I Tried the $2 Keycaps From AliExpress...

[@echoscreens]

I greatly appreciate you for being able to do sponsorships and not shying away from some negatives of the company-- the stolen art being rampant on Aliexpress, for example.

[@strayiggytv]

And the stolen photos too. Just straight up ripping photos from Etsy

[@ayapapaya]

Yes please, to the capybara keyboard! Capybaras are actually how I got sucked in to this hobby. My spouse innocently bought me a set of capybara keycaps as a gift because they looked cute, thinking I would just replace the keycaps on my keyboard. He was so wrong. The great thing about this hobby is how customizable things are, but the bad thing is also how customizable things are because the huge numbers of choices and combos possible can be overwhelming. It's fun figuring out how to get to where I want my keyboard though. TL; DR, YES TO CAPYBARA KEYBOARD, PLEASE.

[@uijason]

As mentioned in the video... Please Please Please Capybara Party keyboard

[@burningwp]

Wait, so what else did you replace them with besides your keyboard?

[@Idontownasurron]

The state of building custom keyboards? I think it’s New York right? P.S subscribe to hipyo if you like thock

[@HipyoTech]

No this is patrick

[@Idontownasurron]

@@HipyoTech Mb, Mb

[@isuckatbedwars2342]

@@HipyoTechits portland Oregon apparently

[@screaminsilence81]

well building might be more expensive if u want the known brand parts... but for me its just the FUN OF BUILDING, buying a prebuild which can have a very nice sound etc but its still moddable... anyhow... building or completely overhauling a cheap hotswap amazon keyboard is just fun ;D

[@ABYStheOyster]

Full Capybara Keyboard pls

[@lollol-vj6tj]

3:13 NO WAY CAPYBARA KEYCAPS 10/10 LIKED THE VIDEO Edit: I still don’t know how to build a keyboard no capybara keycaps ): 2nd edit: I figured out how I’m spending all my money on capybara keycaps

[@MatthieuBENOIST]

lol the luck65 is not VIA compatible unlike the bridge75, so no - in this case, the prebuild as better software options than the DYI

[@gmangaming9956]

Instructions unclear. Tried installing keycaps and instead summoned Cthulhu

[@StillthatguyJake]

This is quite common. You should have gotten a keyboard with South-facing leds. Cthulhu doesn't not approve of North-facing, three-pin pcbs. Better luck next time

[@isuckatbedwars2342]

@@StillthatguyJakeCthulhu also doesnt approve of solder pcbs either

[@cozybrodie8256]

i literally built 4 luck65s(Sugar65v2) in the past two weeks as people have been requesting them for commissions. IT SOUNDED SO GOOD FOR SO CHEAP. Not VIA but the people who wanted it never really cared about it.

[@dhoffnun]

It is kind of wild how some recent keyboards like that manage to sound so good while being cheaper than the Best Buy swill

[@KisuIi]

A large part of the fun of keyboards for me is the "play with legos" part. Putting together the stuff I've personally picked before getting to use it is just *fun* for me. I also like tactiles and clickies. Just ordered a bag of box mute jades to not go insane with using normal box jades.

[@Soup1fy]

The goat has made a Bridge75 vid!! I recently got mine in last week, and geez current state of keyboards is crazy compared to only a year ago. All I really added to it was some color accent keycaps and left most of the base caps on. I love mine and for 99$ for the +plus version you can’t go wrong. Highly recommended if you don’t have any metal case or are just looking to get a very nice board at the price point.

[@chronicmayhem]

Calling keycaps that are only 2 colors as "artwork" is a real stretch, agreed actual graphics is different

[@yesitsme003]

keyboard idea: make a keyboard but every switch is a different kind

[@abbxs.]

BUILDING A KEYBOARD IS NEVER A WRONG IDEA IF YOU KNOW HOW TO BUILD IT🎀

[@AtomicProBomb011]

Has the editor left in an oopsie at 11:55? Davinci Resolve is a good choice though :)

[@MeIsShep]

glad im not the only one that realized that

[@Maverick7r]

I love the idea of getting rid of the full size num pad but I use it both for work and for home... a lot.

[@dhoffnun]

I'm a big fan of the stand-alone number pad, especially a wireless and/or bluetooth one. I can place it where I need it when I need it, and stash it in a drawer to save space when I don't.

[@dumby2175]

@@dhoffnunI was just about to say that

[@CasualTS]

I always like everyone of your videos just from the pure amount of entertainment and editing you put in these things 😊

[@R3AL-AIM]

I'm already addicted. I'm buying used pre-built boards and modding them myself. There is no going back.

[@dhoffnun]

A good prebuilt can be satisfying forever... but it can also be a rabbit-hole into the ever-deepening cavern of ~preference~ I still enjoy the first prebuilt I got around 2015, but I also worked on like 5 other keyboards this weekend. I had fun - but yeah, it's good to be mindful of what you're getting into lol

[@depressingNicolai-sv8ky]

Back in 2020 I bought my first mechanical keyboard on outemu blues... I did horrible in modding it, but for budget there were no options Nowadays I'm really happy that there are extremely cheap and reliable good options

[@donlloyd4856]

Thanks for bringing me in the keyboard hobby hipyo it’s so fun putting weird thing into keyboards 😅

[@surft]

Software, I feel is the dividing factor nowadays. It's much more difficult to replace just about any keyboard's software not equiped with VIA than mod a keyboard physically. So I just got a Keychron. You can mod the thing anyway.

[@PvP_Karma]

0:36 Yea one is orange one is blue

[@grantg9113]

🤯

[@mytotsarehot]

I love my Bridge75 Plus!! Divinikey has it for MSRP.

[@HipyoTech]

Still a pre-order

[@mytotsarehot]

@@HipyoTechCorrect, but in all fairness, I got mine in 2-3 weeks which is reasonable.

[@sugaripod262]

@@mytotsarehot yah i got it a day after i got the shipping notif too. v fast

[@Peter-bc7ei]

@@mytotsarehothow was the shipping process and how was the condition when it arrived?

[@mytotsarehot]

@@Peter-bc7ei I ordered the keyboard on 07/29/24 and it shipped 08/2/24. The keyboard was packed in 3 boxes!! A large divinikey box, then a smaller brown box, then the Bridge75 decorated box. Inside the box the keyboard was packed in foam and seal. It was in perfect condition.

[@sinanselimoglu6892]

I don't get why the most popular switch type in the hobby are linear switches right now. The first mechanical keyboard I used had linear switches (redragon oem board with outemu reds) and I absolutely hated how many times I accidentally actuated the keys and didn't get any feedback about pressing them. So when I moved to custom keyboards I first tried various tactiles before taking the leap of faith towards clickbar clickies even though everyone seems to hate clickies. Box Jades have become my favourite switches (navies too heavy though).

[@KeyboredBob]

because newcomers want thock or creamy lmao

[@m4nc1n1]

I bought the Rainy75, and it is impressive. It sounds better out of the box than many more expensive customs.

[@mfy0108]

My favourite 75% keyboard is definitely a "Media Offline75". It feels so good while looking absolutely stunning. Best budget keyboard out there!

[@NBoone]

The HMX Sillyworks V2 (you showed the V2U version of that switch, which I haven’t tried) is my absolute favorite linear switch. I’ve tried a few HMX switches, and they’re all fantastic. Worth the extra money!

[@linseygroeneveld6034]

As the intended viewer looking to dip a toe into getting or building a neat budget keyboard the one thing I wish is that you would explain some of these acronyms more. Like you said four different acronyms for key cap material types and it would be nice to have what those acronyms stand for on screen real quick or something. Because I've watched a bunch of videos now and I still have no idea what any of these letters actually means, though I'm starting to expect them in that order. XD

[@CaptChang]

Great advice as always, Hipyo. I used to be mkb crazy, bought the pound grab bag, tried bajillion profiles, debated who cloned what, hanged out at Drop before it became Drop (even went to their HQ when they used to host MKB meets) but after a while, it's like, why? You can get "decent" thock from prebuilds. So nowadays, I just use keyboards I ordered straight off Amazon with a couple custom keycaps. Probably not as "thock" as I *could* be, but it's a lot more thock by effort spent. :)

[@doubledgaming4032]

Other than the case, on prebuilts. You can choose your switches, keycaps, and foam or no foam customizing your sound and feel. Essentially everything but the case. As you know. So it basically boils down to budget and also like you said, if you want the personal satisfaction of building it from the case up.

[@wallywest2360]

Build, 100%. But I would say that even if it was 3x more expensive for no benefit. The draw for me is the building and customization. I'm the target audience for any content that starts with DIY. But even for me, there is a strong argument for a solid pre-built that's hot swap. If I love it, great. If not I can mod it. It's really a good time to be into custom, modding, etc... in the PC space. Tons of options for every possible part of your build.

[@5012khgia]

BRIDGE 75 MAKES AN APPEARANCE WOOOOOO I LOVE MINE

[@markridlen4380]

I built my current keyboard for about $80, aluminum and including switches and keycaps, but it was on sale for way cheaper than normal. I think a lot of it depends on what parts are on sale... if you can get a good deal on a prebuilt or a good deal on a barebones.

[@Resolute.j]

I just built a second KB with the Zuoya GMK 87 with Stab tuning + Lubing, the Tape mod with the Akko V3 Piano pro switches, and I finally found that Deep rumbling thocc sound signature I've been looking for.

[@SutekiRedux]

Idk how u got away with throwing that shade to a sponsor xD but i really appreciated it I do like Alli Express, when they arnt dtrwaming work. Id rather by stright from the manufacturer than a possible drop shipper

[@josipX]

Pretty much all keycaps cost a few cents or so to produce, given that there are already molds for it. Paying north of $100 for keycaps is insane.

[@Nethezbet]

I bought a keychron C3 pro on sale on Amazon to see what the whole "keyboard" thing was about. I am afraid to go deeper, because this was such an improvement lol

[@frkndmb]

After watching you I decided to go with a monsgeek m1w and custom caps, thanks dude

[@jctsea]

Would you do a video where it’s a glossary of terms? I feel like all the words you use to describe different keyboard sounds needs a audio guide.

[@MarbsMusic]

If you want tactile or a heavier linear you don't have many options with the new Prebuilts, there new Epomaker P75 has some nice tactile as does the Yunzii and Lemokey though. It's definitely getting difficult to recommend a build for people who just want a keyboard. That being said though while I have most of these new 75% board I used my QK75n with Nixies and GMK most of the time, except for the Halo 75 which for some reason keeps pulling me back in. Great video, hopefully it will make people consider their options!

[@manraylemons]

Hipyo please stop making such good content I have built 4 keyboards in the last year I need to support my family

[@TW_DOOM]

This vid is what i call a certifeied banger

[@mojoneko8303]

I built my first custom keyboard ((Zoom98) in February. The keyboard turned out very nice. My biggest frustration with it was the 4 month wait after I ordered it last October on a group buy. Not sure I want to deal with that again.

[@KeebClack]

you did it hipyo, you build the lucky65. I'm proud of you lol

[@beta-jp8707]

Hey Hipyo, I was wondering if you maybe would consider making a video about the journey of building an iso layout custom keyboard or maybe even just try out some of the iso variants. I know that you as an english speaker usually use ansi all the time and it might not make a good video click wise, but i feel like iso custom keyboards are really nische in comparisson to ansi and it is hard to find much information about them, atleast in video form. any way I do enjoy all of your usual videos and i hope you keep enjoying making them as much as i do enjoy watching them.

[@adaxial2490]

I'd really wanna see a full review of the Bridge75

[@kenrtx]

Yea I was a little disappointed in the review. I have it... it's my first custom (pre-built) but I was really interested in his take on it. I love it but I was curious what critiques he had about it.

[@maxchopin409]

@@kenrtxhe probably didn't get this Bridge from Sponsorship but he bought it on his own - that's why. I've heard about it from other youtuber that' said that Shortcut Studio is not so easy going about sending their board to youtubers. And so this guy is biased and it shows.

[@masterace9543]

​@@maxchopin409 The whole point of the video was should you building your own keyboard or buy a prebuilt. The bridge was not the main focus and in everyone of his sponsor videos he disclaim that the company has no say in his reviews. So try again

[@maxchopin409]

@@masterace9543 haha sure man. Yeah he disclaims everything but licks ass of every board he gets but now he had to buy one on his own and don't want to say anything about it

[@HipyoTech]

@@maxchopin409 this is a pretty dumb take if you actually watch some of my sponsored vids where I call boards and features on them bad...

[@matonk]

You can also build something pretty nice for like 40$ if you go full on scrapyard wars style. Little strat, there can be fully built hotswap keyboards that are cheaper than the barebones, so you buy that, take out the switches and keycaps and you have a keyboard for cheaper. For full switch ratings i recommend the ermin goat, he makes very in depth reviews of everything, but a good choice is gateron g pro 3.0 yellow or silver or some ktt kang whites or strawberries. For keycaps just pick any pbt set. Then go to Home Depot and get some foam. And that is a pretty nice ~50$ keyboard. P.S. Get some cheap lube for stabs. P.S.S. If you want tactile then get Holy pandas or MX purple if that fits in budget.

[@matonk]

Please notice me Hipyo Senpai

[@kerBamf]

Hipyo, ever checked out the WS Light Tactiles? As someone who likes a light switch and occasionally dabbles in tactiles, they seem right up your alley. Would love to see your take on them!

[@ChubiPanda]

My opinion on it is buying a prebuilt and customising it is the more sensible option as it's arguably better value. But the more fun option is to cherry pick the parts you want and built one from the ground up YOUR way.

[@oceanwillows]

I like buying decent prebuilt and experimenting with different keycap options.

[@2old4thislobby]

Hipyo love your videos, have you ever used keycaps gasket rings? Thank you so much for all your information you pass along to all of your viewers. Always fun and playful.

[@indyspud]

Hahaha, I'm half way through building my first custom board from AliExpress. My keycaps and switches have already shipped, I'm just waiting for another sale to start in about an hour's time so I can pick up an M1W v3 for about $15 cheaper than if I was to buy it right now. Yes, you *could* go prebuilt, but where's the fun in that? I wanna say I've built this thing.

[@MrAubyWaby]

If only i could make myself a hall effect keyboard

[@toastypencil3447]

Akko made a wooden keyboard that's in stock called the mu01 for not a terrible price, was wondering if you wanted to take a look at it, it looks really good

[@wretsambad]

Hipyo what are your opinions on the Leobog Hi8 I'm thinking of making a custom keyboard and I think it's the perfect keyboard kit.

[@3Dvhperx]

i bought the lucky65 25mins befor this video came out

[@Zephyn]

A full Capybara keyboard would be sick.

[@MIckaDooII]

I have gotten to the point where it is more like shoe collecting. The budget to mid-boards are so good stock I will swap out the caps for a custom look but I have not had to switch out foam and unless I was getting a base kit stock switches are damn good. I get the aesthetic I like and boom on the wall it goes.

[@kasuga4209]

As Lucky65 owner, I don't recommend buying it if you want to use it for competitive gaming since the delay are noticeable even on wired. 20ms on wired like what the hell.... But if you using it for casual gaming, working, or typing only. Definitely worth it and recommended

[@jumplify]

Just like my GMK67 with 25ms. I got the womier sk65, different pcb but same oem as lucky65. Latency is good.

[@harrisonfouts8735]

Genuine question. How long does a keyboard typically stay thoccy after lubing? Mine has gone from thoccy to clacky just like before. I imagine a better quality lube would help but don’t want to spend that much money until I know for sure it will have a lasting effect.

[@oimazzo2537]

I kind of built my keyboard for roughly 60 euro. Gmk 87, leobog greywood v4 and some moa keycaps. All plastic but pretty much like both sound and feel, went great 😊

[@Samuel-n7e]

Very nice vid keep it up❤

[@rrene_08]

can you show us the best 60% budget Keyboard?

[@sedraniM]

I just wait for prebuilds with ISO-DE Layout

[@Samuel-n7e]

Fr

[@rob2.085]

Me too

[@arunlakshman5635]

Awesome video as always! I just want to ask about the minor differences between the Bridge75 and RD75 that you mentioned in the video. Just kinda curious about why you like the RD75 more

[@jessefinnegan1719]

Your reasons for the prebuilt keyboards is kinda mine. I'm new to custom keyboards and while I have some things I definitely want (some Evangelion key caps when I can afford them), I still want to also get a feel for what I need. So I have a SKYLOONG GK104Pro coming and once I have it in hand, I plan on buying a few different switches (and my caps) and going from there.

[@SuzuNoUtaTX]

I’d prefer a good platform/pre built to modify on and tune over completely from scratch myself.

[@TSQDreamscape]

I know most of the basics now and recently getting more into low profile keyboard for work which includes lots of typing.. can you make a video explaining low profile switches

[@AmiCestLaVie]

I 100% want to see a keyboard with only artisan / sculpted keycaps !!

[@Telesko]

I am one who got the Lucky65 and it was DOA. I had to fight for a week or two with lots of videos and pictures but in the end I got my money back. I also didn't like the keyboard very much, it was super mushy around the edges.

[@iamnotarealboy]

Can you try out the Pwnage ZenBlade 65? It's a hall effect 65% that bridges the gap between custom and performance, it's faster than the Wooting 60HE as well, I got one and it's absolutely fantastic, I just feel like it doesn't have the recognition that it deserves.

[@MrRubinsh]

I think that buying a pre-built and then customize it later is the way to go when you're new to the keyboard world

[@megamagma4422]

You should try out the Ajazz Ak820. It's a 75% layout keyboard with a scroll button for $45 and that's CHEAP

[@Foxhood]

Honestly main reason i am interested in Custom(-Adjacent) keyboards. Is cause they let you ditch software. Like the one thing i hate about my old Corsair K70 is that the iCUE software just sucks and i doubt stuff like the Asus armoury for the Scope II 96 is any different. A good number of customs though let you go QMK/VIA which use a web-Configurator that embeds settings in the firmware of the keeb itself.

[@Eazon_]

What about ultra budget? Like the Ajazz AK820; its 30 40$ fully built (for the non pro version, and for the gray/yellow or white/purple variant (that has RGB)) it has all the features (flex cut pcb, foam, silicone, double shot pbt keycaps, gasket mount, south facing led, etc), it does have a plastic case tho but...price

[@lateflash493]

I think magnetic keyboards are now a must-have peripheral for FPS games. If I were to make a keyboard, I would buy a Chinese magnetic PCB（way better than wooting) and use the upcoming Gateron switches. I believe this would provide an excellent experience.

[@CramiamYT]

I have a keychron c2 hot swap and love it it has some awesome Akko v3 cream pro blue switches and love it

[@ohthecaptain]

I revently found your channel and would like to try building a keyboard. What websites do you recommend for higher end parts? I like sounds similar to your preference. Thanks!

[@RHTORAS]

Sometimes it is better value to customize a prebuilt keyboard rather than buy parts seperately... i was searching on aliexpress these days to buy a new keyboard and i was confused... i am on a tight budget what i found was the best values were: womier keyboards and ajazz ak820... as for shops powerpuff girls was awesome and maybe anither which i can't remember now but keycaps was a headache... maybe kbdiy official and womier official offer the best values... Make another video... PLEASE! (greetings from Greece)

[@TheRealYeller]

Building a keeb is better simply because you can get EXACTLY what you want. Most prebuilts come good enough to get most of us by until we want to change the switches and/or key caps, maybe even experiment with some mods

[@jammies701]

Nice vid mate

[@omersharon7847]

Wait, so I'm a bit confused. How is the Bridge 75 compared to the Womier RD75? From what it looks like their price is pretty much the same (B75 Plus vs RD75 Pro). EDIT: I didn't take the discount code into account. Now the B75 is about 25$ cheaper. You mentioned the the RD75 does do somethings better, so is it worth the extra cash? It's such a shame that neither model comes in that beautiful blue gasket.

[@princexam6040]

Hey Hipyo. Please try the Jwick vertex v1 switches. It’s really cool and THOCK.

[@Smoo_fy]

I got a chilkey ND75 some weeks ago and I'm kinda sad that there's no keycap puller, like it's my first *real* keyboard so I really wanted one and also the wireless on/off switch is underneath the shift key and I don't like how I have to roughly pull out the keycap every time I want to put my keyboard on wireless mode (and also bruh, there's a reason I bought a hot swappable keyboard for my first custom one, I want to be able to swap out the keycaps and the switches)

[@parasmanku7536]

Please try metallic keycaps with blue switches to get the most clicky keyboard.

[@cracklysilver9180]

Damn, didn't think I'd see you defend clones of colours but not designs. Just that alone may push me deeper into the hobby.

[@theyeetgod]

Finally hmx switches in a hippo build

[@The_New_Nova]

both sounds very good

[@vladyslavdezhniuk7080]

Hi Hipyo, how does bridge75 compare with rainy75?

[@Namu4Life]

The Bride75 feels more premium than Rainy75 and is almost tied with the RD75. Both keyboard I mentioned are just way better than the Rainy because they have what Rainy doesn’t have. But Rainy would still be in the top 5 spots while these ones are number 1 and 2 respectively.

[@vladyslavdezhniuk7080]

@@Namu4Life Thanks for answer, I own rainy 75 and now thinking of switching to bridge, could you please tell me about typing feel/gasket performance? I feel like rainy75 pro is quite stiff, and has no much gasket performance, but what about bridge?

[@Namu4Life]

@@vladyslavdezhniuk7080 you might want to check out lewis toh’s review on the bride75. Your answer may be answered in that video. Also, check out his two recently made videos for the top 5 budget keyboards + RD75. He scored 10/10 for the Bride75 and 8/10 for the Rainy75. As for the RD75, he only mentioned one con for that.

[@bastislernstube4851]

Could you do a Video on Iso or Iso-De Layouts. Its really hard to find good keycaps with that layout.

[@BreeHorsfall]

Bought a rainy 75, accidentally reset it to factory settings,changing the secondary key functions and making is unusable, so I bought the 'uograded' version. Then the old one reset itself and went back to normal... so now I have 2 of them. 😅 gonna sell the first one. 😅😌

[@Samuel-n7e]

Is there a difference if you buy the bridge 75 from aliexpress?

[@Gliwous]

hello hipyo tech ! my country is very limited on international shipping and there is not many options to choose from , the best thing i could find is the aqirys adara keyboard if you could review it i would be really thankful (custom keyboard making is out of board 100%)

[@Neko29454]

I built out a keyboard with your help tks❤

[@Sophia-jf3sj]

Tech man how you doing

[@HipyoTech]

we aight

[@DaltonKevinM]

Hipyo, can you "touch type?" I find this makes a lot of decisions for me, especially in layout. For the less than 100% layouts it requires conscious thought on my part to remember that the number pad is gone. I've mentioned my reliance on the home and end buttons while typing. I didn't think I would miss the function row, but I do. My first computer didn't have nor need a mouse. I had to take typing class(es?) in grade school. Considering that 95% of the time I'm using a keyboard, I am using it to type characters onto the screen, giving up the two decades of muscle memory for your standard ANSI 101 layout just isn't worth it to me. And when was the last time you were in a Best Buy? They've gutted them, have very little inventory of actual products, and just have a bunch of kiosks.

[@itachii267]

Hey hippyo. Have you done any videos that highlight only 80% keyboards? Lile a best of style video

[@Nat13333]

Hipyo: *places stuff on table* "I bouGhT SoMe stUff"

[@VoNamPhong-d9u]

Hey Hipyo, i think i have a good keyboard ( my opinion ) and i hope you can can review it. It a ek 75 by dareu, and about the price is about 20 dollar. it not have hotswap, just a type c rope and a few custom keycap. But if you want a hotswap keyboard so you can have a ek 75 pro ( ~ 40 dollars ), it have 3 type of connect to your pc. sound kidda thoky and you can custom the switch to.

[@Artista_Frustrado]

so a slightly better & cheaper way to find your preference, you can buy Keyboard switch Test Kits that have switches of multiple types