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ANNE PRO 2 - HOTSWAP MOD, LUBED GATERON SWITCHES, & STABS MOD

Here is my very first try at modding a mechanical keyboard. I found this Anne Pro 2 on eBay for around $60 and fixed it up. I desoldered the original Cherry MX red switches, added in MillMax sockets to the PCB which made it a hotswap PCB. I then bought new Gateron Yellow linear switches, lubed them and replaced the Cherry MX red switches for a smooth and buttery feel.
I know I didn't get it all right the first time and I did make a few mistakes, but I'm proud of the end result and happy that I went through with this daunting project.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Keycap removal/Dirty plate
0:58 Initial LED test
1:06 Keycap cleaning / Debris cleaning
1:44 Top metal plate removal
1:55 Battery removal
2:48 Desoldering a stock switch
3:21 Gateron Yellow PCB test
3:38 Cherry MX Red switch overview
4:10 Prepping the PCB and desoldering stock switches
4:50 Gateron Yellow switch opening and lube prep
5:19 Lubing the springs
5:49 Lubing the switches
6:40 Cleaning, clipping, and lubing the stabilizers
9:15 Hotswap conversion using MillMax sockets
11:18 Reassembly and testing
12:16 Audio comparison with HyperX Alloy Origins Core
FAQ:
Q: Is the Anne Pro 2 hotswap and can I use different switches?
A: No, the AP2 comes with the switches already soldered to the PCB. To use different switches you have do this mod or desolder the old and resolder the new switches.
Q: What tools did you use and where can I get them?
A: Most of the tools can be bought directly from Amazon. Here is the wish list I made: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
Q: What lube did you use and where can I buy it?
A: I used Krytox 205g0 lube which can be purchased here: www.ashkeebs.com/product/kryt...
Q: What switches did you buy and where did you get them?
A: I bought the Gateron Yellow SMD because I wanted a smooth linear switch and these were a great starting point. You can buy them here: bit.ly/2JulPZa. I would suggest buying at least 70 switches just to have backups. These have been really great to type and game on especially after lubing them.
Q: What are these sockets called and where can I buy them?
A: The sockets I used are the Mill-Max 7305-0-15-15-47-27-10-0. You can buy them from a few different sources:
1. Mouser: bit.ly/3ljLgtp
2. Ringer Keys: bit.ly/2HNhZcT
3. DigiKeys: bit.ly/2VhEp9f
Q: About how long did the mod take?
A: From start to finish I would say a few days. If I were to do it in one go it would probably be between 2-6 hours. This depends on your soldering efficiency too.
Q: After installing the sockets can I use any switch?
A: Most if not all Cherry, Gateron, and Kailh switches will work just fine. Some switches such as a few Kailh Box variants will be difficult to insert into the sockets.
Q: Why did you swap out the stock switches?
A: I was curious to try other switches and I saw someone had done this exact mod so I challenged myself to do the same. I also wanted a nicer keyboard in terms of feel and audio.
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  • @Escaldi
    @Escaldi3 жыл бұрын

    Timestamps & FAQs: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Keycap removal/Dirty plate 0:58 Initial LED test 1:06 Keycap cleaning / Debris cleaning 1:44 Top metal plate removal 1:55 Battery removal 2:48 Desoldering a stock switch 3:21 Gateron Yellow PCB test 3:38 Cherry MX Red switch overview 4:10 Prepping the PCB and desoldering stock switches 4:50 Gateron Yellow switch opening and lube prep 5:19 Lubing the springs 5:49 Lubing the switches 6:40 Cleaning, clipping, and lubing the stabilizers 9:15 Hotswap conversion using MillMax sockets 11:18 Reassembly and testing 12:16 Audio comparison with HyperX Alloy Origins Core Q: Is the Anne Pro 2 hotswap and can I use different switches? A: No, the AP2 comes with the switches already soldered to the PCB. To use different switches you have do this mod or desolder the old and resolder the new switches. Q: What tools did you use and where can I get them? A: Most of the tools can be bought directly from Amazon. Here is the wish list I made: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NYGE4VV282S8?ref_=wl_share Q: What lube did you use and where can I buy it? A: I used Krytox 205g0 lube which can be purchased here: www.ashkeebs.com/product/krytox-205g0-switch-lubricant/ Q: What switches did you buy and where did you get them? A: I bought the Gateron Yellow SMD because I wanted a smooth linear switch and these were a great starting point. You can buy them here: bit.ly/2JulPZa. I would suggest buying at least 70 switches just to have backups. These have been really great to type and game on especially after lubing them. Q: What are these sockets called and where can I buy them? A: The sockets I used are the Mill-Max 7305-0-15-15-47-27-10-0. You can buy them from a few different sources: 1. Mouser: bit.ly/3ljLgtp 2. Ringer Keys: bit.ly/2HNhZcT 3. DigiKeys: bit.ly/2VhEp9f Q: About how long did the mod take? A: From start to finish I would say a few days. If I were to do it in one go it would probably be between 2-6 hours. This depends on your soldering efficiency too. Q: After installing the sockets can I use any switch? A: Most if not all Cherry, Gateron, and Kailh switches will work just fine. Some switches such as a few Kailh Box variants will be difficult to insert into the sockets. Q: Why did you swap out the stock switches? A: I was curious to try other switches and I saw someone had done this exact mod so I challenged myself to do the same. I also wanted a nicer keyboard in terms of feel and audio.

  • @shafikhan272

    @shafikhan272

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can i trade my anne pro 2 for yours please

  • @henok1o186

    @henok1o186

    3 жыл бұрын

    Does this work with kailh hotswap sockets

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it should

  • @AX-fx7ng

    @AX-fx7ng

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@Escaldi When soldering the Sockets with the Switches does the solder at times not bind to the Switch Pins? How to prevent that?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AX-fx7ng You either need to apply more heat to the solder pad/switch pin or consider using flux paste to help the solder stick. Don't keep the solder on the solder pad too long though!

  • @Xuch
    @Xuch3 жыл бұрын

    i never knew you could turn a solder pcb into hotswap, learned a lot from this

  • @beersandbacon

    @beersandbacon

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can but honestly not worth the work when a hotswap DZ60 (60%) PCB can be had for less than $60. Too much work.

  • @Xuch

    @Xuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@beersandbacon yeah but idk maybe ill do it for experience, since im used to working tedious work for hours

  • @beersandbacon

    @beersandbacon

    3 жыл бұрын

    True, if it's what you are into it's worth it for sure. I love the tedious parts of a build. I guess more a recommendation for those without soldering experience haha

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was pleasantly surprised to find out myself. The work was tedious as @BeersAndBacon Gaming has mentioned, but I think it was worth it in the end for the experience alone. I’ve modded another AP2 which came out even better than the first and it took less time thanks to my previous experience.

  • @sweqt9182

    @sweqt9182

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hot swap pcb is a solder pcb, they just solder hotswap sockets to it

  • @ashhlsy
    @ashhlsy7 ай бұрын

    literally every year i keep coming back to this because its so cool and i want to do this some day, thank you so much for adding all the links as well!

  • @azkill_9

    @azkill_9

    22 күн бұрын

    same lol I'm probably half the views of this video

  • @willa3178
    @willa31783 жыл бұрын

    this video is very high quality! when i finished watching, i went to subscribe and i was shocked that you didn’t have at least 100k haha. keep up the good work!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support! :)

  • @turtlenso404
    @turtlenso4042 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this really cool video! 👍 The "Hot Swap" mod is amazing, this is potentially doable on any keyboard with solder switches... it offers so many advantages!

  • @KeenyNewton
    @KeenyNewton3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic work. Never knew that one could convert a plate to hot-swap. Excellent work doing it and equally great way to show it all along. Thanks.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words :)

  • @ConsumerFanatics
    @ConsumerFanatics3 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done, I commend you on taking on the challenge of converting to hot swap. I would never have the patience but see the value in doing so, at a minimum, you gain a lot of experience doing it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words. It was definitely a learning experience.

  • @Phiz787
    @Phiz7873 жыл бұрын

    Nice one! That is a TON of work. Desoldering is a colossal chore

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s why I’m never doing it again unless I get a desoldering gun. 😅

  • @1155media
    @1155media2 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say thanks for posting this, inspired me to breathe new life back into my Anne Pro 2 with the hotswap mod. Gonna be doing some Akko Jelly Black's, case foam and tape mod on it for funsies.

  • @louis.bodota
    @louis.bodota2 жыл бұрын

    your editing style is super chill 👌 have my sub

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub!

  • @JayVon_Ro
    @JayVon_Ro3 жыл бұрын

    that idea with the pins is mind blowing. 10/10 vid

  • @clintonleonard5187
    @clintonleonard51873 жыл бұрын

    This was so amazing, I'm going to mod my Anne Pro 2 using this vid. And I'm going to spray paint the case, too.

  • @thinkrtank991
    @thinkrtank9913 жыл бұрын

    That's a great job you did there. I personally hate soldered pcbs but knowing they can be turned to a hotswap is definitely interesting. Thumbs up

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @erotunr
    @erotunr3 жыл бұрын

    It is so good to see a keyboard video that actually use flux. Great job cleaner solder.

  • @ftlbaby
    @ftlbaby2 жыл бұрын

    Great work! I was looking for a millmax soldering video where the switches are attached to the pcb before soldering and here it is! In all the other videos I saw they put the millmax on the empty pcb then soldered them, which I think can lead to misaligned switches that looks ugly or makes it hard to actually insert. the switch in. the first place!

  • @magisk5109
    @magisk51093 жыл бұрын

    So tempted to do this, it would also be my first keyboard mod

  • @kryptokn
    @kryptokn3 жыл бұрын

    UNDERRATED CHANNEL! HOPE YOU GROW REALLY BIG! CHEERS

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @chocolate3193
    @chocolate31933 жыл бұрын

    This is an amazing tutorial! Im questioning if i need a hotswap or if i want to do it myself now lol keep it up man! wildcat level stuff!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just buy a hotswap PCB and save yourself the work lol

  • @Xuch

    @Xuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah i wanted to try doing this with hotswap but i guess why not and got soldering iron to solder and all

  • @nickthaskater
    @nickthaskater3 жыл бұрын

    This inspired the hell out of me to mod my AP2 rather than buying a whole new board. I had no idea about the hotswap mod - that's what I want most of all. Thank you for such a great video and for giving the AP2 a whole new life. Now, go stuff your AP2's case with some foam (or better yet, use some 2-part molding silicone) to dampen the sound and you'll be good to go :)

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Already did. ;)

  • @Dj-tx6cv
    @Dj-tx6cv3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much bro this is a great tutorial your great at what you do

  • @arcforceworld
    @arcforceworld Жыл бұрын

    this is gonna make me go to town on my RK918. Oh the possibilities!

  • @MsSupershark1234
    @MsSupershark12343 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video! This is the exact mod I'm trying to do for own Anne pro and it will be my first time modifying a keyboard so this gave me some confidence that I can do well too!!! ^__^

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @marinacsmrad
    @marinacsmrad3 жыл бұрын

    OMG I was looking for that!!! Tnx man. U re lifesaver 😁

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @mikemeetstec
    @mikemeetstec2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @MMA444_
    @MMA444_3 жыл бұрын

    wow what a great video you deserve more subs!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @azkill_9
    @azkill_93 жыл бұрын

    Really underrated channel!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @im.weasel
    @im.weasel2 жыл бұрын

    This track is pretty vibin.

  • @thanhanle3879
    @thanhanle38793 жыл бұрын

    10:22 a little trick could be use is to place all the millmax sockets on the pcb, stick a duc tape on it and solder.It's easier and also no need to press down hard to the switches which can damage it

  • @HotSoccerMom69
    @HotSoccerMom693 жыл бұрын

    I’m your 1000 sub congrats 🎉😎👍

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    🎉🥳🍻

  • @auras.aurora
    @auras.aurora3 жыл бұрын

    How do you only have 200 subs? Subscribed

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support! :)

  • @ventilate4267
    @ventilate42673 жыл бұрын

    I love ricing it's fun

  • @mouss69200
    @mouss692003 жыл бұрын

    wonderfull job

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @SirCaco
    @SirCaco3 жыл бұрын

    I feel like Anne Pros should just BE hotswappable, it's such a tragedy they aren't.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more! I have two more sitting behind me waiting for the same treatment, but the mods are so tedious :'(

  • @AdyanHossain_

    @AdyanHossain_

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean there is the kemove snowfox which is hotswappable and in my opinion better than the anne pro 2

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AdyanHossain_ Having a keyboard with a hotswap PCB out of the box is definitely nice. I bet both keyboards (and many others with the same layout/style) come from the same factory. I might pick up a Snowfox if I can find it cheap enough.

  • @AdyanHossain_

    @AdyanHossain_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldik

  • @LordFprquad

    @LordFprquad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi get the shadow. On banggood

  • @krisrobitzsch
    @krisrobitzsch10 ай бұрын

    I’m doing this exact same process ti my ducky one 2 SF. But I’m adding the PE mod, plate foam and tape mod

  • @CrazedSyko
    @CrazedSyko3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I'm thinking of doing something similar to my AP2 as well. This has been really helpful! Thanks!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it turns out!

  • @pacificsimon5126
    @pacificsimon51263 жыл бұрын

    great video! Next time try and put some foam in the case and bandaid the stabs on the pcb with some lube for some more dampened sound

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I did eventually add foam in the case I just didn't have any on hand when making the video. Since I placed bandaid strips on the metal plate, that dampened the sound enough for me to not need the strips on the PCB. I've learned quite a bit since releasing this video, but thanks anyway for the advice. :)

  • @mozaic
    @mozaic3 жыл бұрын

    This was a nice chill video, I really enjoyed it. I planning on modding my Masterkeys Pro S soon, what does bandaid mod do for plate-mount stabs?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honestly? I'm not 100% sure. From what I gathered it helps to keep the stabilizer from shifting on the metal plate and possibly even help with noise reduction.

  • @AmeriaUprising
    @AmeriaUprising3 жыл бұрын

    Hi mate, what millmax sockets did you use exactly? thank you : ) - sweet keyboard

  • @PedroHenriqueAmigo
    @PedroHenriqueAmigo3 жыл бұрын

    in case I ruin his rgb led, which model could I replace? thanks

  • @B.O.S.H_music
    @B.O.S.H_music2 жыл бұрын

    Help please. I'm new to custom keyboards and looking to mod my anne pro 2. I'm wanting to make it hot swappable and confused about the LEDs. do they stay on the PCB?

  • @yulose9
    @yulose93 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this!!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @yulose9

    @yulose9

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi recently bought an anne pro 2 cherry brown switches and have a little knowledge about custom keyboards and mods. Planning to buy holypanda switches but don't know how to tear this thing apart😆

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankfully it’s pretty easy with the AP2. The most time consuming part will be desoldering. Other than that it’s a breeze. Best of luck and don’t hesitate to ask any questions here or my email: EscaldiTV@gmail.com

  • @yulose9

    @yulose9

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi yoww thankss dude!!

  • @fnordywings1344
    @fnordywings13442 жыл бұрын

    if I had Cherry Mx reds, as stock, and I wanted to swap them out with Gateron Yellows, do I have to solder them in or can I just swap the switches?

  • @TheTrainIsCominggggg
    @TheTrainIsCominggggg3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Just wanted to ask if a 0305 socket can fit to the PCB? Not sure if this would protrude fo the point that it would Poe the battery because of its taller height compared to the 7305. Thanks!

  • @joonyoungahn3350
    @joonyoungahn33503 жыл бұрын

    what size and name was the screw or screw driver for the metal plate?

  • @dabsjx
    @dabsjx3 жыл бұрын

    I still need to buy the stuff probably just gonna lube and film my gateron reds might try yellows some other time gonna be my first time soldering and this is my first mechanical keyboard so I'm hoping I don't mess it up.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! Let me know how it went.

  • @lawrencelau2612
    @lawrencelau26123 жыл бұрын

    who has a fix for the stuck keys or repeat key issue? I agree with everyone this is a great keyboard but I hate hitting that backspace so frequent. Thanks

  • @Joel0Grant
    @Joel0Grant3 жыл бұрын

    Any good how swapable keyboards that work with halo 2 switches?

  • @myathtoohtet2799
    @myathtoohtet27992 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I want to desolder my Anne Pro 2 and make it hot swappable like you. Can i reuse the gateron red switches or will it if I desolder.

  • @kubapiekus2843
    @kubapiekus2843 Жыл бұрын

    Hi bro I want to buy 3 pin gateron yellow switches, will they fit?

  • @mika8
    @mika83 жыл бұрын

    Very underrated channel. Thank you really much, I just ordered some switches for my AP2 too. But I have a question, do tin sockets like 0305 fit the PCB and easier to solder? Or it would be better to buy like 250 7305's, because I'm noob at soldering))

  • @mika8

    @mika8

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really want to learn how to solder, so it's better to me not to buy hot swap PCB

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe the 0305 will also fit, but they are shorter in length which may make it a bit more difficult to avoid getting solder in the bottom hole. So, I say stick with the 7305 instead. Good luck!

  • @mika8

    @mika8

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi thank you!)

  • @ElijahTmW
    @ElijahTmW2 жыл бұрын

    is there anyway to lube these without using thee hot tool ? srry Im new to this stuff and i don't wanna ruin it

  • @Vixckiev
    @Vixckiev2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t remove the switches can you teach me how?

  • @fatal1331
    @fatal13313 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I need your help! My anne pro 2 has a problem where I press a key once, but it types the letter mutliptle times. This is the problem with almost all the keys. For eg. When I hit S, it types Sssssss. I have cleaned the keyboard multiple times. I have updated software and I have also removed keycaps and pressed the switches to see if there is a problem with the keycaps, but even without keycaps, it spams. It would be really sweet of you to offer a solution! P.s it has gateron blue switches

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
    @stopthephilosophicalzombie90173 жыл бұрын

    What soldering iron and desolder tool was that? What was the paste you put down before desoldering? Thanks. I'm trying to get the right stuff together to take my old switches off an old keyboard.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey there! Here is the soldering kit that I started with: amzn.to/3i3wOoL . It has pretty much everything you need to start off. If you just want the individual stuff here is the soldering iron I use: amzn.to/3i5DjqU . As for the solder sucker it's this one: amzn.to/2R3XoSx -- but I started having issues with that one because it would clog up too often so I use a cheaper solder sucker that works WAY better: amzn.to/357qxEM . The paste I put down on the PCB was soldering paste/flux. It helps with dissipating heat, electrical conductivity, and plays nice with the solder.

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

    @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi Thank you so much for all the great info! Hey I just found out that you can load QMK firmware on the AP2! I am going to order one right away. I didn't know you could load the most powerful open source keyboard firmware on it or I would have bought one a long time ago. Cheers!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem! I also saw that about QMK. I may eventually flash it onto my AP2, but I really have no need right now. If you decide to do it definitely let me know what you think and if it was worth it.

  • @ImJayy583
    @ImJayy5832 жыл бұрын

    i might be asking for alot but if you have the og footage can you post a uncut version?

  • @tfgchillz242
    @tfgchillz2423 жыл бұрын

    What screwdriver did you use to take the plate out and put it back in?

  • @davieslm
    @davieslm3 жыл бұрын

    Fantasitic video with great care and attention. I am new to mechanical keyboards and just bought the Anne Pro 2 and Blitzwolf BW-KB1 with Gateron reds. I am coming from a HyperX Core (red) Origins with pudding caps. I am a little disappointed with the Anne Pro with the stabilised keys. They feel a little stiff or mushy compared to the other keys. The Blitzwolf that is half the price feels fantastic is comparison. Do the Anne Pro stabilised keys break in over time and is this normal?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support! I'm not sure what to tell you about the stabilizers. I personally like how they feel stock and after being modded, but I'm also fairly new when it comes to mechanical keyboards so I don't feel qualified to say much on it.

  • @yulose9
    @yulose92 жыл бұрын

    4:10 what's that paste you are applying the pcb?

  • @andreiganeb2474
    @andreiganeb24743 жыл бұрын

    Will millmax 0305 work? Its much cheaper and easier to solder.

  • @merielylima726
    @merielylima726 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible. A few years ago your video helped me to make the improvement mods on my anne pro, but the only thing I didn't do was turn it into a hotsweap. But now I decided to make this change and hunted your video to try to find the correct sockets. But I'm from Brazil and the only place I can import without bureaucracy is from aliexpress. So, can you point me to a socket there? Not sure if either will work. If you can help me I would be very grateful. Congratulations for the video, I'm sure it helped a lot of people.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    Жыл бұрын

    Here you go: US $9.60 3% Off | Switchand LED hot swap 32pcs/bag for mechanical keyboard DIY keyboard a.aliexpress.com/_mKraMYm

  • @merielylima726

    @merielylima726

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Escaldithank you man, you are the best!

  • @crazy4and1crazy4and1
    @crazy4and1crazy4and13 жыл бұрын

    What sockets do you recommend? I really want to make mine hot swappable now. Such a clean video. Kudos.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. MillMax 7305 sockets are what I used in the video and what I recommend

  • @TFWandyzilla
    @TFWandyzilla3 жыл бұрын

    Never start desoldering one of the middle keys to test if the ones work :D Start with the least used ones, like right CTRL

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is a good tip! Thanks!

  • @pmakosyo
    @pmakosyo Жыл бұрын

    Can I use 3305 sockets too?

  • @kamabokogonpachiro709
    @kamabokogonpachiro7093 жыл бұрын

    Great video, man! How do the Gat Yellows compare to the Reds? I also have an Anne Pro 2 with Gat Reds, and I'm planning to do this mod as well, including the yellow hot swap.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are both linear so the difference is subtle and really depends on the spring weight. But LUBED Gat Yellows are a huge improvement over the stock reds.

  • @davieslm

    @davieslm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi How about if the Gateron reds and lubed too? Also what is the difference between your Gateron yellows and the Gateron Yellows with clear top and black plate?

  • @SNDCloud
    @SNDCloud2 жыл бұрын

    I just would like to cange my letter H key...😔 whic is broken

  • @keithtaoy3121
    @keithtaoy31213 жыл бұрын

    Great work! Can other pcbs(gk61 or dz60) fit on anne pro 2 case?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure other PCBs will fit. You just gotta find the right ones with the right standoff points.

  • @hookmeup1537
    @hookmeup15372 жыл бұрын

    can someone tell me the name of the screwdriver...

  • @melvinfuentes9815
    @melvinfuentes98153 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I wanna do the same to my AP2 that has Gateron Brown. I will buy Gateron Yellow SMD, will they work just fine with my AP2?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, they will work perfectly.

  • @andersontran172
    @andersontran1723 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I was wondering how you got the solder off of the pcb board near the foam that was on it. Is there a safe way of how I can remove it?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just took my time and carefully maneuvered around the foam and used the solder sucker. I did touch the foam a few times but nothing happened. I think you’ll be fine as long as you don’t keep the iron on the foam too long.

  • @andersontran172

    @andersontran172

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi Thank you so much Escaldi!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andersontran172 You're welcome!

  • @yulose9
    @yulose93 жыл бұрын

    hi again man may I ask where did you buy those soldering kit you got?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    The iron I used in the video can be purchased here: amzn.to/3nqgqkQ My original kit can be purchased here: amzn.to/3mjAeoA

  • @gavintreglia9574
    @gavintreglia95743 жыл бұрын

    what size screwdriver did u use

  • @gfdonuts2506
    @gfdonuts25063 жыл бұрын

    How many sockets do I need to get? 2 per switch? I think i missed that in the video. I’m doing this to my anne pro 2 as well

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, two per switch. For this project I bought 140 sockets just to have extras in case something went wrong.

  • @paddydaddy1281
    @paddydaddy12813 жыл бұрын

    what scewdriver do i need for the anne pro 2?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    A T5 screwdriver.

  • @lone6976
    @lone69763 жыл бұрын

    u can get it off of banggood for 50 bucks and u get coupons and it will be new

  • @dylanperez4766
    @dylanperez47662 жыл бұрын

    As he typed I upgraded my Anne pro 2 with gateron switches

  • @czar_cz
    @czar_cz3 жыл бұрын

    Is there no space to add a foam to the anne pro 2? Or do you think there's no need to add a foam?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is. At the time I didn’t have any to place inside the case. I did eventually add some though.

  • @arrazi8625
    @arrazi86253 жыл бұрын

    is it possible to use kailh hotswap sockets with the anne pro 2?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe so. I would’ve tried those instead if I had been aware of them at the time.

  • @Juanillo62gm
    @Juanillo62gm3 жыл бұрын

    Where I can find these sockets? Could you tell us measures?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Everything you need to know about the sockets is here: www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/mill-max-manufacturing-corp/7305-0-15-15-47-27-10-0/ED1039-ND/1765737

  • @banditsnake5927
    @banditsnake59272 жыл бұрын

    Is it hot swappable

  • @kylechan8445
    @kylechan84453 жыл бұрын

    I'm just curious, but what does lubing inside the hole of the bottom housing help with? Isn't the outside of the hole enough because that's where spring contact is?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had the same question myself when doing this. I believe it’s for the stem of the switch which goes into that hole. I saw multiple sources saying that you should lube any plastic parts that come in contact with one another.

  • @solderfumes

    @solderfumes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bottom out feel I believe.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@solderfumes Oh yeah that too!

  • @oimpaa
    @oimpaa3 жыл бұрын

    so i can make my blackwidow 2014 tournament edition hotswapable?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know much about that one so I’m not sure, you’ll have to look it up.

  • @jaleesa8523
    @jaleesa85233 жыл бұрын

    So to clarify the Anne pro 2 is hot swappable? On other videos it said it wasn’t so I’m confused

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    The stock AP2 is NOT hotswap. I made mine hotswap.

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
    @stopthephilosophicalzombie90173 жыл бұрын

    My USB socket just came off the board. Guess it’s time to do this whole project.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh no! The USB-C female connector on the PCB itself came off?

  • @sleepynessa4570
    @sleepynessa45703 жыл бұрын

    Hey I was wondering what would happen if I change the switches without desoldering them

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can’t because they are soldered to the PCB. It’s essentially a mini weld so it’s not going to budge. You COULD remove the top housing, springs, and maybe even the stem, but the bottom will stay. This would be difficult to do and take a long time, though.

  • @sleepynessa4570

    @sleepynessa4570

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi ok thank you!

  • @beastknight9790
    @beastknight97902 жыл бұрын

    tbh keyboards get so fast dirty. i cleaned my white ducky one 2 sf and one week after that i could see dust, hair, dirt etc again between and under the keycaps even when i dont even have my head over the keyboard any time

  • @malmal5041
    @malmal50413 жыл бұрын

    What if you put sound dampening foam in the casing of the keyboard?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I did so afterwards :) It helped a little, but nothing too drastic.

  • @malmal5041

    @malmal5041

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi is the light from the keyboard flashy or just the camera?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s the camera’s frame rate.

  • @blu897
    @blu8973 жыл бұрын

    What do you use to remove the screws after you take off the key caps

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I used a T4 bit

  • @fahrness

    @fahrness

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi that's the screwdriver you use to leave the case empty right? at 1:45

  • @guillaume.p7045
    @guillaume.p70453 жыл бұрын

    Can I do this with my one 2 mini ?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you should be able to that. Pretty much any mechanical keyboard can be done if the sockets fit.

  • @asianonrice19
    @asianonrice193 жыл бұрын

    Hey i want gat yellows but i dont want the RGB to just disappear, what do I do?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean disappear? Which Gateron Yellows will you be getting?

  • @asianonrice19

    @asianonrice19

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi I mean the rgb just gets muted and doesnt show up very well, i want the clear ones from KBD fans but im still not 100% sure about the rgb. In the video it looked very dim and im just the sort of person to like rgb

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I see. I guess it depends on which bottom housing your switch has. It also depends on where your keyboard PCB has its LEDs. I also went through the same thought process which is why I went with the SMD Gat Yellows in case I needed to solder in new diodes. In the end the RGB came out fine. The AP2 isn’t known for its vibrant RGB anyway.

  • @henriknielsenelvsveen5064
    @henriknielsenelvsveen50643 жыл бұрын

    Nice build. Whats the soldering iron called?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here is the Amazon link to it: amzn.to/3oDbPwo

  • @keanmira9641
    @keanmira96413 жыл бұрын

    title of the song please?

  • @WillSmith-st4jk
    @WillSmith-st4jk3 жыл бұрын

    Can you give me a link to where you got that lube? o: ty! And what are the sockets you used to make it hot-swappable?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I don’t remember where I bought the lube from exactly, but it should be in stock over at NovelKey or kdbfans. The sockets I used are MillMax 7305 connector sockets which I bought from Digikey.

  • @panda_3874
    @panda_38743 жыл бұрын

    What key caps do you have on your keyboard I like them not the one your working on in this vid but your own keyboard

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are the HyperX pudding keycaps: www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedstates/en/keyboards/keyboard-accessories Unfortunately they are out of stock currently, but HK Gaming sells pretty much the exact same thing: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084ZT45H7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  • @panda_3874

    @panda_3874

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi thx man

  • @_lly4248
    @_lly42483 жыл бұрын

    is it ok not to solder the millmax on the pcb?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure, but they will just fall out lol. You'll need to either solder new permanent switches in or do the mod.

  • @khangle5765
    @khangle57653 жыл бұрын

    name's song, please.

  • @midas.2280
    @midas.22803 жыл бұрын

    what are the sizes of the stabilizer? do you have any layout of the sizes of the switches? cuz I only know the spacebar size and its 6.25u. XD

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I'm not 100% sure but I think they are standard size.

  • @midas.2280

    @midas.2280

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Escaldi thans for the respond

  • @czar_cz
    @czar_cz3 жыл бұрын

    What's the name of the song? You earned a like and sub. Cheers mate.

  • @-_--_-1253

    @-_--_-1253

    3 жыл бұрын

    The song is Plaid by Harris Heller.

  • @johnnybrunton
    @johnnybrunton3 жыл бұрын

    Hi I've been wanting to do this to my AP2 but have no soldering experience and was wondering if I did it wrong could I destroy the pcb?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it’s possible to mess up the PCB. Just make sure that you keep the temperature between 300-375 Celsius. Spread solder flux on the board and don’t keep the iron on the PCB for long periods of time, the longer you stay on the more of a risk of burning the PCB. To remove old solder it helps to add new solder over the existing solder. This helps to loosen it up a bit, then use a solder sucker to remove all the solder in one go.

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Take your time and make sure you clear out as much of the old solder as possible so your switches sit flat. Good luck!

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the kind words. This channel is a hobby for me so seeing it slowly grow is enough for me. It’s also cool to know I’ve helped someone in some way. :)

  • @seantnichols

    @seantnichols

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I was looking for! I broke one of the connection on my first AP2 pcb, the solder got stuck in the sucker and tore off the copper from the board. I could jump it to the diode but that seems a bit too hacky. I bought a new AP2 and plan to start over. I was looking at the mill-max sockets, how have yours held up?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Still going strong. I don’t swap out the switches often though.

  • @sparkysyndrome1849
    @sparkysyndrome18493 жыл бұрын

    Quick question can you lube it without having to de solder everything?

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    You could spray lube it but it may get messy. Check out tutorials on how to best go about doing it.

  • @Yanaagi
    @Yanaagi3 жыл бұрын

    Hi can i ask how many millmax needed for it

  • @Escaldi

    @Escaldi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Two per switch but you should have extras just in case. I suggest having at least 130 sockets.