The BEST budget keyboard. (For Beginners)

[@PhuNguyen-dm8vg]

5:22 They will not break your bank, but they will surely break your back.

[@LewisToh]

u win

[@jessicasoho1778]

atleast its better than a toothpick xd

[@lulcy789]

I love how this video is clearly targeted toward beginners, so you made it a tutorial. Now I really wanna build this keyboard lol

[@LewisToh]

nice

[@seantan7420]

I think that the Gk61 is the gateway keyboard kit into the custom keyboard hobby.

[@LewisToh]

gateway kit indeed

[@AUFartool]

gk = gateway kit xd

[@lerunatic306]

Niiice. My first board was a gk61 with Akko rose reds. It performed really well as a beginner board. Good form Lewis

[@LewisToh]

niceee

[@SuperKrepy]

TM680 is also ideal as it’s cheap like GK61 and and also has arrow keys, and a knob

[@LewisToh]

true but harder to foam mod!

[@sushijades]

I remember when I started making my first custom keyboard with a gk61, where did the times go 🥲

[@pacibels_cannon]

I am using a heavily modded gk61 rn lol

[@AK-hm7ls]

@@pacibels_cannon Video

[@lauhernsean6179]

Its been a long time since your last beginner keyboard video. Amazing vid to introduce people to the keyboard community!

[@LewisToh]

appreciate the support :)

[@xdark2101]

GK61 is just the staple of budget modifiable keyboard

[@LewisToh]

fact

[@Amiro05]

the gateway drug... oh no... my favorite keyboard tho

[@LewisToh]

yes sirrr

[@whiskers5942]

So clean looking! 🔥

[@luketea2025]

As Squashy one said,:"The gk61 is the gateway drug into custom keyboards."

[@LewisToh]

true

[@Ranu92737]

3 out of the 4 keyboards i have modded are gk61s as they sound quite decent for the price and is great gift for pushing yout friends into the rabbithole

[@Binhwin35]

Finally got one of these today. Excited to get to building :)

[@Hirotara]

Did start off with this bad boy too, used it for a bit then I discovered the GMMK Pro but then I used it and realized it was hot doo-doo, moved onto the Next Time 75 which was fine but wanted a more premium sound, now am using a Keychron Q1 and soon getting an Akko Mod007!

[@Isaacthedank]

Seems like you're a 75% enjoyer. Personally I'm a 65 and tkl kinda guy but I'm getting a couple 75s soon.

[@nimmy404]

Sick video, I got into keyboards with the Anne Pro 2, 3 years ago, and I just modded it recently now that I have money lol, lubed some KTT mint linears, and done a PE mod, first time desoldering too, did lift a pad but connected the pin to diode and fixed it, works and sounds so amazing

[@LewisToh]

nice, thats not a easy task fixing a diode

[@nimmy404]

@@LewisToh Anne pro kinda makes it simple leaving the diode next to the switch pins, gotta give them props for that!

[@voqul4479]

glad that you’re feeling better. great vid btw

[@LewisToh]

thank you

[@pickbrandon5583]

Great video man! I made a GK61 for my second vid w/ milky yellows as well, definitely the most common I think haha. Except I used XDA profile so my board is clacky as heck.

[@LewisToh]

congrats! sounds like a banger

[@mullkk]

This was a amazing vid. I was just about to buy a GK so this helped!

[@LewisToh]

great to hear that

[@Nicolaashhh]

The keyboard I built was with the gk61 and I even used the same keycaps he did, but I did use the glorious switches because you can buy they come pre-lubed.

[@jackiiiex3]

This was so helpful! Thank you! Subscribed :)

[@LewisToh]

appreciate you taking the time to conment

[@lucinne]

HOW DO U ONLY HAVE 38K SUBS?!?!?!?? Your channel is so underrated.

[@LewisToh]

i dont know :(

[@lucinne]

@@LewisToh u earned yourself a sub tho :)

[@LewisToh]

appreciate the support

[@azyanelyon9738]

Just built my very first board and it was a tofu65 and I love it so much best decision I ever maid and it has lubed and filmed tecsee carrots with lubed stabs and a bit of case foam

[@LewisToh]

geez have fun!

[@terrarian423]

you answered every question i had, thank you:) looking forward to more of your videos

[@SedihBro]

ethereum corp whaaaaaaaat

[@SL1CER70]

Channel hacked bruh

[@piggy7317]

6:42 that got me "6 hours of your life", for someone who tried lubing switches for the first time I find this very funny XDDDD

[@mhizzudin]

Starter kit (malaysia) 60% - DK61/GK61x 65% - DK68/ciy68/AWS68/TM680/PG67 75% - Feker IK75/Next Time 75 TKL - Jargo TKL/1st Player Uni-Q TKL/FL Esports MK870 1800 - TM980/1st Player Lang MK980/Feker 980T Man, there's a lot budget kit to start nowadays.

[@notstorm340]

you could do the gummy o ring mod since its a tray mount whixh would give it a gasket mount feel

[@LewisToh]

exactly

[@haw8638]

"everyone started with a gk61" *me who bought a tofu 60 as his first custom keyboard*

[@LewisToh]

thats a high budget first keyboard

[@haw8638]

@@LewisToh um.. yeah kinda, you, switch and click, glarses, hipyo tech, and squashy inspired me alot so i thought why wouldnt i just get my dream keyboard that sounds amazing and looks amazing :D

[@kistral]

GK61 was a classic and is already cemented as a very noteworthy board.

[@LewisToh]

agreed

[@michi1562]

i have ordered all of this and will build in 2-3 days :)

[@Ezeriu]

From this to a keychron Q2, down the rabbit hole I go :")

[@HarvindG]

Spent a couple of months debating between this and the Gamakay LK67, I ended up getting the Gamakay. I love it, but I don't know how I'll be able to go back to knobless keyboards now!

[@LewisToh]

harder to foam mod?

[@HarvindG]

@@LewisToh Too scared I'll break the Bluetooth switch! Finding the courage to do that soon and record the process for my review 🤣

[@jasperkueh6199]

My first board was a GK61 too! But man, I love my Tes68 more haha

[@LewisToh]

niceeee

[@user-ho4xp9ff6j]

You forgot tot talk about the stabs. The gk61 stabs are kinda bad and without lubing I think that it can make or break a build.

[@LewisToh]

true

[@TheTotalMc]

My first custom board was the tofu65 🙏

[@LewisToh]

geez

[@nmptjpks]

Yey my suggestion is finally up :DD

[@LewisToh]

congrats

[@JustSomeGuy009]

When I was starting out in the scene you couldn't even buy mechanical keyboards unless they were old or custom and you had to know how to solder. Times really changed.

[@keoo5290]

Broo speaking of entry boards, you should def try the mk870, budget tkl south facing and screw in stabs compatibee SHEEESH OR JUST TRY THE KTT KANG WHITES UWU

[@kimberlychan5441]

got a mw65 for my first keyboard, built different edit: first switches were boba u4ts

[@LewisToh]

ACTUALLY BUILT DIFFERENT, NOT A EASY FIRST BOARD

[@rriot]

You forgot to mention to lube and clip the stabilisers

[@LewisToh]

not a simple task for beginner. dont u think, lubing stabilizers is definitely something to pickup afterwards

[@lewisdayrit4173]

I have been looking for a video exactly like this for a week now, omg. Do you think this keyboard can last 2 years? I don't feel like re lubing or buying another keyboard.

[@LewisToh]

definitely can but like theres no way u go 2 years without wanting to upgrade

[@lewisdayrit4173]

@@LewisToh haha I see

[@kravenaaa1986]

Sheeesh! My first, too. But mine is an optical ones. 😅

[@LewisToh]

interesting

[@hatefuldaisy355]

Hey so I wanna build my first custom keyboard and I cant pick between the ltc nimbleback (65% layout) or the gk61 (60%) I would prefer the 65% layout more and the floating design, but ive heard better things about the gk61 just being a better overall.

[@LewisToh]

i think both would be good starting options

[@Axwt]

ur soooo underated!!!!!

[@LuckyStrikeTech]

Oh hey. Where would you recommend I pick up a beginner switch opener, lube, and tools?

[@LewisToh]

yes for sure

[@gamerstar8311]

Gk61is really nice

[@LewisToh]

agreed

[@darrenm4417]

I hope you can make video specially keychron q5 is coming and gmmk 2 96 are coming out. My vote goes to Akko mod 003. But waiting for Q5 and gmmk 2. 1800 layout best for beginner/intermediate. Budget>mid budget>high budget.

[@LewisToh]

interesting

[@SamzLDN]

Personally I prefer the rk61 version

[@vexus1093]

hello lewis, have you heard of the qk65? its an upcoming budget board from owlabs that will be released late march or early april, i think its going to be the next best budget board!

[@dmtri8010]

hey first, thanks for the video I think i'm going to start my keyboard journey with this one. I juste wanted to ask a question: does the GK61x come with stabs or do i need to get em myself ? thx in advance

[@joshyfps]

Hope you have recovered! Amazing video

[@LewisToh]

thanks!

[@modernfungus5726]

the bad thing is its only 60% i cant survive on that i need a 75% to survive cus im only allowed to get one board so im guna buy an rk84 and mod it as time goes on :)

[@quick8861]

hey so this is a comment on lubing switches as while im watching this vid im lubing switches and i wanna say it can be fun to lube switches if you enjoy the process everyday task like making food or something like that

[@LewisToh]

true

[@WoollyMittens]

I started with a GK61 as well and now I am wondering if they just have good SEO :D

[@jakin4216]

pls make a video on the matthew mk66!

[@freebay2024]

Curious on how you source your products from TaoBao. Do you normally choose direct shipping or warehouse and what has your experience been like with delivery speeds and costs? Trying to get some things shipped to Aus and finding it very confusing

[@LewisToh]

watehouse!

[@jackiiiex3]

A topic that I haven't really seen covered (maybe still not enough kb building vids LOL) is ... does it matter which lube I purchase? Should they be from specific websites or getting off of Amazon okay too? Thank you!

[@maku5417]

I have this exact same build except i have gk64x instead of 61x. Funny coincidence

[@LewisToh]

EVEN THE KEYCAPS?

[@maku5417]

@@LewisToh Yes even the keycaps. I ordered on banggood

[@fatmanandschizard]

“You are going to be using this keyboard for at least a year yah?” Lmao

[@bugles7273]

Dude my first keyboard was a gmmk compact

[@drywalleater0401]

i started with a gk64, i guess i’m built different too

[@LewisToh]

yes u are

[@JerelTeh]

i started with the sk64

[@LewisToh]

nice

[@brywu1080]

first board was a dz60 witth a plastic case cuz i knew nothing but ye

[@lukas______]

Isn't the best budget keeb a dumb cheap but feature packed prebuilt then swap out the switches, keycaps and of course foaming the s out of it? Klim Shift has entered chat (when it was $20-30 lol/

[@metabolicraged]

I was thinking of doing my first build with a higher end option but this seems way smarter for a first time build! So far I have just upgraded a few.

[@LewisToh]

if you are experienced then, why not go higher end

[@sy4f1qqqqq]

Could you make a Feker IK75? Seems like a good budget alternative for a GMMK Pro

[@OwenImanto]

wow nice!

[@LewisToh]

nice!

[@doris-lx1vx]

hey lewis what desk mat do u use?

[@JoshTechgamer]

sounds good man omg agree my first 60% was Gk I mod omg sounds good and i did others i am hook i Order the GMMK 2 keyboard from glorious . Doing a build on that soon I sub and like man ill check out other vids

[@wardah_official890]

Does buying keyboards or keycaps online in singapore take a long time to arrive?

[@LewisToh]

not really!

[@kbmonkej]

GK61 is actually more expensive than some chinese keyboard with knob. Atleast where I live in.

[@LewisToh]

true

[@mintlata]

Hey Lewis, what are your thoughts on north-facing and south-facing PCB? Do they feel different when typing?

[@LewisToh]

honestly not a major difference

[@WoollyMittens]

It is an unwritten rule that after putting on every keycap you tap it a few times for extra satisfaction.

[@LewisToh]

fact

[@sinabashirinejad1701]

Hy lewis how are you. What's your thoughts on tecsee purple pandas? And carrots. I can find them cheaper than akko switches in AliExpress

[@LewisToh]

havent tried!

[@sinabashirinejad1701]

@@LewisToh heard they are super close to holy pandas and are better than glorious pandas .but in Amazon it's double the price of AliExpress but still cheaper than glorious one. Take a look at them

[@manic6314]

this sounds pretty dang good tho

[@LewisToh]

right?

[@manic6314]

@@LewisToh eNdGaMe WorThy?!

[@FrozenMaple]

Personally I think the bm65 is better but that’s just my opinion

[@dal4ra437]

now do the rk61 😁

[@hachiman920]

what is a better switch film? keysporon or pe foam?

[@QuangTran-pm3re]

Can I have your desk mat's name sir. Thanks

[@theedgehog]

Did you have to lube the stabilizers?

[@z.g3225]

like the gk61 but the wooden version

[@LewisToh]

nice

[@z.g3225]

@@LewisToh omg u actually replied I am a big fan, wish to be like you one day

[@aryamanpachauri3107]

Heyyy could u check out the ck61/68 it looks pretty cool, although there are couple of videos on KZbin about it, I'd love it if you could make it too! Btw it's available on banggood

[@itschews320]

don’t use conductive foams tho.

[@LewisToh]

true

[@user-vs2cf7fx6e]

The keycaps Say That it works for cherry Mx how did you do it white gateron switches?

[@PACBOYman]

hey wanted to ask is there a difference between the DZ65 V2 vs V3?

[@gertkrasniqi7082]

can u try the akko factory lubed lavander purples???⌨️⌨️⌨️

[@johnvincents.pangilinan5507]

Why didnt you lube the spring?

[@LewisToh]

keeping it simple

[@p03m63]

Bro I literally have the same board and key caps in my keyboard just different switches

[@kxzrcr]

eh i started with kbd67 lite built diff?¿?¿

[@LewisToh]

ure built different

[@sxqers4999]

Should I buy the Gmmk Pro or Q1? help-

[@LewisToh]

q1!

[@Jax265]

why never lube the stabs LOL

[@LewisToh]

toughie for beginners

[@meesjuh2558]

Me now upgrading my Gk61😂

[@LewisToh]

nice

[@kanishakrana4250]

Does anyone know the wallpaper Lewis has on his PC

[@markusraske7815]

Whay polling rate does gk61x have?

[@stormwhistle]

Are you able to build a mechanical type keyboard?

[@stormwhistle]

Those classic type with round buttons

[@cartezi]

this is a classic build

[@LewisToh]

klasic

[@vexus1093]

what about the mw65 or the tm680?

[@3ambreadcrumbs219]

He did videos about those

[@LewisToh]

definitely good kits but a little tougher for a complete beginner

[@ferdyluis8487]

Can you try to mod a gaming keyboard hahah

[@kokonut.1468]

does the gk61x have a 7u or 6.25u spacebar??

[@jixxed9373]

6.25u

[@javedimran8991]

Can u check out QK65