I was considering other keyboard options before, but the build quality is really important to me and so I think this is the first real board for me. It seems to sound good stock and has a lot of potential to get even better. 🙌
Aww. It's those exact cappies I want! 🥰 They were out of stock last I looked but they are super cute. One of the few sets where I like the novelty keycaps.
Great video! but it doesn't matter if you'll experience massive connectivity issues... Guys, if you are using mac - DON'T BUY THIS KEYBOARD! it will disconnect so many times it will drive you crazy
I also used polyfil for two of my M1. Instead using the tape came with the keyboard, I used 2 layers blue masking tape. I got a pretty creamy sound out of them. ASA keycaps, Ajazz kiwi and Feker panda.
Just got done mod mine to no flex might take out foam like you did try something else. Sounds good right now I think I can make it better lol. Great keyboard omg very heavy. Gave a like and sub friend.
I never liked the tape mod as it mostly makes the board louder, which is not my thing. It would have been really great to hear what this board would sound like without it. For my taste, I think I would like it better!
I agree, I think tape mod is overrated. I have 3 keyboards, and constantly kept trying different tape mods. It does change the sound of the keyboard more than any other mode, but it never makes it sound better.
Any risk of fire hazard ? Seen none of the M1W mod videos from all youtube give a warning about it. I did tape mod and polyfill on my M1W yersterday hope It's fine.
Thank you for this build. I was searching and searching for a thock build for the M1W since I'm planning to buy one. Is this the barebones version or the one with the cs pianos? Thoughts on having the cs pianos pro for the main switches or do I get a more thocky switch?
I bought the kit, the switches in the video are lubed KTT Kang Whites. I have never tried CS pianos though. I made another video with this same keyboard using KTT strawberry switches, imo they are pretty thocky too. Link to that video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-inrYMsyQjJE.htmlsi=niIH2_Rg8EtWowu-
Hey! Have you tried the KTT Kang White V3 or the Jwick Full Nylon Black 2 with your keyboard? I am trying to decide between the two for my M1W as well. Looking for a poppy/marbly sound from the switches. Excellent video, btw. You have convinced me to get a BOW keycap set as it looks so cool!
Hey, I know it's too late but I am going answer anyway. I've tried both KTT kang white V3 and JWICK full nylon Black V2. Both switches are good but Kang white is better when it comes to housing and stem wobble. Soundwise, Jwick Black is better to me. If you will to take the JWick blacks, you might have to film and lube them. Jwick blacks are deep and clacky sounding. Kang whites are poppy and clacky deep sounding. Whites come with progressive springs (you may or may not like those). Whites just need lubing. Hope this helps.
@@BigDomDaddy Hey, thanks for the reply. I will get the KTT Whites as I want the poppy sound. In fact, just placed the order based on your comment. I might lube them but gosh, I really don't wanna go through that shit. It takes so much time but I guess it will pay off!
I’d say it’s very rare, e.g. if the pcb or battery is faulty. For normal use, I don’t think the battery will reach a temperature that would catch fire.
I got my own monsgeek m1w, the difference is I got the v3 and it comes with no gold side accent, better knob (comes just right off and it has a floating design) and I think the stabs of this version is pretty good, the lube is all over the place and I dont sense case ping, I wonder what mods should I do with this beauty. I use gateron milky reds and stock rk keycaps from my old keyboard (new one is incoming)
Thank you! Glad the video was helpful. As for the polyfill, I ordered it from AliExpress, it is US $3.16 for 50g and it has free shipping to Germany. I'll included a link to the page in the description if you're interested to purchase from there.
@@MechWhisper would you say dielectric grease is better than krytox for stabs in your experience? I ordered durocks because i heard the monsgeek stabs were bad. I’ve never used dielectric grease before! Thanks for the reply as well :)
@@shomiixothe main reason I bought dielectric grease is because it’s cheap 😅 but I think it’s decent, gets rid of a lot of the rattles. You’ll have to experiment to find out which suits you best!
Is there any sound difference using the polyfil vs the case foam provided? Or is it moreso used for just the feel of the keyboard for the gasket (assuming tape mod applied as well for either)
There would be some subtle difference, but I’d say it’s more for the flex/softer typing experience. With the tape mod I think the difference would be even less.
I can’t decide whether I should do polyfill mod or use noico car dampening instead. I like how the M1 sounds with polyfill but maybe with noico it might sound even better. What would you recommend?
@@MechWhisper thanks a lot. Generally speaking, what sound profile does car dampening create compared to polyfill? I‘m really new into all of this and I‘m trying to build my first keyboard. I hope you can help me with your experience
Original sounds much better, but this is just my personal taste preference. It's easy to overdo it with the tape mod and get this really ugly basy carboard-box sound on the bottom row.
I agree, there's never a universally "best-sounding" keyboard. Ultimately, our personal preferences should guide our choices based on what appeals to our ears.
@@MechWhisper thank you! appreciate it. Recently bought a M3W and will be fitting it with Sillyworks Hyacinth v2! Wasn't too confident to do any mod since this would be my first keyboard, so glad to know that there is no / minimal difference if any
@@changtesheng2785 you can either use a syringe to inject the lube into the stabs or take them out to lube them. I recommend the latter for best results. Plate mounted stabs, unlike screw-in stabs, can be removed without disassembling the keyboard. Just look for some tutorials on RU-vid and you should be good to go!
@@MechWhisperIs it necessary to remove case foam to put in polyfill, or can just use both of them? And for the IXPE switch pad, did u try to replace it with normal pe foam or pe switch pad?
@@MechWhisper i see... will it sounds more thockier if I replace the IXPE switch pad with PE switch pad and replace the case foam with polyfill too. Just assume tape mod and force break mod are ready.
