my latest builds



GMMK Pro + Double Gaskets
Durock + GOAT frankenstabs + Bandaid
Ink Blacks + Lubed + filmed + 65G Sprit Supremes
Akko Cherry Neons
Full metal knob



GMMK Pro
Durock + GOAT frankenstabs + Bandaid
Boba U4T + Lubed + Filmed + 62G Long TX Springs
Akko ASA Carbon Retro
Full metal knob

Currently building Feker Glaze 98, Kiwi switches, Durock plate mounts. Sounds horrible, so trying out different acoustic mods. Testing out masking tape on PCB as there is not space in case for foams.

Just preordered my next next next build, KBD Odin. Still considering whether to get the keychron end of this month as it's too similar to the gmmk pros and keychron's build quality is quite shoddy.

i was actually thinking of using latex glue as a layer at the bottom case but now testing with masking tape first.

The problem is actually with the case design, its too soft. bottom part is actually alright, just the middle frame is too soft and flimsy. Maybe double sided tape on each layer with a soft thin cushion on the bottom of the PCB. Was thinking foam between the top shell and pcb, but it beats the point of the glaze as LEDs will be blocked.

Worst off i'll just use some silent linears with this keyb. The kiwi's are just too loud.

dont think i can do anything else for now.


with kiwi's, everything turns slightly green tint due to its shell


masking tape on PCB followed by thin foam packing from my GMMK Pro


The packing foam i used. I think a piece of knitted TShirt fabric would also do very well.

you keep mentioning on the gmmk pro qc issues. What exact issue are you referring to?

I think that should be the first thing you should be doing to any DIY keyb. For the gmmk pros, is to take out the stabs, clean and lube them, if you have durocks and don't fit in the al plate, just keep the GOAT housing and frakenstab it after doing the holee mod. you can also add in a piece of plaster on the pcb before screwing the stabs on.

Amongst my gmmk pro's, what i'm having problems are not so much QC, but design flaws. gasket implementation is bad, GOAT stabs are not GOAT, could have used a smoother rotary encoder, QMK/VIA implementation not working as intended.

if you're looking for prebuilts and non DIY keybs, go with keychrons, slightly better QC than the cheaper china clones.

Kinda disappointed with their marketing on the rotary encoder on the q1. Supposed to be an add on and such a big deal was made out of it. Now, seems like in order to add the encoder, it has to be a different board.

Most of their first promotional pictures was with the encoder, but at least now can see how does it perform before committing.

If everything goes well and still have enough leftover budget, i'll get the e-white version with a rotary encoder. Might even try their phantom yellows as it's cheap when in a bundle.

Go read the IC on geekhack. It was supposed to be presoldered on the board.

And you can take a look at the q1 product page. Small hidden statement that says you need to change the whole pcb to use the encoder

Between those 3 to 4 switches, swap the top shell, spring, and stem between them. You'll be able able to save some.

Lube shell, stems and springs.

you will have to solder a knob on top which you can do to almost all keybs. You'll have to forgo your warranty for it though. And the empty square hole on the bottom is ugly AF.

might be because i'm OCD, but square peg round holes just don't go well together.

slightly longer than usual, normal wait is about a year.

i use sprit slow extremes 63.5 in my T1. not sure if its still too light for you, but for me it's just right with no fatigue and no accidental presses.

I mainly use sprits, so not sure if there are any equivalent from others.

you would be right on the 65g zealios. weight would be right on the dot. my only issue with the zealios are they are way overpriced and overhyped.

i already found my perfect switches, springs, acoustic profile combo. Gat ink blacks v2, filmed with deskeys (for sound), lubed with 205g0 both housing and springs, sprit supreme 65G. buttery smooth. and not as tiring compared to original springs.

$169-199 for a lightweight polycarb case keyboard? seems expensive to me. but they are most likely targeting the aesthetics base market.

bass enhanced sound test video is a no go for me.