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How to Lube Your Keychron Optical Switches and Stabilizers - Keychron K3 

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@huffameg
@huffameg 3 года назад
The hand motion you did at 4:59 to assemble the switches and keycaps, was so smooth!!
@dicekey7662
@dicekey7662 3 года назад
you can do that with masking
@jameslyndon2049
@jameslyndon2049 3 года назад
The rubber part of the switch isn't mainly for alignement, its the part of the switch that covers the optical laser in the pcb when the key is pressed.
@inceptsquad9516
@inceptsquad9516 3 года назад
such a high quality and amazing video! you are very underrated
@dereckednh296
@dereckednh296 3 года назад
Oh wow, this is an underrated channel, see you all in a year after he has 500k subs and we're all like "here before 10k"
@JustMaxi
@JustMaxi 10 месяцев назад
Nuh uh
@frankwren8215
@frankwren8215 6 месяцев назад
Did this to my K3 but also lubed the stems of the switches, and made a foam insulator to go on the backing plate. Ridiculous how much of a difference it makes! Wish there was a way to get the space bar slightly quieter on returns but otherwise I'd say it's about perfect.
@llldeluxelll
@llldeluxelll 8 месяцев назад
It is extremely important to note that this method is relevant for the most part specifically for linear switches. Tactile and clicky switches have a small spring that creates that same tactile response. When disassembled, it falls out, which is why the tactile switch turns into a linear switch. It can, of course, be installed, but this is not so easy to do because of its small size. so if you lubricate your tactile or clicky switches, think carefully about whether you need it
@Niels_f2704
@Niels_f2704 3 года назад
Love the video! Simple but very clear. I might try this once I get the K3 and lube their new Banana switches.
@WingHugs
@WingHugs 3 года назад
Planning on doing this when I get my K3. Thank you so much!
@seyyedmohammadaminbineshta8822
@seyyedmohammadaminbineshta8822 3 года назад
All non-clicky switches really benefit from being lubed. The sound gets so much better
@iamsheep
@iamsheep Год назад
how do the click switches sound after lubing?
@seyyedmohammadaminbineshta8822
@@iamsheep well they sound a bit less clicky, overlube them and they dont make much sound at all Some might prefer that reduction in sound but if you don’t like the clickiness then you should just not get clicky switches from the get go
@square965
@square965 3 года назад
Slick editing with the handwave. Very satisfying to watch.
@shrek7428
@shrek7428 Год назад
ive noticed with low profile, the sound is not as noticeable, but the feel definitely is, just that alone is worth lubing
@svlagonda7417
@svlagonda7417 3 года назад
Brilliantly useful video!! Bit of a shame they lube it at the Factory. Would save alot of effort...
@Jelvin
@Jelvin 3 года назад
Was waiting for this! Thanks for sharing a guide. Was wondering if you could share the height of the stabs in the K3 vs. standard stabs?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
Keychron Stab: 5mm Regular Plate Mount Stab: 7.5mm
@Jelvin
@Jelvin 3 года назад
@@Romsicle Awesome. Thanks for the reply!
@Rojeir
@Rojeir 3 года назад
Thanks for delivering on your promise! I’ve been waiting for this one.
@soboleum
@soboleum Год назад
in mint and banana switches there is additional spring that needs to be in correct angle for the early bump tactile
@yes_temp_sem
@yes_temp_sem 3 года назад
Thank you for this video. I think you are the first one to lube low profile switches and share the results. Also, do you think that adding films to these switches makes any sense?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
Films won't fit.
@aloysiusfoo5446
@aloysiusfoo5446 3 года назад
Awesome video! Super in-depth and informative. 👍🏼
@akhileshshivade562
@akhileshshivade562 Год назад
Do you think the opticals sound too soft compared to the regular mechanicals?
@okwie9149
@okwie9149 3 года назад
Doing this tomorrow, keep up the great content!!
@piereligiodisante
@piereligiodisante 2 года назад
One amazing thing you can do to it is to put o rings. I tried them in the past on a corsair k70 without much effect because the rebound sound was too loud, but since this is a low profile keyboard, the keycaps are actually light and don't make much sound on rebound. So the o rings are extremely effective. I wonder how lubed + o ring would sound like, I think i'll try because i think the keys could feel a bit smoother than they do rn
@Vladeno
@Vladeno 4 месяца назад
As I see you removed an optical low profile switch using the Gateron puller. Keychron declared that the Gateron puller is not compatible with any low profile switch. So how the Gateron puller works? Because I can understand that it must snap the switch and this happens when the switch pushes the button inside the puller. But to do it the switch must be of a specific height which the low progile switch is apparently not. Can you help me to understand, please?
@givensur4982
@givensur4982 9 месяцев назад
Is there lubricant applied by the original factory during the manufacturing process (for springs and keycaps)? Excluding large keys like the space bar.
@xiroshimaa
@xiroshimaa 3 года назад
0:13 Him: There are 2 versions of the keychron The subtitles: Kikron 0:23 him: Gateron Subtitles: gadoline
@BillCipher1337
@BillCipher1337 2 месяца назад
The difference on the spacebar is crazy. Mine is pretty loud on returns, seems like i have to lube it.
@richyz7833
@richyz7833 3 года назад
Awesome video! Any chance to lube the optical ones or the Gateron ones without desoldering?
@officialfrasr
@officialfrasr 29 дней назад
is he using the v1 or v2 k3 in this video ?
@ollybutler99
@ollybutler99 3 года назад
Yet again an amazing video!
@Trentfps
@Trentfps 3 года назад
Yo! What about this? Could I possibly change the stabilizers so it fits other keycaps on the spacebar, shift, caps lock, backspace switches? Let me know what you think
@markaceto
@markaceto Год назад
Love this idea! Then I could use new keycaps that aren’t compatible with K3 (only because of the stabs). I would hate to trade Keychron optical Mints for Gateron mushy Browns…
@AntonChe
@AntonChe 2 года назад
Nice one, bro! But testing single buttons sound it’s better to place mic at the same distance ,)
@ethanHat
@ethanHat 3 года назад
Been waiting for this video! Thanks man! Any thoughts on spray lubing it?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
No reason why you can't, but you might get a lot of clumps which makes the switch worse.
@irisluvstbs
@irisluvstbs 3 года назад
Spray lubing does work, but it can get messy, and, in my opinion, it's not as good. Brush lubing is highly recommended and the majority of people prefer and use this method rather than the spray lubing method. Brush lubing takes much longer but it is worth it in the end.
@details2378
@details2378 2 года назад
Very nice video, deserves more views!
@dannykitzen3907
@dannykitzen3907 2 года назад
Hey! Thanks for making this guide. I have a bit of a peculiar question. Do you know if it's possible to mod the Keychron K2 in such a way that I would insert the stabilizers of the K3 into the plate of the K2, so that I could then use all the low-profile keycaps of the K3 on the K2?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
I don't think that's possible considering the K3 stabs are shorter in height. Your K2 would end up having long keys that float with no stabilizer support.
@burgerwilson4186
@burgerwilson4186 3 года назад
I'm getting mine today and can't wait to lube it thanks. And do you know what keycaps to recommend for this keyboard?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
Read the pinned comment!
@overlycaffeinated2395
@overlycaffeinated2395 Год назад
how did you lube the capslock and shift stabs? I tried to lube the bar, but they still rattle :(
@fozan2900
@fozan2900 3 года назад
Since the stabilizers cant have normal key caps, can i change the stablizers and have normal key caps installed? Im planning to buy a k3, but if i can't install normal key caps would not.
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
If you can find third-party low profile stabilizers, then it's possible. But I don't think there are any.
@victorvieira7469
@victorvieira7469 2 года назад
Any chance I could swap the stabilizers on this to some regular “centered” ones? I wanted to use a K2 keycap set
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
Don't think there's any low profile stabs that you can buy on the secondary market.
@Havesomepizza
@Havesomepizza 3 года назад
Hey, just got a Keychron C1 with mechanical switches hotswap. Is the process for removing, lubing, and reassembling the stabilizers gonna be the same for me? First time trying any of this!
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
It should resemble any hotswap keyboard. Process will be somewhat similar, so just go slow.
@john-xg4ob
@john-xg4ob 3 года назад
This video is heaven-sent!!!
@kaswiraahmad1519
@kaswiraahmad1519 3 года назад
Hihi...CAn we use other types of Keycaps? Which type would work? Thanks
@C0D3O
@C0D3O 3 месяца назад
hey, could you explain why less is more??:)
@minha1603
@minha1603 3 года назад
Big thumbsup for that 5:02
@TonyZhang01
@TonyZhang01 3 года назад
how long did it take you to finish lubing everything?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
Around 5 hours - just tedious work
@KingofFray
@KingofFray 2 года назад
Is the lubing method for tactile switches the same as the linear one?
@anon5597
@anon5597 3 года назад
great vid, earned a sub. definitely going to do this, might chuck some foam in an well while im at it.
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
It's already pretty muted so idk if foam is a good idea
@anon5597
@anon5597 3 года назад
@@Romsicle Interesting, thanks for the advice!
@YoloVib3s
@YoloVib3s 2 года назад
Just got my V2 ... Def gonna do this mod. Any advice on finding after market keycaps?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
There are none for Keychron low profile boards because of the staggered stab design
@audiulhakim7411
@audiulhakim7411 3 года назад
hello bro, what about keychron blue optical switch ? should use krytox 205 too or 105 ? and its okay if we lubing all blue switch area like what you did in your video ? because i heard if lubing linear switch and clicky switch is different and this is new switch version. i need your advice about this because im waiting k3 pre order and wanna lube my k3 by myself for the first time, or maybe you wanna make a new video how to lubing clicky optical version haha thanks !
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
I personally would never lube clicky switches ever. You'll risk ruining the switches altogether.
@brodiecd7093
@brodiecd7093 3 года назад
Do you know how the lube would impact brown switches? Will it remove any of the tactile feel?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
It will absolutely remove it if you put too much in. I personally would not recommend it for brown switches.
@brodiecd7093
@brodiecd7093 3 года назад
@@Romsicle thanks for reply!
@irisluvstbs
@irisluvstbs 3 года назад
As long as you don't get lube on the stem legs, it won't remove any tactility from the switch. There's no problem in lubing browns/tactiles you just want to avoid getting lube on the stem legs in order to keep the tactility.
@chocochipsyummy
@chocochipsyummy 3 года назад
can we modify the stabilizer so that it can be paired with a conventional keycap?
@neibzwarawutpalawatvichai4034
Extra spring for textile switch, ignore it your switch will become linear
@giovanniquvus1073
@giovanniquvus1073 2 года назад
Wait, I have a keyboard with Gateron low profiles. But the thing is mine are hot-swappable, so would the process be at all similar for me then?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
Yep!
@ilyapro2815
@ilyapro2815 3 года назад
Brown optical low-profile switches have additional super-little spring. I disassembled one and don't understand how it works and how I can assemble switch back.
@ilyapro2815
@ilyapro2815 3 года назад
I assembled one brown switch and it took too much time. I think brown switch is more complicated to assemble than linear (red, white, black), because it has tactile spring. Need some special tool for do it with lot of switches. Also all pieces are flimsy and you need some extra switches if you want tu lube they.
@SandwichMitGurke
@SandwichMitGurke 2 года назад
I've read that the K2 are lubed by default. is this true?
@stoneydrey3418
@stoneydrey3418 3 года назад
I love my k3 as it is. I’m new to this whole keyboard thing, do i need to lube the keys eventually ? I have the optical blue switches
@asynchrony
@asynchrony 3 года назад
It is generally not recommended to lube clicky switches but if you want to you can try lubing the springs to minimize pinging noise. Stabilizers on the other hand will *definitely* have to be lubed. You’ll notice it makes the biggest difference.
@stoneydrey3418
@stoneydrey3418 3 года назад
@@asynchrony awesome, thanks for your reply man!
@asynchrony
@asynchrony 3 года назад
​ @Stoney Drey my pleasure, have a good one 🤙🏻
@A-GoldenBar
@A-GoldenBar 2 года назад
Can you change space bar stabilizer to a standard one?
@daniellebowitz-lapu1383
@daniellebowitz-lapu1383 2 года назад
Is there going to be any difference in the process when lubing the k3 v2?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
It should be the same. The only difference is the build quality of the case.
@steve7782
@steve7782 Год назад
Did you ever try to mod the stabilizers so that it could fit normal keycaps?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle Год назад
I wouldn't even bother with it because the stab location is already hard cut into the metal. I'd rather just get a NuPhy Air75, which actually fits regular keycaps.
@C0D3O
@C0D3O 2 года назад
Hi, is there filmings for optical low profile switches? Thanks
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
Not that I know of
@gimoon0125
@gimoon0125 3 года назад
I failed at 2:48 is it make huge difference lubing Stabilizers?
@jjayjjay7630
@jjayjjay7630 3 года назад
Before the video: I will lube my K3 once it’s delivered. After watching this video: nvm
@nclsv
@nclsv 2 года назад
What are the most silent switches that fit a keychron low profile keyboards?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
Optical reds
@nikkosantos8347
@nikkosantos8347 2 года назад
would it be okay to lube the mint switches?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
I'd probably leave them as is, but you can probably put a TEENY amount for the mints
@Natisk
@Natisk 3 года назад
good vid man!!!
@adityakirank
@adityakirank 2 года назад
How often do you need to lube these optical k3 switches?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
Once
@kanakochii
@kanakochii 3 года назад
My K3 brown switches typing sound is not so nice. Can we also lube tactile optical low profile switches?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
Yes, but you run the risk of losing all tactility in the switch.
@kanakochii
@kanakochii 3 года назад
@@RomsicleI tried once with 1 of brown switch and tactility has gone. 😂 Is it possible to lube by keeping tactility? 🥲
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
@@kanakochii You can use a thinner lubricant but with browns, tactility is basically not there to begin with, so you're in a tough spot.
@danielwaldner7121
@danielwaldner7121 2 года назад
@@kanakochii well it depends if you aligned the sprinf for the tactility back again after opening the switch.
@lucdesvaux8230
@lucdesvaux8230 3 года назад
Are you sure about the rubber part ? It seems to me that it’s that rubber tip that triggers the optical sensor on the PCB and letting the keyboard know that you pressed that key. But I might be wrong, I’m still waiting on my keyboard.
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
Oh yes, I completely left out that part. It keeps the stem in place AND acts as the stem pole. Thank for you for that.
@sueg6605
@sueg6605 3 года назад
Thank you!
@iisakkihillner4748
@iisakkihillner4748 3 года назад
I’m wondering, can you swap normal switches to the k3?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
Nope - that would defeat the whole purpose of the board.
@thieuson
@thieuson 3 года назад
Oh wow that's what I need
@fr4u_keebs604
@fr4u_keebs604 3 года назад
Nice fade cuh
@moskwiz
@moskwiz 2 года назад
Thank you bro =)
@itsdianfarhani
@itsdianfarhani Год назад
K3 V2, right?
@massiveagressive2574
@massiveagressive2574 2 года назад
what are the springs weighted for in these switches?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 2 года назад
Spring weight represents how much force you need to push to actuate them.
@massiveagressive2574
@massiveagressive2574 2 года назад
@@Romsicle yea, are they like 50g or 45g like standard profile reds?
@azukijelly7755
@azukijelly7755 3 года назад
can you replace the stabs for the k3?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
Unless you can find some aftermarket low profile stabs, then nope
@Seconds84
@Seconds84 3 года назад
From what I read it’s not worth lubing these low profile optical switches, minimal improvement for time investment
@allesominta
@allesominta 3 года назад
There is no sound difference?
@pshim08
@pshim08 3 года назад
What’s the name of the typing test you use?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
monkeytype.com
@wootwoots
@wootwoots Год назад
a lot of work for an extremly little gain imho
@gimoon0125
@gimoon0125 3 года назад
Don't have to lube the Spring?
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
I only lubed the bottom of the springs and it was fine - you'll only need to fully lube the spring if you hear a lot of spring ping.
@2xgf
@2xgf 3 года назад
You need to get more range
@shuccle6161
@shuccle6161 3 года назад
My tinnitus can't tell the difference XD
@mingtecklim8608
@mingtecklim8608 3 года назад
Bro , do it for K1 V4 keychron 😁
@derpgodyt6316
@derpgodyt6316 3 года назад
Worth
@bradhayes4380
@bradhayes4380 Месяц назад
Do not attempt this if you have tactile switches. The tactile switches require insain precision to reassembal and after 4 hours and two destroyed switches I gave up and had to order replacements. It basically impossible unless you are Ant man.
@Ruptured_AU
@Ruptured_AU 9 месяцев назад
Dont open baanana switches ther is a microscopic spring the prvides the tactile feel and it will move out of place as soon as you open. You will never get it back into position and then it will become a linear switch forever after.
@Ruptured_AU
@Ruptured_AU 9 месяцев назад
actually i managed to figure it out wiht some tweasers and the zoom on my phones camera. But then I pulled the rubber out and now its no longer functional lol.
@wilsonchin5619
@wilsonchin5619 Год назад
Well, My Tip is Silicone Spray. Squirt it in. And wipe off the excess. I think I'm doing it Right? 😂😂 I don't know. 😂😂
@martinwilliams1308
@martinwilliams1308 3 года назад
I had no idea I had to lube my keyboard
@SageOwl
@SageOwl 2 года назад
Was it worth it? Not at all. Your space bar still sounds like sandpaper.
@Slivre
@Slivre 3 года назад
bro where do you get 50 GRAMS OF KRYTOX
@Romsicle
@Romsicle 3 года назад
keys.my
@Slivre
@Slivre 3 года назад
@@Romsicle tysm actually
@Slivre
@Slivre 3 года назад
@@Romsicle my final question i guess is does it ship to the US or is it restricted to the Europe-Asia area only
@server_404
@server_404 3 года назад
👍👍👍
@toasty6986
@toasty6986 3 года назад
U don’t need to disassemble the keeb for the stabs.
@theSUBVERSIVE
@theSUBVERSIVE 2 года назад
mine became basically completely silent... hahahaha...
@rybiizhir
@rybiizhir 2 месяца назад
Лол, пружину надо обязательно смазывать, иначе она будет звенеть.
@maicoamorim4854
@maicoamorim4854 Год назад
nem a pau, vai morrer seco meu k3
@allenm7
@allenm7 3 года назад
too much work.
@probro9643
@probro9643 8 месяцев назад
😂 Same thinking
@txrom5346
@txrom5346 9 месяцев назад
no brother of course its not worth it for that effort
@DolphinBoii
@DolphinBoii 2 года назад
Goofy keyboard
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