Keychron Q1

    How I modded my Keychron Q1 keyboard

    In this article I am going to share the steps of modifying Keychron Q1 so it sounds better (marble-y) with no ping or hollowness.

    I have the one with phantom red switches.

    Disclaimer: I am new to using mechanical keyboards and in fact, Q1 is the first board that I ever opened.

    Things needed:

    • Painter's tape: I have seen some use masking tape but from what I researched, painter's tape is better since it does not leave a residue behind. I purchased ScotchBlue one from Amazon.
    • Cotton.

    This only takes about half an hour and is totally worth it for the improved sound imo. You do not need to take out the switches.

    TLDR; Did tape mod, force break and added some cotton. Removed the thicker case foam.

    Sound tests:

    Before:

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