too talented my G !!
The before and after was insane
Also editing on point !!
Thank you 🙌
I really really like the way you present modified keyboard. "加油“
Thank you so much :D
just bought this keyboard and im scheduled to send it out for modding on friday!! they're going to mod it like this plus add foam. im so excited
just got this to copy ur mods but honestly it sounds so good out of the box !!! i may mod it in a few mos tho, but thanks for the inspo
Wild how notable the difference is. Big fan of the channel!
I got surprised by that difference. Thank you :)
Great quality video wildcat ! Also that change after mods really impressed me this time o_o
Thank you, Nabuna ^o^
Wow that improvement is really stark! Good job!
Thanks :D
Such a good and high quality video. Keep it up man
The amount of pre-lub in those stabs had me shivering.
this channel is so satisfying bro. Good work!
Doing the same thing to mine. I'm waiting on the lube, switch films and new springs, but I already tuned the stabilisers and added craft foam to the bottom of the case. Saying that, I couldn't get a good sound out of the stock stabilisers, so I used genuine Cherry inserts and wires to minimise the rattle. I also did the band-aid mod. The large keys now sound like dense wood - I cannot wait to mod it further!
Nice! and good luck!
@@3ildcat Thanks! Do you know how I could get this in a Tofu case? I'm aware I'd have to get a new plate, but that's all I know. If you could help me, I'd really appreciate it!
@@jordanwalker9289 Guessing from the screw positions, I don't think they are compatible.. but not sure.
Check well the online pictures before you get.
@@3ildcat Ah, well thanks anyway. One more thing though -- do you know how I can get the horizontol rainbow wave profile back? I must have deleted it, as I cannot find it in the software.
@@3ildcat Hi :3ildcat - I can confirm that the version of the SK61 that I have is in fact compatible with the TOFU case! The PCB and plate fit just fine. The best part is that the PCB can still be screwed to the plate, which is kind of needed for the optical switches.
I'm not sure I'm going to keep using these switches though. I lubed and filmed them, but there's a strange event at the bottom of the travel for some, if not most of the keys.. it almost feels like a tactile bump. I'm waiting on some Gateron KS-9 Yellows and a HS60 PCB to use in this Tofu case.
I keep watching these vids and can't get enough. I'm completely new to mechanical keyboards and its gonna be hell spending a ton of money on different switches before I find what I like. I was about to buy Wooting One before I realized its was optical switches only and not regular MX compatible. You make good visual aids to help mod keebs, I def need something quiet, or I'm gonna get divorced.
the music at the beginning was PERFECTLY synced
So well edited!
for those wondering, the microphone is there under the spacebar as part of a lighting mode where it detects your voice and the level of the light rises depending on how loud or quiet you are.
I like how you mod the keyboard in a proper way
truly amazing what mods can do!
I plan to mod this keyboard, I received it today all I got to do is rewatch this video like 100 times so it's embedded into my head lol
Good luck!
Idk why but i really enjoy people fixing and modding stuff
I bought this exact keyboard (Though I think they're gateron browns... hope that's not too different) and didn't realise how terribly loud it is. Thanks for this. I'll try to emulate. It looks like a lot of effort, but my main concern was a lack of result. You've answered that concern in this vid. Thanks!
Amazing videos my doode! You and Taeha are my fav!!!
everything is synced woth the music and I love it
It sounds super sweet. Nice!!
I love your videos and looking at how small your channel is its amazing editing. :3
Thank you
You killed it, bro. All hail the king of keyboards
Omg thanks bro XD
Switch filming and foam is nice and all, but the real difference comes from lubing the switches and stabs.
I've heard the stock stabs are really good on the SK61, maybe it differs from time to time. Hoping mine will sound good, but I can always mod it.
The sound that came from the stock one is just memories for me and that’s why I prefer it
I have two GK61s and 2 Logitech G305 mice in black. I feel like you're my Bizzaro twin in this video.
i love these upgrade from prebuilt videos
this channel must grow hard!
Thank you :)
Just used these mods, Worth it.
how can this man make any board sound this good
Love your vids, keep up the good work!
Thank you!!
I scrolled really fast for 4 minutes and couldn’t even find a single comment not hearted by :3ildcat. What an absolute legend.
the mic you saw on it isn't anything to worry about it actually is a rgb mode on the sk61 where the louder the sound the sound the more rgb
I respekt this guy..his video very high quality
that intro rlly got me to subscribe in like 7 seconds
To me the main problem with the optical keyboards is that they sound louder and hollow, but once you put a nice thick foam below the PCB it's pretty good.
Wildcat! I know your here
At 2:10 can you explain to me what you are doing here with the clippers and what affect it will have on the stabilizers. Thanks! Would you also recommend doing this?
This keyboard is one of my listen keyboards everyday
Love this, really good sound, just wondering, do the optical switches come with springs? I want to mod the SK61 when it comes in for me, just want to know if I should order springs
If you want to replace them, you need to buy.
Nice vid bro keep up the good work
아침부터 편안한 브금과 도닥도닥 귀여운 키보드 소리 들으며 힐링 출근 합니다...😊👍
늦었지만 즐거운 하루가 되셨길 바랍니다. 늘 건강하시고 즐거운 키보딩되세요 ^^
That shift key be going POP
i have this keyboard :O its going to be my first that im going to mod so thank u for making this!!!
the animation at the start was cool
I just got my rk61 it's my first mech. Definitely will try this in the future 👍
Good luck!
Can we all just admire how rare that Lego man was at the start of the video
just lubed my sk61 with krytox :D it is amazing thank you
Great to hear!
highly recommend also trying out the gateron optical blacks on this keyboard, little bit of a smoother linear feel