The Making of My $600 Custom Mechanical Keyboard!

[@hamajineo]

Hey guys! I have a discord where fellow keyboard beginners, pros and hobbyists can chat and hang out! Please feel free to join :) discord.gg/hamajineo

[@snowytf2]

pog

[@hamajineo]

Mouse mats in my opinion make a huge difference

[@DrPenz]

My gmk hammerhead build will be great

[@voyunt]

What is the site for type testing you used?

[@DiscoBallGaming]

Better be careful, r/kayboards is gonna bully you for doing something wrong

[@icicle_ai9748]

That skit during the bag lubing xD

[@yslmily9781]

Ong bro put the hxh theme DUDE😭

[@alexgreen6251]

Ya and left handed

[@demiracar2713]

LMAO

[@riverkelly8378]

Hmmmmmm

[@lethalswift7788]

Imagine it wasn’t the springs

[@rhysjones9771]

hamaji: we’re gonna be using he GM8008 35Caliber 24 carrot 8.8mm RAM x10^16 baked bean key widgets. me, not knowing shit bout shit: hmmm interesting.

[@clicky101]

is nice

[@yuricock]

is nice

[@UnclePhil6705]

is nice

[@aperson4565]

The baked bean widget. Lol

[@ikitclaw8969]

@@aperson4565 you ruined it

[@extendedmag9411]

I feel like that keyboard is not real and is made of cake

[@cherrydonut4219]

The cakeboard is a lie

[@Hionimi]

No... No... Noooooo!

[@NightySevenn]

Glados not again

[@sungwoothao1242]

Looks to nice, sounds to nice, has rgb, is $600, has to be cake

[@varunrajesh1028]

Everything is cake nowadays, so you may be right...

[@nokizzyfosho952]

chapter one: Lube chapter two: Insertion chapter three: Exertion Repeat quickly for best results.

[@XavierArmato]

i dont think you should lube after every insertion but ok

[@dextergreat7]

Lol

[@balloon3503]

When you push down on a switch, the stem goes in and out and you even lube it for better results. Keyboards should be cancelled for being sexually suggestive. Smh my head.

[@stone7220]

@@balloon3503 r/woooooosh

[@balloon3503]

lets give him time to figure it out

[@goofr1796]

it cost 600 dollars to type with this keyboard, for twelve seconds.

[@Tegrius88]

Oh my God who touched Boardy? WHO TOUCHED MY BOARD?!

[@CheddarMyCheese]

Some people think they can outsmart me. Maybe... Maybe. But I have yet to meet one that can outsmart keycap.

[@tjmestanza393]

WAHH. WAHHHHH HAHAHA CRY SOME BOARD... haha cry some board

[@bungerbunger5878]

YATATATATA

[@UnknownHenwy]

@@CheddarMyCheese someone got it 😂😂😂

[@playerfaiz7054]

5:27 *are ya winning son-*

[@bitdrive7971]

Guy: builds expensive keyboard , realizes his old keyboard was better. The Razer Black widow: You could not live with your own failure. And where did that bring you? Back to me.

[@raynproductions720]

Haha, underrated xD

[@marshi4683]

This keyboard is way better than the black widow. Maybe he just uses the black widow cause its better for gaming.

[@lancedomhoff1126]

@@marshi4683 There is no way that keyboard is better than the Black Widow because when you push N on the Black Widow and you push N on that keyboeard, guess what, on both keyboards guess what happens, an N appears on the screen lmao

[@Ren20391]

@@lancedomhoff1126 Depends on your definition of better. Is a shitty $10 keyboard the same quality as the Black Widow because pressing a key produces a letter? No. The feel, sound, and look of custom keyboards elevates them from mass produced boards. For most people the difference isn't worth the price increase and that's fair enough, but it is still a quality of life improvement. If you use a keyboard a shit tonne, have money to spare, and are interested in the hobby it's worth it.

[@lancedomhoff1126]

Ruby nope stupidity

[@ol1mar]

Hamaji: "Some good examples of tactile switches are the Holy Pandas, Zealios V2s, or the Cherry MX Brown" Glarses fans: "no."

[@Grimmwoldds]

Hamaji: "Some -good- examples of switches *marketed as tactile* are the Holy Pandas, Zealios V2s, or the Cherry MX Brown" Glarses fans: "acceptable"

[@purrito3892]

@@cc-000 Yea because a lot of people prefer linears to tactiles so tactility is undesired, causing MX Browns, objectively the least tactile switch, to be liked among people who like linears more than tactiles

[@danielbozarth7232]

Literally paused the video to come looking for this

[@kyrian7600]

@@cc-000 because people like familiarity. I’m willing to bet almost none of them have actually felt anything other than MX Browns in that list so they gravitated towards what they already know. It’s called the anchor fallacy.

[@yj5160]

@@cc-000 Almost every single non-keeb enthusiast would pick a mx blue first, mx brown second and only all the other switches. The lack of knowledge regarding this category sometimes affect choices, like how a non car-guy would probably pick a supercar that looks cool over something that that drives superbly

[@titanderp]

Hamaji Neo last video: “You should try making your own keyboard.” Hamaji Neo now: “All keyboard parts are sold out! How could dis happen?”

[@Musikvidedo]

they were that for much longer

[@itstrascix3991]

11:47 ”would you like to enable sticky keys?”

[@monkiea7639]

Would you though?

[@patrickggg9672]

no

[@MisterMicrowaves]

NO

[@pretzel3779]

*_NO_*

[@chevyyy3708]

No

[@serd7147]

yknow what they say "once you clack, you can't go back"

[@frostfromtheinternet5903]

Ah yes, a man of culture

[@vanexai]

7:53 oh no, that's *very* bad all solder fumes can cause occupational asthma, which is irreversible. this is because most good solder wire has this thing called "Rosin" in them that helps the solder go liquidy and flow when hot. this "Rosin" thing is what can cause irreversible occupational asthma, and let's be honest, we don't want our hamaji boy to have asthma at the very least, I recommend using a face mask, but if you can afford one, you should get a solder fume extractor. but not one of the cheaper ones, it's best to invest in a more expensive one for the sake of your health. trust me, it's worth it. other than that, great build and video! you've really dove deep into the community since the last keyboard video lmao i'm glad bigger name youtubers are introducing this beautiful (but very expensive) hobby to more people. also jazz music and custom keyboards? hamaji is taeha types' long lost brother confirmed

[@Blastkin]

"and let's be honest, we don't want our hamaji boy to have asthma" Yeah ur right. Protecc yourself, Hamaji!

[@EloiUwU]

As a severe wheezy boi myself, I can confirm that giving yourself asthma probably isn't the best idea.

[@vanexai]

oof since I edited the comment I lost the pin and heart lmao

[@vanexai]

@@Blastkin you sir are speaking straight facts

[@Chris-bk7qd]

So true

[@vivid_xyz]

"Buying anything related to keyboards is actual hell." Bro it's even worse as a non-english european. Talking bout currency, the available stores, keyboard/keycap layout etc.

[@mexicanintro9626]

most GMK Keycaps (although expensive) have europe layouts as well

[@realAtle]

I feel the pain. I have the same problem. THERES NEVER SHIPPING TO MY COUNTRY LIKE WTF

[@SecularDarwinism]

*Buys set *Waits 6 months *Buys international set

[@MiroPVP]

Me: I want this thing Amazon: 100€ shipping on a 5 cent item Me: bruh

[@bremensims6086]

Das ist traurig!

[@hobodonut5645]

i just listened to a man click a keyboard switch an overwhelming amount of times into a microphone. 10/10

[@cyklol6248]

the soundtest of lubed and unlubed switches gave me tingles

[@drwfrnndo]

I feel so bad for the switches and PCB for going through with that solder job. Rest the soldering iron tip on the pin and the pad at the same time (preferably at a 45 degree angle), then proceed to melt the soldering lead into it. After ample amount of lead is on the pin and pad, do not remove the iron immediately, let the lead flow properly until it looks like mt. fuji then that's it.

[@emaimina]

he just needed enough for contact, with how much solder each pin had on it you could solder another 2 boards LOL nothing that watching a youtube video beforehand couldn't help with

[@DocLudwig]

Parents:"Hmm maybe he doing his homework in his room" What their kids actually doing in his room: 5:25

[@yeetlord2519]

Lmao

[@Sohzy]

True 99.9999% of time

[@Joe-rg9rk]

Ohhh he makes a keyboard in the room .-.

[@iGoku1]

Joe 100%

[@arthurschmidt3104]

@@Joe-rg9rk lubing up his springs i se

[@deanxile]

The moment u realize His Keyboard is much more expansive than ur entire set up

[@name-du9ty]

what are your specs homie?

[@fisher3821]

My set up is like 400 not including my free computer I got

[@aperson4565]

My set up is 300 including my not free pc

[@polskiobywatel553]

lmao I use GT640 graphic card since 2014 XD

[@imurdernoobs6470]

My setup cost 400 bucks

[@finnk1289]

Acknowledges the importance of taking breaks... Knows what he's talking about... Briefly mentions the layout... Amazing filming... Best keyboard video I've seen from a gamer by far :D

[@JoeGaz]

Haha my man! I really hope my tutorial helped you lube! :) Quick tip on soldering - Don't hover. You keep your hand steady by putting it on the table and literally apply medium pressure to the pad and pin at the same time :) This will fix your solder joints! Practice makes perfect with soldering! (I totally cracked at 5:30 LOL)

[@matthewghere7765]

I was just about to comment this. Also, you need proper ventilation when soldering as the fumes from the solder can be quite toxic.

[@IInferno]

Hamaji neo: the most subtle flexes since 2014!

[@IInferno]

@mrMonaxis whooosh

[@gulllll]

mrMonaxis don’t get offended. this guy not only plays tf2 but also makes guides on how to “sell tf2 skins”

[@gulllll]

Oh yea he also thinks fortnite is good

[@IInferno]

@@gulllll oh I didn't realise you insulted me, sorry I didn't make a good impression lmao

[@drschwandi3687]

Next on: "My crazy addiction"

[@yeetlord2519]

J. Schwandi nice one XD

[@rjroque9421]

Nice one lol

[@kev5996]

Dam I though I was the only one who doesn’t touch type, huh guess hamaji types like me lol edit: I use 4 fingers for my left hand and 1 or 2 fingers for my right hand

[@cloud2867]

lol same, I type the exactly same way as him, 3 fingers on my left and index finger on my right

[@rosenthaI]

I actually use 3 fingers on each hand too.

[@RedorBlueDaily]

That means u both lack typing skills

[@submissiveandbreedable1656]

Nice English partner

[@highflyersgaming7430]

I only know like 5 people who do so, they're usually the slower and less precise typers.

[@raymanovich3254]

Oh heck I got the same kit. It's a really powerful layout, 'causes it's nice and compact and you still get all your useful keys.

[@_brian3]

This man’s keyboard costs as much as my laptop

[@stratsboneless6270]

same

[@MLGProMaster-tu9tz]

Lmfao

[@_Yes._]

The man's keyboard costs as much as my house

[@hafidhraditya8196]

same

[@Allsurrender]

mean while kbd kits are considered as lower end LOL

[@canner5154]

I'm fairly certain that with most pcb's you should be able to remap some keys, so you would be able to use the arrow keys on a 60% by holding down a function key or super key. Great build tho regardless

[@papasscooperiaworker3649]

what, sorry?

[@canner5154]

@@papasscooperiaworker3649 you can make an extra layer using a program via which supports a decent amount of after market pcb's. So by holding down a fn key, you can then hit keys on the second layer to act as arrow keys. So fn+w for up arrow if that makes sense

[@holyjam8164]

4:00 ultimate asmr

[@koyo1635]

This jazz song hits. I love jazz, but also custom keyboards. This is an great channel.

[@iNotsuoh]

Sorbothane in the bottom of this case has shown me good results, especially with linear gateron milky blacks and helped with reverb in clients cases as well (Box Jades). If you want more Thock I recommend it. Also gorgeous keyboard and great job building. I lost screws when building for the first time between the PCB as well. It was such a nightmare lol.

[@Daffasuper]

Everyone in 2019: click is the best!!! It's very satisfying!! The click and the sound is sooo goood! Everyone in 2020: Ew tactile, Linear are better, its smooth

[@samienr]

I’m pretty sure clicky and tactile are different. People still like tactile, clicky is just annoying

[@Daffasuper]

@@samienr yeah i mean clicky

[@cybo9977]

Tactile: Switches have a minor "bump" when you press it Clicky: CLKCK CLACC Linear: Switches have no "bump" and no click

[@lordbalzamore7692]

I'm like 90% sure the reason your stabs are still rattling is because 1. you didn't balance them (they have to be flat) and 2. you didn't put heatshrink on them. Also with plate mount stabs I definitely recommend 'band-aid'ing the bit where it comes in contact with the plate to make a tighter fit and ensure no rattle at all. After that, even with plate mounted kbdfans (what you call OEM) stabs they should sound silent (in theory)

[@chotatopips4177]

I like tactile because it feels like you finished a click. It’s like listening to a whole song rather than only the good part of the song.

[@pepenotfrog8005]

"Hey where the hell is that clicking coming from?" "Probably from hamaji's keyboard" *hamaji spams the less volume button*

[@fisher3821]

5:25 he be lubing his spring

[@milkman950]

Cool to watch different videos from different times and seeing a growth in knowledge and change in opinion.

[@kyokonull]

this video indirectly confirmed a sequel with nothing but keyboard asmr

[@adrenaline2786]

I really enjoy your irl doing something productive videos. They are really good with editing and we'll everything. Keep up the good work.

[@NightySevenn]

5:26 Scout :well this doesn't look good here umm

[@buffrichard8107]

Good that you referenced TF2, the content he made before... 5:26

[@lukemurray7914]

Thanks for labelling keycap and no keycap would’ve got confused otherwise

[@matthewzaloudek]

KZbin recommendations on point. Most of your channel is gaming content that I don't watch much of but youtube managed to show this video to me which is right up my alley. Awesome video, really loved the editing.

[@jacksmile6669]

"Definitely gonna have to replace this with gmk screw ins" Y-you already soldered all the switches in tho Oh no

[@excaliber2845]

U can desolder u know

[@blue_acid]

Stabs go in a few keys though

[@eggonator9231]

0:29 on kbd fans you can get the 90 switch pack wich basicaly never sells out and is at a better price so.. yea

[@hamajineo]

That’s where I bought it from

[@Alphaspectre]

but $20 shipping right now is rough. At the moment, waiting for novelkeys restock if you live in the US is a better bet

[@stronkers136]

5:31 well, you saved me the trouble of making that joke lol. Btw greetings from Poland!

[@garo919]

this is why i really like the anne pro 2 because it has the "tap" feature where the bottom right fn,menu,ctrl and shift key serves as arrow keys when tapped but if u wanna have arrow keys that you can hold, u can bind it to the magic fn key (holding the caps lock) so its caps lock + aswd for holdable arrow keys

[@GalacticBlader]

imagine spending 600$ just to have a satisfying FINGERING SENSATION

[@zhorazavodskoy6622]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@Kuli24000]

I still haven't understood expensive keyboards. Entire setup is expensive gear and then I have a $0.75 keyboard I got brand new from a thrift store. Great keyboard.

[@Kuli24000]

@Gizio the Jackal I've tried them in the store. A keyboard is a keyboard for me.

[@Kuli24000]

@Gizio the Jackal I think it's all hype. 165hz - big difference. 4k - big difference. More ram - big difference. Beefy gpu - big difference. IPS - medium/big difference. Freesync/gsync at 144hz+ - negligible difference. Gaming mouse - medium difference. Gaming keyboard - no difference for me. Meh, might as well save my money.

[@GalacticBlader]

@Gizio the Jackal lmfao THE CLACK this guy

[@neukia]

5:25 lol

[@dari7260]

Tbh, this was my favourite custom kbd, and I’ve watched a lot of custom kbds

[@williamcoleman2128]

Durock screw in stabs > GMK screw ins Lubing stabs with 205g0 > lubing with dielectric grease

[@harlowatkins6628]

5:18 me in bed at midnight.

[@snowfault1684]

Oh

[@superiordhami8850]

The amount of keys is more than my brain cells 🧠 ⌨️

[@MrPicklekvGygA]

@Vaterso it's a joke. Not meant to make literal sense.

[@cvillan35]

10:25 lets all appreciate the :3ildcat style sound test editing

[@marmaduke1970]

hearing that lubed gateron black sent shivers down my spin i have black switches but dont feel like lubing them so this was really nice to hear

[@notchild_1455]

The typing is soooo good

[@withatreat184]

Why u subscribed to Morgan lol cringe kid

[@finnk1289]

I see that you don't use Home/End very often.... I usually apply the "shove it up where nobody will touch it" philosophy to the Insert/Print Screen keys.

[@rhaegar6179]

The music at 0:33 gave me mad nostalgia

[@huskyy1434]

Hamaji: "Buying anything keyboard related is actual *hell*" PS5: allow me to introduce myself.

[@bibab9581]

I though that this is that kinda thing that when you press "f" you have a Instandly headshot

[@ewe140]

11:16 sound of friendlys keyboards whenever you kill them

[@not_your_business666]

You can put some foam or even better sorbothane to make the keyboard's sound a bit less pingy and hollow. GMK/cherry stabs are not as good anymore after retooling, get some everglide/durock/c3/zeal stabs, they will be much nicer, also don't be afraid to overlube the stabs, unlike switches stabs are more opened and all excess lube will wear out very fast and thay will feel good. Oils work way better for bag lubing.

[@Alphaspectre]

Looking like Taeha Types with that background jazz music

[@bwtrickster]

Its probably worth building keyboards because i hear something like that goes for way mooore

[@vealt_gd505]

I love watching things i cant afford) :

[@mustardkitty4791]

same.

[@filth315]

Why is the production quality so fucking amazing? It feels like this could be on Netflix

[@arielargo]

I suggest adding foam in the case or some kind of rubber dampening material it will improve sound much better. 🙂

[@somrussian]

I don’t even have a computer

[@vile1009]

I want to build a keyboard. Mainstream gaming keyboard aren’t great. I’ve never used a custom keyboard but I can just tell it’s amazing.

[@_starrybun]

if i ever need a refresher of what "mushy" and "rattly" sounds like, i'll just put this vid in my head

[@xc_azozi]

This was the first video I ever watched from you and I watched this when I had zero knowledge about keyboards 😂

[@_immortal365]

Bro I got so addicted in custom keyboards and discovered your channel....You always make my day And for that you earn a new subscriber and A like to your videos❤️❤️😁😁😄 Sorry for my grammar

[@HateCrime_]

Petition for hamaji to make a video compilatorios with all the keyboard sounds from every keyboard video

[@runmare]

This is the most chill video on the internet. that smooth jazz hits the spot

[@DarkDust247]

Loving how the voice and smooth jazz just seems intent on seducing me into building a keyboard.

[@bruh.1407]

Hamaji Neo the keyboard builder.

[@cub1855]

11:36 , that kinda sounded like marbles rolling lmao

[@notroholix6240]

1:01 i like how he said aluminum and sleek

[@monke9386]

the video that started it all, it still holds up today

[@krinklehinkle]

And he used his KZbin money to buy *TWO* of every keyboard on earth. And then he plugged them into his PC, and he pressed the crap out of every single one!

[@MAKE_MORE_CONTENT]

0:34 Hunter Hunter chimera ant ark them kingdom of predators I love that man

[@stragetaco7236]

2:45 Lube? Lube!

[@Deniswizard]

At 5:26 Hamaji (2) : are ya winning, bro Hamaji (1) : 'shaking the bag' Hamaji (2) : oh oh ok , interesting

[@UnrealLuxis]

What a coincidence, ive been kind of into mechanical keyboards nowadays and u have a video about it, awsome!

[@johnroach13]

I imagine opening keycaps with a screwdriver is like shucking oysters with one lmao

[@sus2340]

hamaji: *LUBE* My mind: Gnight gurl, ill c ya tomrorrow

[@Alphaspectre]

Cherry (GMK) PCB mount stabilizers have recently been retooled and unfortunately now aren't much better than those OEM stabilizers you ended up using. The best all-around screw-in stabilizers on the market right now are the ones made by DuRock, so if you ever want to replace them or end up building another keyboard, I'd recommend getting some of those (tons of different vendors around the world stock them now too, which is nice).

[@zorabruh9283]

great video man

[@ariffkmy4235]

that typing sound is so satisfying!!

[@ActionManXVI]

Linears felt mushy to me when i was first use them but now i love them, only using cherry mx blacks rn but getting lubed gateron yellows soon!

[@elonwong]

ive bought my own kit recently and it still in transit. Cant wait for them to come in!

[@5t1qk]

5:36 AAYO I DIED WHEN HE DID BOTH HANDS

[@MH-rh1zc]

POV: taken out of context Hamaji Neo: WAIT I CAN EXPLAIN them: explain what? Hamaji Neo: I WAS ONLY LUBING

[@B0sser]

everyone: I hate lubing Me: I love lubing while listening to some good jams and getting some peace and quiet finally :D

[@StavrosSingleton]

9:13 "So after soldering all my keycaps"

[@piedraboyz1845]

I’ve watched this video so many times because it’s really satisfying

[@djartyom1243]

This video makes me thankfully for hotswap boards being a thing my hands shack like crazy and soldering is nightmares made reality for me.

[@jpmeister4578]

This is genius! Hiding the close up mic for the typing test BEHIND the typing test for a nice look❤️🔥

[@discrete5915]

I like how he actually types something not like the other you tubers

[@krazeekillar]

I want to lube MY switches to your soothing narration. Now THAT'S a different... "Ball game".

[@momo.ru-kun]

I always over lube my switches because when you start using them, they will cover a larger area and even out eventually. I notice that if you lube just enough like for Cherry MX, they get scratchy after awhile as the thin application with some friction doesn't cover a lot of area.

[@phantomclipz4188]

13:28 Hamji Neo said "i dont have a knob"