My Go-To Entry-Level Board | Acrylic Tofu Build Walkthrough | Lubed Gateron Milky Yellows

This configuration of acrylic tofu 65 has to be one of my favourites when it comes to luring my friends into the hobby 😈
With the budget-friendly yet buttery-smooth milky gateron yellows, it's hard to go back to membrane boards after this.
Specs:
Acrylic Tofu 65 by KBDFans
Aluminum plate + KBDFans modular plate foam
Durock stabilizers lubed with Krytox 205g0
Lubed Gateron Milky Yellow switches (Krytox 205g0 + GPL 106) 게이트론 황축 윤활 게황
HK Gaming MoDo PBT Keycap set
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[@JaeyouPark]

Music Credit Because You Asked by Harris Heller : open.spotify.com/track/07ZH8v3cjyFFXjA8zZLjO5?si=921f4936ee044d1a

[@frostyplays949]

Streambeats less gooo

[@christianbot9915]

Man i'd love to do this but I don't got the money

[@guilhermedeoliveirarocha8601]

lets think that i have the money to do this keyboard, how much we are talking ?

[@nolancn1143]

meta

[@souperman6406]

@@guilhermedeoliveirarocha8601 around 200 probably

[@neobynature921]

Video: "Entry-Level" Me: **Sees Soldering** **Leaves**

[@fns58]

You are watching a custom keyboard video. You lost?

[@strawberrymilkshake112]

@@fns58 cant take a joke?

[@rowser4472]

@@fns58 To be fair any hotswap would be more "entry level." Cool board tho

[@JaeyouPark]

Hahaha you’re right, it is definitely a barrier to entry. I will try to put together a no-solder entry level build video as well. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@sergeykoss]

@@JaeyouPark next time please make something with that wierd autofocus focusing on everything except it is needed to, or dont use it at all

[@kyu_273]

I always knew gateron yellow were quite high pitched but you make them sound good!XD

[@JaeyouPark]

nothing a little 205g0 cant fix ;)

[@walkerstandard2373]

This is also partly due to the board he is typing on. The Alu plate is relatively neutral, and when paired with the Acrylic case (+ the Keycap material / profile) the sound will be MUCH different than a similar metal case build. Also the recording can be another variable, yadadadadada. Definitely keep this in mind when listening to sound tests!

[@kyu_273]

@@walkerstandard2373 true I just always have the idea the gat yellow are more on the high pitch side

[@amirirelly2908]

I’m not sure how true this is but lubed ga yellows with trybosis 3204 are relatively thocky but it rly depends on plate and case

[@hehehe9618]

@@walkerstandard2373 so if i put this on a gk64xs board the sound would be so different?

[@xander7099]

Hey, just a normie passing by to look at cool keyboards while typing on my 3 year old red dragon from amazon. Nice video dude

[@caiofernando]

I have a 3 years old Redragon as well. lol I've been watching custom keyboard videos for a week now. I'm obsessed.

[@PimpsHauls]

Same loll. Calling all red dragon keebs

[@zanaisu]

Same, it has blue switches

[@kettu8206]

3 years old? Thats sweet. I still use my first keyboard, a Logitech g110 thats like 10 years old now 😅

[@zanaisu]

update

[@SeoMoon1155]

How have I missed this build walktrough, I swear more of these and the channel is going to blow up instantly

[@JaeyouPark]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@walterli592]

Damn your keyboard sounds so much better than mine, even though I have ink blacks and aluminum case, just shows how much skill you have. Great work!!!

[@JaeyouPark]

thank you so much for the kind words!

[@gwengwen4412]

It’s also the mic it makes it sound 10x better and sound is not everything feel and speed is huge to

[@user-qk8rt9yf9v]

Probably cause the acrylic case make a more muted and less pitch sound than a aluminum case.

[@tombaker2510]

acrylic/polycarb case makes everything sound deeper so its probably that

[@j.b.7133]

You're surprised a Polycarbonate case sounds different than your Aluminum one? ...

[@lil_syba]

This has to be one of the best sounding boards out there... I might need to cop xD

[@JaeyouPark]

Definitely a great value board!

[@keebnfeeb]

This is the first video that got me into this hobby. :)

[@jbobko9291]

Gat milky yellows are a GOATED switch

[@moanaslevrai]

Definitly the best case in the market, change my mind.

[@ВасяПупкин-ф7д8м]

I love that ceramic sound of spacebar

[@zintaxza7555]

I just built this exact board like a month after watching this for the first time just with black inks. It's a very, very nice board.

[@Woopark22]

The plate with the acrylic looks so clean

[@JaeyouPark]

acrytlic does have a unique look for sure

[@taylorwhitman7253]

So pleasing to the eyes and ears. Love the keycaps too.

[@JaeyouPark]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@Simon-is2xd]

That's like the exact board I'm gonna build!

[@JaeyouPark]

Best of luck with your build!

[@styke678]

Any updates on your keyboard 👀?

[@styke678]

@dissy don't know depends on which one u like more.

[@majinkeyboards]

To me, this keyboard is much nicer than what I would call an entry level board. Was one of the boards I was eyeing when I first got into the hobby tbh.

[@futurebrian4893]

So calming to watch you build this ♥️

[@JaeyouPark]

Thanks Brian! Loved the plants in your recent maja video :)

[@timothyspencer7767]

This guy puts so much effort into his videos he should be way more popular

[@lunxr1795]

Immediately clicked subscribe at the end of this video. This is SO GOODDDD

[@JaeyouPark]

tyty! :)

[@andrec.fennell9255]

I'm so glad this channel is gaining more traction, the videos are incredible and they're finally getting the recognition they deserve!

[@clopzshorts]

Damn I really like that green and the grey. Great aesthetic!

[@auschris9296]

to fu 65 is still such a good board imo, i have multiple keeb builds that cost me over 1k and i still use my tofu 65 for gaming and wont ever sell it, just like my utd 356 mini, polaris, vega

[@michaelcheng8309]

I’ve been looking at products this is helpful

[@JaeyouPark]

It's a great board!

[@Mohitkumar-zz4mp]

I love your keyboard man .

[@JaeyouPark]

thanks a lot!

[@paulinhowh]

the noise of the keys sounds so good

[@andhikaauriel4279]

i like it bcus its neat and satisfying

[@nsmii4739]

sounds insane!

[@stephenkim4829]

This is really a therapeutic video. love it.

[@JaeyouPark]

Glad you liked the video!

[@throwsnbrews9516]

That sounds really nice and crispy

[@kelanmurray]

Hey Jaeyou! Thanks for the build video! My typing test is up now by the way. Not the best as it's my first, but I tried.

[@JaeyouPark]

Hey Kelan! I like he blue themed board! Keep on building :)

[@kelanmurray]

@@JaeyouPark Thanks! And can do, this might actually be my next build in like a year lol(the tofu)

[@Indra_Ninja]

Im surprise the foam still lets that much underglow rgb to shine. Nice!

[@DruNkeNButteR]

I'm in love with this keyboard, wish you were selling it, keep up the amazing work dude!

[@melvinwahlin2409]

Hey, I was just wondering wich pcb that was because of the awesome shine through. Awesome vid man

[@Phantom1000]

Yo! It has been a while! Great video always! Quick question, may I ask if the corners and edges are too sharp and are not comfortable to use? I am planning to build one with wooting PCB for gaming, and just want to make sure comfort is not sacrificed.

[@seb_________1764]

I find ur vids satisfying bro

[@alexmoura606]

I shall take the honor of the 200th comment and congratulate you on such an amazing piece of work you have done for that board

[@JaeyouPark]

thank you for the 200th comment! really appreciate the kind words :)

[@tlm2096]

that board looks sick, i decided to get the acrylic tofu65 as opposed to a metal one because of how cool it looks in this video

[@joozi1925]

Love the acrylic tofu. I got the gateron yellow pros on it, but it seems like the milkys sound a little better. I do not feel like unsoldering though 😩 dope video!

[@1_nqp683]

probably my dream keyboard, I’m planning to get the acrylic tofu 65 kit. Also, which do you prefer? Jwick blacks or ktt strawberry’s?

[@kenzo5203]

Who needs lofi builds when you have custom keyboard videos

[@milktoastgregg]

What PCB? afaik the KBD67 PCB has switch LEDs but not underglow LEDs. Great video - keeb sounds awesome!

[@JaeyouPark]

Kbd67rev2 soldered. It has underglow but no built in per key.

[@milktoastgregg]

@@JaeyouPark Perfect, thank you!

[@lsw4852]

All these awesome group buys and awesome boards coming, but this is classic!

[@mimisjuicee]

I like how he actually reply’s to people. Good content. Keep it up :)

[@fns58]

If you add the shipping and the import fees because KBDFans declare up to the last cent for shipping, this ends up being a board of around 250$, which for many, is definitely not entry level if you add another 100-200$ for switches, keycaps and stabs. But definitely a very nice mid-range board. Wanted one for ages, but for me, another 65% board is just a whim I cannot justify lol.

[@manos527]

250+ is considered MID RANGE keyboard nowdays?

[@salemj1371]

Soldering isnt really beginner, so what im thinking is milky top gat yellows with kbdfans tofu65 aluminum diy kit and durrock v2 stabs

[@mmirza83]

the camera quality is better than in real life

[@LucielStarz123]

Damn! This one hits The Holy Algorithm just right 👌🏻 😳!! So proud of you on hitting 5k!!, proud to say I was subscriber One 🤣 ☝️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@Accuaro]

Hey man do you have a solder fume extractor off camera? The fumes from the solder are heading towards you 5:25 and there is a chance you could inhale it. Best of health, man. Awesome video ^^

[@JaeyouPark]

Hey Slime, I do have a fume extractor/purifier that I use for soldering. I usually film the first couple joints without the purifier for the clean aesthetics, but I put it on right after for the rest of the joints! Thanks for worrying about my health 💛

[@Accuaro]

@@JaeyouPark Apologies for the delayed ass reply, but np! I was just a bit worried you may hurt your lungs but it seems my worry was for naught. Thanks for the videos on the Tofu btw! It's making me super interested in the Keeb hobby haha. Now I'm just wondering if Acrylic is better than Alu or vice versa 🤔 😊

[@serene4566]

Great video once again, very interesting and nicely made. The board sounds and looks amazing!

[@JaeyouPark]

still trying to figure out what kind of build videos I wanna go for haha thanks for the support!

[@frederikbaukus5071]

Yoooo bro that spacebar kills it all

[@Boqht505]

Yooo I’m so hyped thanks you that’s definitely my next build

[@JaeyouPark]

Will see you in 10 hours during the premiere ;)

[@Boqht505]

Yup even if it’s the last thing I do😂

[@themouselady275]

hi there :) what PCB are you using for this build? didn't see the info anywhere, unless i'm just blind haha. amazing video and build btw!

[@JaeyouPark]

kbd67rev2, sorry I think I only answered this in the comments. I will try to add it into the description later!

[@Thorchristerson]

Tbh, my gk61 with lubed gateron yelllows and durock plate mounts, steel plate and lots of foam sounds almost the exact same. Just that yours sound a little more clacky:)

[@skrillz1456]

Thats a beautifull keyboard, I can't bellive you made the keyboard sound that good without GMK's

[@houghwhite411]

PBT is the key, any mid range pbt is better than GMK

[@skrillz1456]

@@houghwhite411 pbt is the most affordable keycap. But there are 3 well known keycaps, abs, wich is the budget one, pbt, which is the little bit more expensive but most affordable one and then gmk wich is the most expensive but highest quallity. I have never had any gmks but im kinda sure they would feel and sound better than my pbts. a thing many dont know too is that gmks often are made of same plastic as abs

[@houghwhite411]

@@skrillz1456 My friend who had gmks said that a decent pbt will feel as good if not better than GMK. Idk, it's his preference, I gotta borrow his stuff to find out

[@skrillz1456]

@@houghwhite411 yeah we all have diffrent opinions.

[@Vanithoth]

Finally! My IPC Class 3 Soldering certification will come in handy.

[@JaeyouPark]

with that kind of skill you should try through hole boards!

[@MrBunz]

damn nice sound without the o ring mod (curious to see how that would change the sound)

[@JaeyouPark]

I do have a sound test video of the acrylic tofu65 build with o ring mod if you are interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKrbXnRnr51pn9k

[@MrBunz]

hey, that's really interesting. idk if you would agree but honestly without the o ring mod the board sounds a lot more full, and a bit thoccier (maybe that's just the spacebar haha) sick build tho! and really nice vid quality, you def deserve more subs :D

[@conin.v]

Pretty nice build!, is there any hotswap & underglow PCB compatible with this case?

[@serene-dev]

Wow, this sounds good. I have tofu60 aluminum, it doesn't sound that good.

[@christophersmith8028]

Such a clean build. I finally made my first order of some switches and also the preorder for the gmmk pro a couple of days ago, and I hate to say it, but I haven’t stopped ordering keeb parts since...I’m hooked and it’s scary. Hahaha about to order this now as well, and wanting your opinion. Do you suggest to go with a soldered build or hot swap? I have no problem soldering if it’s worth it for feel and long term reliability, but I do like the option of easy switch swapping. Cheers!

[@JaeyouPark]

welcome to the hobby! I prefer solder PCBs in general, but when it comes to acrylic tofu, I go for kbd67rev2 solder pcbs since they have nice underglow LEDs. The hotswap dz65rgbv2 by kbdfans doesnt have underglow, only per-key lighting. Doesn't fully show off the acrylic case imo. happy building!

[@christophersmith8028]

@@JaeyouPark appreciate the response and help. The kit I’m looking into has the kbd67rev2 solder, so I’ll just stick with that and enjoy the soldering process in that build. Now it’s just a matter of deciding between a few switches I’m interested in, and if I want to do a pc plate for sound and feel, or a brass with o-ring mod for mostly aesthetics. Haha the freedom and variety in this hobby is unreal, and I dig it. Thanks again!

[@jimbaldwin1088]

Will it sound similar with a cheaper plastic case or no?

[@imythical564]

Is there a hot swap version of that pcb (with the underglow rgb)?

[@baduytrinh5398]

Beautiful

[@qemoas4]

very nice keyboard build and great video! I have a question though, is the soldering necessary or optional?

[@JaeyouPark]

with this specific PCB you unfortunately HAVE to solder

[@joelcross4949]

Awesome build! I'm new to creating and was wondering what size your stabilizers are so I can replicate this build :)

[@gunkiewunkie8965]

that sounds so nice

[@nvus]

Just started using the one I bought from you back in January lol. Feels MAD nice to type on man. Tofu 65 acrylic with black gateron inks(?). I forget the specs tbh. Would getting ABS keycaps make the typing experience better? I'm using some HK gaming PBT keycaps at the moment.

[@JaeyouPark]

Haha nice! ABS tends to be clackier in sound, so if that’s something you like! Imo typing experience is mostly to do with keycap profiles (height and shape) when it comes to keycaps rather than materials

[@ivanovvovka]

Hi! Did you use some special foam pieces between pcb and plate? They are seen on corners of the plate. There are no plates with these foam corners. Did you you add it yourself? Thanks in advance! Nice video)

[@ZebSound]

is there one negative thing about hotswap? Why should someone solder if there are hotswap boards?

[@kay__7664]

There is this keyboard, and then my ducky one 2 mini with cherry mx browns :| your skill is insane.

[@JCL-nu4ge]

Hi, may I ask, 1. what lube did you use on the stablizers? 2. What PCB is that? 3. The white foam you used, is that custom? Thanks!

[@coveringgrape5251]

krytox 205g0 kbdfans67 pcb 3 im not sure but doesnt look custom

[@JoeySalinas12]

Wow, that sounds beautiful

[@JaeyouPark]

Thank you :)

[@zim312]

Where did you place the modular foam? I couldn’t follow from the video. Thanks!

[@arham_pk]

Could you please leave the exact link of the case and another hot swap pcb on kbdfans Thx would really appreciate it.

[@DavidCornejo98]

beautiful mint color

[@Hugo-hp6sw]

the perfect keyboard doesent exi...

[@Comical_Clips_]

love your stuff man

[@JaeyouPark]

appreciate it!

[@danielhryn5982]

This is my favorite keyboard

[@leightonwalls9543]

NICE build

[@briannavo5893]

the quality of this video is amazing!! looking into building my own soon but would you recommend a tofu60 acrylic over a tofu60 alu case? also, what was the pcb you used?

[@JaeyouPark]

this has the kbd67rev2! Thanks for your kind words haha. Between alu vs acrylic, it's mostly the aesthetic preference. I do have a video where I compare the sound of both alu and acrylic tofus if you are interested!

[@briannavo5893]

@@JaeyouPark thanks!!

[@Kevincs9]

If there is no underglow RGB, will the per-key RGB shine through the sides of the acrylic case?

[@shenanigan505]

i hope they make a hotswap version of the tofu96!

[@quietwyatt5983]

Hey just wondering I really liked that bowl for the screws could u tell me were u got ut

[@kahubates6435]

Can this be replicated with a hot-swappable PCB? It sounds amazing but I'm scared to solder.

[@kentkent2607]

This sounds sooooooo good!!!

[@adequatequality]

Do you find yourself ever needing to fiddle with levelling the stabilizer wires? I feel like every single time I get stock stabilizers or I buy them from a 3rd party, I need to level them myself or there's always constant ticking.

[@johannesf5237]

looks so good!!!

[@jkwonnn]

acrylic tofu is

[@JaeyouPark]

it's so unique and affordable!

[@coconatti]

yes... I want one of these. How would I get somewthing similar, really like the acrylic body

[@middle_pickup]

So are there LED's for the case, or are they only in the switches themselves? Considering getting this case for my Wooting 60HE.

[@cakeisalie]

I love this keycap set!

[@4everme764]

such good vid the vibes

[@TPMaster1]

Is the case illumination just from the rgb leds at the switches or are there additional leds below/beside the pcb? Would every pcb with rgb for the keys have this effect in the case?

[@chrisvfit]

Woooooow! Best looking and sounding keyboard so far! Please take my money, I want one!

[@clut_]

Sorry to ask, Im sure its been asked before, what is the leather desk pad you are using please?

[@khizershareef5076]

what was the total cost? also, I didn't see the led light installation in the vid? did it came included with the board?

[@sadseal8118]

The PCB has LEDs on the bottom

[@LyurGG]

Hi Thanks for the good video. I was just wondering what camera did you use to record for this video?

[@syedamir8052]

Such an inspiring video. Definitely gonna copy this exact build for my next build. May I know whether you did flash the pcb or not ?

[@JaeyouPark]

I recommend it! I flashed it with my personal favourite mapping using VIA (caniusevia.com)

[@rapouzer]

Wooooow this is so beautiful!!!!

[@blekdesign]

That keyboard looks good!

[@tyung7]

hey, im about to buy the the tofu 60 acrylic frosted case and i want to know if the pcb as it displays on the website comes with the case. If not can you tell me a good cheap pcb that has underglow and is compatible with it. i would also like to know what plate is compatible. thanks.