Modding Guide for the Royal Clutch RK84

Introduction

• Presenter: Consumer Attack Review
• Focus: Modding the Royal Clutch RK84 keyboard
• Clickable links provided for products used in the modding process.

Tools and Materials Needed

• Keyboard: Royal Clutch RK84 (white and stock form)
• Work Surface: Self-healing board
• Grease: Dielectric grease and Crytox 205 Grade Zero
• Cutters: Micro plastic cutters
• Brushes: Basic paint brush
• Tools: Basic screwdriver, X-acto knife, keycap puller, switch puller, medical tape, painters tape
• Cables: Custom coiled cable (from LTC, optional wireless)
• Keycaps: Echo black and pink ASA profile
• Switches: Akko Vintage White switches
• Wrist Rest: Kikron wooden wrist rest (from Glorious)
• Foam: EVA foam (1/16 inch)

Modding Steps

1. Disassemble the Keyboard

   • Remove the keycaps using a keycap puller.
   • Remove switches using a switch puller.
   • Prepare a bare bones board.

2. Modding the Stabilizers

   • Use medical tape to modify stabilizers to reduce noise and vibration.
   • Apply dielectric grease onto the medical tape after cutting it to size.
   • Disassemble and clean stabilizers.
   • Clip stabilizers to flatten the feet.
   • Perform the "Holy Mod" by adding medical tape inside the stabilizers to further reduce noise.
   • Lubricate stabilizer housings and clip parts.
   • Reassemble stabilizers and reinsert them into the keyboard.

3. Preparing the Case

   • Unscrew the case and safely detach the battery.
   • Fit EVA foam into the case to dampen sound.
   • Cut holes in foam for battery and USB connections.
   • Tape mod: Apply painters tape on the bottom of the PCB to modify acoustics.

4. Installing Switches

   • Lubricate Akko Vintage White switches before installation.
   • Install switches into the PCB.

5. Final Assembly and Aesthetics

   • Attach keycaps and ensure they fit securely.
   • Customize the case color (e.g., spray paint) if desired.
   • Optionally, use a different skirt that matches the color theme.
   • Arrange the custom coiled cable and wrist rest as per personal preference.

Sound Test

• Perform a sound test to compare sound before and after modding.
• Note that the switches provide a "poppy" sound rather than a "clacky" sound, giving a typewriter feel.

Conclusion

• Overall, the modding process results in a heavier, aesthetically pleasing, and better-sounding keyboard.
• Links provided for products used and other modding guides available on the channel.
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