I Upgraded the Most Popular Keyboard EVER

A cheap keyboard can turn into something AMAZING with just a few mods, and we'll show you how to do it too. While there is a few hiccups along the way, the finished product is worth it. The $35 price tag is at the time that we purchased the keyboard and may not be accurate. Redragon K552: https://geni.us/OjTjBR (Amazon) Cool white coiled cable: https://tezcables.com/product/enthusiast-series-coiled-aviator-cable-snow-day/?ref=switchandclick (affiliate) For keyboard accessories (lube station, stabilizers, lube, etc): https://prevailkeyco.com/?ref=YVhFcssEASdF7 Use code switchandclick for 5% off All parts used for USB-C port (affiliate links below) M3 screws and nuts: https://geni.us/gg62dWU (Amazon) Manual tap: https://geni.us/h4dk (Amazon) USB-C breakout port: https://geni.us/nuVMw9 (Amazon) Metal filer: https://geni.us/H1vZM0X (Amazon) The awesome keycaps: https://geni.us/B3lT (Amazon) How to Convert Non-Detachable Cable to USB-C Port: 1. Cut cable to expose wires. Solder with instructions in video. 2. Drill hole for USB-C port, file plastic down for a hole that fits port. 3. Drill two holes below breakout and tap with M3 size. 4. On breakout board, use one M3 screw and one nut to secure it to the case. 5. Cover exposed wires with electrical tape. And you're good to go. Timestamps: 0:00 The $35 keyboard 0:34 Erasing the logo 1:45 Converting to detachable cable 5:24 Adding foam 6:14 Lubing 6:42 Painting the case 8:03 Final assembly 9:15 Typing test AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/switchandclick ►For keyboard accessories (lube station, stabilizers, lube, etc): https://prevailkeyco.com/?ref=YVhFcssEASdF7 Use code switchandclick for 5% off ►Pre-lubed switches for sale: https://icedkeys.com ?sca_ref=595371.bpBMLkTOag ►Amazon Prime: https://geni.us/WfMbb ►Drop: https://massdrop.7eer.net/GreE2 ►Mechanical Keyboards: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/?creator=switchandclick ►Glorious PC Gaming Race: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1084869&u=2328764&m=75205&urllink=&afftrack= ►Music by Epidemic Sound, Try it here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fb5l2t/ OTHER PLATFORMS --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/switch_click Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/switch_and_click/ MAIL US --------------------------------------------------- Email us at hello@switchandclick.com (Business Inquiries Only, Thanks!) Jake and Betty, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Creator Program for Mechanicalkeyboards.com, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and mechanicalkeyboards.com. As an Amazon Associate and a MechanicalKeyboards Creator, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. All prices and star-ratings mentioned during the videos are at the time of purchase and what it was when we bought it, they may not be representative of the current data involving the products specified. Links starting with geni.us will most likely lead to Amazon.

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