The keyboard is one of the easiest parts of a PC gaming setup to fit your style.First, you can choose if you want something specific to the game and what kind of feel you want (opens in new tab) or you are a stubborn machine (opens in new tab)deviated. There are also analogue his solutions like our favorite gaming his keyboard Wooting Two He. (opens in new tab), for those who really want to feel their keys. But the options don’t end there.
artisan keycaps (opens in new tab) is a great way to go further with keyboard customization. They range from very simple, like these G-skill caps that let more light through. (opens in new tab)like these finger-hungry T-Rex caps to really scary stuff (opens in new tab)Hardware companies even come out with their own keyboard blings like Nvidia’s RTX ON caps. (opens in new tab)or the small GPU keycaps released by Asus (opens in new tab).
But the biggest problem with all these solutions is that they are weak.Sure, Kerbal-themed keycaps might look cute (opens in new tab), but it’s also safe, boring, and uninspired. Buying nice keycaps off the internet can be fun, a great way to support a little artist, and stylish, but the risks are Where is it? Where is the adventure? Where is the permanent destruction of the property you were trying to enhance?
That’s why I’m glad someone with a keyboard ball has finally decided to show their face in the modding community. Redditor lady_renari (opens in new tab) posted this frankly very good, upsetting glitter mod video to inspire us all. Finally, a challenger appeared who knew what they were doing and had a bit of a sense of daring.
The video walks you through the process of this highly skilled build step by step. It’s safe to say you probably shouldn’t follow this unless you’re very confident in your abilities, but it’s still nice to see a master at work.
First, let’s take a closer look at how the special glue is carefully applied around the edges of the keys. for a smoother typing experience. The techniques used here are so impressive to look at that they held my breath throughout the application.
modding_your_keyboard_is_super_simple from r/mechanical keyboard
Once the layer of adhesive is applied and evened out, the keyboard resembles a membrane-based board. It further amplifies the look of the original basic board and elevates it to a new category. Nevertheless, that’s not the end of this impressive mod. The final shine has not yet been added.
In an absolute masterclass in glitter, modder lady_renari coats the glue with glitter. The different sections of the keyboard all have their own color themes, and when you’re done shimmering, you’ll see a clearly segmented board. It’s easy to tell which part of the keyboard is which thanks to the large blocks of glittery color. It is rare to find a building that looks as good as it does and is as functional as this one.
And of course they finish the build with a step many modders forget. It’s a great way to remove loose glue, glitter, or whatever you happen to use. Unfortunately the video ends abruptly here, so it’s hard to see the final product, but the process was definitely educational. I learned.
