How To Make Custom Keycaps in 2024... (It Took Years)

[@HipyoTech]

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[@E..-_]

dawg these key caps are just 😩👌

[@pltech24]

can you give me these free? bec my keycaps are damaged. pls :(

[@fermitupoupon1754]

Snazzy keycaps, but not my thing. Kind of too bad you didn't show it in a full 104 key keyboard. Also I'm just here because I hope that eventually you'll show a keyboard that's essentially the MS Natural Ergonomic 4000, but nice and mechanical with hotswap, per-key RGB, and preferably in 3 separate pieces. Not all of us are willing to deal with a keyboard that doesn't have a numpad and dedicated Scroll Lock key.

[@administrator4728]

"Made"? I would say designed. Some poor lads in China were the ones to make that.

[@zigzag3349]

Clacky/Thocky is underrated.

[@menthalightfoot4948]

I would love a deep-dive into your design process, inspiration, and what working with different manufacturers is like. Keycaps are my favorite part of the hobby and I feel like there's not very much information around about how they get made.

[@ImOnMy116]

Seconded, really enjoyed Matthew Encina’s video on the design process for his custom keycaps and working with GMK. I think he’s now releasing a set with KBDfans. I’m not someone who’s likely to ever want to release a set nor am I a hugely creative type, but learning more about the design and manufacturing side of the hobby is super interesting!

[@Luna-sf7rn]

+1 on this !

[@questionablecat]

your budget info is a lifesaver and also watching you get this nerdy over this exxxxxtreme end of keyboards is just wholesome

[@florencetheunicorn]

I just wanted to say, thank you! After watching a bunch of your videos, and years of only having crummy cheap keyboards, I have finally taken the dive into customizing a keyboard for myself. I took inspiration from your AliExpress video (because I'm on a STRICT budget). I'm excitedly waiting for everything to arrive!

[@sbc754]

leave while you can!

[@W1nt3rFox]

They would look gorgeous on a brown sugar65

[@MajorPakz]

Is Alfred your twin brother? You guys really look alike!

[@KeebClack]

😏

[@romaricledoux3364]

Ok, French dude here, 5 months late and ... God I love your keycaps ! I can just hope that I will be able to order them when they're back because... you know, France is quite far x)

[@Thebaguette1]

$250 I ain’t paying all that

[@LoganPerkins-q8r]

Fr that’s one half of a ps5

[@Nearlynothings]

Work smarter not harder

[@AdventureLegion]

It’s 1k ryalls ﷼

[@OEDODRAGON]

2:40 Don't forget the sticker!! No!!

[@Oatneil1]

REALLY like the direction of this vid, feels more transparent somehow, seeing more of your living space, background on the process, feels more like a slice of life content mixed with keyboards. Great vid.

[@KsBoards]

Nice job, Hipyo!

[@ever55]

Alfred's latte art is disappointing

[@Landryhise]

Shut up

[@1pcfred]

I guess we know why he's not a barista anymore.

[@Trash_VRGT]

On god

[@jacobe5398]

Fill it with coffee beans

[@frederickyang9137]

Yes definitely

[@breezaholic]

As a fellow Seattle-ite....I cannot wait for this set to arrive AND for my Rain75 to arrive. Coffee and Rain? Sounds like heaven to me.

[@MarioFarmer617]

Wich i could afford the keycaps they look so so good nice workhipyo, will buy when i have neough money :)

[@thecaptainsterling]

Man thanks so much for using my switches here! It fit the theme perfectly. Absolutely love these caps and the process was so interesting to see!

[@uscmhudson5504]

I'd like to hear more about the key cap dev. Thanks Hipyo!

[@abbxs.]

Good job hipyo✨

[@sarap9431]

Omg I love the iced latte switches!! They really smell like coffee! They sound and feel SO nice ❤

[@pankace3296]

Just ordered mine, so hyped to get them!

[@Gates-Tech]

love it ! received them in 72hrs (greetings from the Netherlands)

[@Izaac321]

Thanks for helping me get into keyboards. I was using an Apple keyboard and now i'm using a mechanical keyboard.

[@justinseans]

They do look nice. Having the quality of the legends and colors proper makes a big difference, I actually have 5 keyboards now after I watched your videos and 8 sets of switches. I have been eyeing key caps as my next venture. These are actually very nice.

[@guessit5036]

As a self-proclamed coffee enthusiast, I was looking for decent coffee themed keycaps to go with coffee themed deskpad. Unfortunately, I already got myself NicePBT Thai Tea set, but I'll will definitely buy this set too.

[@phrack8327]

This looks awesome! If any way possible, please bring back the matching deskmat as well.

[@Gates-Tech]

yes

[@subrat_samal]

Hey I need the AI file at 8:03 where can I find that?

[@theodorosanastasioy8846]

Beautiful caps, congratulations.

[@Etainers]

That's the keycaps from that video that I loved the colors of! Super into these...

[@caklitli_pankeyk]

even tho I dont got the money for a custom keyboard I love watching your videos. I probably watched like over 80 percent of your recent videos. Thanks to you I know quite a lot about keyboards compared to my previous amateur self. If I ever get a chance I will definitely build a coffee themed setup and play coffee talk with it LoL these look and sound purrfect

[@PugTheIrishLug]

they can be

[@Pcgamer20h]

Bro I like coffee and this is epic bro 🔥

[@whoizthedrizzle]

i love the more chill vids! you should do some more soon

[@_ecto3571]

AYY CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION SUBS!

[@Twitch_Lxcid]

Such a cool process!! I’m so happy for you!!

[@dcsoda1]

These look very good. My wait for a Hipyo ABS keycap set continues….

[@viquel6859]

I've been waiting for this... Getting my own kit tomorrow!!!

[@PotterKristen]

SUPER nice keycap set!!! I am super glad you are getting into the making of your own keyboard accessories and I hope to buy a keyboard that you have made as well one day 😊. Keep it up!

[@michaelervin8472]

I love these way to go Hipyo

[@VoskoWTF]

I would LOVE to have a super long video about every details of custom keycaps making!

[@s0n1cLOL]

this set looks beautiful! good job! 🎉

[@hanfo420]

Wow another coffee stained key cap set. Impressive.

[@hermes9666]

It even sounds like coffee brewing, good job :3

[@shivaviswanathan7224]

It was crazy seeing this set in person! Congrats on your success!

[@VStein28]

Hey Hipyo, could you review the attack shark k85? Thank you for the great content and all the info!

[@hunterhill4889]

Got them on my zoom 98 they came out the day I built it and they look really good 👌

[@xAlbo94]

This coffee keycap set is nice. Great work

[@DrDingsGaster]

It sounds so creamy! :D They look amazing though!

[@14xLazy]

I've been looking for a coffee or espresso theme keyboard for weeks, and you gave me both in one! Thanks a lot!

[@jumphigher-runfaster]

Switches in a coffee bag? I love it

[@leotran2198]

That's so cool! Your colour choices were very slay 💅

[@pointeplusplus]

Congratulations on completing the keycap set!! They look amazing ⌨🎉 Hoping they’ll be in stock around my birthday 😊

[@FelixFelicis117]

love your videos, LOVE them, and i havent watched the whole video yet but i really wanted to comment and say "I have that exact same IKEA couch". I hope i can order those keycaps soon.

[@Foxtrox6400]

great vid and i love ur coffee keycaps.i also got a question i have a problem with my stabs it got this weird problem when i half press it and spam it, it gets significantly heavier to press i just installed durock plate mounted stabs and lubing makes it worse plz help (Only asking it on yt coz reddit is apparently useless) Edit: No my spacebar is not warped

[@etaney]

Would absolutely love to learn more! I’ve just started digging into how to make my own set and your timing couldn’t be better!

[@oddball_the_blue]

Sooner or later Hipyo will remember that ISO layout exists (if only for a build). I have now noticed (after actually following the links) that the set includes ISO keys... and every other key you could possibly want. Very thorough, i'll give them that.

[@labtob]

Thank you Jay Barouchel

[@staceyyamada8072]

thanks for sharing your process hipyo, this was pretty cool to see!

[@outdoorogre4279]

Dude I can’t lie these are top notch keys. Hopefully I can get some soon

[@itstech60]

So this is what that pole was for... Great Work!

[@CelestineTheConfused]

Congrats on 1 million subs!

[@ItsToxicRainbow]

Yo can you make a vid about the coolermaster sk650? Thanks!

[@rly.more.boring]

So nice of HipyoTech to finally invent keycaps. My fingers are starting to hurt after just typing on bare switches.

[@saberspecter]

It's a beautiful set and the art is really cute. Congrats on the product. 😊

[@Cronustech]

Everyone like and sub on this video since he put in so much work.

[@g00ts]

Thank you for reminding me that preference is personal and it's ok!

[@lighttigerxiv]

The keycaps look really good :3

[@ItsSlimyRoblox]

I want to buy. NOW.

[@Zwylo]

Wait do you recommend these with a white board im just wondering the alphas look like a beigey i wouldnt call it off white would it look good with a pure white case do you know? thank you I NEED THEM

[@HipyoTech]

Depends on your room lighting - if it's on the warmer side I think it will look good

[@delayeedbms]

dude i just saw these keycaps because first i saw the GMK Tiramisu set and was like "wow" ok that looks cool but then realized its ABS. then i went to look for brown or coffee themed keycaps and found these. I decided to go with them and then i noticed they were designed by you haha.

[@Gates-Tech]

received in 72 hrs . very nice greetings from the Netherlands:) ☕

[@acrain7]

Man those are adorable!

[@macbrush]

What??? Hippo... no no no... I wasn't going to spend anything keyboard related this month, to save up for a new motorbike... Now what have you done?!?!

[@sarap9431]

Omg my first keyboard is literally your plant key caps, the iced latte switches and the zoom 98! It sounds ✨ HEAVENLY✨ Now everyone is jealous and I've sent them to your videos to find one of their own. My girlfriend just bought the Epomaker Leobog keyboard from your video!

[@sarahfitch]

leg dad art best art 🫡 excited to see the set when it comes in the mail today!

[@minimuru3584]

Saw these keycaps in person at the Studio Keebli UCSD event and they are GORGEOUS Also it was a great experience meeting you at the event I was star struck to say the least-

[@ToyKeeper]

The color scheme and images are great. If it was in a profile I like, with big centered labels, it'd be tempting. (profiles with spherical scoops instead of cylindrical, like DSA and MT3)

[@zacharyswiger3847]

I bought them. Put them in a Keychron board with AKKO Cream Blue Pro V3's. Fantastic!

[@TJRore-123]

Can you try the RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wireless 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultracompact 60 keys Bluetooth with Programmable Software blue,switch white plz

[@relbybossk]

They look great!

[@PastelSpellTV]

I really wish there was some sort of robust online service to design your own keycaps without needing to order 100s-1000s of them...just make a perfect set for yourself. Choose materials, profile, colors, fonts, have ability to upload images for specialty keys, allow shinethrough, etc. Like heroforge but for keycaps!

[@Ripcord303]

I bought a set of these for a keyboard that I am making for my mom's birthday. I can't wait to get them.

[@JahongirHaitov]

Why do so many keycap sets feature two, one or no top row novelties? I need four for my Keychron Q6 pro. Also, ÷ instead of / on the numpad is inexplicably popular. Why not provide both?

[@ImusNoxa]

Ngl those look really nice

[@mudawott]

I am probably not the target demo for these keycaps (i do not like coffee) but i am the target demographic for nerdy rants about product development, plastic moudling and budgetting and ways to make it manageable. And even though im not interested in coffeee i have to admit this keyboard is CUTE

[@MrArolav]

Seriously? No Nordic ISO? Guess I had to high expectations.

[@joshkane89]

they have black tape in that width so you don't have to do thousand cuts.. love the content and these coffee keycaps may be coming home.

[@freezefyr]

The true Seattle keycaps, Also this is exactly what im subscribed for.

[@andrekyleaquino6253]

I love your keycaps, As a proud filipino, I adore coffee more than any beverages, but sadly 3 in 1 coffees is all than i can afford rn, but with great ambition, im gonna build myself a custom keyboard someday!!!

[@cloudnoela]

Would LOVE an indepth look the keycap dev!! :D Also, crazy timing too because I attempted a coffee-themed build with the new QK65v2 Classic Champagne colour. The Neo80 in Champagne could be a gorgeous golden/bronze colour to show off these keycaps on a larger build TKL build 🥰 I wasn't able to get coffee-themed switches in time for my build, but my choice might be the budget-friendly HMX Macchiatos! and apparently Alexoto's fave HMX switch too ☺

[@93LT1RamAir]

I would love a deep dive into making the keycaps. An hour long vid would be amazing. I've recently gotten my wife into mech keyboards and she want's to use her die sub cricut stuff to make one off keycap sets. Have you seen similar to her idea?

[@Bubblejunk]

R.I.P. nordic layout :(

[@thegforce522]

beautiful set!

[@thenewbb]

Hey Mr Knicker (thing that women wear) you boppity bop!

[@paynespaulding3621]

Shoutout to Leg Dad. Those keycaps are insane!

[@richardgoff9397]

Those look so great, just tried my first dye sub pbt this past week and I definitely prefer them. Also a weird recommendation of a keyboard to try out is the Redragon Eisa. It is pretty cheap and is actually very good despite what I usually thought about the brand when I last tried them.

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

I subscribed because you are amusing, but I originally found your channel because of the crazy keyboard mod videos you used to do. Only been in the hobby about a year & I already have 8 keyboards (but disappointingly none of them have actually needed to be modded).

[@very_good_at_valorant]

your the best keyboard youtuber ever

[@linzawheeler2559]

I would love more information on the keycap creation process. It seems like all the cute ones are always sold out so there is clearly demand for more!?

[@Bluminous1204]

nice video hipyo i l y. the keycap looks cool, i always wanted a pack

[@HaloidPrime]

I'm still pretty new to the keyboarding hobby, and I've learned a lot from your videos (thank you btw!); but, I would love to hear about/see a video on the keycap design process.

[@concernedcitizen6313]

You went with "Super"? Man, I've been waiting for a "Hyper" in a keycaps set for ages! "Meta" is pretty rare, but I've seen it and have a set with it (although it's not a great set). I'd snap up a "Hyper" set (which, given the coffee theme, would actually make a lot of sense). Still, it's a pretty nice set. The color palette is very nice to look at.