this is why the bakeneko is actually 90% of a unikorn
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Published 2023-10-24
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Upgraded Bakeneko
L+F Broken In Cherry MX Browns
Taped BOTTOM of case
Shelf Liner
Full Polycarbonate Plate
GMK Dracula
Durock Stem cherry Clip In Stabs Holee Modded
Unikorn R2.1
L+F Gateron Ink V1
Cardboard bottom layer (only to protect case)
Custom 7u locked layout Alu Half plate
GMK Greg
Brass Unikorn Enter
TX Stabilizers AP
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All Comments (21)
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The first thing in his video is ofcourse he explained he was not holding a yellow tofu
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I really like the fact Andy is trying to help people get the Unikorn experience without breaking the bank. Most Unikorn owners would not compare it to something as cheap as Bakeneko to validate their purchase. Big kudos to you my man.
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Thanks for the shoutout. I’m actually a big fan so I really appreciate it coming from you. Keep up the good work btw! ❤
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Banger video once again, I've actually tried something interesting. I used a Unikorn R2.2 pcb assembly with vintage blacks on alu and popped that assembly into the bakeneko. The sound was I'd say up to 90% the same with a slightly weaker spacebar and mods. But I think for someone who hasn't tried a Unikorn or aren't able to experience one, this is as close as you'd get. I'm assuming that the H60 pcb and an alu plate will help A LOT for the bakeneko rather than the stock plates. Also solder PCB will sound fuller than hotswap from my experience. Therefore, I reckon that the main issue for the bakeneko isn't the case difference, it's the PCB assembly that's bringing it down, Unikorn with MX Blacks on FR4 slaps so hard but just doesn't seem to slap as hard in the bakeneko too so.. Oh and one last thing, graveshift grey oring (medium) 70A iirc, makes the board more lively in terms of sound when compared to the stock oring.
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Had a neko for a long time now. I must say, this is one of the best sounding boards I’ve ever owned. Really a banger board up to this day!!
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the bakeneko is a classic and i always go back to my 65. Haven't tried that layer of tape yet, might need to pull this apart and give it a fresh update. RN i have voyagers in there but I see a few comments here talking about hyperglide blacks. Just did a spring swap of my set so i think its time to make some updates.
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A friend of me ran a GB for a stainless steel version of the Halineko. That thing is real dope.
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I wish they do a cnc version of the 60 like they did for the 65. That would actually slap so hard
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Bakeneko still budget goat after all these years
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how do i make my ciel60 spacebar sound louder/poppier? my ciel spacebar isn't the greatest i know , but is there anything i can do to make it louder?
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Black korn goes kinda hard, dang
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3 vids in a row js crazy i’m feeling so blessed right now
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Can you do a comparison between the Neo65 and bakeneko? I don’t really know the differences between all these budget aluminum 65% kits
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I feel like your Unikorn internals still work better with the Unikorn case, same with the Bakeneko internals in the Bakeneko case. The Gateron Inks sound quieter than the MX Brown build, and the Unikorn seems to have a louder case, likely due to the weight boosting the volume. For me, it sounds better having quieter internals in the louder case and louder internals in the quieter case. But all the configs here still sound great.
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This was my 3rd keyboard build into the hobby & it’s my main one still, I love it & I also got the CNC one
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cannonkeys now offers hotswap with a 7u bottom row and I believe split right shift PCB (I believe it’s a variant of the Bastion60), great for those who don’t want to solder if they’re willing to pay extra! That said, I millmaxed an H60 and love it!
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Thought i would get on here to say that if you throw in the Tofu 2.0 PCB in this case, it will work. I have found that TX stabs will work for this config. I also bought a FR4 plate from avxworks. Highly recommend this for the bakeneoko. You can make....the bakentofu 60 hehe.
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Man I can just never go without arrow keys on my boards. I'm looking forward to the Neo FRL project for my first gummy OR board!
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Had a Bakeneko when I first got into the hobby and loved it alot. Definitely agree with switching to a 7u layout. Not a fan of the stock FR4 plate but once you have any other kind of plate it sounds miles better