I Built the THOCKIEST Keyboard!

TRUST ME this thocks... Honestly pretty fun to build a thocky keyboard without using the boba switches, definitely way harder. Let me know which other sound signature you would want me to do!
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Squashy & Lewis Flea Market Sale😊
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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.
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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!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Keyboard Kit
00:57 Stock Build
01:08 Typing Test | Stock
01:18 Prepare for Upgrades
01:30 Switches
01:43 Thockiest Switch?
02:30 Switch Comparison
02:55 Duhuk Matcha V4
03:04 Mods in 2024?
03:26 Foam Mod
03:34 Tape Mod
03:50 Keycaps
03:55 Keycap Profiles
04:17 Keycap Materials
04:47 Ceramic Keycaps
05:22 Deskmats
05:33 Typing Test | THOCK
06:09 ANNOUNCEMENT
06:39 Outro
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[@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.

[@ChillRides-ug4wt]

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

[@jayachivar4213]

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

[@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]

❤️

[@nahrizulashraf]

Finally, been waiting for a review on this!

[@darkrom8439]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@couchpotayto]

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

[@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?

[@MavereenPark]

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

[@OnlyFable]

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

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@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

[@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?

[@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!

[@Zwylo]

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

[@LewisToh]

W for being around

[@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!

[@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?

[@rainbow1788]

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

[@reiish3033]

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

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@kenttimothy]

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

[@sbbonsai]

Wow this so nice, my favorite is linier switches

[@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.

[@MunThai]

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

[@ElectroOwl_]

Where can you buy the keyboard that was modded?

[@chocoboooruuuuu]

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

[@boxlerplaysmc4951]

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

[@milinmin6341]

I love your experiment :)

[@Dylbog]

which weight of switches are these. the 55g or 63.5g?

[@SwiftyProdz1]

Should I get a Akko spr67 or sugar65?

[@brakel3ss]

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

[@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 :)

[@MarbsMusic]

I would call that creamy & thocky, definitely a great sound and a great video!

[@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!

[@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

[@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).

[@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$

[@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!

[@danii1833]

damn. it sound so good!

[@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.

[@namanienie123]

The spacebar though It sound like a metronome Its so nice

[@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

[@pascaldifolco4611]

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

[@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

[@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

[@JavierBrandaris]

Hello! Guys, can somebody help me? I'm looking for a 96%-98% keyboard, tri-mode connection, knob, and most importantly, METAL frame, but it has to be 130$ or less, any advice?

[@Uglier.]

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

[@DarthYu]

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

[@VocalicElm697]

Another amazing video! Plus I love your SIDEMEN shirt!

[@LewisToh]

its actually really comfortable

[@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

[@aoyeet]

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

[@LewisToh]

yes soon

[@MrDartmana]

Hey I Loved this video alot, is there any chance I can buy this exact keyboard you just built from you and ill pay for shipping? I cannot make it to the fan meetup but would Love to buy this, let me know, Love the vidoes bro!

[@matt-dw]

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

[@jsnissan]

Does this keyboard have software?

[@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

[@Twiggi]

Goal was achieved, tho visually oh jesus :D I could never have a keyboard with two different types of keycaps and the colors dont match for me either, sometimes its not all about the thock

[@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!

[@dizzyoldsquid]

thats so good

[@LewisToh]

it is insane

[@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!

[@FaZeTartpack]

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.

[@muhammadzildjiansuharto2635]

@@SilverBullet0060bro😂

[@cssmonkey6193]

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

[@LoganClark-rl5wt]

Thockness Monster

[@Coolio_Ash]

Ohhhhh.... i need it

[@Draegon86]

The ceramic keycaps are doing a lot of the lifting here

[@tylerhassis]

Is the yl65 similar to gmk67?

[@vietnamdogxd6733]

Yea, but gmk67 is plastic yl is aluminum

[@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 ..

[@zedxpro1031]

the space bar ruins it bring the ceramic back LOL

[@voidctrl836]

bro eq'd the shit out of those keyboard tests it sounds like it's in about 20 layers of tape saturation and a low cut filter

[@TechBoiEski]

Please review the Monka 6067’

[@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

[@smokedubu8373]

:3ildcat uses it

[@ViKietLAMB-ez2jm]

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

[@whoisAPT38]

very kewl

[@LewisToh]

indeed

[@SPASSucks]

Bro it sounds so good

[@user-fz8qm3ni1p]

How can i make this even more Creamy, is it possible? Sounds amazing btw

[@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

[@Noticyed]

I wish I got a sponsorship from you :)

[@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.

[@ApolloVRGT]

I have a creamy keyboard

[@LewisToh]

creamy next🤔

[@PhoenixKeebs]

GMK67, you're welcome

[@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.

[@buildsworld]

I will be coming can’t wait to meet u

[@LewisToh]

see u there!

[@sicksneiner]

The KTT KWs are the best ones because they’re the cheapest, thockiest switches in switch history

[@kelzagarcia8112]

😍😍😍

[@drwade_tv2304]

Is it just me or the keycaps seems to be already above the keybkard itself haha

[@arstd196]

spacebar would probably be better if you put more tape layers

[@JustAara362]

yoo nice keyboard

[@LewisToh]

thanks man

[@WingmanLol]

Linear bobas are a thing btw have dailied them for 2 years now

[@xanderyeo7907]

prism+ 😂😂😂

[@PhoenixKeebs]

The thockiest linear switch is definitely the WS MORANDI switches

[@user-rq9eg4il9m]

That’s just no true

[@iantune]

not even close lmao

[@MossyBoy7534]

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

[@PatrickLeonardoAtendido]

love your content! the footages just need some color grading tho! it kinda hurts the eyes to watch

[@megatsatuje]

Silent keyboard next plssssss😢

[@Snoozy13]

thocc

[@LewisToh]

DAMN with 2 c’s

[@domiko1504]

It sounds like a waterfall but instead of water it's rocks

[@_whois.teetang]

Can you make the CREAMIEST keyboard pls 🙏

[@LewisToh]

sounds good to me🤔

[@lianna1773]

i looked at my keyboard and sighed

[@WalkerOnYT]

stopping kids from saying “stopping kids from saying “stopping kids from saying “stopping kids from saying first”

[@ggrpfn4216]

You forgot "" in the end

[@WalkerOnYT]

@@ggrpfn4216 mb

[@thesistersofbattle]

I was prepared to insult your claim. While I am not sure this is the thockiest keyboard, I am willing to yield it is a top contender. Good job.

[@Jerrythebizzybee_yt]

Bro this sounds like bones cracking and I want it so bad

[@fulgencioso]

Lewis Tohck

[@lerry1225]

bro is the actually emolli

[@averellchen]

yea... but I don't think anyone's using a shirt as a deskmat tho lol

[@LewisToh]

xd

[@imlegend8108]

Damn the design. Didnt think Id ever see a chinese copy of the Monsgeek. Guess theres nothing that doesnt exist huh

[@ryyy4312]

Wait ABS is better than PBT? Really? I thought it was the other way around... I've only had two keycap sets and I prefer my dye cub PBTs over the double-shot ABS. The ABS just picked up hand oils quickly and I like the sound and texture of the PBT's. But they are different profiles so that could change the sound. It's all subjective I suppose. I just have always thought double-shot PBT keycaps were supposed to be the best which is why it's hard to find them for under $100. Whereas double-shot ABS can be had for under $30. Maybe there's better ABS out there. I don't know. I just can't bring myself to spend more than $50 of hunks of plastic with letters dyed onto them. It's just such a huge price markup. I wonder what it costs to manufacture keycaps compared to when they sell a set for 150$. I'm sure some engineering and molding costs some money but after that it can't cost much to manufacture plastic keycaps.