I Built the THOCKIEST Keyboard!

[@LewisToh]

Squashy & Lewis Flea Market Sale😊 getgo-carboot-market.eventbrite.com/ Getgo invited us to open up a booth over at Scape on the 11th & 12th of May! **10AM - 5PM** We will be there selling keyboards that we have reviewed, so it's not exactly brand new but its like new. We'll have boards up for grabs at really low prices, probably around the $50-$100 range. I'll also be bringing some instock Killer65 kits over to the booth and run them at a discounted price! Hope we can see you guys there, follow the IG (@lewistohyt) for more info & updates. - Killer65 | Aeris Studio🍀 We are currently running a sale on all of our instock kits in the US. Each kit will be sold at $129, go grab yours now! aeris.studio/products/copy-of-killer65-kit-1

[@shio_hara]

i can't wait to see you at scape!! 🤩🤩

[@bath_salt]

Hi where can we RSVP ! I can't seem to find the link 😅

[@LewisToh]

just added it in! mb

[@bath_salt]

@@LewisToh thanks you’re the goat !! See you soon

[@Xfishyduo6053]

What are the exact ceramic keycaps you use.

[@kevinfortier8452]

Thought this was going to be a bit of a click bait, but after watching and comparing the sounds of the previous keyboard builds that were built this build actually kills it! Thocky! I love the quick breakdown of everything with samples.... Great job!

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@skullyviper35]

​@@LewisToh Yo bro plz tell which switches you used and keycap name that you have used that was sick sound I have k630 keyboard

[@ytkartikfn]

cerakey white keycaps and stabilizer keys are pbt

[@Joshk2325]

@@skullyviper35 they are cerakey white keycaps along with pbtfans deep sea predator keycaps

[@jayachivar4213]

I just started this hobby and this video is the most informational I've seen so far. Ty

[@darkrom8439]

honestly the stock one already sounds so good, its not thocky but super creamy I love it

[@ChillRides-ug4wt]

Yes! Thock gang is still here! Nice Thock content Lewis! Looking forward to more

[@zhukie]

Thock and SA profile ftw lol And U4Ts do rule

[@user-rz4kl4fv3d]

I like how you give samples of different sounds, eg switches, key cap shapes. I actually thought the PBT space bar had the prettiest clink sound. I never knew key cap profile changes sound. I would like to hear more about sound differences, as I'm looking for my ideal sound and how to make it

[@dearlydeparted784]

My whole tongue just melted lol. I'm getting back to this hobby after almost 7 YEARS since I first getting into the mkb hobb. Back then, hotswaps weren't as common and we had to practice soldering and desoldering lol. RIP to many sacrificial boards. This inspired me more to build a custom board!

[@jayjw1]

Your videos are insanely good. I just ordered my first mechanical keyboard and I am going for a thocky/creamy sound. This video taught me so much about the hobby, not just about thockiness. Extremely well made video too. Thank you for your videos!

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@nahrizulashraf]

Finally, been waiting for a review on this!

[@Wineboxpapi]

Yeah Cerakey should definitely use this in their ads that was crazy (they're easily my favorite), great job on the build man, was impressed with that sound, gonna try and build my own thockiest now

[@tminus21]

subscribed!!!!! i wish i was able to watch your videos when i first started getting into mechanical keyboards! love this video!! short and straight to the point and that keyboards sounded HELLLLAAAAA goood!! im going to binge watch ur videos soon :) keep it up man ur doing amazing!

[@justnicky17]

Thank you so much for this video! I was confused about the different type of materials of keycaps but thank you for explaining. I personally love creamy sounding keyboards but thocky sounds so similar.

[@buddybleeyes]

Man, I'm loving my husky linears. I bought a bunch of single switches. Nothing could beat them imo. Including the boba u4t and boba linears.

[@StillthatguyJake]

This build turned out awesome and I like when one of us uses a different switch or keycap to achieve something different. With all of these boxes and bags and jars of switches lying around, might as well find a use for them and DAMN did this sound good! Hopefully one of these days there will be a meet near me where you and all of the other keeb lords will magically appear! lol Can't wait to see your next board!

[@LewisToh]

agree with the different switch & keycap thing!

[@tataaeasley]

Thank you for the longass explanation, I just got interested into keycaps recently and your explanation was really great for beginners like me :D

[@victoryT_T]

5:33 DAMNNNNMNMNMN

[@Cubiclator]

Try spring swapping the bigger keys? I think the difference in sound could be attributed to the heavier weight, and a heavier spring may counteract nicely.

[@BigBenAdv]

Very timely YT recommendation - Watching this video whilst replacing the keycaps on my keeb Mountain Everest modded with sandwiched foam, Poron switch & plate pads. Still on the U4Ts that I lubed since well over a year ago. Now I'm wondering if I should blutak my SA keycaps to get more thock. 😁

[@reaper117nobody7]

most of the thockiest boards are plastic case. aluminum is way harder to make thock.

[@SilverBullet0060]

Opposite. Alu is overall better in every way

[@Ibrahamkaas]

Opposite!

[@LocallsYT]

This may seem like a reasonable conclusion but its only because of 99% of youtubers have given the wrong idea basically. The only reason it seems like this is because of the heavy mods everyone does. But realistically what makes the “thock”, the low pitched noise when keys are pressed is due to there being a lot of density absorbing the sound. Depending on metal of choice, this can be high pitched or low and thock. But mainly if the keyboard has foam or other fillers in the right areas. Like pcb, plate, case, etc. then it will make it sound low pitched. Just as seen with the comparisons with keycaps. A heavier material keycap, such as ceramic will produce a lower pitched noise because its absorbing more of the higher frequencies. Comparatively, the more lightweight plastics and thin keycaps will produce a very high pitched noise.

[@CIMBOTYP3]

@@SilverBullet0060bro😂

[@cssmonkey6193]

XDA keycap is the biggest play to make it thock. The taller the keycaps the better

[@xtraflo]

I just got an XVX Pro KB with White Linear Switches and it has a very natural Thock to it! Feels like my keyboard is made from solid granite but nice and easy to type on. Addictive actually!!

[@sachinsoundar]

First time I am watching your channel, this Switch comparison shot is just masterclass!

[@Woahh-4k]

hearing this makes me warm

[@VitiateTheImmortal]

That sounds really good! I have not liked using my ceramic caps because of bad mods. This is a perfect solution! Working on my mammoth 75 at the moment and just cant get the spacebar right. Its annoying lol

[@SideQuestStijn]

Lube the stabilizers on the space and fill it up with foam or silicone.

[@recordedanemone6399]

i feel like to make it more marbly you could perhaps remove the tape from the pcb

[@NEWGENEDITOR]

u can use pen springs to replace the stabalizers btw

[@damn134]

How does the duhuk matcha compare with the vertex v1 for sound and smoothness?

[@MavereenPark]

this video is lit. really helpful for those who are beginners like me

[@Tman17]

My second time commenting this sorta comment but this is just amazing a better version of the sugar 65 for around the same price this is just phenomenal for beginners.

[@Tman17]

Also great build lewis I luv ur vids

[@LewisToh]

thanks man

[@VicharB]

I had been a user of Keychron K2 v2 with Gateron Yellow switches and recently upgraded to Keychron V1 Max with Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow switches, I like "silent & thocky" and linier switches. As the previous one I have modded the V1 Max and really liking it a lot, for the price I paid. Also ordered Cherry PBT Doule-Shot Dark Blue/Black keycaps set (scomes with Xinmeng A66 keyboards). My next keyboard definitely will be the one with mechanical switches, maybe in a year or two. Otherwise, my beloved keyboard typing experience has been those with ThinkPad notebooks (typing and productivity, not gaming of course).

[@d.cr4l]

personally my fav part of ceramic keyboards are the space bars... its like, such a satisfying click lol.

[@kingkoy0072]

Need help on an affordable thocky full size keyboard. Was planning to get the C2 + changing the switches and keycaps but maybe there are better options out there.

[@Camancp1]

I put milky yellow pros and mt3 keycaps on a C2 and it's very thocky. Also tape mod, foam, and desk mat. Hope this helps.

[@Gizmosis_]

Great video, only criticism I have was playing music over the sound test between switches. The sound of the switches sort of got lost there.

[@Zwylo]

Loved the last one of these and love this one aswell. W as always.

[@LewisToh]

W for being around

[@ctct6]

If you try this challenge again, you should try Durock ice king switches. I was doing some research to find the best thocky switches that I could get and they were the conclusion. Plus they have south facing LED diffusers. Honestly they're great and have seriously upgraded the sound of my RK M75, along with different keycaps but tbh they're very similar to the original keycaps.

[@samdeur]

since you use screen text i would recommend you put in a counter after each sound test.. So we can dim the sound back to normal volume without blowing out our speakers or ear drums ..hahah Just a friendly tip.. since you already know how to add text on screen in processing ..

[@maxmouse3]

Sounds very good! I want to see one without the ceramic keycaps, they are amazing of course, but I think they're a bit niche and not a lot of ppl want to use them. Still great video!

[@LewisToh]

ooo ill upload a yt short of it with normal keycaps!

[@OnlyFable]

Wow another great video, thanks you for inspiring me to make my own custom keyboard as well!

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@randommonkeeee]

great vid, would you recommend this over the hi75? thanks

[@LewisToh]

i think they both have their pros & cons, most importantly is what layout you prefer

[@randommonkeeee]

what about overall sound, im thinking of using vertex v1s

[@Oliver-b8n5e]

really good pricing👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@joebazooks]

ceramic keycaps sounds good af. didnt even know ceramic keycaps existed lol. arent they too heavy?

[@aoyeet]

would u be listing out the keyboards that will be available at the flea market?

[@LewisToh]

yes soon

[@DuskoJovic]

Thanks for video. It sounds great. One question for Duhuk Lumia Matcha v4 switches.... what version? 63.5gr or 55gr? Thanks.

[@LewisToh]

i got the 63.5!

[@DuskoJovic]

​@@LewisTohthanks :)

[@DarthYu]

Should try HMX series of switches, really good quality too.

[@namanienie123]

The spacebar though It sound like a metronome Its so nice

[@ILikeNoisyGoat]

This is very informative for starter like me. Thanks!

[@scarlettrebolledocaceres3936]

Hi, I loved this keyboard! Are you planning to hold another event to sell this type of keyboard in the near future? I am 100% interested!

[@wongcs1]

Hi Lewis, what was the keyboard coiled cable brand ？

[@LewisToh]

the cable im using is from cable mod!

[@jerkov420]

hooo boy that sounds hella sweeeeet

[@asterisk4424]

For the mousepad/mouse mat what do you look for in order to get a good sound? Are their any quality options that offer good/custom designs?

[@renz1663]

If you do the tape mod for the pcb will that cover the led if im going with a polycarb case with rgb?

[@LewisToh]

yes it would

[@renz1663]

@@LewisToh dang that sucks i was going to buy one this upcoming group buy can u tell me which plate should i use for pc case with top mount or o ring mount? What plate should i use they have pp/alu/fr4/cf/pom plate to choose for thocky sound and what switches should i use? Thanks

[@meikefrohlich8298]

Mocha over Boba 4uT? o.O Did you pick the 55g?

[@chocoboooruuuuu]

Is there any cheaper alternative to the u4t besides the gateron yellows? Thanks in advance :DD

[@grahamgrantme]

maybe try putting nano tape inside that ceramic spacebar, it could sound less hollow

[@MunThai]

I’m interested this sounds keyboard, Can you recommend what I needed to build the keyboard and get the sound like this ?

[@brakel3ss]

I need to just listen to someone type on that board for an hour

[@JaGuHKaMPonG]

Hey lewis, nice video. I really enjoy tactile switch like cherry blue but don't like the noisy sound. But not really liking brown feels. What switch you suggest for me to try?

[@DriesOG]

Can you use these key caps on an HE board?

[@DerekDeuna]

What clicky switch/keyboard was that at 1:42?

[@matt-dw]

5:04 That's still a really good sounding space bar in my opinion

[@gabbychow4026]

Hey Lewis I love your videos! Love thocky built here too!

[@jjchuu]

I wonder if you already made a budget creamy keyboard.

[@buddybleeyes]

Was actually just about to comment this. Think creamy needs more love

[@jjchuu]

@@buddybleeyes That is true.

[@Eyt828]

I have a creamy keyboard

[@LewisToh]

creamy next🤔

[@PhoenixKeebs]

GMK67, you're welcome

[@teatea824]

'another one' of the amazing vids that lewis makes :)

[@LewisToh]

cant tell if this is sarcasm or…

[@teatea824]

nope lol, glarses and hipyo and the overs don't post as much as u so just always watch u

[@MossyBoy7534]

5:53 the subtitle's think the keyboard is people clapping lol

[@GooseGaming17]

Hello what is the full price of every thing here?

[@collin3703]

next time, try some epomaker flamingos, the sound amazing

[@MARZINBARZ]

This tickled my brain; I really liked it

[@Santossog]

did you remove any of the stock foam from the keyboard and add the case foam? or did you keep all of the stock foam and just added the case foam?

[@ViKietLAMB-ez2jm]

the spacebar still sounds a bit high pitched. i think u should put some foam/tape in the spacebar

[@tonton9598]

This is honestly a really good build. Other than the ceramic keycaps costing a fortune, I'm glad to see other parts of this build were quite affordable, if not cheap. For a version 2, I'm curious if using the zoom65 v1 would work well, with SA or OSA keycaps. People are also sleeping on the vertex V1 switches, cuz they've been the deepest sounding keycaps I've ever used before and are very affordable.

[@LewisToh]

VERTEX V1 really does hit different

[@Vivek_Z]

Why no Outemu bro?

[@ZKai5801]

can you make one without ceramic keycaps?

[@kenttimothy]

hi lewis! what do you think of epomaker shadow x? and is the risk associated w epomaker worth it

[@couchpotayto]

super helpful video! and the sound test is just....😍😍😍

[@PotatoBreadYum]

ughhh i want this soo bad but i can't with the bigger keys having to be replaced with other keycaps.

[@boxlerplaysmc4951]

where do you get ceramic keycaps from? i hope its in singapore

[@SwiftyProdz1]

Should I get a Akko spr67 or sugar65?

[@fulgently]

Akko Rosewood switches sound more thocky than duhuk matcha - to me

[@floflo374]

somehow i don't like the difference in sound between small keycaps and the bigger keycaps :( maybe try the bigger keycaps that could mimic the sound / similar with the ceramic small ones

[@basilunderworld]

thooooock that sounds HEAVENLY

[@sbbonsai]

Wow this so nice, my favorite is linier switches

[@undiscovered6971]

Yo that deskmats design has been my 7y.old dp.😂

[@TheFutureGoatOfYoutube]

I LOVE THOCK

[@TheAlixSH]

00:59 this technique is so obvious for streamlining soundprofiles, yet has never been utilized this way in a kb review video, to my knowledge

[@smokedubu]

:3ildcat uses it

[@reiish3033]

Hii Lewis, Love ur content, thanks for the inspiration!

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@itzlightng8087]

Hey, I was wondering if you could give me some recommendations for keyboards. 75% Hot swappable, RGB backlit, multi-host, with a knob, mid to high budget. Thank you for your time

[@incongruous4]

High end doesn't do rgb backlit. You can rarely see underglow around the case. If you want something really nice, go with a groupbuy board that speaks to you. Keep an open mind instead of hugging to very specific random things it "needs." Or just stick to entry and get a keychron or neo

[@pascaldifolco4611]

It's more than thocky, it's stoney ! ^^

[@Deatomizer]

Sounds beautiful

[@SkywhiteGaming]

hi, i'm looking forward to come down to the flea market. I would like to know if you guys will be selling some of the switches you mentioned in the video. would love to buy them!

[@VocalicElm697]

Another amazing video! Plus I love your SIDEMEN shirt!

[@LewisToh]

its actually really comfortable

[@Dan-in-Virginia]

Thock sound is nice, but the ping noise would drive me nuts.

[@BanhChui1968swe]

Mmmmm the thock sound feels like two dens jade marbles clashing together but without the higher end of the frequencies. On another note, do you or does anyone have any recommendations for someone who wants a fullsize keyboard (96% works too) with a knob/scrollwheel to change volume and is usable with nordic layout key such as Å Ä Ö. I would also prefer a wired keyboard but I'm open to hybrid connection as well. And ofc I would like to be able to make the keyboard thocking like the one in the video. Currently using a corsair K75 (I think) with MX silent switches which fits all of my criteria. But I'm starting to feel that I wanna know more about keyboards. Oh and for budget, preferably under 150$

[@raitonookami569]

for thocky linears why not go for oil kings?

[@tylerhassis]

Is the yl65 similar to gmk67?

[@vietnamdogxd6733]

Yea, but gmk67 is plastic yl is aluminum

[@TechBoiEski]

Please review the Monka 6067’

[@spookedmusic]

I think the vertex v1 would have made it sound a bit deeper.

[@spookedmusic]

also putting some sort of rubber inside the space bar similar to the the ghost bar from nuphy would reduce the ping and make it sound better. Maybe putting spray foam in it? Worth a try.

[@Uglier.]

drop the link for the thockiest keycaps off of amazon/aliexpress

[@mohian4622]

If im not super confident in making my own thocky keyboard, is there any kind of service I can look for that may be able to make one for me ? Im just genuinely asking cause I dont know a lot about making them

[@incongruous4]

Don't listen to influencers like this. Just learn how to make a good keyboard. It will be more rewarding to make your own and it's really not hard

[@balsamicVolcano]

im literally floating in the air

[@rainbow1788]

Can i ask you what the red and dark blue keycaps is that i know that its from gmk but not exactly sure