5:22 They will not break your bank, but they will surely break your back.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
u win
@jessicasoho17782 жыл бұрын
atleast its better than a toothpick xd
@lulcy7892 жыл бұрын
I love how this video is clearly targeted toward beginners, so you made it a tutorial. Now I really wanna build this keyboard lol
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
nice
@seantan74202 жыл бұрын
I think that the Gk61 is the gateway keyboard kit into the custom keyboard hobby.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
gateway kit indeed
@AUFartool2 жыл бұрын
gk = gateway kit xd
@lerunatic3062 жыл бұрын
Niiice. My first board was a gk61 with Akko rose reds. It performed really well as a beginner board. Good form Lewis
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
niceee
@SuperKrepy2 жыл бұрын
TM680 is also ideal as it’s cheap like GK61 and and also has arrow keys, and a knob
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
true but harder to foam mod!
@sushijades2 жыл бұрын
I remember when I started making my first custom keyboard with a gk61, where did the times go 🥲
@pacibels_cannon2 жыл бұрын
I am using a heavily modded gk61 rn lol
@AK-hm7ls2 жыл бұрын
@@pacibels_cannon Video
@lauhernsean61792 жыл бұрын
Its been a long time since your last beginner keyboard video. Amazing vid to introduce people to the keyboard community!
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
appreciate the support :)
@xdark21012 жыл бұрын
GK61 is just the staple of budget modifiable keyboard
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
fact
@Amiro052 жыл бұрын
the gateway drug... oh no... my favorite keyboard tho
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
yes sirrr
@whiskers59422 жыл бұрын
So clean looking! 🔥
@luketea20252 жыл бұрын
As Squashy one said,:"The gk61 is the gateway drug into custom keyboards."
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
true
@Ranu927372 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Finally got one of these today. Excited to get to building :)
@Hirotara2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Isaacthedank2 жыл бұрын
Seems like you're a 75% enjoyer. Personally I'm a 65 and tkl kinda guy but I'm getting a couple 75s soon.
@nimmy4042 жыл бұрын
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
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
nice, thats not a easy task fixing a diode
@nimmy4042 жыл бұрын
@@LewisToh Anne pro kinda makes it simple leaving the diode next to the switch pins, gotta give them props for that!
@voqul44792 жыл бұрын
glad that you’re feeling better. great vid btw
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@pickbrandon55832 жыл бұрын
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.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
congrats! sounds like a banger
@mullkk2 жыл бұрын
This was a amazing vid. I was just about to buy a GK so this helped!
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
great to hear that
@Nicolaashhh2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! Thank you! Subscribed :)
@LewisToh Жыл бұрын
appreciate you taking the time to conment
@lucinne2 жыл бұрын
HOW DO U ONLY HAVE 38K SUBS?!?!?!?? Your channel is so underrated.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
i dont know :(
@lucinne2 жыл бұрын
@@LewisToh u earned yourself a sub tho :)
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
appreciate the support
@azyanelyon97382 жыл бұрын
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
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
geez have fun!
@terrarian4232 жыл бұрын
you answered every question i had, thank you:) looking forward to more of your videos
@SedihBro2 жыл бұрын
ethereum corp whaaaaaaaat
@SL1CER702 жыл бұрын
Channel hacked bruh
@piggy73172 жыл бұрын
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
@mhizzudin2 жыл бұрын
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.
@notstorm3402 жыл бұрын
you could do the gummy o ring mod since its a tray mount whixh would give it a gasket mount feel
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
exactly
@haw86382 жыл бұрын
"everyone started with a gk61" *me who bought a tofu 60 as his first custom keyboard*
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
thats a high budget first keyboard
@haw86382 жыл бұрын
@@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
@kistral2 жыл бұрын
GK61 was a classic and is already cemented as a very noteworthy board.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
agreed
@michi1562 Жыл бұрын
i have ordered all of this and will build in 2-3 days :)
@Ezeriu2 жыл бұрын
From this to a keychron Q2, down the rabbit hole I go :")
@HarvindG2 жыл бұрын
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!
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
harder to foam mod?
@HarvindG2 жыл бұрын
@@LewisToh Too scared I'll break the Bluetooth switch! Finding the courage to do that soon and record the process for my review 🤣
@jasperkueh61992 жыл бұрын
My first board was a GK61 too! But man, I love my Tes68 more haha
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
niceeee
@user-ho4xp9ff6j2 жыл бұрын
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.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
true
@TheTotalMc2 жыл бұрын
My first custom board was the tofu65 🙏
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
geez
@nmptjpks2 жыл бұрын
Yey my suggestion is finally up :DD
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
congrats
@JustSomeGuy009 Жыл бұрын
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.
@keoo52902 жыл бұрын
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
@kimberlychan54412 жыл бұрын
got a mw65 for my first keyboard, built different edit: first switches were boba u4ts
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
ACTUALLY BUILT DIFFERENT, NOT A EASY FIRST BOARD
@rriot2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention to lube and clip the stabilisers
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
not a simple task for beginner. dont u think, lubing stabilizers is definitely something to pickup afterwards
@lewisdayrit41732 жыл бұрын
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.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
definitely can but like theres no way u go 2 years without wanting to upgrade
@lewisdayrit41732 жыл бұрын
@@LewisToh haha I see
@kravenaaa19862 жыл бұрын
Sheeesh! My first, too. But mine is an optical ones. 😅
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
interesting
@hatefuldaisy3552 жыл бұрын
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.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
i think both would be good starting options
@Axwt2 жыл бұрын
ur soooo underated!!!!!
@LuckyStrikeTech2 жыл бұрын
Oh hey. Where would you recommend I pick up a beginner switch opener, lube, and tools?
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
yes for sure
@gamerstar83112 жыл бұрын
Gk61is really nice
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
agreed
@darrenm44172 жыл бұрын
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.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
interesting
@SamzLDN2 жыл бұрын
Personally I prefer the rk61 version
@vexus10932 жыл бұрын
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!
@dmtri80102 жыл бұрын
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
@joshyfps2 жыл бұрын
Hope you have recovered! Amazing video
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@modernfungus57262 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@quick88612 жыл бұрын
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
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
true
@WoollyMittens2 жыл бұрын
I started with a GK61 as well and now I am wondering if they just have good SEO :D
@jakin42162 жыл бұрын
pls make a video on the matthew mk66!
@freebay20242 жыл бұрын
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
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
watehouse!
@jackiiiex3 Жыл бұрын
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!
@maku54172 жыл бұрын
I have this exact same build except i have gk64x instead of 61x. Funny coincidence
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
EVEN THE KEYCAPS?
@maku54172 жыл бұрын
@@LewisToh Yes even the keycaps. I ordered on banggood
@fatmanandschizard2 жыл бұрын
“You are going to be using this keyboard for at least a year yah?” Lmao
@bugles72732 жыл бұрын
Dude my first keyboard was a gmmk compact
@drywalleater04012 жыл бұрын
i started with a gk64, i guess i’m built different too
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
yes u are
@JerelTeh2 жыл бұрын
i started with the sk64
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
nice
@brywu10802 жыл бұрын
first board was a dz60 witth a plastic case cuz i knew nothing but ye
@lukas______ Жыл бұрын
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/
@metabolicraged2 жыл бұрын
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.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
if you are experienced then, why not go higher end
@sy4f1qqqqq2 жыл бұрын
Could you make a Feker IK75? Seems like a good budget alternative for a GMMK Pro
@OwenImanto2 жыл бұрын
wow nice!
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
nice!
@doris-lx1vx Жыл бұрын
hey lewis what desk mat do u use?
@JoshTechgamer2 жыл бұрын
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_official8902 жыл бұрын
Does buying keyboards or keycaps online in singapore take a long time to arrive?
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
not really!
@kbmonkej2 жыл бұрын
GK61 is actually more expensive than some chinese keyboard with knob. Atleast where I live in.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
true
@mintlata2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lewis, what are your thoughts on north-facing and south-facing PCB? Do they feel different when typing?
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
honestly not a major difference
@WoollyMittens2 жыл бұрын
It is an unwritten rule that after putting on every keycap you tap it a few times for extra satisfaction.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
fact
@sinabashirinejad17012 жыл бұрын
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
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
havent tried!
@sinabashirinejad17012 жыл бұрын
@@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
@manic63142 жыл бұрын
this sounds pretty dang good tho
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
right?
@manic63142 жыл бұрын
@@LewisToh eNdGaMe WorThy?!
@FrozenMaple2 жыл бұрын
Personally I think the bm65 is better but that’s just my opinion
@dal4ra4372 жыл бұрын
now do the rk61 😁
@hachiman9202 жыл бұрын
what is a better switch film? keysporon or pe foam?
@QuangTran-pm3re2 жыл бұрын
Can I have your desk mat's name sir. Thanks
@theedgehog Жыл бұрын
Did you have to lube the stabilizers?
@z.g32252 жыл бұрын
like the gk61 but the wooden version
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
nice
@z.g32252 жыл бұрын
@@LewisToh omg u actually replied I am a big fan, wish to be like you one day
@aryamanpachauri31072 жыл бұрын
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
@itschews3202 жыл бұрын
don’t use conductive foams tho.
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
true
@user-vs2cf7fx6e Жыл бұрын
The keycaps Say That it works for cherry Mx how did you do it white gateron switches?
@PACBOYman2 жыл бұрын
hey wanted to ask is there a difference between the DZ65 V2 vs V3?
@gertkrasniqi70822 жыл бұрын
can u try the akko factory lubed lavander purples???⌨️⌨️⌨️
@johnvincents.pangilinan55072 жыл бұрын
Why didnt you lube the spring?
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
keeping it simple
@p03m632 жыл бұрын
Bro I literally have the same board and key caps in my keyboard just different switches
@kxzrcr2 жыл бұрын
eh i started with kbd67 lite built diff?¿?¿
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
ure built different
@sxqers49992 жыл бұрын
Should I buy the Gmmk Pro or Q1? help-
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
q1!
@Jax2652 жыл бұрын
why never lube the stabs LOL
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
toughie for beginners
@meesjuh25582 жыл бұрын
Me now upgrading my Gk61😂
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
nice
@kanishakrana42502 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the wallpaper Lewis has on his PC
@markusraske7815 Жыл бұрын
Whay polling rate does gk61x have?
@stormwhistle2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to build a mechanical type keyboard?
@stormwhistle2 жыл бұрын
Those classic type with round buttons
@cartezi2 жыл бұрын
this is a classic build
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
klasic
@vexus10932 жыл бұрын
what about the mw65 or the tm680?
@3ambreadcrumbs2192 жыл бұрын
He did videos about those
@LewisToh2 жыл бұрын
definitely good kits but a little tougher for a complete beginner