This DIY Mechanical Keyboard Costs $300...!

[@snazzy]

UPDATE: clipped/lubed the stabilizers and did a number of your helpful recommendations. Listen to how it sounds now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIXXeIGOmqd7aJI

[@marshallm.7709]

Yo it’s ok... also I’m very excited for a lot more content!

[@MrMichaeldwatson]

Can't wait!

[@ev2477]

Oh honey… 300 is on the low end. People have paid that for switches or keycaps alone, mainly hard to find switches like Brown Alps. Neon Green Alps sell for about 10 dollars a switch, if you can even find one.

[@MrTshaaban]

The space bar sounds kinda hollow and tinny. Maybe adding some kind of sound deadening material stuck to the inside of the key may improve that. Rest of the keys sound good.

[@valramos2003]

Hey Quinn, I noticed the additional video clips. Those do make a difference in the narrative. StoryBlocks?

[@konstantintouev4781]

“And RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I am not 12” LINUS is typing...

[@heretolevitateme]

Linus doesn't even like RGB...but his living is based on shilling, so he has to create demand for products those companies have ready.

[@Dwaynetheroc]

@@heretolevitateme it was a meme lol, he was meming you fucking fanboy

[@cosmicducky1]

Your right your 4

[@myaccount__7269]

Ummm my bad ass rgb pc with rgb kB and rgb lights in my bedroom and behind my tv say otherwise. Rgb is awesome

[@lucashassel116]

k Koko look at his background his whole room has rgb

[@UnitedSound]

Honestly, that sounds horrific.

[@buggld]

Yeah, prime example that budget isn't as impactful as a couple dollars of lube..

[@neilmehra_]

@@buggld so true, i hate the stupid spacebar rattle

[@RoCraft567]

no lube and no modded stabs.

[@its_maxbro]

Jesus christ... once he started typing I puked everywhere.

[@bonerflex360]

The space bar is disgusting

[@themacgeek2004]

Unlubed stabs? The agony!

[@Kori-ko]

You know what, as far as videos about first builds go, Snaz here actually did probably the best job I've seen.

[@MrMichaeldwatson]

Switches aren't lubed either :( Still an awesome build though!

[@Kori-ko]

@@MrMichaeldwatson You don't want to lube boxes in the first place, really. Considering they let dust pass in and out and lubricating doesn't provide much of a benefit for the BOX line specifically. Even then asking anyone to lube switches on their first try isn't exactly advisable since it can take up to four minutes per switch to lube, assuming you didn't ruin any switches' keyfeel. I'd say for even 99% of mech enthusiasts, asking them to lube their own switches is asking too much for the marginal benefit it provides.

[@ev2477]

Koriko I’ve lubed box switches. Thicker lubes like 3204 or 205g0 work great, cause they won’t drip down like a thinner lube such as 1514 or something.

[@MrMichaeldwatson]

@@Kori-ko I lubed my box whites actually. I found it much nicer afterwards. Perhaps that's just me though.

[@CaptainVinceO2]

That's a rattly spacebar... Should check out lubing stabilizers guide by Nathan Kim.

[@snazzy]

ApexKeyboards Fixed! 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIXXeIGOmqd7aJI

[@ericnguyen3446]

@@snazzy Oh hell yeah, I just criticized you for not lubing. Well I feel bad now.

[@toasty6986]

is nathan kim now teaha types?

[@coma4330]

@@toasty6986 yes, he has been.

[@dietcurt]

Quinn I can hear your keyboard in New York

[@dietcurt]

Jk ily

[@RetroMMA]

I heard you people in New York can abort babies up to minutes before birth, maybe even after! A great day for reproductive rights! Congratulations!

[@dietcurt]

Ellipsis of Triple Tap just because I live here doesn't mean I agree with that. But way to bring politics onto a completely irrelevant topic. "When you assume, you make an "ass" out of "u" and "me."

[@RetroMMA]

@@dietcurt That really wasn't about you but your State. And States are made up of people. The people allowed them to pass that legislation and that's a shame. I'm a concervative myself but not a "Bible thumper", yet this is just wrong.

[@dalilbaby4238]

@@RetroMMA Are you talking about the bill in Virginia that was proposed and not New York? Get your fake news outta here and stop making conservatives look bad.

[@bayareaninjaz239]

the sound of un-lubed stabilizers make me want to eat my eardrums.

[@stephen3260]

Do it

[@teukufayzal9998]

do it

[@bayareaninjaz239]

Meme Lord bet

[@dionthegoat664]

🤣🤣 bleeding

[@Chokkan]

Come on over to the custom keyboard scene. It's fun! You don't have to buy a keyboard every month, but you might want to. There's something for everyone. We don't even shame people for liking RGB! Plz lube stabilisers!

[@EsbenH]

Loved your poem the other day, Chokkan! Plz lube stabs!

[@MakenModify]

Hehe yea welcome, let me tell you it wouldn't be your last custom ;) those rattling stabs really deserve some lube :D

[@carlangelo653]

What lubes do you guys recommend? I personally use Krytox GPL-105 on my stabs, and GPL-103 on stems.

[@swirle13]

@@carlangelo653 don't waste your money on super expensive krytox now that other people have created better/similar lube for much cheaper. Go to switchmod dot net and get tribosys 3203/3204 as a replacement for krytox 203/204. He also sells 205g0 for thicker stuff for linears.

[@---sc3yh]

@@BubVisuals both

[@ryanz9513]

“And RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I am not 12” **HAS FULL RGB BACKGROUND** OK THERE CHIEF

[@nikelinq2899]

Exactly.

[@z0phi3l]

Might need to do something about that space bar, it sounds loose and really bad

[@samoksner]

He needs to lube the stabilizers

[@Burps___]

7:56 Ouch!

[@temanbradley8505]

agreed, made the whole board sound cheap. "sad!"

[@thegirthquake8574]

dgpx84 You know what I don't think anybody told him to lube the stabilizers.

[@MrClassicmetal]

@@thegirthquake8574 I do think he needs to lube the stabilizers.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

That homemade coil was really cool. Wow

[@robinrai4973]

Also _lube the stabilisers_

[@happyboy0824]

Robin Rai please

[@LoneBeastYT]

@@happyboy0824 he did before ya commented that (and this is a really REALLY delayed comment as i am watching this vid today)

[@Danny-sb4jd]

You had us in the first half, not gonna lie. Very well researched until 7:48, where your research *should* have told you SOUND and FEEL are the cornerstones of custom mechanical keyboards! I'd love to see a followup video of some lubed switches and stabilizers; cheap mods to reach the full potential of such an expensive build.

[@EmeraldChickn]

'Underglow RGB-LED, which I won't be using, because I am not twelve' You mister, shattered the hearts of atleast 80% of your fanbase. And rightfully so.

[@samoksner]

While the background lighting in thr studio gradients from blue to purple... i kid lol. I enjoy picking a color and leaving it, no need for rainbow displays.

[@EmeraldChickn]

@@samoksner I must admit, I belong to that 80% aswell. And I am both proud and disappointed in myself for doing so.

[@BrawndoQC]

It's ok, I'm 42 and just finished my latest 2080 Ti build. I also work with an iMac Pro. I got what he means. But my rainbow/disco party was fun for a day until I turned everything down to a static color.

[@danielelves2949]

IMO RGB is nice, but it should be treated like Parmesan, a little bit is nice, a lot of it just tastes horrible

[@PR-hl9pm]

@Daniel Elves Parmesan is great, there are two things of wich you can’t put too much in your food, butter and parmesan cheese.

[@kevinwagner217]

"And RGB LED backlight! Which I won't use cause I am not 12" *continues to spend more time to coil the cable only for looks*

[@dynamicdissonance4016]

You missing the point completly. The whole RGB thing is something wich attracts younger people - thats why he said ''I am not 12''. Has nothing to do with caring about how something looks in general. Its just like some stuff looks childish due to mostly childs are attracted to it and therefore use it. Coiling a cable is some kind of looks that attracts usually a more mature audience - there for its not childish. However, ofc there are children wich dont like RGB and matures which do. But if you call something childish its all about statics. And statisicly hes totaly corret. Sidenote: RGB will decrease performance of hardware by 10% and without irony is a waste of energy even though not much.

[@Van-yo2xr]

Dynamic Dissonance coiling cables isn’t sophisticated and grown up. Get over yourself. Solid color underglows can really make a retro build like Miami or pulse and also look great on accented sets. Not to mention backlighting, which is quite practical for indicating things like which QMK layer you are on.

[@WilliamifyXyz]

I think it was just a joke

[@Van-yo2xr]

spergsqueaks wait ... that’s illegal!

[@dynamicdissonance4016]

@@Van-yo2xr as i Said. Its just statistics. Just Look at any mature desk of people das 30+ Count expensive cable vs RGB LED s than do Same for 12year old fortnite Players. Again. That dosnt mean It cant look mature but its Not Common therefore childish.

[@BobMcCoy]

*_Razer's DIY Mechanical Keyboard would cost $3000_*

[@snazzy]

It'd have that very classy snake logo though.

[@loukask.9111]

*Every fucking comment of yours is in this italic style, why, it doesn't even make sense*

[@legohp7]

harvard mccoy

[@oravagang8158]

Its you again

[@fluff7865]

What about apple.

[@borgir80]

You are not 12, of course, but adults should figure out that there's something wrong with that spacebar stabilizer. Any $10 keyboard sounds better than that spacebar.

[@argon7479]

You are supposed to apply lube to the stabilizers under the large keys and he didn't

[@faustprivate]

Anyone else heard the army of walking skeletons at the end? 😂

[@aoogabooga6335]

This sounds like nails hitting the ground.

[@tyler94302]

$300 is on the low end LOL

[@snazzy]

I know! Some people spend $300 on an artisan cap! 😂

[@jordanshen]

It really is. Korean Kustoms end up totaling $600-800

[@Chilb0ng]

@@snazzy Artisan keycaps is the dark side of mech keyboards

[@amok00]

@@Chilb0ng along with those kustoms :monkas:

[@Ross6041]

seeing a lot of good mechanical keyboards for $130, you really dont need to think of $300 as low end.

[@pawelinus7047]

"Three hundred dollars! That almost a computer" He must be new around here.

[@dylanhinkel3548]

**looks at 300 dollar GMK keycap set**

[@SuperBeanson]

Wow, rattling stabilizers all over the shop.

[@benjones7848]

Links to everything you bought (including all the USB C parts) please?

[@atimholt]

There’s a degree of enthusiasm for expensive pre-builts, as well. I’m not talking about the “epic gamer” keyboards, either. I’ve fallen in love with my Keyboardio Model 01. Split design; ergonomic; Fully user-programmable firmware. It has a wooden case. It lights up (I asked, they said at this price point, tacking on $5 of LEDs is a sort of may-as-well, and I’ve been using it as a practical mode indicator). I could have gotten a quiet version, but I like loud keyboards, so I got the clicky version.

[@amok00]

Join the r/mk discord server, quinn! This video is great discussion fuel for it. also, there’s a Utah keyboard meetup on Feb 2nd so you can go show off your board and maybe see some other super cool boards :)

[@snazzy]

Avery Mock Neato! Thanks for the heads up.

[@gfjfjufidi2880]

Snazzy Labs please don’t join r/mk. You’ll have to mortgage your home so you can afford more keyboard parts.

[@RandomCoffee101]

Gfjfj Ufidi why not, seems like a good idea ahahahaha

[@pedifer1999]

Ah yes... A newcomer to the r/mk group. Before you know it you'll be buying as many Keyboard parts as you buy STAX

[@nobiggeridiot]

I would be awfully careful about invoking the survivorship bias here as you did, it might be out of scope. Manufacturing, business, and economics have evolved greatly within the 70 years of your grandmother's fridge. The context has evolved greatly. The best invocations of the survivorship bias tend to be when evaluating situations within a limited scope ( the aeroplane armor example from the 'you are not so smart' podcast, or Michael Shermer's Steve Job's example ) . Thanks for the vid !

[@gaydubbbz8148]

For such a high amount i just don t understand why you didn t go with zealios, holy pandas, c3 kiwis (my fav tactile switch) ? And especially why you didn t lube either the stabs or the switched ??

[@BrianWithanM]

The one thing I'll probably attempt to do out of this video is that coiled USB C cable lol

[@bradhaines3142]

couldnt blame you, it was a nifty trick

[@alexaraldi6458]

have you tried yet? I'm planning to do some custom cables for my old and new projects but i'd like some tips on the cable type to buy and how hot i need to go

[@GhostlordGames]

3:31 Calling anyone who uses RGB lighting a 12 year old...entire room is RGB backlit.

[@KangoV]

Ahhhhhh. Screw in and lubed stabs!!!!! Please. My ears!

[@shawtyshorts]

how did you solder the aviator connector, would love a tutorial. i fried my last keyboard by wiring my cable incorrectly and plugging it in :(

[@zack_szh6769]

You really have to lube those stabilizers :d

[@martw5291]

"RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I am not 12" Says an Apple enthusiast...

[@grayc8871]

i know, so obnoxious...

[@frostyfrostin459]

“And RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I’m not 12” That hurt man

[@andi]

I would love to see a video just on how you made that USB C cable! It looks so sleek. Any tips where to purchase the parts from?

[@colin5273]

the metal cable is called an aviator cable

[@ghosted_nya]

i just died because of that disgusting rattle and horrific switches and stabilizers. PLEASE LUBE NEXT TIME!!!!!!!!!!

[@rousseau327]

Tofu keyboards are just the tip of the iceberg my friend

[@joselima9398]

I am an addict, i started giving keyboards away so my wife didnt notice the stash of keyboards that has been piling up... Nice keyboard build! one day i'll build my own.!

[@techbuildspcs]

Lol what. How many do you have?

[@ShawnBrezny]

Sticking with my IBM Model M keyboard, hoping for 70 yrs :)

[@Antares-dw9iv]

At least Unicomp is still manufacturing Model Ms if it ever should fail.

[@nerdyneedsalife8315]

@@Antares-dw9iv I can attest that it's still of high quality. I have never used the original M and will admit the case creaks but I love the keyfeel.

[@kalmtraveler]

I've been diving down the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole for a few years now and while I still like Cherry MX blue switches, honestly Razer's goofy "opto-mechanical" switches on the Huntsman and Huntsman Elite keyboards have stolen my heart. They're everything I like about Cherry MX blues (tactile, clicky) but lighter actuation force, and their actuation/reset point is both the same and higher up than Cherry switches so you don't have to press the keys down as far to type. As a touch-typist this has made a world of difference in speed and accuracy, as well as eliminating the fatigue that sometimes happens after long typing sessions on my MX blue keyboards. That all being said - the one membrane keyboard thing I miss is the shape and layout of the Microsoft Ergo 4000. It is perfect with the front plastic riser thingy, but I found the comfort of mechanical switches outweighed the superior wrist positioning for me. If someone would make literally that exact keyboard but with these Razer laser switches, they could have all my moneys. All of them.

[@miraflynn8935]

I like underglow lighting solely because I frequently computer at night.

[@ronstar7027]

I changed the keyboard on my Dell Latitude 6420 laptop to a lighted keyboard for about $25.

[@davids6337]

I don’t see how underglow would help at night :P

[@wacknesium]

@@davids6337 it just does

[@lysh4917]

I think he means backlit

[@lunchbox1341]

but you can learn to touch type and have no such problem...

[@JALC-x]

tech youtubers will go on about how they're too mature to have lights in their keyboard while their entire bedroom is lit up by multiple RGB LEDs lmao

[@Pidgeonsofwar]

“And RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I am not 12” *laughs in my red backlight keyboard and red rgb logo mouse and my red outlined mousepad*

[@brentgreeff1115]

I love the retro caps but I dont really get the lack of directionals. As a programmer I have shortcuts on my directional keys. I guess I could add a modifier and use the right : shift, win, cntrl, menu - which I guess is what u do? - but then I would need to add another keypress to get my shortcuts to work. - most important would be "block-move" where I jump between blocks of code with alt-directional. I guess cntrl-shift + directional might work, but sounds like a hassle. How did u solve this?

[@isaacroufs5779]

@7:48 This sounds so glorious, you could record it and sell in on iTunes!

[@chaddemeuse3798]

Isaac Roufs nails on a chalkbord to me

[@-Duyuc-CA-N]

Needs some lubing imo

[@dubliostower]

look up some lubed zealio switches, they sound significantly better imo

[@idklike3210]

That spacebar sounds like an MX blue on crack though.

[@richg4051]

lol you probably use beats headphones too

[@SpookySkeletonGang]

Awesome vid! Been part of the keyboard community for a bit now, super cool to see more mainstream people checking out this stuff. My only suggestion to you would be to lube your stabilizers! Right now your keys with stabs are very rattly of you just grab some dielectric grease and slap some on, it'll fix that. You could also lube the switches but even I havnt tried that cause taking apart every switch to add lube then reassembling them all sounds like a nightmare.

[@TheTechGuyYT]

Everyone should know the Ibm Model M is a membrane keyboard

[@kaashi2951]

So? Just because it uses a rubber dome doesnt mean it's bad. The word "mechanical" doesn't even have a proper and good definition, there's no need to shame the Model M for using domes lol

[@TheTechGuyYT]

It’s buckling spring

[@kaashi2951]

@@TheTechGuyYT ik lol, but it technically does use domes, unlike the F, which is capacitive

[@TheTechGuyYT]

Paavan Kumar no domes are domes the model M , uses a 2 layer conductive pad when the buckling spring presses down it contacts the membrane , there is no rubber in a Model M , or at least not in My model M

[@kaashi2951]

@@TheTechGuyYT oh yeah I'm dumb lol, screw everything I said

[@TravellerHD]

This video was an instant click for me. I'm a bit of a keyboard enthusiast and have spent an embarrassing amount of money. Your new keyboard looks great! SA isn't good for gaming but it's nice for typing and SA keysets always look gorgeous. If you build another one, I highly suggest clipping the stabilizers and lubricating them. It'll get rid of the rattle sound and feel of the stabilizers, making them feel buttery smooth.

[@ctrl_alt_deleter]

Ackkk.. My ears. Your stabs need some lubing.

[@svw1999]

Mechanical keyboards and the community around are pretty comparable to audiophiles. Good job on your first built, but I highly recommend you to lube the switches and especially the stabilizers. Also you should definitely clip the stabs to reduce the noise which will reduce the rattle and make your keyboard sound better. And putting some foam under the PCB can reduce some the the annoying reverb. O rings might be an option but some people don't like them as they make the keyboard a little less sharp feeling.

[@LeBeautiful]

Someone recommend me a mechanical keyboard under $100...go

[@snazzy]

Honestly? A vintage IBM Model M with a USB adapter.

[@amok00]

anne pro 2 if you want box switches like in this video (only box black, white and brown though) it also has bluetooth and RGB backlighting along with an easy to use software for light customization

[@dozyote]

Coolermaster actually makes some decent mechanical keyboards under $100 if you care about actual Cherry switches over Gateron or Kailh switches.

[@TheJtorres182]

What do you want it for? Gaming? Writing?

[@tyler94302]

@@dozyotecherry switches are disgusting, I like cooler masters quality tho

[@zestyziagames310]

U should've lubed your switches with something such as krytox 205go and clip/lube the stabilizers with dielectric grease... Also, u could add foam under the PCB to dampen the noise which makes it sound much nicer

[@bgsmurf4e731]

DIY keyboards can cost few lower than 100 bux even if you chose cheaper PCB, plate, case, switches and keycaps. Edit: Very bad switch choice.

[@redcloud4741]

I ordered some Kailh Burnt Oranges but I had to cancel my order for them because of these issues: - Can develop a click after lube has worn off - Slightly rotates clockwise overtime - Can damage keycaps of certain plastics when putting the cap on. Are these still an issue?

[@Rundik]

spacebar sucks

[@1carusGG]

Just take it apart once, put a piece of non-conductive foam below the PCB and you'll have a much more silent keyboard. If you want to go even further, then go for double shot PBT keycaps and again stick a piece of rubber mat below the chassis.

[@Nuku01]

Definitely not for everyone,,...

[@enoff32]

when making the usb-c cable does it matter what 4 core cable is used?

[@wardtf2]

that might be the worst sounding keyboard i think i've ever heard jfc

[@orange892]

mixed in that’s because he didn’t lube the stabilizers, it’ll probably sound a lot better when and if he does

[@kaashi2951]

There's an update video he listed in the comments, it sounded waaaay better

[@belousov3000]

Please call Taehatypes urgently, ask him to build some good KB for you, and you will be shocked in the end. No bully at all, I'm just want to see your smiley face after it

[@HienQuyen]

My keyboard is $700. BTW, your stabilizer are terrible

[@Tome4kkkk]

7:43 That's THE reason I'm postponing buying a mechanical keyboard. Because I know once I get used to it using any other keyboard (laptop, at work, other) will be maddening for me!

[@AlphaMachina]

$300.. Nah, I'll stick with my $150 Ducky with sweet and smooth tactile bump MX Brown switches and mild LED backlighting. I'm not a child either, but I like having backlighting. That's a really, really refined looking 60%, though. Those key caps are gorgeous.

[@MatthewCobalt]

Presonally I like lighting on keyboards if I can make it my specific preference. I love Cobalt Blue and Vivid White myself.

[@platty9237]

Matthew Cobalt it’s all about flexibility, not gatekeeping. That’s one of the reasons I enjoy exploring the community.

[@satanielgaming]

The keycaps sound a little loose unfortunately. The spacebar sounds like it works the corner. Everything else sounds good, but this makes me wonder if the actuation point is the same on each switch or if the looseness affects that. All in all, I am impressed. I've recently discovered the Wooting keyboard and have been trying to find something to beat it.

[@IanRobot]

You should look into tuning and lubing your stabilizers. You have some really loud rattle from them. Just applying a good bit of dielectric grease to the stabilizer wires where they go into the plastic part of the stabilizer will almost entirely remove it

[@snazzy]

Ian Palleiko Fixed! 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIXXeIGOmqd7aJI

[@jaywastaken]

If I ever had to work in an open plan office with a keyboard enthusiast I would go full office space on that thing. Seriously, it's a good thing you work on your own because that keyboard would drive anyone else nuts!

[@CalvinsWorldNews]

My Mac is plugged into my TV so sitting on the couch, I'm essentially limited to using a wireless keyboard with a built in trackpad. The Logitec K400 is pretty much the only decent option out there and that's crazy that it's the case. I would gladly pay a few hundred bucks if there was a quality tactile product.

[@TaylorSchumacher255]

What was the USB C kit you used or is there a tutorial for making your own USB C cables?

[@sayna9630]

In this video I got ads from corsair, razer and steelseries 😂

[@G3rain1]

Please lube the stabilizers!

[@Red0mega]

Where can I get those cables you used for the coiled cables? I saw the part number on the cable (E66440), did a search but couldn't find anything.

[@nu_types2677]

Hey, just a tip. KBDFans provides cheap stabilizers, unless you order genuine cherry stabilizers (they sell them, so does a local vendor called Novelkeys here in the US). If the rattle ever starts getting on your nerves, I suggest buying some genuine cherry stabs, and lubing them with some dielectric grease. This will improve the sound substantially, and in my opinion, makes the typing experience overall more enjoyable.

[@snazzy]

Giorgio Rafaelle Fixed! 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIXXeIGOmqd7aJI

[@aitor.online]

“And RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I am not 12” you just pissed of half the mechanical keyboarf community. The other half didnt care because theyre not 12 either

[@aitor.online]

@Matt Diazepam wow dont get your rgb knickers in a twist

[@chrismin13]

Cool keyboard, but I see you used a design with no arrow keys. As someone who often codes, I need Home/End Keys and Arrow Keys. How do you get around that? Other than that, great video, thank you for covering everything in detail!

[@jazzbuckeye]

How do you handle the placement of the Alt key in macOS? The cmd key on a mac keyboard extends out to the edge of the x key. I always feel like I need to contort my thumb when I map cmd to Alt on Windows keyboards in macOS.

[@suryanshpatel604]

you can lube the stabilizers

[@Heidegaff]

Can you give us the name of those keycaps? I need those, they look so vintage and confortable.

[@skaramicke]

+1

[@michaelmao6180]

All the money goes to the GMK set. DZ60 boards are actually pretty cheap. You can get a set of TAIHAO OEM caps for 50 bucks and a KBDfans aluminum case for 80. I'd get the hot swap dz60 which is another 55 bucks, cos switching out switches without having to desolder is well worth the extra 20 bucks. Then you get your burnt orange switches for 25 dollars with a few extra just in case. Of course, get some good stabs and lube them, which costs another 20 dollars. This ends up around 225 dollars, and you get an arguably better experience than the one you built. Also, if you don't need hot swappable pcb, just get the regular DZ60 with the burnt orange set on KBDfans for 52.5. That's a steal. It'll bump the cost down to sub $200.

[@13n1304]

"ugh that rattle" *scrolls down* first thing I see is "UPDATE: clipped/lubed the stabilizers"

[@SaltyMaud]

Coming from someone who does not currently own a custom keyboard, but is looking into building one, i don't think $300 is too bad for a nice keyboard. More expensive prebuilt gaming keyboard are already getting dangerously close to that price point, and they aren't really anything special. Some dedicated media keys, a whole lot of RGB and maybe some extra macro keys, but otherwise just bog standard mx-cheapo switches, cheap keycaps and plastic cases. $300 for a keyboard that is built to my preference and with more premium components is pretty reasonable, especially since it's upgradable and user serviceable.

[@nonnegaard]

Buy. Some. *KRYTOX!*

[@JasmineJu]

Here's my dream keyboard -Brass keycaps (kills germs) -Metal switches (no more plasticy sounds) -Bluetooth + 2.4 GHz Receiver (fuck wires)

[@ineedhelp35]

Where did you get all the parts? Can you provide links?

[@ronstar7027]

I cannot imagine how any keyboard, no matter the price, can be much better than my forty year old Model M Compact buckling spring keyboard, which I found new in its sealed box in the dumpster at my place of work. These keyboards were originally supplied only with IBM servers. I have four of them. I also have several Model M standard keyboards, also superb. I'm glad motherboard manufacturers still put PS2 connectors on new motherboards for gamers. How many other pieces of technology from 40 years ago are still among the best available? None.

[@frykauf]

The only think that stopping me (apart from price) is that I haven't been able to find a board that supports fn key on the left (for keys on the left side). Because I realy, really want that.

[@DerekBlais]

Beautiful. Have you ever considered switching to another keyboard layout such as Colemak or Dvorak?

[@jasrenfro9856]

Where is that burning clip from? LTT just used it also

[@julian23561]

Did you snip the dampening stems on the stabs? Please use genuine cherry stabs and drown them in lube, the keyboard looks very nice but the rattle on the long modifiers and spacebar is distracting! But you did a great job with this build tho.

[@domo_hudson]

How does it look in the dark? Do the letters on the keys light up, even white?

[@arubial1229]

Nope. This PCB features RGB underglow which is accent lighting from the bottom of the keyboard but the keys are not backlit

[@iiscd5970]

A tip for new solderers: If you want your soldering job to look very clean and professional get yourself a brush and use some alcohol to clean the flux from the board after you make the solder joint... Or just use 63/37 solder with no flux.

[@gorollin40]

You should’ve got the kailh box white as you liked the clicky blue

[@PeanutButtr]

As someone who is in the mech community, I really thought this was a guide on you to build one for ONLY $300, because that’s actually relatively cheap for a mech board. I’m planning on building a ‘cheap’ $400 board soon

[@mbk0mbk]

I think you need sound dampening cushion around key caps rest position

[@samdeur]

Please snazzy tell me you replaced the stabilizers with genuine cherry ones and lubed them and if pcb mounted clipped them.. watching you type hurt my ears and broke my heart such a nice board with bad stabs..

[@tookitogo]

Hey! FYI, baking the cable into the coil is just 1/2 of the coiling process. After it’s cooled off, you invert the coiling, which gives the coil its “snap”.

[@lemueltimbreza]

The sound test made me go to taeha to cleanse my soul lmao

[@diegomora7608]

it would have been cool if put the cable materias on the description