Omron Factory Tour - The Making of a Logitech Romer-G Switch

[@HardwareCanucks]

"How It's Made" - LTT style

[@FilippoGrimaldi]

Oh mamma! XD

[@OvAeons]

HardwareCanucks best show to have a nap to.

[@WatermelonSoda]

we need a LTT and HC collab ;D

[@ZeusAbhijeet]

Automated captions are even more better. At around 13:30 Captions say "I'd say partnership with mosquito net to do sex tomorrow". LOL

[@Shadow77999]

WatermelonSoda holy shit yes

[@DirtHoleee]

Man the guy just before Linus in the 'Human Machine' at 7:22 was really into it! YOU GO ROBOT MAN!

[@Maxtez]

He was the best one.

[@bonchonmaru]

DirtHoleee What guy? I don't see a person there.

[@racermario1881]

+DirtHoleee This is why I like Japan.

[@ectsy]

What man? I only see a robot

[@KarlWheezier]

The overall production quality of the video was worth the wait and its great to see you guys are still improving... I should put this on the forum so you guys see it.

[@LinusTechTips]

I saw it :D

[@brendanstephens2277]

🐍

[@steliospasiardes678]

+LinusTechTips first time i see a reply from the youtuber/channel and no one is freaking out or having a billion replies just to get an answer or to be acknowledged, lel xD Or is my comment the one? O.o

[@Signaidy]

:v when you see it and there is not a million replies :0 cyka blyat rush Berlin

[@CountryBoy724]

Can I just say how amazing it is that they got 10 people to act like robots just for the fun of it? That's freaking awesome! And that guy before Linus, VERY INTO IT! LOL

[@pameton]

Funfact, logitech is called Logicool here in Japan since a local Company is already called Logitech.

[@Poop1]

I've heard of that before and for some reason my G502 mouse is called "Logicool G502" when I look at it on my control panel. Guess I got a Japanese unit somehow.

[@Shadow77999]

Nocturnal Poop wow nice, must be higher qual than most logitech stuff

[@Ben.N]

@@Shadow77999 doubt it

[@dariopadilla1021]

@@Ben.N no he's right Japan has a way better quality control that China,like super better

[@chosh3637]

Darío Padilla I agree

[@KevinLindsay1]

This is a great video and it had an effect on my choice between corsair and Logitech. Let your sponsors know these videos are not only awesome but have an effect.

[@twinrixone5295]

hm, but corsair uses mx switches which are made in Germany. watch their factory tour by ltt. not worse at least

[@EposVox]

This was so cool! loved it!

[@Animurh]

Superior Nippon Omron switches folded over 1000 times can even cut through solid steel

[@ASZzztoluca]

***** Same XD

[@ArchonCommando]

***** It's a common misconception that they would fold them thousand of times. What people are usually referreing to is the amount of layers the folding generates. Even folding 12 times already gets you 4096 layers. Folding thousands of times would actually decrease the quality and durability of the steel. 20 folds get you over a million layers. They only did it until the steel was pretty much homogenous and then stopped. Going further than that would just make the steel softer. Just wanted to point that out, have a good one :)

[@BattousaiHBr]

Animurh is that rumia or flandre?

[@ArchonCommando]

They're not jetfuel so they probably can.

[@yaseen157]

***** I would +1 this, but I'm not on my PC master race device so I can't.

[@frealms]

More factory tours, please =x

[@t800-t4c]

frealms i think they are doing bmws next

[@billfan7528]

t800 Nah, Linus is going to tour Lamboguini's factory (I forgot how to spell it) While he picks up his gold chrome lambo

[@frealms]

t800 Screw BMWs, I want an ASUS factory tour.

[@delmonte3699]

t800 phhhh Mercedes

[@9xtilxi]

Intel factory tour please!

[@bassl0va]

YazeedSaber lol yeah right

[@sarfured]

441meatloaf Conan? Who the Barbarian or unfunny talk show host?

[@lamgg4]

YazeedSaber i did come t o intel factory once and they're not allow to take photograph or film.

[@Mudux]

sarfured nope, the librarian

[@thecooletompie]

YazeedSaber nah, asml is way more interesting.

[@NeXMaX]

I have an Omron medical thermometer. Good to know that the mechanical switches on my gaming keyboard is made by the manufacturer of my thermometer.

[@nairazc621]

+D13H4RD2L1V3 I do also have a Omron Nebulizer lol xD

[@digitalrailroader]

not only that, Omron's Automotive Division makes switches, Control Modules, and a BUTT TON of relays for pretty much the ENTIRE Global Automotive Industry.

[@firefaiting]

I'm studying industrial automation and we use omron plc's in the lab, so cool to see this. I had no idea they did this kind of manufacturing.

[@abdoufma]

I have an Omron blood-pressure meter

[@jackandlexie3552]

Definitely the #1 video supporting the theory that Linus and Luke are a thing lmao

[@GuardianLords]

Lederhosens in Germany. Kimonos in Japan. Where is your next trip?

[@SavouryLobster]

Canada

[@earnestbunbury2103]

GuardianLords Frisco?

[@Esablaka]

GuardianLords Just to say grammar nazi here :P But the plural of Lederhose is Lederhosen :P no s at the end :P

[@chernobyl4045]

klederdracht in the netherlands

[@hentosama]

GuardianLords Ponchos in mexico, ah screw it, nothing cool gets made in mexico.. perhaps corruption factories :v

[@VertexHero]

Would love to see more of these tour videos. Very enjoyable. Keep up the great work!

[@AMalas]

ive been using omron components including switches, potentiometers, and other components for circuit building. so far they have been very reliable and only one potentiometer failed when I mistakenly placed 20 times the current as what it was rated for! I also have alot of omron health products such as blood sugar lever, Mass/BMI/fat percentage digital scale and they've never failed me!

[@CallumIsRaving]

Proud to work at OMRON after watching this!!!

[@matz4k]

1:40 making fun of Lab 1&2 but then calling the Lab from LTT: LTT Labs :D

[@MrMiezan89]

omg JAPAN manufacturing at its finest! thanks LTT did a great job on this one! thousand likes!

[@hernancoronel]

Awesome! Japanese manufacturing is incredible.

[@OSteveO2]

Hands down one of your best videos in a long time, i love how its made and a lot of other people do and this video combined your flare and how its made insightful look on things, you should make more videos like this, bravo :)

[@strmapes]

Was an awesome video, holy crap it went up early today. Thanks Nick

[@TrueGawa]

Oh wow, I did not even begin to imagine how much work and precision goes into a single switch on a keyboard. This is really amazing!

[@BananaboatFI]

I'm glad that Luke has come like "another" face of this channel. What a nice guy and he'll make Linus bad jokes sounding like a little worse :D

[@KeiAngelus]

I would love to see a G710 with these key switches. While I was initially doubting the quality of these new switches, this factory tour removed all the doubt I had.

[@a.rhewpawen5559]

"You are the lubrication machine!" - Oh god why.. Those are images I could do without.

[@CastaneaMa]

It's really badass. Japan is a awsome country! Need more of this factory-visiting stuff Linus!

[@clintoncook6082]

7:16 I find it amusing that the workers were willing to mime with them pretending to assemble the switches.

[@zeppy13131]

What a fascinating, fun tour, Linus---thanks! It may seem like theses machines churn out the switches quite fast, till you consider that each full-size keyboard has over 100 of them.

[@MysteriousLemon228]

Linus rocking his socks and sandals at 3:05

[@mjgamer13]

I could honestly stare at that machine for hours and still not get bored. Wow it looks cool!

[@wanamirwanisa5422]

next stop QS1 from steelseries... pls Linus

[@LinusTechTips]

M800 review went up on vessel tonight. Had a keyboard day today :D

[@HazewinDog]

wan amir lol after seeing this I know exactly why Steelseries is so horrible. they must not perform even remotely close as good testing as shown here at Omron.

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

wan amir The QS1 is built by Kailh (Kaihua) so if they toured their factory then they could probably also see the Razer switches being made. Kailh also makes switches branded with their own name, which are found in lesser known keyboards.

[@wanamirwanisa5422]

Findecanor i learn something new today... noted.thx

[@wanamirwanisa5422]

HazewinDog that's why my guts said don't trust other than cherry MX switches.

[@flaviomakishi8417]

just recently got to linus channel recently and ge hooked! great video, please keep doing more factory tours and quality videos! greets from Brazil

[@clintoncook6082]

3:42 "Just in case there's a tsunami, you're ready for it." I would have waited 5 years before making a Tsunami joke. Even then, considering we have tornadoes and hurricanes, I imagine not that many people will find it all that funny.

[@twinrixone5295]

it's like making a 9/11 joke just a few years after it happened... not my kind of humor tbh (on a tech vid, where you wouldn't expect that)

[@GreenShagRug]

seeing the human production line was great. This is undoubtedly one of the best linus tech tips videos ever!

[@avimakkar]

Who is here from WAN show to see drunk Edzel

[@UtiuNikita]

I think Luke might've had a bit too

[@arachnenet2244]

yep, exactly

[@OliverTurnerMSc]

Fair play to the guy, the video looks like normal production quality!

[@daniel_ghax]

Yet again mentioned at WAN.

[@wolfshiproductions]

I enjoy seeing Linus have as much fun as he is with his videos.

[@TheSunbaneglasses]

So apparently "LinusTechTips" has some interesting anagrams. "Tech Until Piss" " Techs Insult Pi"

[@wilsonbotlero2363]

Blown away by the automation use in the factery ,and again under 301 . Awesome and keep on producing these awesome videos ....

[@fsfaith]

Will Romer-G appear on other keyboards? I'm sold with how good the switches are but I really don't like the look of the Logitech G910.

[@bluetorch13]

fsfaith I'm stuck with the Microsoft Natural Keyboard forever, best for me, I will love to see one with these keys.

[@zext3668]

fsfaith logitech is releasing new G310 but its basically g910 but tkl

[@Shmozone]

I think the 810 uses them too. If the keycaps are the problem, Logitech sells a g910 with normal keycaps. Just look up "spectrum" instead of "spark"

[@Roak1]

Your wish has been fulfilled. There's a G810 (G910 with standard shell and keycaps), a G410 (tenkeyless G910), and the G Pro Keyboard (G410 with standard shell and keycaps, and detachable cord but no wrist rest)

[@Bobcat665]

Das Keyboard and Creative (of all people) have gotten on the train too. I'm hoping even more parties start following suit. We need proper custom keycaps for these things!

[@gggggary1]

These factory tours are a THOUSAND TIMES better than How It's Made! Very well done!

[@JakeD567]

Anyone here from WAN show?

[@SippyCup_Official]

What great hosts! What is it with Japanese manufacturing facilities and fantastic hospitality? This is not the first video I have seen where the hosts legitimately seemed pleased to share what they do with outsiders. Fucking awesome!

[@AlienPball]

Oh shit, that Tsunami joke.

[@deuswulf6193]

Easily one of the best LinusTech Tips videos so far. Well done, extremely entertained.

[@OkieOtaku]

WHO'S HERE FROM THE 2020 KEYBOARD BLIND TEST VIDEO?!

[@DMalek]

Me. I have g413 carbon. I have tested so many keyboards, and the switches is the only one i like. Also they are the most quiet of all i heard.

[@DominicKrall]

Same. I have the G910 too

[@YatenKou_jp]

me hjahaha

[@mamaduckirl]

another amazing on-sight video, bravo! these are what makes LTT so amazing, they're well made and informative, and just so pleasant to watch

[@raulrodrigues9084]

As a lady, I can confirm that Luke is a very good lubrication station XD

[@brokencereal4647]

You're a lady named Raul?

[@raulrodrigues9084]

Broken Cereal shared accs sry

[@C7eeN]

Is that Senna? ^_^

[@Tattoo_Review_Crew]

Linus media group, im just letting you guys know that I watch every single one of your video's and this on has earned its self a like!!

[@ILikeToLaughAtYou]

I spit my fruit loops all over the table when Linus said "sunami". 😂

[@tylerhowell9077]

Ridog_ same I actually started choking on my cereal and had to spit it up to keep from dying

[@miezu2]

I still have my g410 from 2015 and it still works like a champ after gaming + work for all those years , more than 10k in games with 0 issues ( MADE IN JAPAN )

[@TigerClaws]

I hope that CEO saw you roasting their dumb design choices in the G910 review and hopefully be smarter when they eventually make a G910+ that is actually bearable to type on.

[@re4796]

Uh, what? Logitech designs and makes the keyboards and keycaps, Omron just makes switches...

[@MCMeru]

Please try to get more companies to show you their factory please! I love these factory tours :D

[@bayf824]

LinusTechTips Loved this video, you guys had me laughing...for reel :)

[@somedude4122]

That's reely lame.

[@rukasu01]

I hope you guys make more vids like this. Seeing these, it makes me want to take a second crack at an engineering field.

[@drcookieccook230]

Those were reel bad puns

[@Pantsthaniel]

Come on, reely? That was reely bad...

[@itsjustjinx]

Left me reeling.

[@happyflygon8096]

Bunch of REEL puns in this comment chain. Looks like you've already gotten thirty seen CLICKS on this comment... Ok I'll cease the puns now.

[@joshuascholar3220]

I would down click if it showed the count for those.

[@davidv00]

never thought that a keyboard manufacturing process is so complicated and complex before watched this vid. great stuff Linus and team.

[@GenuflectingRotation]

Linus is such a cutie.

[@daehxxiD]

Love these factory tours. It's just amazing what kind of technology is behind such a "simple" thing as a keyboard key.

[@grapefru]

i'm gonna be honest, coming from mx reds, getting the g810 was a great choice. they are really really fast and responsive, and they feel snappy.

[@ayyblyat9450]

Is there any click like some cherry mx switches have?

[@grapefru]

Gabba Shanking yes. there is a subtle yet noticeable click when you reach the actuation point.

[@ayyblyat9450]

I was thinking of getting one, but i don't want something completely quiet. Thanks

[@teemuve]

Pretty interesting stuff you guys brought back from Japan. Nice!

[@MarcoZ1ITA1]

Posted 14 days ago on vessel, nice. What happened to 7 day delays for every video?

[@kedwardsTWO]

Love these tours. I think It's amazing to see the amount manufacturing and QC this stuff has put into it.

[@ShaunOfNintendo]

7:31 - 7:33 Need to make a gif out of that

[@napoleon950]

I love these factory tours.

[@reyfuertes61085]

Japanese == Quality

[@NoorquackerInd]

return false;

[@theanimatronicscollectoran4193]

Better than Chinese. Chinese switches are crap.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Noorquacker japan makes the best quality products

[@4skintim962]

Same with games

[@sorcy5467]

@@carholic-sz3qv Actually "Made in Germany" products has been the best quality for a very long time with the best reputation and a long history. Oh yeah and I have a G910 and the Omron Romer-G switches are pure crap, had a far better experience with Cherry.

[@IanMunsellIanDaBian]

That's frickin amazing! The amount of engineering put into that is enormous.

[@Mooooov0815]

A 15 Million Dollar Lab... Running Windows XP...! You made it :D

[@duphmongus]

It does the job, why fix what isn't broken?

[@Pete292323]

Most labs run windows xp, because software for lab equipment doesn't get updated all that often, windows xp is your best bet, these kind of computers aren't hooked up to the internet, so there is no security issue.

[@emergcon]

never change a running system. aegis anti aircraft/missile radarsystems on multibillion combat cruisers run win xp as well.

[@dragonsqrrl]

Already said this on Vessel, but I really like this video. Absolutely amazing factory tour.

[@mbsurfer]

Really Linus? you had to bring the tsunami into this?! hahahha

[@theracingdaedra6868]

This was amazingly interesting to watch since I am a Mechatronic engineer (to be). I am still in my first year. I would love more of these LinusTechTips

[@leandroamarillo3262]

Somehow logitech managed to fuck up such awesome switches with those AWFUL keycaps

[@ShadowLimited310]

There actually pretty good for gaming but for typing they are absolutely terrible

[@Houstonruss]

Jose Brito using this keyboard for 500 hours I can say you are correct.

[@p1st0ls44]

Leandro Amarillo WORST KEYCAP/KEYBOARD DESIGN ever ;)....why logitech... WHY?!

[@leandroamarillo3262]

Jose Brito i dont think that having a keycap a little better for gaming is worth the horrible typing experience

[@ShadowLimited310]

***** naw they feels like blues

[@Bynming]

This is fascinating :) wouldn't mind seeing more of these.

[@1001History]

13:06 How bae expects you to please her

[@szabiakanich]

Love these factory tours. Great stuff.

[@cameronzukoff555]

You guys should try and see if you could get Fanuc/ABB to give you a tour of how they build robots... that build everything else :P

[@firefaiting]

Cameron Zukoff oh my god, last year for my internship I worked with a fanuc, those things are bloody amazing

[@mickaelaria]

this was a real learning experience to watch guys.thanks. and yes.that was a "real" joke. Enough with your dad jokes Linus.

[@eckomind]

Logitech fucked up the design of the Orion, but Omron made a bad ass switch that hopefully other manufacturers will take notice.

[@takasta]

So very cool, don't know why I didn't view this previously, keep it up!

[@klm6674]

Linus got paid more to make this video than I make in a year.

[@Chaps_Jr]

True, but that money is going to several people on his team. He doesn't take home as much money as we may think.

[@Chaps_Jr]

Gerald Ramos That's not a lot of money for a business owner. He pays more taxes than regular employees.

[@descendant0fdragons]

Who would have thought that a simple switch have so much room to hype about, just to make a gamer happier! Ask this to a pre WW2 human he wouldn't believe. From typewriter to this now!

[@Travis_Inlanzer]

Love logitech products but, I wish they would of just remade the G19s with Romer-G switches. I love the Romer-G switches but the layout of the Orion is terrible, even the wrist rest is bad.

[@andrester88]

***** Which is really sad though since I tried them out of the store and the switch itself, BEAUTIFUL. I mean they aren't cherry MX, but something in it made me like it better than Cherry MX, but the keycap they were on.... yeah.. they need to switch to regular keycaps.

[@Thezftw]

Travis Christensen I game (along with work) and the gaming aesthetic totally isn't for me, lol. :P I never even look at my keyboard so leds are kind of wasted on me too.

[@ZaeBae22]

Travis Christensen It doesn't look that appealing to me either.. to flashy and .. well looks like its aimed for 15 year olds visual wise

[@mewimi]

Travis Christensen If you are relying on keyboard wrist rest then your posture at the desk is incorrect and you are just asking for carpal tunnel syndrome.

[@somedude4122]

Why do you guys even like Cherry MX? IBM's Buckle keys is where it's all at

[@frieddayfriday]

just saw this now. i must say this is a well made video! i love the human machine, it made my day.

[@gonigeena]

$15,000,000 lab, computers running Windows XP.

[@jadeXY]

gonigeena I guess it just works. :)

[@lulllaby]

It seems funnyat first, but most big facilities are still running XP. Even most nuclear reactors are still controlled via XP. Apart from the fact, that its just too expensive to replace the OS on a 100+ PCs, the whole program that is controlling the robots is written and optimized for XP. Even if they would just replace the Lab PCs, they could run into compatibility issues. Because of that, Microsoft is still developing software/security updates for big companies. So until they rebuild the factory or have real problems with the OS, they wont switch.

[@kedwardsTWO]

gonigeena You will find that compatibility with software has everything to do with it.

[@reznov122]

gonigeena sounds funny that such an expensive lab is using an outdated operating system, but when you think about it there is no reason to upgrade at all

[@DrRyan82994]

A potato chip factory I worked in also used XP , the PC's actually came with 7 though, I guess XP is just more reliable for business.

[@Daehawk]

Very cool factory. They seem really proud of it too. Good for them.

[@nevinzavell4207]

I wanted to like the romer switches. They just feel like mush.

[@Supermariosupervideo]

Yeah, I agree. Tried out the switches, and they don't feel as pleasing(?) as Cherry switches feel.

[@bassl0va]

Loafies Even Cherry feels like mush compared to buckling spring

[@Supermariosupervideo]

bassl0va I've actually never tried out a Buckling Spring, they seem pretty nice.

[@bassl0va]

Loafies You should give them a go. Only downside is they are very very loud

[@sarfured]

Loafies bassl0va Are buckling spring keyboards even still made? I thought Unicomp went out of business, besides their prices are ridiculous.

[@gurmeharsingh7718]

I wonder from where u started and where u r today. U r one of the most successful youtubers today. Very nice video!!!

[@D3R3bel]

Wow! Now i cant wait to see how razer switches are made! It must be at least 10x better than this since razer switches are so much better than anything else on the market.

[@amshermansen]

๖ۣۜBeyond Earth *snicker* Oh you sweet summerchild.

[@niter43]

Isn't Razer using Cherry switches?

[@amshermansen]

***** Well exact replicas is a potential misnomer. Only the actual switch is public domain now - But the fabrication methods and the machine lines aren't. Even if they have the exact schematics, doesn't mean they can replicate them properly since they don't know the exact specifications of the assembly.

[@D3R3bel]

***** Yes. Razer switches are manufactured in the same place as kailh switches are.

[@amshermansen]

Well in that case they might be able to, heh. :)

[@itsdeonlol]

LinusTechTips is the best tech channel on the planet!!!! They don't have Luke "size" in Japan!

[@bnmc]

8:02 *a reel space saver (that's a reel joke)

[@fender10g]

Awesome video linus!!

[@fatman2407]

screw razer im buying omron

[@Cw4O24]

Jack S get the g513

[@progz5232]

I just watched this video, its awesome to see how these were made.

[@Raprada]

1 week late.... I'll use adblock from now on because you guys already got a lotta money from the cool rich kids on vessel right?

[@Videocrazymachine]

***** I got Vessel free for an entire year because of some launch thing... I guess I must be really freaking lucky or something.

[@MarcoZ1ITA1]

onesimpleclik Like you know, every other channel on youtube that's not greedy as hell?

[@onesimpleclik]

MarcoZ Do you forget that Linus isn't just supporting himself?? The only way for LinusMediaGroup to grow is to find multiple sources of income, which includes finding other places to host their content.

[@MarcoZ1ITA1]

onesimpleclik Like you know, every other tech channel that's not one person and a microphone? LMG is litterally the only non corporate tech channel on vessel. I don't need to list other tech channels which employ more than one person, thrive fine on youtube and don't need to kickstart their own office, do i?

[@maximefilippini383]

***** Nobody's paying for Vessel, people are just using their 1month/1year free trial

[@blackdraakje]

This was a great video. Super interesting to see how they tackle stuff like this. Try and give us more of these!

[@PokerfaceStudioz]

15 million dollar lab... Still runs Windows XP.. .

[@alex_e4r33d]

From a Cherry MX Red user that tryed Romer-G . All i can tell right now is that i love Romer G , they feel way better , more silent and actually a little bit faster . #RomerG

[@BonkedByAScout]

Too bad Romer G switches are garbage.

[@MrDivad006]

Really interesting video, i would love to see more of this factory "behind the scenes" stuff!

[@dario959-c5k]

I dont like Logitech any more. Because: My G910 Orion Spark from 2016 was died last month. Some Keys send a double input signal (maybe depending on de redundant switch contacts). In my opinion is a 5 year lifespan for a 150$+ Keyboard not that good. My Z906 from 2015 died in 2017 short before the guarantee end. The spare Z906 died last year. Not good too. My G35 from 2013 died right after the guarantee end. Superb! Shit hits the fan... Because Logitech dont tink about customer relation. The spare Hyper X Cloud Headset i bought in 2015 is in good condition, actual on the PC of my daughter! And she dont handle with care... AND (back to customer relation): Hyper X sended me a spare microphone, after i lost it while moving. For free! Right next to my old Roccat Ryos MK Pro from 2013, whitch i gave in 2016 to my wife... And many more Logitech failures in my ownership. I dont buy any logitech stuff any more! My good old Roccat Tyon from 2014 is running like a young girl. And she overlifed many Logitech crap stuff. And my Cherry MX Board from 2016 on my workplace... yeah.. Like new! Bye Logitech... Sell your expensive crap tec waste on the moon...

[@triadamkt]

Cool video. Nice manufacturing process.