How to build your FIRST custom keyboard! (BUDGET FRIENDLY)

[@HipyoTech]

Thanks to Josie for her massive part in this video! She makes awesome clothes - Check her out here!: instagram.com/lady_trousers/

[@noahmills4533]

wow stick

[@willb3482]

69 thousand subs!

[@Eeron.adofai]

This vid was a trainwreck to watch, Hipyo

[@estebanbiurrarena3009]

You can get tangies on swag keys.

[@benjisapotato8064]

oof

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Josie, we were all in your position befor, great build!

[@Duderus]

I love that you were in the video!

[@shakespeare13]

The KZbin keyboard community is so nice it feels like

[@rapidly9377]

before*

[@ethanbrand5998]

*before

[@ohbwoy]

hi betty! you were a great help with my first build :') thank u

[@thataviationguy4913]

Now we need a "Josie builds a computer" video.

[@zyftis6927]

the only sequel this video deserves.

[@qyusiahaan9302]

Featuring Linus tech tips

[@onceuponabeat6049]

@@qyusiahaan9302 Seriously yes

[@vangyng]

yes

[@oopwildcat801]

Yes but it’s with Linus hipyo and Josie

[@lessvegetables2532]

The best part of building a keeb is finally finishing it and then realizing it's just a keyboard.

[@zivens.2407]

Literally bro

[@FRSpartan]

"Why the fuck did I waste ten hours on this"

[@skyedots]

Too real lmfao. I guess its reaaaally worth it if you type loads like if you work at anoffice and a custom keeb might just make ur work days more enjoyable

[@salmantorik6091]

@@FRSpartan "why did i invest alot of money on this"

[@chevy2693]

@@salmantorik6091 “4 days, 1200$, and now my keyboard sounds and looks nicer, I’m getting the rope”

[@isaacsteen4828]

The fact that she used all of her lifelines shows that there's still a ton of progress to go in making custom keyboards more accessible.

[@dariusxxo]

a lot of it could be fixed with less shitty stock stabs and better factory lubing

[@kurushimee]

I don't think you can ever make it actually accessible - custom keyboards have no business being easily available for everyone, you have to put in too much work, so it'll be always niche like customizing linux with some tiling WM's or making a sophisticated neovim config

[@dariusxxo]

@@kurushimee | that’s the problem, there’s so much work and so many workarounds you need. if it was more streamlined it would be more accessible

[@kurushimee]

@@dariusxxo and also that it's pretty damn expensive yeahh

[@Corpsrun]

@@kurushimee Keychron Q2, Keychron Q3 has made it accessible for entry level keyboard enthusiasts to join the hobby. For example, the Keychron Q3 is 2kg CNC aluminium base plate, foam, and Gateron v2 brown switches (factory lubed). Minor mods like Tape Modding + o-rings, can make the keyboard really smooth and silent, or juts a Tape mod makes the keys more thock. Changing the switches to say either a Gateron Yellow or Ink blacks + better doubleshot keycaps would make the sound have a deeper thock*.

[@williamflinchbaugh6478]

It actually sounds fantastic. She did a great job.

[@zurqk1567]

True

[@uel.]

yep it sounds amazing im just chilling with my keyboard too afraid to mod so i guess blue switches for life I switched keebs and got a reddragon k617 fizz it's a decent keeb with outemou red switches

[@magnusryberg7929]

True it sounds 5x better then my 50$ keyboard

[@PHILLYMEDIC69]

it sounds overlubed

[@nodiline4961]

@@PHILLYMEDIC69that’s what I was gunna say couldn’t tell too much tho

[@dolex161]

As a techy, its refreshing to see someone make decisions like this (CUZ ITS YELLOW WOOOOOO).. she'll be so much more happy with the result.

[@katarixy]

I think we can all agree that the fact that she arrived to "less is more" is a complete win for the community lol

[@killianfitzgeraldkippler]

She learned the key to lubing

[@fnfisbussin]

Yea lol

[@soup7141]

What community

[@Andyboii_2]

@@soup7141 the mechanical keyboard community

[@soup7141]

@@Andyboii_2 why does that exist

[@levizvirman1179]

tbh my biggest takeaway from this was that i am absolutely not ready to build a keyboard

[@seamsungg]

LRKGR literally

[@headoverheels88]

Literally me. I said 11:50 in and said out loud "F O U R H O U R S!??!?!" Yeah no, I'm just gonna put the money down to get someone to make me one. I'm too old for this sh*t. 🤣 Have fun tho! 🙋🏽‍♂🙋🏽‍♂👋🏽👋🏽🙋🏽‍♂

[@kjl3080]

@@headoverheels88 whats the point of having a custom keyboard if you're not gonna build it yourself

[@Steezy_Marx]

@@kjl3080 If I had to guess, it'd be owning a custom keyboard.

[@michaelargueta7496]

PSA for beginner builders: If you have a hot swap board, when you put on the switches, make sure you support the back of the socket when putting on the switches because it’s possible to pop off the hot swap socket if you don’t. Trust me it’s not fun trying to fix a popped socket especially if the pad comes off. It doesn’t happen often, but better safe than sorry I always say

[@ricoangelo]

This basically is what happened to me on my new board. A socket popped out. Good thing I was able to fix it.

[@RohanSingh-ng6zc]

How to support it?

[@michaelargueta7496]

@@RohanSingh-ng6zc before putting the board together, pop in the switches and when you do support the back of the socket with your finger.

[@lordwolfy]

@@RohanSingh-ng6zc or use the foam that came with the board or a deskmat.

[@xc_azozi]

Thanks

[@gwenfierce8120]

I wanted to build my own keyboard for a long time, so finally went on KZbin to see the process. I can confidently say I no longer want to build my own keyboard. Thanks for the perspective!

[@ShoobsTube]

This was an absolutely great video. And I apologize cus my switch reviews are overwhelming sometimes, really put into perspective that the general majority have no idea what I’m saying LOL. Great job hipyo!

[@HipyoTech]

We love u shoobs

[@willmartin4768]

Shoobs your tactile video led me to my favorite switch of all time the Pewters!

[@01iver]

Yeah, I legit think you’re speaking in klingon whenever you make a switch review or a keyboard video. Please making one understandable for begginners dude.

[@bananabox4720]

@@HipyoTech of course we do :)

[@Pcgamer20h]

Shoobs noobs

[@catherineohok]

I just finished my first build yesterday and it turned out great - I wish I had watched this first!! I went through almost the EXACT same research pipeline, had similar issues (stabilizers are so hard!!!), and watched the same videos for guidance. I love Josie's keycaps, and may need to get those for myself... I want a Josie builds a PC video!!! She needs a yellow and white themed build! I'd watch a custom sleeved cable video too - both for her keeb and her pc!

[@roopert8533]

I’m not gonna lie I agree with the “The best part of building keyboards is the friends we made along the way” I’ve had a great time talking with people and learning in discord severs. I think it’s a great experience to be new to something and have people who don’t know just help you because you have a common interest. Very wise Hipyo very wise.

[@spenker7279]

Wholesome

[@saras.8403]

Is the community nice? I've done a lot of self taught because I'm afraid the community is or can be toxic. But hearing this maybe I'll reach out

[@7racc]

@@saras.8403 Depends where you snoop, on forums like keebtalk for example, people can be really nice and encouraging. But maybe on some discord servers or reddit it might be really toxic. It can range from "wow these people are really nice and want to help me" to "why do these people make fun of me for picking something so minor".

[@roopert8533]

@@saras.8403 sorry I did not see your comment. It is a nice community if you know where to go. There are some who are pretentious and a little rude but if you go to like Hipyos, Hamaji neos, or glarses discord server basically everyone there is super informative and nice.

[@saras.8403]

@@roopert8533 Oh, don't apologize! Haha, I appreciate the reply though! :) Yeah, I have kinda been doing my own thing with it because I was afraid to join a community, but hearing this is great! Thank you! :D Hope you're having a good day!

[@moyai5222]

i love how she picked some of the best linear switches by "i like milk and yellow"

[@Hanabe_Fascart]

Why is it the best? I am new to keyboard builds and kinda want to change mine, a sad redragon thingy

[@gearsgamer7115]

​​@@Hanabe_Fascartet zealpc clickies tactile mode. Aand down each metal leg or get a ciy tester. I'd suggest the later. It's very nice and actually tactile.

[@Hanabe_Fascart]

@@gearsgamer7115 I don't understand a thing that you write, but I got what is yellow switch

[@gearsgamer7115]

@@Hanabe_Fascart bro I'm saying to get the tactile zealpc clickies if you want a further upgrade. They are a 3 in 1. Also get a ciy tester keyboard kit. A 3 in 1 means their tactile, clicky, and linear depending on a little leaf in the switch.

[@paradox_ddooggee2593]

​@@Hanabe_Fascartjust do the tape mod and pe foam mod and replace the switches and keycaps or u can get a new one. There is no best switch imo cus everyone has their own preferences but i suggest you check out akko's stuff, they're really great.

[@Camronlaz]

Always love outsider perspective into enthusiast fields. I definitely feel her struggle with lubing. Huge props to Josie for doing all this work and I hope she enjoys the keeb!

[@shadow9570]

I’ve never built one in my life and watching her gave me so much inspiration to try and do it

[@ChadimusMaximus11]

Hearing the sound test on the keyboard she made brought a smile to my face. It sounded super good for someone who never built a board before and did an excellent job. She should be proud of herself.

[@trstmeimadctr]

Hipyo thinks he's a real keyboard lover, but does he love them so much that he bought a keyboard before a computer? THAT is true love

[@tunafishcrum]

I’d like to personally thank hipyo for helping me select all the pieces for my board as well as directing me on lubing techniques. Great video. :)

[@HipyoTech]

Happy to help!

[@leo_the_be0]

Josie: Searches Cherry MX switches Amazon: *I SAID WE GATERON TODAY*

[@marcocarag103]

This video was super entertaining, Josie's commentary just had me smiling the whole time, she got a LOT out of her second lifeline, and the keyboard sounds...honestly really good. She did great! Hope you and Josie do more vids like this -- if she's willing, because it's a ton of work!

[@HipyoTech]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kirksneckchop7873]

We need more videos with Josie. Her personality and attitude toward the build were fantastic.

[@Zebra_Paw]

Yeah, the kind of noob who's REALLY good on camera

[@voldem0rt]

Josie is absolutely adorable and a perfect fit for the Hipyo style of videos. Great job you two!!!

[@waywardplanet]

Josie 100% has the vibes of someone whose favorite color is yellow. invincible

[@_E1_]

Still did better than me compared to the first time I built a custom keyboard. I ended up with a really scuffed ID80 and a toxic addiction that has taken thousands of dollars away from my wallet, and wasted countless hours of my life...

[@hellfire_rxse7512]

rip

[@pooferfish1227]

Tuff

[@TheMsr47gaming]

Come on man, you can't say wasted, if you learned something new and had fun doing it.

[@igorlimacarvalho]

When I was seaching for a keyboard and how to mod/lub was a totally nightmare for me, it was so much information that I had to keep in mind while buying the right keys, board and keycaps. I totally relate to her! I need more videos like this, it was fun to watch

[@Ken87Anger]

I like that she is actually smart and googles info and does research despite not knowing much about keyboards. Most of these "beginner" videos involve someone who seemingly never has googled a question. It is seriously how I have learned every part of any hobby or skill and people think I am smart or something. Just google, people! Read forums, post on forums/reddit, watch instructional videos. Any project that I have 0 experience in I still accomplish with the internet. She did a great job. Sounds nice!

[@Orain88]

I never even knew this was a thing until I decided to buy a prebuilt mechanical keyboard. I didn't know about switch colors, keycap materials, stabilizers, nada. But just for the sake of deciding which keyboard to get I did a bunch of youtube research which I guess is how this video ended up in my recommended section. Very cool, and even though I don't think I would build one from scratch just yet I can see myself tinkering with and customizing the one I just ordered.

[@ikikaera3402]

I'm very impressed. If I was thrown fresh into this hobby nowadays I'd have gone through MANY fuck-ups. What she ended up with was a really clean looking and great sounding keyboard. It's also kind of funny how she ended up at the best bang for buck switches solely due to her liking the color yellow.

[@jadencreates5220]

I think I could watch an entire series with Josie. She has a fun personality, and is very capable for a novice. I really enjoyed watching, as I'm also a novice to this hobby.

[@urstinkyb3833]

Hipyo: The idabao isn’t the best board Also hipyo:They we’re out of stock but I had an extra -_-

[@vikramsathish1245]

wdym

[@c9manic959]

He may be a shill but at least he’s honest lol.

[@TheGinGear]

I mean you don't know if it's bad unless you try it out for yourself I guess? lmao (also were not we're)

[@lulcy789]

14:56 *Josie gets really confused for no reason* *I start laughing really hard for no reason*

[@lewisprice5719]

Legit lost it laughing at this part. SO relatable. Brain fart.

[@bwstouge]

It's kinda weird how much this video has helped me today because I had a lot of trouble with family and had headache for hours and hours, but after watching this video (and while watching this video) I felt great. It just had some sort of cozy vibe, thank you for that!

[@rema3236]

Josie must be protected at all costs. She was such a delight to watch!

[@reznoire]

Legit thought this was a LTT upload in my feed

[@HipyoTech]

Linus hippo tips here

[@secondgryphon254]

@@HipyoTech 😆😆😆😆

[@middiman4400]

hahaha feel you xDD

[@wsketchy]

hipyo tech tips (HTT)

[@_E1_]

with the number of times something was dropped, probably could've been a LTT vid :)

[@jadelan9549]

I definitely relate to Jose in this scenario, I was so confused and had such info overload when I first tried getting into the hobby

[@LowNslowBassMusic]

great video! i also just finished building my first custom board today and its such a huge difference to every other keyboard i had before! also the building process is so much fun! for anyone interested its a: KBDFans Tofu 60% E-Yellow (Foam between case and pcb) HS60 Hotswap PCB (V3) MBUK Steel Plate GMK Screw in Stabilisers clipped, sanded to get a perfect flat surface and lubed with Krytox 205g0 Moyu Queen Switches filmed and lubed with Krytox 205g0 HK Gaming PBT Keycaps Bee (same as Josie got for her board - good choice!!!! :D) and tomorrow ill make a diy coiled usb-c cable with a orange sleeve so that it fits the case and the keycaps

[@HipyoTech]

Keep it up!

[@lilliele5447]

I've never watched Hipyo's videos but if you're friends with someone like Josie I completely trust you.

[@Jake-qw5gm]

*drops keycap box* "I f'ed up all my keycaps!" Most relatable sadness

[@ChessKombat]

Because no one wants a keyboard with just F's!

[@cindynav2926]

I used to have a coworker that makes custom keyboards and a friend that was super into switches. I never really understood what either of them talked about so watching her be confused about it all just reminded me of my own confusion when they talked. I've never made my own keyboard and idk if I ever will (though as time consuming as it is, it seems like a cool and fun project) it was super neat seeing this from her perspective.

[@JaeyouPark]

Glad she had medium fun building her first board! Thanks for the shoutout 🥰

[@HolsteinDevil]

Good job! I just finished building my first custom keyboard and I actually did a bunch of research for months before even starting to purchase parts and equipments. For Josie to do that all in a short period of time is really impressive to me. Also, it turned out really great too! Sounds awesome!

[@johannesssssssss]

The board is really solid :) Nice keycaps, nice sound, just nice overall

[@danandtab7463]

it's 2023 and I wonder if Josie ever got a computer. I also dig the keycaps chosen here, such pleasing rounded corners.

[@shadowcircus8314]

Would you ever make a buyers guide/tutorial on how to build a mechanical keyboard?

[@cheerfullpizza1949]

I'm just getting into keyboard building for the first time today and want to treat myself with my first build for Christmas, thank you for the video!

[@klotzey]

this is an absolutely great beginners build and honestly except for some slight scratch on some keys i really like the sound. kudos josie!

[@theoverunderthinker]

Josie was my favorite of all of your friends that you built a keyboard with. she was hilarious! I even came back years later and watched it again when I saw it was on the homepage of your channel! this episode really holds up!

[@jereki4995]

this i so entertaining as someone who knows nothing about keyboards but watches keyboard vids

[@もちフムス]

Those keycaps are one of the cutest designs I've seen

[@dereal_deal]

this is 100 times better than my first build. josie really did a great job

[@ScarlettStunningSpace]

Josie is such a cool person, rolling with the punches and eventually made it to the end!

[@tilt_ps]

5:35 "so it's been a couple weeks, and everything's finally arrived" ... You mean you didn't have to wait half a year for everything? I wish I could do that

[@HipyoTech]

Group buy free build

[@TheRealCC3]

Just got into the mechanical keyboard hobby recently and have already done a fair amount of research on all components that go into it. I can't imagine how much pressure Josie felt to do this on her own, but it is very reassuring for prospecting keebs to see this kind of content and understand that even people who have no prior experience building keyboards can do it with enough time spent learning and seeking help when needed! Great video.

[@XaclainRecords]

Great job for your first build Josie! But you literally opened a doorway of the wonderful world of Keebs ❤️ enjoy the journey! 😁

[@silentshadow867]

The more I watch these videos, the more I'm afraid that I'm going to eventually build my own keyboard and hate myself for getting into such an expensive and time consuming hobby.

[@monhi64]

Now I’m curious what exactly the keyboard enthusiasts building loads of keyboards a year do with em. Selling them seems like the most reasonable option but idk how big the market is for that. KZbinrs are obviously fine they should be making it back and then some. Just a hard ass hobby to get into

[@sanctus9857]

LOL, watching the Shoobs video was a bad idea. Imagine being a newcomer and having the term "JWK Linears" thrown at you xD.

[@schrodingerscat1863]

For a first attempt not only did the keyboard turn out really nice looks wise but it sounded super smooth too. That sound test at the end.... nice.

[@annboba]

SHES SO FUN TO WATCH she needs a YT channel pls pls pls

[@tocotaku4787]

I really enjoyed this video being a real and authentic video on someone who has very limited experience and understanding of the hobby and what goes into it. I think it is also a good self-esteem builder for those who may be nervous on building there own keyboards and doing the process. So, cool Idea for a video and thanks to you you and Josie

[@crocobye]

Hecking Keycaps Thank god she bought the Gateron Milky Yellows, the keyboard looks and sound amazing I love the sound of the switches they ended up sounding good, can't wait to get them too. The video was nice. Hecking Keycaps

[@itsraeshin]

Hi!!! I'm also a beginner. What is it with gateron milky yellows vs cherry mx?

[@pqches]

@@itsraeshin mx are scrachy, yellows sound decent lubed

[@tunasalad9693]

been binging keyboard videos and am now impulsively feeling like building my own. i don't. have a pc or anything i just kinda want one man. it looks fun.

[@killianfitzgeraldkippler]

And on that day god said "less is more", people lived by those words and everyone had well lubed switches

[@kaboomdude8019]

As some one who just recently built their first custom keyboard I will admit that I two was stumped on how to screw in my stabs until I looked up a video like Josie 👍

[@grqfes]

itd be cool if you gave us the total price for everything used at the end

[@zefte]

Hipyo it’s been a while since I have seen your videos, but last time I saw u u had 4.3k subs!!! Congrats on the huge growth keep up the good work!

[@Frostekxo]

This was actually kind of helpful, im getting a pc soon, and now i know what all the “mechanicall” and “mambrane” and other terms mean. Thanks!

[@kawebaybay]

"Hecking Keycaps" 🤣 I'm more than 6 months behind, but since I'm interested in building my own keyboard, your video was the first I decided to watch. Shout out to Josie for being a trooper while building her first keyboard, I hope her pc build is filmed too. Mahalo for the tips. 🤙🏽

[@nathoj8213]

this is me getting into mechanical keyboards 1 and a half years ago, and i remember thinking cherry mx blues are good. now whenever i see blue swicthes i stay away from it as far as possible

[@d3finit]

I dont really care about keyboards that much but your videos are so chill and wholesome I can already see myself ordering lube in few months

[@Tarantulah]

The bit I struggled with most building my first keeb (like a month ago lol) was flashing the firmware to get it to work in via, I had to completely dissassemble my freshly made board in order to plug in the nekked PCB and hit the reset switch

[@hotmojoe2483]

Building this exact keyboard for myself as MY first keyboard because I loved it so much. Can't wait to start using it!

[@raavenstark5905]

"Budget friendly" the plastic base cost itself alone 130$ ... lol

[@coolbrotherf127]

Back when I built my first keyboard, I went straight into the deep end and didn't just buy a case and throw in some switches into a hot swappable board, in my hubris I decided to build my own dactyl manuform completely from scratch as someone who didn't even own a soldering gun yet. From start to finish that project took me about 2 weeks to get everything planned, ordered, shipped, and assembled.

[@zx6972]

shoobs talking about JWK/Durock switches :none of these make sense to me.

[@victxrr]

This video has taught me so much about the process of making keyboard and has lead me to the conclusion that I do not have the patience for it

[@jetsbased]

“matches my shirt” “umm… that shade of yellow doesn’t match.” - a keycap designer. awesome build josie! wonderful budget board!

[@thannydevitos2332]

The end product sounds pretty incredible, especially for a beginner board and having no idea what you’re doing. Great job!

[@lewinidony4356]

I love this video! Josie is an absolute mood I just bought some green keycaps and I haven't even got a board yet! I've been struggling with research aswell trying to find out what switches are quiet hahaha I dread the lubing stage :>

[@floren_ce]

It's so great to watch someone learn all of that stuff by themselves, and just join the rest of us in mechanical keyboard madness

[@AnneClay]

I want to see more Josie in the videos... she’s adorable! 👍

[@AnneClay]

Great editing!

[@sp6rda]

3:50 This right here is my spirit animal. Any time I discover a style I like, I find out its from a group buy sold out 3 years ago.

[@skygamercr210]

Can u do these type of videos with beginners a lot cuz its really entertaining

[@norm1124]

Thank you so much Josie 🙏 a REAL build with real struggles 🥰

[@butre.]

my first custom build was hand wired, I'm sure you can imagine how that went

[@henryshawgelbach]

this my favorite hipyo vid. ive watched it like 3 times and "i goofed it up real bad you guys" never gets old

[@Vosian]

This was fun to watch. Very much reminds me of my time entering the hobby, when everything was so simple. It started with amazon keycaps.... Hope she enjoys her board!

[@coyote2733]

Information overload is so real I just spent my whole day yesterday looking thru your videos and a bunch of other videos and eventually just completely broke down and decided to keep my razer…. Back today to try again

[@anas100x]

Is she the “Agent Sarah” of HipyoTech

[@HipyoTech]

Yes!!

[@NickMcC]

I actually really dig the way it sounds. Total butter. Great job Josie.

[@farmerman651]

This is certified hood classic

[@dog2ndphone354]

Your nickname, profile picture and comment just let's me know you are 9 years old

[@froggyman_flips]

@@dog2ndphone354 what's your problem

[@dog2ndphone354]

@@froggyman_flips bet that you don't even know how rolling down in the deep is

[@haniie6368]

josie throughout, is me jumping on the mechanical keyboard hype

[@kiko1764]

Force her to build a pc next

[@FeatherCharm436]

I'm buying my first mechanical keyboard (not making my own, though it does have hot swapping if i wanna change the switches) and BOY do I relate to Josie in this. The information overload is nuts.

[@ChicaneMedia]

This is more overwhelming than building a PC and that's still pretty hard 😭

[@Samantha-vlly]

OMG I remember this watching not knowing the keyboard parts months ago and now I finally fell into this rabbit hole hobby lol

[@Alcalde028]

Okayyy she’s giving Ms Frizzle Magic School Bus vibes

[@BMPK]

yes that's what it was

[@tonyh2181]

For someone who doesn't own a computer she crushed that typing test. 82 wpm. Not bad at all

[@zeshi4558]

Hey, she's typing pretty fast for someone who has no computer :p