Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Catch my build streams LIVE every Saturday at 1:30 PM PDT on twitch.tv/mechmerlin

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Keyboard: Iron 165 R2
Plate: POM
Switches: Red Jacket
Keycaps: GMK Demon Sword

Start - 0:00
Soldering - 4:15
Assembly - 6:11
Keycaps Install - 11:50
Typing Sounds 1 - 13:45
Initial Thoughts - 14:30
Typing Sounds 2 - 15:33
Hot Take - 15:58
End - 20:30

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