How To Lube and Film MX Style Keyboard Switches

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In this video, I finally explain my method of opening and lubing MX style keyboards switches. My method is to apply a very light layer of 205g0, which is my favorite lube for linear switches. I lube the bottom housing rails, the spring, and all parts of the stem. I do not typically lube the top housing. I film switches as needed.

**IMPORTANT**
When working with Krytox, it is highly recommended to use gloves. It is non water soluable and is horrible for your health, as it contains PTFE and PFCs in is chemical makeup. The research for this is new, so it's still developing. We need to remember that this is not a toy, but rather an industrial grade compound. Use gloves, don't be messy, and dispose of the gloves after. That way, you can get straight to eating chicken wings post lubing without any concerns.

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[Knuxr]

2:55 the "less is more" on the left channel creeped me out lmao. I have studio headphones and it was like someone was whispering right in my ear, it got me for sure.

[corwynnielsen]

Probably the best lubing guide I've found. Nice work!

[vintageblicky]

holy shit that little tip to use the top housing as switch opener instead of a flat head was a huge time saver cuz i didnt feel like buying a switch opener

[galaxyjams]

My opinion is to use 205g0 and put the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM you possibly less really is more and its designed to do its job so all you need is just a tiny tiny amount and it goes a long way - good luck

[edinaldosantos]

Your video helped me a lot and gave me a sense of how I can carry out the entire process.

[kevinzyrkowski]

A good tip for beginners is to get a few extra switches, so you can try different levels of lube to see what works best!

[awwk]

thank you for informing me that krytox is a health concern. I was going to just start playing with it and using my hands to lube so tysm for the warning now I can stay safe with gloves

[BokehhBob]

Great vid Andy. I’ve gotten to the point where i don’t lube the bottom housing, just make sure i get the stem/rails real good and that will spread to all the areas that need lube.

[chiuuuuuuuuuu]

Thanks for the tip on spreading out the lube. I didn't do that and overlubed my switches. However I don't like lubing the stem bottom and the floor of housing. I find the sound is crisper this way.

[Staykool]

OMG. I had no idea that it took this much work and precision. Kudos;

[spritestv]

hi andy, going through my first build at the moment. just want to say thank you for putting out this content, it is much appreciated!

[KRapPsychic]

AHN cohort here. Good job on the vid! In my corporate days, used to work for Japanese switch manufacturers, more industrial though. Not tech, marketing & bizdev.

[someoldcliche]

I've been opening my switches using straight-tipped tweezers. Just put one tweezer prong under each tab on both sides of the switch, then gently lift until they rise just enough to release. Works much better than a screwdriver because you can undo both tabs on a side at once evenly.

[lifeisapain]

This tutorial is great and in-depth! I have no clue how to lube switches and I’m making a playlist full of helpful tips for when I do eventually get switches and I’m able to customise a keyboard. Thank you! :D

[slug_irl]

If u use the screwdriver method, i recommend rotating it rather than pushing it. It is easyer and faster that way.

[believingdream]

Probably the best tutorial on how to lube MX switches. Great video

[NRPBantagaming]

Sorry for asking
Lube is poisonous?
If we touch then what do?

[dodobird]

why did you choose not to lube the top housing? does it make a different sound?

[AllenJun]

You have convinced me to pay for a switch opener

[hardlinenexus]

this is very helpful. I was also told that 205g0 is for the stem but you should use 105 for the spring? how big of a difference is that?