Top 5 Ways To Make Your Keyboard THOCK (On A Budget)

[@HipyoTech]

Howdy hey, I made the music for the title bits check it out here: open.spotify.com/track/69zNr5WN9v8voqHyGJp3qe?si=947a40c860d041f5

[@epicmanpog7846]

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[@cheese8594]

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[@epicmanpog7846]

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[@amqndin]

what typing test do you use

[@cheese8594]

@@amqndin pretty sure he uses monkey type

[@vikram7667]

00:01 Top 5 ways to improve keyboard sound 01:15 Tape mod for improved keyboard sound 02:34 Wrap bare bones keyboard PCB in plastic wrap for thock sound 03:52 Using press and seal improves the sound of switches 05:12 Lubing switches is a key step for improving keyboard sound and feel. 06:17 Adding lube to high contact points makes the keyboard smoother. 07:27 Using dampening materials and choosing keycaps can improve keyboard sound 08:50 Thick PBT keycap sets improve keyboard sound quality.

[@clientobj]

thanks

[@hobbyadhd]

I was a bit zoned out doing some CAD work, but I did hear silver bullet. You wouldn't believe how expensive that was to fill my keyboard with silver bullets, and I wouldn't say the sound is improved at all. I may need to watch the video again and pay attention this time.

[@baoht]

silver bullet may or may not have been an expession

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

I hope this doesn't reach you too late. Your silver bullet keyboard should prove moderately useful in the event of a vampire attack, however delivery of the bullet by the traditional method is preferred for optimal results.

[@BenLozej]

Hipyo, I want to thank you for getting me into the keyboard building! It’s such a great experience and it’s even better when you make it for someone else, I hope you keep doing what you like most. I’ll follow along no matter what!!

[@adnanjairajpuri]

Bro got you into spending your lifes fortune 😭😭😭

[@sackmm]

@@adnanjairajpuri I'll keep typing on my 450 dollar keyboard, but thanks for the advice!

[@adnanjairajpuri]

@@sackmm hey man im just joking dw i respect hobbies dawg, also im glad you got a nice custom keyboard. Im going for one too:)

[@sackmm]

@@adnanjairajpuri Well good luck with that build!

[@bezerk8616]

@@sackmm 450 is kinda insane bro

[@djguzzy10]

Hey Hipyo, easy thing for the painters tape mod is make it less sticky. lightly press the tape on your shirt (clean preferably) and it will lessen the adhesive. helps a ton and makes the tape not as sticky. just fyi

[@funyunfingers]

It says a lot about the keyboard community when this man has to specify that the shirt should be clean

[@crusadertwo239]

@@funyunfingers cough cough "gorilla glue" cough cough

[@funyunfingers]

@@crusadertwo239 cough cough “joke” cough cough

[@crusadertwo239]

@@funyunfingers I was making a ✨ joke ✨

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

It won't lessen the adhesive. It's just that fibers and dust particles will adhere to it.

[@BN99239]

With the automotive dampener, it also makes a noticeable difference to roll it down as well. Those rectangles that are bulging up, yeah those have to be rolled down so that they're fairly flat. I am a big fan of automotive dampener too, but these materials tend to reduce sound frequencies across the board, lows, highs, everything. I know some people prefer to only dampen lower frequencies and some like to dampen higher frequencies sounds, it all depends on the board they have and all the materials used.

[@mee6box]

Do you know where you can just buy one sheet? All the listings I have seen are 80 dollar rolls and I personally don’t think I need that much.

[@blackcatiswatchingyou7776]

@@mee6boxyou are paying a premium for "Auto" sound deadening brands like Dynamat, etc... they are nice but really overkill and overpriced for this application. There are cheaper brands that make the same product for less. They come in various thicknesses so make sure it will fit in your KB. You can also go super cheap and use Frost King or Peal & Seal duct insulation from a hardware store, I use them in my cars its the same thing but cheaper.

[@c4rb0n]

I did my first mod recently with my Blackwidow v2, witch consisted in put cotton under the keycaps. I made a huge diference for almost no money. Thnks by the inspiration, btw ^^

[@SilverCrypt]

The tape part is actually concerning. You preferably don't want to do any tape if you have a battery inside your keyboard. Electrical tape can actually be harmful, especially to hotswap sockets. If there's no battery on a hotswap pcb, use painter's tape. There's less chance of ripping out a hotswap socket. Just remember to avoid the jst cable connections so you dont accidentally rip those out either.

[@MarksterC]

He uses painters tape in the video for a reason lol

[@SilverCrypt]

@@MarksterC …he said to use electrical tape. Facepalm. I wasn’t saying the comment based on his actions but on what he was telling people to do

[@sleepyzzzz720]

@@SilverCrypt so even if i have a battery painters tape is still to go?

[@SilverCrypt]

@@sleepyzzzz720 just use painter's tape on PCB and avoid covering the battery

[@johnsonpau1833]

No need premieres dude just drop it , I wanna watch NOW

[@Gabito246]

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[@vegitoscollection]

premiering helps a lot with revenue and with the algorithm magic

[@A_Hostage]

augh

[@qwertpoiuy430]

@@vegitoscollection no one knows if this is true

[@Harryotos]

Probably to engage with his fans. I've watched a few now and he's always talking and awnsering questions.

[@AdmMusicc]

The tape mod was something i was looking forward to trying. I have a Q1 max so it's a wireless kb, meaning I shouldn't use Painter's tape. Online reviews say that using electric tape will leave a lot of sticky residue and also not have that big of the targeted impact as painter's tape.

[@5dollarshake263]

I'm only 24 hours into this new world of custom/modded keyboards that I had ZERO idea existed but now the algorithm has taken a hold of me. I never knew there were a bunch of different keyboard sounds people sought after which has been pretty funny to me because I realized I'm part of the "I want my keyboard to sound like 1913 typewriter" kind of guy. Although after scowling past dozens of videos with "THOCK" in the title but then deciding to watch this one I 100% understand the appeal but before It got to that part of the video I was thinking "bet this THOCK thing is going to be so over-rated and dumb.

[@kalypso4133]

There needs to be videos on how to make a keyboard as silent as possible. Noisy keyboards annoy me, but there is something nice about feeling the button thunk when it's pressed.

[@Shaytastical]

My boyfriend is really into making keyboards so I’m glad I found you. Going to try building one for each of us! Thanks Hipyo, glad to have found you! ❤

[@kamera709]

I appreciate all the help on the video. I do plan on using this mod on my NJ80 and hopefully my Zoom75 but according to Tempest's article he says this: What Kind of Tape is Suitable For the Mod? To ensure that you would buy suitable and keyboard-safe tape for tape modding, you must keep in mind these two important things: Buy tape that is not too adhesive or sticky or designed to be easily removed. Examples of less adhesive and less sticky tapes are masking, washi, or painter’s tapes; if you ever decide to remove the tape behind your PCB, it will not damage your board. Sticky tapes such as duct tape and box tape tend to ruin your PCB by pulling out conduits from your keyboard when removed. Additionally, super adhesive tapes leave sticky residues that may also ruin your board. !!!!!Another thing to remember is that you should buy tape that is not conducive. Conductive tapes, such as electrical tape, can cause short circuits, damaging your PCB. This is especially true if your keyboard comes with a battery. The tape can potentially serve as insulation to the board’s battery, thus harming your PCB.!!!!!! Tape that you can buy online or at local stores is sufficient for the mod. However, to guarantee that you will not damage your PCB in the process of modding, avoid purchasing adhesive and conductive tapes. Instead, opt for tapes that you can remove easily. I'm sorry, but I just had to make sure. Still great advice!!

[@lucasamorim2735]

Just a comment about your post, from my knowledge electrical tape is not conductive and is used to isolate energy thus promoting an environment where eletricity can’t propagate and cause damage to the circuits of the PCB.

[@christopherberry8519]

I kind of rolled a few of your mods together and took a brown paper bag, folded it to size, rolled it in ceran wrap, taped it to the bottom of the case with painters tape and I was surprised that it took a slightly rattly keyboard and firmed up the sound somewhat. I did cut small holes for the screws and had to resync the 2.4Ghz dongle. It's a YK75 low profile keyboard without too much you can change with outemu blue switches - just because they were cheaper. for my hands, it's now the fastest keyboard I own - probably because I enjoy typing on it most and thus practice on it more. It would be my all-time best keyboard (yes, mine are all cheap) except that you can't program keys and macros - but I went from 40 wpm to 60wpm in a couple of days. I'm probably the key demographic in terms of starting and moving up in the keyboard world. It's not scary but under $100, the improvements that you can make are insane for a small budget.

[@Clackbait]

Congrats on 500K homie!!!

[@iitzfizz]

0:15 - I need to know what those keycaps are, they're stunning. Purple and Turquoise are my two favourite colours.

[@texdoc89]

Been watching your videos for awhile now, just ordered all the goodies to build my first board and definitely using the tape mod(electric since it has batteries) and lubing the switches. Thanks for the awesome videos, love the channel

[@myeyesarewaiting]

I'm so glad I found this video. I now know that I'm not as ill as I thought. I was for buying PBT key caps and getting some of those rubber washer things as well for my ancient SS 7G. People at work thought I was going way over the score, but now that I know that people dismantle switches to lube them with tiny brushes I feel much better about myself.

[@GR8FLMD3AD]

Thanks for all the info! I really enjoy your casual and entertaining hosting style!

[@Ashley212131]

This is my first time watching your vids & I typed it in “how to make your keyboard thock” and this was perfectly entertaining & educational 😂 I love this

[@Miraki_23]

Nice video, and I like the RuneScape music in background too lol ;)

[@thenewbb]

If I used painters tape or masking tape on a keyboard with a battery but there’s something in between is that fine? (There’s silicone and foam between battery and pcb stock)

[@gaabriel303]

Im really into this keyboard thing, honestly tho I can't hear a single diference. I mean the sound does change a bit but still loud enough to piss off everyone in the room nice video btw

[@kilo-papa]

Love this video and your channel, thanks for your time/content/good energy 😊

[@Drinkyoghurt]

I'm listening to this on a pair of €1200 professional studio monitors, and I legit can't hear a difference between the before and after sounds. What the heck?

[@Sh4rpN]

ive seen countless people used tape mod. i just did it for the first time and oh boy. my keyboard thocks much more and i shouldve done this a while ago.

[@andresjaramillo2635]

never knew keyboards can be so intricate in building them. cool vid !

[@Jyester85]

What keyboard/caps are those at 9:42 ? Those sound amazing! Honestly...what caps and switches?

[@spaceboy3101]

yeah, those were nice.

[@iamctrl]

Damn Music producer that makes keyboards? Yep you got my respect

[@zenoeditz69]

Omg Hipyo! I taped modded my Womier SK75 keyboard with Akko cream blue pros, and it THOCKS. Thanks for the advice.

[@jackiiiex3]

PERFECT timing for this video. This community has converted me to try building my own keyboard :) Thank you Hipyo !

[@skyolix4977]

oh yeah thanks for the video my keyboard now sound amazing (foam and taping)

[@kohizeri_daisuki]

Based on my experience, getting your keyboard to thock heavily depends on the acoustics of your board rather than the switch, maybe like 80% keeb and 20% switch. I tried a budget thocky switch (Feker Matcha) that has a long pole and nylon bottom housing and it doesn't thock on my keyboard. The reason is that my keeb's silicone dampeners actually filter out the low pitch sounds a.k.a. thock, making it clacky and poppy. So I removed them and replaced my switch dampeners to PE foam and my bottom plate silicone to polyfill (that I stole from my pillows lol). The sound difference was amazing. My keeb went from a high-pitch clack sound profile to a deeper thock. I think I watched another youtuber explain this topic better, iirc it was Keybored.

[@GemeAle-x6r]

I used electrical tape on the PCB. It worked great. I also cut a 1" x 8" piece of 1/8" steel and epoxied it to the bottom of the case. It is nice and heavy now :) Baby Kangaroos and double shot keycaps - thock!

[@p5eudo883]

I'm glad you added the warning about zapping the PCB with the plastic wrap. But wtf why even have that in there given the chance for static discharge? Did it never cause problems for you?

[@rosybees]

Love the sea shanty background music

[@Arek_R.]

Unfortunately only 20% subs because majority of the people watch your channel to decide which keyboard to buy or watch a single review, not everyone ends up with keyboard hobby and buying 50 keyboards for no reason and endlessly mod them lol.

[@borgirman4640]

This is brilliant! Thank you for the very informative at the same time very casual and laid back content.

[@Supernova20000]

Damn, tape mod comlepely changed the sound of my keyboard. Thats so cool.

[@obvious_humor]

tape mod imo doesn't make your sound "better", it just makes it louder. makes sense since it's effectively reflecting the sound before it gets dampened by the case.

[@SomeSloan]

Thanks to you I am going to attempt modding a $15 E-YOOSO Keyboard 🙃. I will be ordering all I need in a week or so. Here are all the parts i'll get: * XFasten's 2in wide painters tape * Tekbond's 2.8oz of silicon caulk * Akko CS matcha green 3 pin linear switches * Matcha green (various green shades) PBT caps * ZugGear Durock plate mounted stabilizers * 3m's cloth adhesive medical tape * Epomaker's mint gree coiled usb cable The keyboard is a bit different than the one in the video you had made using a E-YOOSO, here are the differences on mine: * Has a metal panel * Has RGB, but only in yellow 😅 * The case is all white * Has detachable USB C cable method I won't be doing any lubing, but maybe later down the line.

[@seyalVP]

@HipyoTech Thanks for the amazing content. I am just about to get into this world of mech Keyboards and have been learning a lot from your channel. The humorous tone of the content is spot on. Keep it up!

[@Trikk57]

Hey Hipyo. I just did what I'm calling the Velcro mod. Basically it's the tape mode but instead of tape you are using the Loop side of some sticky backed Velcro. I use some 50mm (2") on the back of the pcb and some in the case of my budget Ajazz and it has given it so much dampening and now the case feels like it's made of a solid block of something. Looking forward to some new decent switches and maybe ceramic keycaps. I like creamy thock and it's definitely getting there.. Oh ands it has made it feel like it has huge gasket mounts too.. so good

[@LLEWION]

I lubed my Keychron K8 optical switches it took me like 4 hours, it got quieter but after 1 week it's loud again.

[@berknoyan7594]

hi hipyo, thanks for the content. so taping, wrapping, lubing, foaming and changing keycaps. can we do all at once? and if we'll ask you which 2-3 of them should we choose and apply and not all 5. what'll you recommend? could you decide based on time/efficiency? taping-wrapping-lubing or just taping-wrapping? what do you think?

[@Shinysstar]

Hipyo do you know where I can find myself a Toby to help lube my switches?

[@BryceMcSherry]

I dampened a Razer gaming keyboard with air filters and tape modded it with painters tape and let me tell you; vast improvement in sound profile. Also quieter.

[@Raylux_]

Can someone tell me the keycaps set at 2:15 ?

[@DerUnglaublicheAlk]

I covered the inside of my keyboard and the PCB with Butyl tape for car insulation and put a layer of thin Acustic foam under the keys. The switches are lubricated Cherry MX2A Red Silent. Its nearly...dead silent :)

[@fr.christophermckelviefoh]

Thanks so much for your channel, Hippyo! I can't dive full into the hobby, but I have to type a lot, and was inspired by your channel to dive in (somewhat). I got the Magegee MX Box (with red switches) for cheap to try out mechanical keyboards, and I love it, simple as it is. Think you could take a crack at modding one of those for us super low-enders? Thanks for sharing what you love!

[@EnZoLand]

I used 2 layers of cheap closed cell from from Ali, really helped my k63!

[@destyrian]

For my tape mod I used 3 layers of white electrical tape. Not sure if it's universal, but the white electrical tape in the UK at least is not very sticky, so shouldn't leave any residue. But 3 layers of it thocks hard.

[@cardboardtubeknight]

I actually got my hands on the ceramic key caps and mad do they feel magical. Well worth the wait. I am going to try to do one of these to get the sound a little better on this thing and I am kind of curious how they would feel on a smaller board.

[@ih84runners]

Hayyo Hipyo, keycaps tier list/recommendation vid?

[@jaqhass]

I just snackrificed curtains. It's perfect!

[@mjaydenagustin8534]

Just ordered a keyboard tysm for the video!

[@minajensen1974]

I cut out my old neoprene mousepad and put it in the back to dampen it. Theres no foil and its cheap! it works really well to dampen noise. Good deep dulcet tones. I wanted to put 2 layers in, but I could only fit 1.

[@Gooper446]

do u think i could do the tape mod and press and seal still with foam?

[@dowroa]

Unless you want your switches to be wet, it's "damping", not "dampening". I see this all the time in the car suspension (or any spring/oscillation reduction conversation). Just FYI. :)

[@nitonol58]

Came to say this also

[@soggycracker5934]

I have my caps picked out... A black on white aura set. I have(maybe) chosen the barebones... The Gmmk2. But I have yet to choose the switches. I grew up with the GLORIOUS tactility of a Model M, but the sound is a no go for gaming... So I am chasing the feel without the racket. Please help.

[@ashorezy]

i use the GMMK2 65% and it is amazing! right now on mine i use lubed milky yellows, which sounds amazing compared with the foam and tape mods.

[@c4ptchunk]

So, why didn't you press n seal the play-doh to seal it up so that it wouldn't dry out?

[@Ryfoolz]

Hipyo do you have the breakdown of the keyboard at 9:41 that sounds soo good! love your content!

[@xd_volts]

I’m on a budget and got Akko pre lubed jelly blacks and I like the sound of em

[@xxvenomgodxx2466]

Broo I love the sound of the keyboard he first used for the before and after for the lube, where can I get that?

[@Hanabe_Fascart]

Also, in the barebone usually have a metal plate, brass one is better to have a thock sound, steel is more for a clacky or clicky

[@sutekhseth]

Oh I'm gonna have sea shanty 2 in my head all day thanks to the background music of 5:39 lol

[@bobbyjarsulic862]

Can't believe I had to scroll for 40 miles to find this

[@st_synna]

Aaaaa I've been looking for tips/help on keyboards that sound like ice clanking in glass. I found the word now - thocky! Thanksss

[@softdrink6048]

Need to know what that those blue/black/Pink JP style keycaps are... they look good.

[@QuantumKayos]

0:15 whats in this one? Love the colour scheme and everything

[@TheRealYeller]

remember folks: a shorter, but thicker PBT keycap is almost always thockier than the taller, thinner PBT keycap. Just swapped mine out, and I love em. I don't really vibe with profile of the included keycaps that keychron provides on their keyboards, nor do I vibe with the cherry profile. I've found that the MOW and MA profile are perfect for me, and they even provide a much better thock than the included keycaps

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

I have a Cougar Attack2 so am limited what I can do as switches are not-removable (soldered) and therefore (as far as I know) can't be lubed. Also cant wrap the PCB. What options do I have to improve the sound of mine and especially the terrible space bar which sounds really hollow and well, terrible. Ta.

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

update: Yeah there's very little possible the only thing I could do was the tape mod and it has actually made it better. It's by no means good - still quite terrible actually - but is certainly better than before the tape mod - a tad thockier. Worth doing for sure, I do still really want a proper keyboard though.

[@Kinetica_tm]

Feels good to be one of the 20% and feels good to type on a thock keyboard. Thnx for amazing video

[@ajkeebs4373]

I just modded my stabalizers and it makes such a difference, I made a video on it but lube is definitely the biggest factor

[@creativeexperience6388]

Building my first board right now. Im using a redragon k556 with ktt kong white v3 and sa keycaps and i did the tape mod

[@DeftStar76YT]

I put for the dampening dish washing sponges it is glorious

[@erwark]

PSA: plastic wrapping optical keyboards won't work. You'll block the sensors unless you start cutting little holes for the stem. (lubing opticals is great though and tape mod will work if it doesn't block the stems.)

[@goldenplectrum9695]

Ofc you gotta cut off the tape first of all it blocks the screw holes but cutting part is pain in the ass did it yesterday

[@anotherpolosh]

legos : building keyboard building : legos but usually cheaper or more expensive pc building : premium legos

[@Jrizy.]

Hey sorry for the noob question, but where do you recommend getting PCB "boards" 60%-75% to build your own keyboards?

[@dimitris.4484]

That a unique hobby. Building custom mechanical keyboards.

[@mrexile09]

That metal keycap board sound sooooo satisfying

[@Blodstucken]

Is packing tape genuinely still a risk for keyboards with a battery? Aren't most batteries pre-insulated nowadays? What about putting electrical tape just where the battery is, and packing tape elsewhere?

[@smssyedmohammedshah]

Can you make one for optical keyboards (Mine is hot-swappable). Their PCBs are different, see if you can do it!

[@tcoa83shivamkoshta94]

instead of press and seal maybe using a hair dryer instead one can also try with press and seal with air suction/vaccum? reducing the chances of building static?

[@camilavaleria2171]

what markers are those?? they’re so beautiful

[@officialfrasr]

bro didn't think we would hear the RuneScape music in the background lol

[@Gospel_Ganster]

I wish I could afford a mechanical keyboard. I had a stroke January 2023. I haven’t been able to work all year because I have health issues. I’m just now, able to use my laptop or game smh. Sorry I needed to vent.

[@AjsTech1]

I got a low profile winter red dragon hot swap keyboard for $20 from micro center I would recommend if you can afford it just a recommendation

[@varycn.2]

I got one for 30$, the Hxsj V900 keyboard and trust me it’s worth it

[@thei3igtasty572]

very entertaining. Thanks lol. Oh, and informative of course

[@binz261]

what dampening foam is the best for keyboards with a battery? the most accessible ones for me are PE and EVA foams but i am not sure if it will damage my RKG68 or not because the keyboard has a battery.

[@shawnjoseph7522]

No questions aboot the labtop...greeting from the states

[@pdubsweir3]

Hey you should try the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sheets....it's a very dense melamine sponge in a .75 millimeter thick format. The material is a dense, ultra tight cell sponge (cells so small and tight, you need a microscope to see the pores). The material has an amazing springy-ness to it and it is far denser than traditional foam or Eva foam. It comes in many sheets and you can probably layer them if you need to. Definitely worth more of a try than playdoh, sand, or whatever crazy thock experiments. Definitely try this. I think it is a game changer.

[@Sonofthefire4]

hey, nice oldschool runescape music!

[@LandonChapman]

At 08:32, anyone know what style/brand keycaps those are? Really liking the look…

[@CXVOCS]

I got a xvx sk80 which is a $50 keyboard with white switches and I tape modded it and it sounded amazing like a $150 or $200 keyboard

[@rocklee305]

The osrs background music is CRAZY.

[@SloRush]

What keyboard is the one with the RGB panel on the side of the case? I want that one!

[@jessiekiefer2536]

I’m getting items for my gf for Christmas and I assumed the stem holder would be in the products linked but was very happy to see that the press and seal was there lmfao

[@BennyTygohome]

Have you tried sawdust as a dampener material? Not wood chips though, but you could try that too.

[@MackanRules]

Someone please tell me where i can buy the keyboard at 8:10 🤩

[@marthaquintanilla-ramirez919]

I think I was meant to find this video, LOL Im about to buy my first mechanical keyboard and one of the things Ive been hearing about is lubing!!! Thank you for an awesome video!!!!!! Subscribed 😋