How to Build your FIRST Custom Keyboard (In 2024)

[@zirarwz3540]

Step one : have friends Step two : supply them a barebones Step three : OMG DONT OVERLUBE

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[@ElliGold12]

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[@sacredeyes3508]

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[@alessandercalvay702]

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[@zblaze.]

"I like my cars loud but my keyboards silent" lmao

[@ElliGold12]

No answers? Lemme fix that

[@_Memes_69]

Same

[@LA_Floop]

@@ElliGold12 i dont think its working

[@ElliGold12]

@@LA_Floop i wasnt tryna get likes i was just confused bro 💀🙏

[@LA_Floop]

@@ElliGold12 Nah ik im jus saying that nobody else is responding lmao 😭

[@Seoul_Soldier]

Might be an unpopular opinion, but I just can't go tenkey-less. My numpad was there when I started my key tapping journey and I refuse to part with it.

[@Squiddyikarus]

When was the last time you used your numpad

[@starwing0]

@@Squiddyikarustoday 😅

[@PaulYourGuide]

@@Squiddyikarus I use my numpad literally every day

[@danieljames500]

i got a tkl and made a macropad that can have multiple layers, one of which is a numpad. way more versatile

[@LittlePlant888]

I need my numpad too

[@blackryan5291]

5:53 - Maybe I'm weird. But I just can't find it in myself to split my keyboard apart like butt cheeks. That Numpad has been there since I started learning Key-Fu

[@Pumpkin878]

That was a um... strange comparison lmao

[@randomhero123]

The fact people don't value how much faster number input is on a numpad blows my mind. The only use 1-0 should get is when typing passwords or being used as hotkeys in games, other than that every number should be typed with numpad key-fu in a flurry of keystrokes.

[@lynrios5289]

you are not alone. i cannot divorce with my number keys....

[@saltiestsiren]

I agree

[@J0eMega]

@@randomhero123 maybe if it was on the left side. However, if my right hand has to leave my mouse to come back to the keyboard, I’m not saving that much time, if at all, by using the num pad.

[@menthalightfoot4948]

I feel for the people who can't have "loud" keyboards in the office. I lucked out - my office mate loves the sound of my loud-as-heck typing on my thocky keyboard!

[@Arimakesedits]

lol😭

[@Panda10k_]

I dont works 👍👍👍👍 Work*

[@terminatormlt4760]

Nah like honestly I literally got myself a keyboard with silent switches just so I can use it when I have to type for longer cause it fucks with my focus if I use my other ones. So now I have a silent one for typing and one with non silents for gaming and other stuff.

[@OMGsupershy]

Great choice, I too use the WS silent tactiles in my work keyboard!

[@esaedvik]

The process of finding what you like is always so interesting. I didn't really even test the feel of too many things when I built my first, just had two pre-builts before it and a TON of YT videos to gauge the sound profile I wanted. It was a tad intimidating, but the biggest hurdle for me is always just sticking with it when something feels like it's taking too long. Ripping off stock caps and switches is soooo booring. Super rewarding process in the end though and been absurdly happy with mine for a year now. I really do want to build a proper split keeb now that I have an Alice layout one. I do recommend protecting your arms and hands with an ergonomic keeb.

[@teifan6674]

"I like my cars loud and my keyboards silent" There she is, my long lost twin

[@regwoosh]

i knew there were others like me

[@sakura-valley]

make that four

[@jmmelvin73]

Really loved this one! Great for beginners who want quiet keyboards and a simple build. I learned a lot and Regina's awesome. Feature her again! :)

[@Fortis_Editz]

“ I hate loud cars”! Meanwhile his garage: Just the loudest Hellcat and SVJ

[@Boydman]

Nah Nola isn’t a hellcat she’s a heavencat lmao

[@BossCSGO]

Svj can is just heaven

[@Fortis_Editz]

@@Boydman fair point

[@dumby2175]

Ayy congrats on 1m subs, I’m kinda glad you brang these types of videos back. I missed seeing you not being lonely.

[@NotNagruf]

I thought you and all your friends lived in a creamy keyboard heaven! 😂

[@LunarList]

i would like too see some gaming perspective feedback of the keyboards u work with like latency and stuff like this, over all i really like ur videos

[@mindtreat]

I sat for 3 hours last night, searching for a good keyboard. So many custom builds came up and I ended up being discouraged from an overload of information, and the thought of it being a process that would end up being tedious and mentally painful. Watching this video put me in a "I got this!" mood, thank you!

[@CoffeeFlight]

full-layout represent!

[@R3AL-AIM]

Your channel influenced me to take an old Corsair Vengeance K70, clean it up, get some new caps, lazy lube the switches and stuff cotton in the chassis (tape mod PCB too). It THOCS! Thanks for educating me and I wish I would have done this long ago.

[@sunflowerloli]

This is so good for beginner who need to make the first keyboard. Thank you so much it's so clearr

[@apathyisdeath2977]

The Glarses "WOOOH YEAHHH" parts keep making me chuckle. Excellent!

[@Tanjiroww]

How to find keycap size

[@jethex3542]

I really like this channel, i just thought about modifying my keyboard for the first time after using a "stock" mechanical keyboard for a long time. some keys stopped working, so i thought it was done for, but a friend of mine brought me some switches, and well, they sounded really nice ( the keyboard initially had red switches, the new ones are brown) and it made me buy a whole set to replace them. and then I added some lil rubber rings under the commonly used gaming keys (wasd) for a very smooth feel, while still getting a more pronounced click for actions. its a very little baby step, but i really do like the feel of it now.

[@Etainers]

I love that you asked if you were allowed to make those jokes around girls. Making sure ALL your friends are comfy is top tier behavior.

[@haninditohaidarsatrio7393]

Mr. Hipyo, thanks to you, I just build my own custom keyboard for the first time You had successfully convince me that choosing the parts & building are fun And it's correct indeed 😊😊

[@s0n1cLOL]

great vid hipyo! congrats for 1M! keep it up!

[@Jen_RS]

I have the same preference in cars and keyboards as Regina. Love this video! Good mix of fun and info.

[@Crushanator1]

As a quiet key lover, I definitely want to try out those Wuque switches for my second build, but i need a numpad and don't really like the 96% size

[@karuiGaming]

At this point, I don't know how your friends don't expect to build their own keyboards everytime you offer lmao

[@pizzatothemax]

I can totally relate! I needed some silent switches for my keyboard at work because my keyboard was too loud and I didn't want to be the annoying colleague who makes so much noise lmao. My last switch purchases were silent tactile (Outemu silent lemon) and silent linear (Akko haze pink) - maybe there are better switches out there but damn were they life-changing. Appreciate the newbie-friendly advice as always (even though I've been into this hobby for nearly 4 years now)

[@LaikasFriend]

Thank god for this video. Just yesterday i realized the switches i decided on 4 years ago have started triggering my migraines. Need to switch it up.

[@Crushtheduck]

"I like my cars loud, and my keyboards silent" is the realest quote I've ever heard.

[@lerkinius]

Hipyo please review the "Aula F75". I really want to get it, but I need to see a review from Hipyo first ;)

[@EH2276cam]

Congrats on 1mil subs!!

[@kobalt_ren01]

Ooh, I've been looking for a purple keycap set and that Octopus one looks great! Gonna have to see whether or not I'll have to import them haha

[@acegreatprank]

Hilariously, I just changed my thocky switches for silent switches for my office keyboard when I saw this video. I'm still using tactiles because they feel the best but the sound difference is amazing! Switches have come a long way over the past 5 years.

[@violettiplady3113]

Now her whole entire keyboard is what I want. I think I would change some keys to a green with plant icons, just cause I like plants. The purple, the silent with the clacky feel! Manific

[@MochaZetto]

Thanks for this vid! Appreciate you helping Regina do a different build (non-click, non-thock) than you normally do. And the ‘tude was great

[@slayerbear_]

i thought that office ppl need numpad "who needs numpaddd , why is it there"

[@martijnvdven]

Came here to say something like this too. If my employer would supply me a keyboard without numpad, I would wonder why they do not want me to be productive 😆

[@Stinger913]

Finally Nuphy. Would love to hear Hipyo thoughts on their Air series

[@VoskoWTF]

'am I aloud to make these kinda jokes around girls' aw we stan a self aware king

[@skywalkerjedi95]

Love these videos! Congrats on 1m!!!

[@RyouConcord]

I have the nuphy96 air with wisteria switches. I like it a lot but I honestly wish it had a 100 percent version, having a little bit of space to track the other keys is so important. But god this keyboard feels great. It's a good tactile and silent keyboard. A nice low profile mechanical keyboard is great.

[@bbox8057]

You’re so kind hipyo!

[@MarbsMusic]

Typing on my GEM80 right now! I went with the blue and picked up switches, caps and a wrist rest. Sadly the profile and caps were for me but yea at the price, just buy them. Put GMK Striker and Cream Blacks on mine. Ragina did a great job, very fun video! I'm sure she will love the GEM80!

[@stampederealty]

If you're in a Hipyo Tech video just know, you're getting a cool keyboard, but you gotta build it, and somehow lube will come into play 😂

[@alucinaman]

I just started watching your channel and Regina rocks, do more first timer stuff!

[@GmcStone]

What are your desktop wallpapers? Especially the beachy one? PS just binged ALL your KZbin videos over the course of 2 weeks, very good stuff 👍

[@marcosmimoso]

i'm looking for it too

[@howtodraw-yl7qp]

Try the malonic gateron switches. It is a very clean and much more quiet. You don't need to, but its just cool that I could listen to clicky switches without going insane

[@Cons2911]

First time seeing your channel, and I love the vibe between you two.. I would enjoy hanging out with you guys

[@tobiweinmann3790]

loud cars are cool but by changing from a ceramic catalytic converter to a metallic cat it can generate an even better sound and isnt obnoxiously loud

[@PotatoPancakeYeah]

Everyone jokes about not wanting to get fired for having a loud keyboard meanwhile I gave my work keyboard loud clicky box jades on purpose 😂😅

[@laughyourashevilleoff2546]

I just got a Gem80 to build for my girlfriend and ooooooo boy this thing sounds lovely right out of the box with the mint switches. I got the lilac one, which pairs perfectly with the PolyCaps Hippo set (her favorite animal, luckily!). I am so jealous as her keyboard now sounds and feels much better than mine. I think I might get my own in the Cosmic Mocha color to match with your Coffee Shop keys!

[@tryidoit2646]

do you know a place where i can buy keyboards bases, no switches or keycaps included. Everywhere i try to search, its always a fully prebuilt keyboard. And not NuPhy, unless you can recommend me a good non-prebuilt keyboard under $60 from NuPh

[@SirTropical776]

I actually was on the fence when it came to building my own keyboard but I actually followed through after watching this video. I went really well but I would not recommend getting the gem80 at this moment because out the box it came with some issues like keys not registering and spacebar double-clicking which were both not solved with a firmware update, apparently this is a common issue. Besides those issues with the gem80 the wuque silent tactile switches work perfectly and I would recommend getting them.

[@ron_sr1218]

would you have any other recommendation for a nice keyboard? im really looking around and there are so many options and so many youtubers are sponsored so im skeptical on taking their word. I like Linear non tectile switches and around the 200$ price point

[@macnkeebs]

LET'S GO, REGINA! though my heart hurts at just how quiet the keyboard is. i say this as someone who just finished making a quiet one for my coworker and will have to make a 2nd one for another... i never thought a 21 pilots lyric would hit so hard, but "quiet is violent"...

[@Mysero]

as someone who technically made my first qcustom keyboard : Dont buy linear switches if you have optical man,,, i opened every switch with MY NAILS and used the bottom of the optical with the spring and opened the switches i bought from temu called the bsun dream which sounds amazing imo , ofcourse it sounds a bit worse with the optical bottom but after i Opened every switch and swapped the stuff in it , i put on the keycaps i bought from temu and had to use some of my old switches cause keys from a different language , and then i lubed every switch with baby oil , but i put a bit too much on my q and now its randomly hitting which is fine. And even tho i used 6 hours opening and switching the switches , it was worth it,,, since i had gateron optical blues before and now it sounds amazing on my ac61m , it already had lubed stabilisers but they were kinda rattly so i removed them from the delete , enter and shift but not the spaceqbar ofc ... but i have this problem where some of they keys are kinda bumpy at the top , which is why i lubed them with baby oil, but it didnt remove all of it .....

[@Knee_Ghast]

No way my dead ass brain immediately thought about saying "Regina" backwards

[@King-of-the-storm]

Actually I like the linear one because it’s more satisfying than the tactile

[@NumairRana]

Regina was awesome and funny as hell, great keyboard also!

[@regwoosh]

i try

[@HerrRoerich]

Funny, I have exactly the same preferences. But I live in Germany and need the big iso enter key and German legends. Makes building a keyboard like this hell of a lot more difficult and expensive.

[@KapitanMeyour]

I always want that keycaps, unfortunately it'll be very expensive to import it here to my country 😥. That's one very cool keyboard btw, loving the build!

[@mundusmamon5834]

Thank you Hipyo. This vid took away my sadness and brought me the joy of keyboard.

[@TheMrDrMs]

I Love my hyperx alloy with blue switches. So much that I bought a new model one when It was time to replace mine. Both those replaced an old Razer Widow ultimate red switch. Convince me to build a keyboard. Full size master race.

[@etnamecul]

Just got my Rainy75. It's so good 😊 thanks for making videos!

[@sp3lunks]

Where and when did you buy it? It’s out of stock everywhere 😢

[@howtodraw-yl7qp]

How to get the most budget keyboard Step 1: become Hipyo's friend Step 2: become Hipyo's friend Step 3: become Hipyo's friend

[@privateuploads5397]

Give her the Akko FAIRY switch + lubed + filmed taped. Pretty sure she'll 100% LOVED it, given to her choice and work environment.

[@Draconicrose]

So far Regina is the coolest of your friends.

[@regwoosh]

facts

[@zannyrt]

I was just talking to myself (I know) that I want to see Hipyo's video. Why isn't he posting? And now here I am, munching on my cereal

[@HexPhaedra]

As someone who has 0 idea about keyboards I really do love this. I wish I would've watched it before I spent $100+ on a cherry mx haha I want a creamy keyboard and bought it since I saw most switches used cherry mx as the base and now I have no idea what to do with it or what to buy lol

[@SchigSchiggi]

Ceramic keycaps are the absolute best imo bit everyone do theyre own, oh and also theyre rly expensive (180$)

[@IRageQuit232]

Never noticed the icon before, but Hipyo playing OSRS makes so much sense

[@TheMerc1950]

Straight pipes and silent keyboards FTW!!!

[@regwoosh]

this guy gets it

[@mechelle176]

Wow so much info! Ty

[@ParNordmark]

I got a challenge for you, build a custom keyboard with nordic ISO!

[@mrcl_]

i just got me a keychron k8 pro for my first one! and some really nice keycaps, i hope it turns out as good as i imagine it to be.

[@SparxCarnival]

I Love Regina. Great Vibe & Energy. Wishing you Good Health, Happiness, Love & Prosperity! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

[@LordNorthern]

"There are all kinds of features" Here's a feature I'd like to see more: a numpad!

[@applepiesapricots3109]

While I generally agree, separate numpads are quite useful in my experience for CAD work. It's rather nice to be able to use the mouse and numpad at the same time without reaching over with my left hand. I keep it on the left generally, and move it to the right when needed.

[@brflame90]

Good to see another character edition to the HCU.

[@OhDragonn]

"Have you heard of, Lube? Am I allowed to make those jokes around girls?" 💀

[@marcosmimoso]

how can i have this amazing wallpaper?

[@jcp7945]

probably wallpaper engine

[@dannyphantom907]

"Why are there so many boxes?!" "So if you think about ice cream, there's a lot of flavors..."

[@azizalsayed2528]

I have steel series apex pro with numpad on my desk at work. That keyboard is so nice to type on

[@MohammadIkhsan]

The K800 was great for something released more than a decade a go. Backlit, wireless, replaceable, rechargeable AA batteries

[@SilverMiraii]

I don't like numpads but if a keyboard doesn't have home and end, hells no, those are essential keys for programming, to go to the beginning or end of a line

[@Soup.Theory]

Congrats on 1M subs!

[@Nizzon.]

My clicky keyboard at the office is much more quite than my colleagues keyboards. Its a foamy board with Kailh Box White V2. My closest colleague has a linear keyboard and its loud AF!

[@kira_io]

regina contradicting hipyo on removing your muffler is my favorite part of this video. regina is the reason i wake my neighbours up every night, and im never going to be ashamed because regina's right im really really cool! fuck you hipyo! im removing my keyboards muffler next..

[@Miss_Wonderful1]

Regina built her first keyboard. How long will it take for her to fall into the rabbit hole like all of us? 😅

[@GoldenTengu]

This is great! My next project is silent office keyboard.

[@BramSLI1]

I have that same keyboard for work. However, I just use my Corsair k95 platinum instead. It's not silent, but I don't actually want a silent keyboard. Cherry MX speed switches are perfect for typing and gaming.

[@v1rtu4l_marky39]

bro can i be your friend

[@Linsve]

Bro went into Mr Beast mode 0:35

[@Mikeztarp]

I'm with Hipyo on loud cars; and lump two-wheel vehicles in with them.

[@Gustinelli]

"I like my cars loud and my keyboard silent" Bro I felt that

[@HamIsh-054]

just realising hipyo hit 1 million subs!!! CONGRATS HIPYO!!!

[@purplekush8912]

Man I’m gonna build my own keyboard for the first time… always used razor keyboards and thought they were top of the line until 2 days ago when my keys started sticking after 10 years and I started looking for an upgrade There’s like a whole community of keyboard builder lol wtf how did I not know about this before Anyways.. glad I found your channel

[@marrmarr24]

I just ordered parts for my office keyboard and wanted those gem caps so bad cause of the little kitty 😂

[@manceirvin7068]

Hipyo I don’t know if you’ll see this but I was wondering in your wooden keyboard SHORT what are the specs and mods? Anything you remember helps

[@samimurati4560]

Quote of the day: "i like my cars loud but my keyboards silent"

[@Senzai727]

CONGRATS ON 1M SUBS ❤

[@lqxzy6484]

can you make a tutorial on how to build a custom keyboard with magnetic analog switches please?

[@fuzzynine]

How you dare to insult my office QK65! Fun video. Love your diy friends content. :D

[@GirlPlus]

DIY Friends sounds like you are making your own friends, piece by piece

[@fuzzynine]

@@GirlPlus xD Roger that. ^^

[@leventis7523]

What is the keyboard with the wood texture? Really love the look of it!

[@andrewalonsi]

I'm with you on the loud car vs silent car debate. Cars are not meant to sound like Monster Trucks!