https://amazon.com/dp/B0DTHK4TNL
I have no idea how this thing is so cheap when it feels so good to use. This isn't an ad, I just want to know if keyboards get that much better than this.
My first custom keyboard and I'm decently happy with it. Acoustics in my space are terrible so this video definitely isn't doing the build any favours.
The only real mod I did was the PCB tape mod and it helped a little in making the sound a little more refined. I attempted to do the plumbers mod to the left shift stabs but it didn't pan out. I tried balancing that wire too but it didn't reduce the rattle. I might look into some new stabs...
I also added some Blu-tack inside of any keycap that did not have stabilisers and were larger than 1U. Keycaps are PBT XDA 1.7mm. I'm gonna try out some MOA profiles and see if I can get a deeper sound.
If you plan on using the keygeek y2 in your build and you like backlighting, be ready for some heavy red tinting on your colours. The switches were decent and smooth out of the factory, however the switch wobble was very noticeable and allowed for a slight ticking sound on each keypress. I ended up lubing them a little more to reduce some of that plastic action. You have to be careful about lubing these once because they WILL sound wet if you overdo it even a little bit.
BTW If anyone has a suggestion for fixing that awful rattle as mentioned previously that doesn't involve just buying new stabs pls let me know.
Hey everyone! This is my first time posting here lol.
I recently bought this $9 ZIFRIEND KA646/ZA646 keyboard, mostly because I wanted something cheap to mess around with and try modding. I’m curious to see if I can actually make it sound and feel better without spending too much on it.
I already have a keyboard that I really like and actually use, so I probably won’t be using this one as my main keyboard. I just wanted to see how far I can take a really cheap board and hopefully make it sound surprisingly good.
For those who have tried this keyboard before, what do you guys think about it? Is it actually decent for the price, and are there any mods you’d recommend trying?
I’m also hoping it lasts for a while even though it was only $9 😂
Here's my 2-years build with Yunzii Al75 barebone kit, WS Morandis and aifei keycaps.
I'm undecided whether to upgrade switch/keycaps or sell it for a completely new keeb (75% or TKL).
What do you think?