Check out the Intermediate Level modding version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oZqo1LV7pcuWpdI.html

@Cherry0204

2 жыл бұрын

will this mod work with the k630?

@Blue-kj1ir

2 жыл бұрын

can you test out the akko cs jelly blacks on this board?

@whyno1likepuns146

2 жыл бұрын

I was checking out the akko cs switches, and some of them looked a little different from each other. Does it make any difference?

Note to future K552 Modders, any material you cut to fill up the interior has to be cut to make room for the kick stands resting area. The PCB rest right on top the protrusion.

@mxneymarxo8074

2 жыл бұрын

As a beginner, I have no idea what this means lol

@mdshakhawathossain900

2 жыл бұрын

@@mxneymarxo8074 me too

@chrisvanderschans6922

2 жыл бұрын

@@mdshakhawathossain900 it means that you have to cut holes in the rubber or foam ur using to make room for those pins you can see in the keyboard, because the plate on which the switches are located (the PCB) aka the plate u type on rests on those plastics pins. If you do not do this you might bend your pcb whwen screwing it back in or damage it in any other way

@Tetoala2

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisvanderschans6922 BRO im so confused which pins? the screw ones?

@swetsu

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tetoala2 yes

Great vid but want to make sure others know this before they mod their k552. For anyone that bought a k552 a while back please make sure to check that the switches on your keyboard are actually hot-swappable. I bought my k552 a while back and my switches were hot-swappable but were extremly hard. So for any older k552 models switching the keys are really hard because they were not advertised as hotswapables, I was able to finish the mod but I had to break every switch to remove them. One of my friends who had a extremely older version of the k552 had switches which were not hotswapable at all. So for anyone with older k552, make sure to check if the keys are hot swapable. It would be nice if this comment is pinned so that others are aware of this before they spend money on modding.

@kamrankambang7953

Жыл бұрын

Yep my k552 is soldered. Not swappable wo soldering.

@john.a2647

Жыл бұрын

i have my k552 just the red color lighting (old)and yes i break almost every switches when i take them out.

You can also remove the redragon logo by erasing it with an eraser

@Sh1ro0142

2 жыл бұрын

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@LLMaki.

2 жыл бұрын

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@RicochetAQW

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of eraser? Just a normal one?

@AstrosBashing

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicochetAQW thats right!

@Silver-FoxYT

2 жыл бұрын

It comes off that easily?

This is perfect for any beginner wanting to do a custom job on their keyboard. The tools are almost always available at home.

@RitzerMoon

2 жыл бұрын

i just saw your comments on 2 videos in a row is this a coincidence ? I Think not!

@d4c_L0ve_tr4in22

2 жыл бұрын

Man, i live in brazil, this prices are very expensive in my country, lol

@twyce4238

2 жыл бұрын

pls help how do u know if keycaps fit on the redragon k552

@J7T800

2 жыл бұрын

@@twyce4238 If the bottom of the keycap has a cross on it, it should fit.

@twyce4238

2 жыл бұрын

@@J7T800 thx appreciate the help

I got this keyboard from watching your video, didn’t know I could mod it like this. Gonna mod the hell out of it now ❤️

Cool vid with simple mods! Can't wait for the more intermediate guide! Keep it up!

I have never been happier getting into a new hobby. Had one of these laying around and now(modded with Akko Lavenders) I use it more than any keyboard I have.

I haven't seen many KZreadrs do modding for the K552, thanks for your video!

I cannot believe the quality of your content, you manage a perfect combination of quality and quantity, I love your videos, you're one of the best youtubers for peripherals.

so Rad, thank you so much man. cant wait to start doing things like this once i get an actual computer. im stoked about this little series that youre going to start doing with modding keyboards!

@akulsmohan

2 жыл бұрын

I feel ur pain bro....

@BlueOriginal

2 жыл бұрын

if you cant get a hold of a gpu, use intergrated graphics for time being, 3400g is pretty alright at running f2p games.

@BlueOriginal

2 жыл бұрын

@@noahsnowdon i wanted to experience building a pc for mysel. tbh intergrated graphics can run lowspec games. i got a gpu now so im good.

Thanks for this man! As always super thorough content. Using this for my first mod keyboard. I like the Redragon K628 since it has the keypad too but is only about 75% in size with hotswappable switches. All the reviews on it said it was hollow sounding so it seems like it be fun to mod out.

I’ve had this keyboard collecting dust for a year or two now! Had no idea it was hot swappable this blew me away! Gonna run out get some switches and I can’t wait to show my brother who hated this thing as he could hear it across the hallway!

@yssuhh

2 жыл бұрын

Fair warning tho, only a limited number if switches fit the k552 (only outemu-socket switches fit)

@moriarty2296

2 жыл бұрын

SAME NO IDEA IT WAS HOT SWAPPABLE

@morgandaniel2873

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky! My K552 is not hot-swap.

Amazing upgrade man, keep up the good work 👍

Congrats on 100k subs. hope for the best

Really like the build it came out very poppy and clacky, didn't know a red dragon keyboard could sound that good

I modded mine recently and I didn't know akko switches would fit! Thanks for the info! It is a great starter keyboard for the price!

@Aquaplayer-yb1sz

2 жыл бұрын

hey umm does doing this void my warranty?

@toad7395

2 жыл бұрын

@@Aquaplayer-yb1sz yes of course it does, but unless you cut a wire its unlikely you would damage your keyboard

This is probably the best channel with the best vids. Keep it up man. :)

that after modding sound was so freaking amazing bro

A few months ago I upgraded my K552 with Akko Radiant Red Switches and Tecware white and black keycaps. It completely transforms the keyboard from budget “trash” to actually sounding & looking really good! Another thing can do is use an to erase the Redragon logo which makes it look better too.

@at0mik770

2 жыл бұрын

Does the K552 come with a switch puller??

@NicoMontoya

2 жыл бұрын

@@at0mik770 Mine only came with a cheap key cap puller. So no, unfortunately it does not. I had to buy one on Amazon

@a_mEmE

2 жыл бұрын

@@at0mik770 There are K552 models that do come with one (mine did, which has RGB and red switches), but it's kinda bad, so depending on you, it'd be better to buy one

@Wedmenyui

2 жыл бұрын

ah yes, eraser to erase

@babaharamdev

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Man! I have the Redragon Surara K582, which comes with a hot swappable board. Just wanted to know if Gateron Red Switches would be compatible with them? An idea? People are saying that Redragon keyboard can only be swapped with Outemu Switches

i think hes most favorite keyboard of all time is redragon k552, because i've seen all his videos and it always features redragon k552. i have also the same keyboard as of today and i loving it.

Finally a tutorial that doesn’t involve the use of factory machines.

I just got into the world of keyboards and i Have been itching to make my own custom keyboard. This video felt really beginner friendly definitely would be trying out. 😁

Amazing video, I was about to gift my k552 because I wanted a better keyboard but this modding changed my mind !!

have a k552 myself this video really gave me some ideas

Thanks! I finally modded mine today and it sounds damn nice

I love these types of videos! Keep it up!

Dude I just did this mod and OMG THIS IS INSANE 🔥

Thank you for this tutorial I used the rubber because my redragon was pingy and I heard that it would make is less pingy. And now my keyboard sound so much better. And no ping anymore. It took some time since it was my first time modding a keyboard. So thank you for this video

As amazing as Always dude!

i bought a tecware phantom 87 keyboard cuz i watched the budget keyboard video thanks a lot man i really love it

I think this is the first rage proof keyboard. Well done 👍

I got akko ocean blues my wife got me for Christmas, I'm waiting for my lube station and lube to come in to mod my k556 which I use for work. I'm excited af!!!!

Great build overall, this would be so sick with tape mod + PE foam, that combination really takes any keyboard to another level

@brunopires3446

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm new in this stuff. Can you tell me what does this tape mod do? I saw it once but I don't get the purpose

@lowbeam5005

2 жыл бұрын

@@brunopires3446 It affects the acoustics on your keyboard, the acoustics are what "shape" the sound, I don't remember exactly what it does to the acoustics, but the result (from my own experience) is a slightly higher pitch, a more defined sound, each keystroke stands out more, less reverberation, and a few other details. In fewer words I'd say it simply "removes imperfections", giving a more premium, polished sound. I hope this helps a bit, I definitely recommend checking some sound tests, there are a few comparing sound with and without the mod.

@brunopires3446

2 жыл бұрын

@@lowbeam5005 wowww, that helped a lot. Thank you vm bro. Now I get it

@clockw1se226

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if buying keycaps necessary? can I still use the keycaps that came with the k552 keyboard? I just want to change the blue switches to Gazzew U4 Boba Silent Tactile Switches

@lowbeam5005

2 жыл бұрын

@@clockw1se226 you can definitely use any keycaps you already have, as for the switches I’m not sure if boba u4ts fit outemu sockets, you should ask on reddit or make a bit of research before buying any switches, but I think the best option would be any akko cs switches (they have tactile switches as well) as they are compatible with outemu sockets and offer great quality

Awesome.Did not even know you can switch switches on this keyboard

I am really happy that i found this video i have been searching for a cheap keybox or keyboard that i could put akko switches into qnd make it to my own personal liking

The akko switches sound good without even lubing it. Damn I'm excited to receive my akko's

I’ve tried this mod and it was amazing!!

I finished modding my K552!~ Used akko ocean blues and some gundam keycaps from aliexpress. Goddamn thock thock babyyyyyyyyyyyy

Thank u bro, i got a K568 on Black Friday, i think it's not hot swappable but the rubber part i will definitely be using,

Thanks for the tips it relly help with switching my keyboard

definitely will try this

Thank you for the video, I use this exact model, I'm going to try this out. I'm going to also research a way to remove the middle plug and put in a usbc detachable plug. I hope it can be done.

this video is making me do my first mechanical keyboard

I saw this thumbnail and i was in love

love these videos, i saw the k552 review vid, liked that too, can you do more reviews for keyboards in that price range?

Love the new haircut

That looks sick!

Awesome Video as always.

You should use pre lubed jelly black Akko switches. They really make the keyboard sound very poppy/creamy.

Super nice. Thanks for your time!

Thank you so much, in some days my kumara 552 will arrive and i really wan't to mod it so it won't sounds so crappy

it is definitely an upgrade but you should make sure to hand lube the stabs and switches it makes it SOO much better

nice video! might get this keyboard and upgrade it just like you did

I loved the video!! I’ll try to do this

Wow very cool. I wonder which do you prefer:Rose Red, TTC Gold Pink or Gateron Yellow pro (Milky)?

Absolutely usefull video, Thank You Man 😇

i recently did something like this with a old 15$ cheap keyboard that i got from around 4 years and made it ubc c detachable cable too!

very useful and enjoyable to watch well done

PLEASEEE do more with the K552 like the UCB C mod pls ur videos are the best 🥺

A simple tape mod would do wonders on a keyboard, and it's probably the easiest and cheapest mod for any keyboard.

@ciaojay7025

Жыл бұрын

2-3 layers of tape is the sweet spot

I've poured silicone into the bottom of the redragon surara. It's cheaper than butyl rubber and performs in a similar way. At the very least it's even easier to work with and probably faster if you disregard the cure time. You can buy 7oz worth of silicone molding for around $13 and it should be enough for two tkl sized keyboards.

@babaharamdev

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Man! I have the Redragon Surara K582, which comes with a hot swappable board. Just wanted to know if Gateron Red Switches would be compatible with them? An idea? People are saying that Redragon keyboard can only be swapped with Outemu Switches

Honestly, akko switches are just one of the best budget switch, I can get a 45 pack for just $12, maybe some $13.5 and honestly that's great prices

Dude u are soooooo underated

Thanks I put matcha greens now I’m waiting on stabs

My redragon k552 just arrived today. Basically it's hotswappable but Outemu and AKKO switches is the best replacements. My pre installed switches are outemu blue dustproof. They included a keycap remover and switch puller with Extra 4 switches.

@babaharamdev

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Man! I have the Redragon Surara K582, which comes with a hot swappable board. Just wanted to know if Gateron Red Switches would be compatible with them? An idea? People are saying that Redragon keyboard can only be swapped with Outemu Switches

@MineAnimators

2 жыл бұрын

@@babaharamdev gateron is also compatible, but for the best experience go for akko switches. Which will give you more switch options than gateron and also they are quite durable than gaterons. You can also buy redragon switches if they are available in your country.

My K582 is already weapon-grade-heavy , solid. I have rage-smashed it many times with zero failures.

Thank you, amazing video

I got 4mm rubber and it was a really tight fit and 4 screws wouldn't go back in so I'd stick to 3mm like this dude.

as someone that has built a custom board from a k552 rgb i can confirm it is this good. I have a k552 rgb with akko cs rose reds and ymdk pbt dolch keycaps.

I love the clear/transparent eyeglasses frame. What brand are those? Can you share a link?

In reference to the comment at 2:32 I got my k552 with red switches. They also offered blues and browns. So there are some options.

I modded 2 of these keyboards. One with rose reds and the other one with ocean blues.

You got me wanting to buy this keyboard just to mod it

I like how it sounded before, it was louder.

I would really love to see the K552 with the Crystal Crown keycaps.

A leather punch would work way better than the hole puncher, and you get to use a hammer! :) Great video thanks for sharing!

Yo the haircut is lookin fresh

Hi Amazing Consumer Tech review! Please change ur name to that BTW! Do you recommend the Red Dragon K599? Also what is a fastest tactile switch?

Very cool video! Didn't know you can fit other switches besides outemo in the K552. What are the switches you can recommend besides the one shown in the video?

@ConsumerTechReview

2 жыл бұрын

Basically all of the akko CS switches are great and have there own characteristics, the ocean blues are really nice for heavy spring tactility. But holy pandas also fit in outmeu slots which are obviously great switches. Hope this helps!

@reii5745

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConsumerTechReview it does help. Thanks!

Excellent video

thank you for this great video

I've been watching a few of your videos and they're pretty good! I'm glad you have made this video as a lot of people own this keyboard and would benefit from the kind of simple mods. I only have two critiques about this video. First, the switch puller. There are much better quality switch pullers on Amazon than the one you've shown. They are easier to work with and more effective at removing switches. Secondly, I think you add the tape mod to this video or your future videos. It helps being out a deeper sound for mechanical switches and it's super easy to do. Great video! Can't wait to see the other videos in the future!

Ah i see that you have started modding keyboards. Your next step to greatness would be a CUSTOM keyboard , then you have successfully entered the rabbit hole of mechanical keyboards. Pro tip : once you get in , theres no getting out of it :)

@4cid950

2 жыл бұрын

@@tanakah8953 indeed

I’m bout to customize the 60% one

thank you so much i was about to buy some outume switches 💀

Just started getting into moding. So if this stock keyboard will start to rattle overtime you can do this mod and it will be good as new ? Assuming pcb works. Or need to replace stabilizers too ?

I feel like this is a start to a very expensive hobby

We had a cap puller but no switch puller. Our k552 was red. It also came with a busted spacebar right out of the box, so we shipped it back.

This video is great. Is there a way to replace the usb cable with something else like a braided usb cable?

Wow Man Thanks alot.

Nice guide here you got I have a question, can the keycaps used in the video be used in the default switches that came in with?

@clockw1se226

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I have the same question? were you able to use the same default switches that came in with the keyboard?

@gravefx9437

2 жыл бұрын

@@clockw1se226yes, Otemus got cherry stems.

this was a great vid

Super helpful

for anyone looking to get rid of the reddragon logo: You can use nail polish remover or a plain rubber eraser. I recommend using nail polish remover for the eraser can get messy (Trust me cleaning the eraser bits off the keyboard was a hassle). The nail polish is way cleaner and effective. It might take some time but the end result is totally worth it.

@wxnderlmao

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. The eraser method was, as stated, very messy to clean up. But I noticed that the plastic that had the kbd brand logo was smoother and shinier than the surrounding plastic, basically like if sandpaper was used. It's not really an issue for me, but for others it might annoy/irritate them.

@Member_zero

2 жыл бұрын

Can you remove the whole plate with the logo, not just the redragon letters themselves? Because even if I remove the logo, the whole empty plate will be still sticking out and I find blank plate even more anoying than the logo almost ...

@wxnderlmao

2 жыл бұрын

@@Member_zero Might have to find some way to customize it, bcuz idk if you can remove the plastic piece. Looking at a cleaner screenshot, it looks like it's bonded to the plate itself, and it appears to have two spots for led lights so I doubt you can. I guess you can put a sticker on that spot just to cover up the brand, but if you want that piece of plastic removed, you'll have to do some modifying

The cheat is that the stabilizers are amazing with the smoothest switches 😎

Don't forget to modify the K552 to be detachable type C. i have done it and the result is very good because i can use custom coiled type C cable. To fill up the interior I use an old mousepad and the result is not bad

@varthc

2 жыл бұрын

How? :o

@Bane_Amesta

8 ай бұрын

I'm curious now, please tell us how

I have this KB, Do you think I should mod it out like you did or get a new RK 61?

I love this if my dream keyboard

i never knew my keyboard sas hotswappable before this