Learn how to build a custom mechanical keyboard from start to finish and how to customize the look, feel, and sound. Details & links below 👇🏽
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❓ Building your first keyboard? Read the build guide I made with @sampakpak on 👉🏽 www.modmusings.com/how-to-bui...
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⌨️ Mode Sonnet, 75% Keyboard: modedesigns.com/mod.musings
🖌 Get your hand-lubricated switches from: loobedswitches.com/?ref=KGPdWGkp
For 5% off your purchase, use code: modmusings
🖥 Other items featured (leave me a comment if you're looking for something specific):
Logitech Lift Mouse: geni.us/Logi-Lift
Custom LEMO USB-C cable: geni.us/Custom-LEMO
Black cutting mat: geni.us/Alvin-Cutting-Mat
Desk pad by Grovemade: geni.us/Grovemade-Desk-Pads
HOTO electronic precision screwdriver: geni.us/HOTO-E-Screwdriver
Small wood tray: www.designcraftworkshop.com/c...
Black cutting mat: amzn.to/3LR2yyp
🗳 Stackable Storage Bin system (for switches and parts:
Slim: geni.us/artbin-slim
Medium: geni.us/artbin-med
Large: geni.us/artbin-large
Mini-bins, to go inside: geni.us/mini-bins
Long Mini-bin: geni.us/long-mini-bin
🖥 Details about my office can be found here: www.modmusings.com/blog/home-...
▬▬▬▬▬ Mode Sonnet Builds featured ▬▬▬▬▬
Configuration 1: Baseline
Case: Silver top. Polycarbonate bottom. Copper accent. Copper weight.
Build details: Isolated top mount. FR4 plate. No sound mods.
Switches: Gazzew Boba U4T tactile (L+F) - geni.us/lubed-BobaUT
Keycaps: GMK Nines - geni.us/GMK-Nines
Configuration 2: Muted Copper
Case: Silver top. Polycarbonate bottom. Copper accent. Copper weight.
Build details: Stack mount. POM Plate. Silicone + foam mods.
Switches: Gateron Black Inks v2 Linear (L) - geni.us/Lubed-Black-Inks
Keycaps: GMK Nines, DIY copper spacebar - geni.us/GMK-Nines
Configuration 3: Black & Silent
Case: Silver top. Black bottom. Black accent. Copper weight.
Build details: Stack mount. POM Plate. Silicone + foam mods.
Switches: Gazzew Silent Boba U4 tactile (stock)
Keycaps: PBT Fans Neon - geni.us/PBTfans-Neon
Configuration 4: Bright & Loud
Case: Silver top. Polycarbonate bottom. DIY wood accent. Copper weight
Build details: Isolated top mount. No sound mods.
Switches: Durock Koala tactile (L+F)
Keycaps: GMK Minimal R2
▬▬▬▬▬ Keyboard Online Shops ▬▬▬▬▬
⌨️ Here are a few places to get your keyboards and accessories:
KBD Fans: kbdfans.com/r?id=p3hc9o
Kono: kono.store/?sca_ref=1955725.3...
Kinetic Labs: kineticlabs.com/?ref=modmusings
Drop: massdrop.7eer.net/mod.musings
Keychron: www.keychron.com/?ref=mod-mus...
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▬▬▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Introduction
1:39 - About the Mode Sonnet Keyboard
2:03 - Parts needed to build a keyboard
2:38 - Tools needed to build a keyboard
3:03 - How to Test your PCB with VIA
3:49 - How to tune, lube, and install stabilizers
4:51 - Choosing a plate for your keyboard
5:38 - How to install MX style keyboard switches
7:25 - How to fix a bent switch pin
7:35 - Mounting your keyboard to your case
8:45 - How to install keycaps
9:31 - Remapping keys on VIA
9:46 - Mode Sonnet, Configuration 1 Sound Test
11:20 - DIY spray painting keycaps
12:00 - Mode Sonnet, Configuration 2 Sound Test
12:48 - Laser engraving a keyboard
13:07 - Mode Sonnet, Configuration 3 Sound Test
14:04 - DIY wood keyboard accent
14:56 - Mode Sonnet, Configuration 4 Sound Test
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▬▬▬▬▬ Credits ▬▬▬▬▬
Created by Matthew Encina
Renders created by Yuzu Studios @AvinashKunjamboo
Wood accent made by @DesignCraftWorkshop
#MechanicalKeyboards #DeskSetup #ModMusings #MatthewEncina
30 июл 2024
