Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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~~Product links below~~
After commissioning a custom keyboard from my friend Thiru, I was hooked into the world of mechanical keyboard building, so I ordered one of the most premium boards out there, the MODE 65!

Here today to help me with the build is Thiru from Random Review Squad. He will be guiding me through each step, all whilst blindfolded.

RandomReviewSquad: youtube.com/c/RandomReviewSquad


Special thanks top Pantheon Keys for sponsoring the coiled cable and switches for this video!

*MODE 65*
modedesigns.com/products/sixtyfive
Top: Blue-Grey
Bottom: Blue-Grey
Backpiece: Brass
Plate: Brass / ANSI
Plate Foam: Yes
PCB: Hotswap
Silicone Base: Grey
Plate Caps: Black
Feet: Grey

*Switches* - KTT Strawberry Linear Switches
pantheonkeys.com/collections/mechanical-switches/products/ktt-strawberry-linear-switches

*Cable* - Custom Coiled Aviator Keyboard Cable (Bahamut 2.0)
pantheonkeys.com/collections/aviator-cables/products/custom-coiled-aviator-keyboard-cable-bahamut-2-0

*Keycaps* - CEMENT GREY PBT DYE-SUB KEYCAPS SET
kbdfans.com/products/winmx-pbt-dye-sub-keycaps?_pos=1&_sid=e1485ed4c&_ss=r

*Keycaps (alternative)* - MA PROFILE LASER PBT KEYCAPS 141 KEYS
kbdfans.com/products/backlit-ma-profile-pbt-keycaps-141-keys?_pos=1&_sid=45428356b&_ss=r


Timeline
0:00 - Introduction
1:23 - Unboxing the MODE 65
5:41 - Keycaps Unboxing
7:01 - Switches Unboxing
7:51 - Cable Unboxing
8:56 - PCB Assembly
13:50 - Plate Mounting
15:14 - PCB mounting
16:29 - Bottom Case Assembly
17:48 - Switch & Keycap Assembly
18:23 - Finished Keyboard
18:55 - Sound Test
19:36 - Summary




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