I Tried Building a CUSTOM Mechanical Keyboard: Everything I Learned

[@Syncmarios]

Welcome to the cult! At first, I didn't understand the obsession with building keyboards and especially spending so much money on it - Now, I'm looking for right group buy for my 5th custom keyboard. It just so awesome to find such an interesting and diverse hobbie in something which is so simple as a keyboard. Amazing video and looking forward to check the one you build for yourself!

[@BenjaminTrillington]

What are you getting? I just did my first GB for the qk80

[@virryth776]

Built my first keyboard yesterday and I have to say even with the many months of me binge watching KZbin videos and learning the jargons, the actual assembling itself still took a lot of time.

[@JordanDoesKeebs]

Great video! Getting into this community can be a real struggle because almost none of it is consumer friendly. Its getting better, but we've got a long way to go.

[@p.e.r.c.y]

I went done this rabbithole about 2 years ago now. Built my first board and fell in love with the hobby. I now have 8 boards plus 3 others that I've sold already. There is some tactiles that have the bump right at the top or the whole way down. Generally the sound is more due to material used in the switch from both the housing and the stem as well as the board material.

[@ImJustStandingHere]

Compared to most, this is a really good dive down the rabbit hole, and has very few mistakes as far as information goes. You clearly did the proper research, and Switch and Click is an awesome resource for beginners (people always complain there's no beginner info, when that website is like a gold mine for beginners). Awesome job, this is a great intro for new people to the hobby from an outsiders perspective! Great job! Hope you had a fun time diving down the keyboard rabbit hole!

[@TheMarslMcFly]

I haven't built a custom keyboard yet, but I recently also fell down the Rabbit hole, especially Hipyo Tech got me binging lol. Should I ever upgrade my old, beat up laptop to a proper PC, I'm definitely gonna get a nice custom keyboard with it :D

[@hingsing1]

Really great video, good logical flow, simple analogies, and very easy to follow for newcomers :-D. Btw the QK65 you built for your wife is really clean, the caps and color selection look great!

[@JeskidoYT]

Custom keyboard building is like computers. Difference is availability and shipping time

[@DaveAlkema]

I've built several keyboards at this point. The most involved one was the QK75 that I'm typing on right now. Hardest part was definitely getting the stabs installed. It was my first time working with screw in stabs and having to hold the stab in place with one hand, while working with the tiny washers and screws with the other was a challenge for me. After getting that done the rest was a breeze. Still, I think I might go clip-in stabs in the future.

[@Valorhammer]

I am now in the - learning everything about soldering, buying soldering iron kit, and starting to experiment on soldering on older/cheaper keyboards - phase of the hobby.

[@francois.m]

Since joining the cult, I've learnt patience as well as how to solder. Can't believe that I'm 2 years and 6 keyboards into the hobby but none of my GMK sets have shipped. Despite that, I've learnt patience as well as soldering which will help with my other personal projects.

[@Amehnice17]

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[@Exolotyze]

"amost sounds like a cult" you sir are correct

[@ziich1]

TACTILE GANG RISE UP!!

[@MrSkullhead0]

If I can leave advice to anyone starting. Check your local area to see if there is a keyboard community and if they meetup from time to time. These “meetups” are where people bring their boards and you can try other people’s boards to see what you like. This is also the heart of the community to be able to meet, discuss and teach some new tips on the hobby!

[@TheShannonagains]

Just picked up a second hand Keychron V1, don't think I'm ready to fall into the rabbit hole of going full custom, but currently looking into picking up some tactile switches for it and a new set of keycaps

[@Luigi64]

nice! i dropped 200 and made a cool custom one earlier this year too. It's so fun tinkering, but I also love having no keycaps with that nice sound

[@hieu.mongous]

Dang it Jimmy, I just bought everything to build my custom keyboard yesterday and you decide to post this video today! I would've loved to watch this sooner!

[@hansennoah1]

Bought a keycbron k4 in jan 2022. Now sitting at 5 boards built and 2 group buys on the way

[@stevep6317]

I startred down this rabbit hole by building and modding a custom numpad becuase it was a lot cheaper than a full board. Now I'm 4 boards and 2 numpads deep and I want more lmao

[@stripedsweater520]

Max I've probably spent close to $900 max $1000. I recently ordered the Zoom 65 V2 this will be my last keyboard 😅

[@ItzCreeperYT]

3000$ down the line, still looking out for new gbs everyday and i dont regret anything

[@buddybleeyes]

I went from the rog falchion to the akko 3068B plus, swapped the switches for the akko wine reds (lubed) used the included white foam the keyboard came in, used the tape mod on the back of the pcb and band aid moded with medical tape. My god I love this keyboard... now I get the addiction...

[@buddybleeyes]

It was a pretty budget built in comparison with other keyboards. Think in total it was like £130/140 ish. I just screwed up and got the tactile switches that I wasn't that keen on. Atleast I tried them!

[@melissacronecarvell]

I miss the Sun (UNIX layout) keyboards! Man those were the days.

[@emanueleapuzzo]

"with absolutely no compromises" *north facing PCB appears...

[@Sylveighty]

Its no longer a big deal with all the long pole switches that are now out in market

[@deparoo]

Nice. It's a rabbit hole.

[@LFCISGOAT]

you have summoned the keyboard enthusiasts.

[@MarbsMusic]

Excellent video! Sadly I've fallen head first as well!

[@MercyOfDarkness]

Hipyo always typing extra soft in the soundtests lmfao.

[@michaels3429]

I try sh** all the time and realize I’ll never accomplish anything, keep your head up. I mean captive mice WILLINGLY run on their wheel… the wheel is good.

[@ericfayhuynh]

lmao "It is a cult... and we are accepting new members."

[@RLkeebs]

Welcome to the deep deep rabbit hole! Here's a tip: don't calculate how much you've spent on the hobby 😭

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

It hurts just thinking how much I’ll unknowingly spend. 🥲

[@Plastic_bitz]

I have 3 but I want a perfect 7

[@pepememe5691]

Cherry lol

[@MysticM0]

remember that building customs is not as hard as it may seem in this video, if you’re really worried there are tonnes of discords for this hobby that you can always join and ask

[@TangerineTypes]

Welcome to your new addiction lol

[@drakata27]

Do you recommend building a custom keyboard or just beat a homeless man?

[@KennyLiang]

And if pcb dies..... Dread taking it all apart for new part

[@vak2586]

I *dare* you to kill a modern PCB through normal use. Actually, I DOUBLE dare you.

[@yorha.a2]

Same can be said for custom pcs. If your mobo dies, you basically have to rebuild it

[@dreepzz6086]

Keyboard is nice, but CHERRY MX😭

[@AltoidX700]

This is not rocket science. It's not as difficult as you make it. Watch some quality KZbin videos, do some research and you shouldn't have any problems.

[@unzkipriime4283]

honestly easier said than done, the first boards cam be difficult, especially for overanalytic people

[@AltoidX700]

@@unzkipriime4283 I agree, if you over-think the process it can be overwhelming.

[@ShaXCwalk]

I just built my first board. Tbh it is not rocket science but it has so many components that it overwhelmed me at first. I had to learn a lot about all the different components. Where to buy. What materials. What mods... more and more

[@mrekt4u401]

I beg to differ. It is rocket science and im tired of saying its not. Ever mod and ever choice and even changes matters. The best thing to do is get a cheap hotswap able one and get hands on with it first. Ones ur comfortable enough then join the big leagues.

[@bananza9860]

Do you mean it IS as difficult as you make it?

[@mrekt4u401]

Bluetooth on AAA batteries lasted me abit more than 2 weeks. What are you on about. P.S. TESTER68

[@mrekt4u401]

No hate but a keeb with 3000 mAh last around a month with rbg on.

[@scottbutler5]

If I paid $350 and only got 65% of a keyboard, I'd be pretty mad.

[@Rubixo69]

People choose for it to save space on the desk

[@ojgimpson]

Once you use a 65% it's so hard to go back to larger sized boards.

[@ciaojay7025]

​@@ojgimpson yep. My first one was a 65% when I used a 75% it really felt weird when gaming

[@piplup10203854]

I got my first mechanical keyboard barebones coming later this month 🥹 I got my favorite TTC Gold Pink switches and Honey and Milk Keycaps so I’m quite stoked for it to come in. I don’t plan on doing any mods as this is my first attempt for a mechanical keyboard but I’m excited about it. I been using a split keyboard for a many years now and would like to get rid of the wires I do work from home and type about 12-16 hours a day but going for a 65% keyboard is more than fine for me because I use short cuts and hot keys to navigate around anyway it’s not an issue 😊

[@Muzz18169]

Nothing will improve razer keyboards.

[@_ExTitus]

aside from the keycaps, older 2014ish razer boards sound pretty good

[@ciaojay7025]

My first is a prebuilt one thinking I won't buy another one. After I modded it I bought a cheap custom one. Now I'm planning to buy another one with a different lay out. And I'm still 3 months into the hobby 🥲🤣