Herman Strauss
Herman Strauss
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Can mechanical keyboards give your life purpose? Garderie TKL Review
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00:00 Space mech jesus
00:23 Purpose in keyboards
02:40 Build & Design overview
03:53 Sound test 1
05:04 Disassembly
06:02 Essential info
06:59 Switches
07:26 Build 2
08:25 Build 3
09:26 Build 4
10:28 Final thoughts
KEYBOARD DETAILS
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Keyboard: Garderie TKL by Dropouts (Cyan)
Plate material: Aluminium
Mounting: Top mount
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BUILD 1:
Keycaps: Keykobo KKB WOB
Switches: MX Browns
BUILD 2:
Keycaps: GMK C...
Просмотров: 136

Видео

Frog Mini is still relevant in 2024 and here's why
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Join me as I insert myself into the deep waters of MKUK mechmarket to get one of the most popular 60% keebs of last few years. 00:00 Intro 01:08 Initial assembly 02:46 Build sound test 03:30 Changes to build 04:26 2nd sound test (gmk) 05:22 3rd sound test (gmk 50a) 06:09 Final thoughts BUILD DETAILS Keyboard: Geon Frog Mini (black WKL) Plate material: Aluminium Keycaps: JCS Arabic & GMK TeraDri...
Keyboard to enhance your netrunning skills | Cycle7
Просмотров 9797 месяцев назад
Cycle7 is one of my favourite keyboards at the moment. It looks and feels absolutely above it's price. It's easy to build and it offers a lot of flexibility of what kind of build you want to make. I opted for a very techy / cyberpunk corpo inspired build with rock colourway, nice clacky switches and gmk teradrive to top it off. 00:00 B-roll A 00:16 Channel update 01:18 B-roll B 01:46 Sound test...
Watch before buying restock // Bauer Lite Atomic
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Bauer Lite is supposed to be beginner friendly - but is it really? Let's build it with cheap switches and keycaps and find out. 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Build 1 spec 02:10 Build 1 Sound Test 03:03 Build 2 spec 06:18 Build 2 Sound Test 07:24 Final thoughts BUILD 1 Keyboard: Bauer Lite (Atomic) Plate material: Polycarbonate Keycaps: PBT Clones of GMK Yütousu (芋頭酥) Switches: Epomaker Flamingo (sto...
Brutalist alice keyboard, brutally good? Monsgeek M6 | MIDNIGHT BUILDS
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
Welcome to midnight builds. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we build keyboards and chat. Today we are building Monsgeek M6, my first alice layout keyboard ever. I'm in love with it's brutalist aesthetics, but does it actually sound good? 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Disassembly 01:23 AKKO Stabs 02:23 Keyboard assembly 03:02 Force break mod 03:18 Wisteria switches 04:05 Keycaps PBT407 04:55 First time ...
Envoy as Mode intended | Mode Envoy w/ Mode Tomorrow Keycaps & Switches
Просмотров 974Год назад
The Mode Envoy is a great option for both beginners and seasoned keeb enthusiasts. This board comes in with high end aesthetic, refined higher pitched "clacky" sound and (relatively) affordable price with many possible configurations and room to customisation. 00:00 Intro 00:16 Sunset B-roll 00:42 Mode Keycaps 01:28 Keyboard summary 01:54 Sound test This is a first video from series of differen...
Hibi June | Epomaker Budgerigar Sound Test
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
This keyboard has everything - easy to build, sounds amazing and looks stunning and original. It has silicon case that doesn't sound dampened at all, but naturally lacks any metal pinging. Built with Epomaker Budgerigar tactile switches. I've found I like them stock, as they are smooth and sound great straight out of factory. Keycaps are some random doubleshot PBT pick from Amazon, I was lookin...

Комментарии

  • @unusualkb
    @unusualkb Час назад

    thanks for the video man! great work ❤ the screws are ones that came with the prototype, we will be sourcing better ones ourself for the group buy 🙏

  • @hermanstrauss
    @hermanstrauss 2 часа назад

    PS: Anyone here watched Arcane?

  • @MattyDM-ThoccExchange
    @MattyDM-ThoccExchange 2 часа назад

    Also yes the build you received was with Cherry MX2A Brown switches stock and GMK WoB <3

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 2 часа назад

      I had a note to "check with Matty later", but never actually got to it. Testament to how independently was the video created :D. But damn, I thought it's KKB, I even compared it with my set lol.

  • @MattyDM-ThoccExchange
    @MattyDM-ThoccExchange 2 часа назад

    Beautiful video Herman. So proud to host this GB. I completely agree, it's about being intentional and having as strong human connection to the items, products and experiences we engage with. I have adored my time with the Garderie prototype.

  • @shawnsprong
    @shawnsprong 2 часа назад

    Amazing video on an amazing board from an amazing designer and sold by an amazing keyboard store.

  • @im_adm
    @im_adm 3 часа назад

    Incredible video as always dude, love the intro section and discussing deep topics, it's a nice change from any other regular keyboard video. Personal favourite is definitely the build with nixies on rubrehose. The blue alert row is just amazing. Hope to work with you in the future <3

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 часа назад

      Much appreciated! ❤️ We are all waiting for adm60 gb in anticipation 👀

  • @hermanstrauss
    @hermanstrauss 3 часа назад

    Which build was your favourite? I really like Garderie with some brighter switches, like the FJ400 or even Dragon Ghosts. Oh and I know the first build says BOW instead of WOB haha, sorry.

    • @mattdemoraes
      @mattdemoraes 2 часа назад

      Awesome video mate thank you for producing content like this <3

  • @16bithack
    @16bithack 6 дней назад

    I have watched this a couple of times and keep coming back. Love the production and build.

  • @abvhell
    @abvhell Месяц назад

    whats the 40% in the start called?

  • @DadTech1981
    @DadTech1981 Месяц назад

    Banger! I'm a big fan of Geonworks

  • @Nick-_-452
    @Nick-_-452 3 месяца назад

    What's that mini keyboard mat? I like the minimalistic approach

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 месяца назад

      Thank you! Search for "keebmat" and you'll find it :) They are really good and affordable!

  • @thestreamreader
    @thestreamreader 3 месяца назад

    If only these were still available :)

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 месяца назад

      It's possible aftermarket (as seen in the video :D )!

  • @mrskwrl
    @mrskwrl 3 месяца назад

    It's very relevant. But also not relevant because the only way to get one now is through mechmarket. Loooooooooove the teradrive on this that looks so damn good. It's really tempting me to get a set.

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss Месяц назад

      Did you end up getting it? I can recommend, one of my alt time fav sets :D

  • @KiD2x2
    @KiD2x2 3 месяца назад

    Kit looks great and decent sounding but typing angle too low for me :(

  • @Anorexus.design
    @Anorexus.design 3 месяца назад

    I'm not expect the video gonna be so funny judging from the thumbnail lol

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 2 месяца назад

      Now I feel pressured to come up with something funny for Void :D

    • @Anorexus.design
      @Anorexus.design 2 месяца назад

      @@hermanstrauss waiting for surprises 🤣

  • @sharkosaurfps
    @sharkosaurfps 3 месяца назад

    Just built a green WK one with a wooting pcb. Extremely happy with it

  • @jammies701
    @jammies701 3 месяца назад

    Nice vid mate

  • @Someone-ym1ny
    @Someone-ym1ny 3 месяца назад

    Dang what is this editing quality. Absolutely excellent content keep it up

  • @naminh6824
    @naminh6824 3 месяца назад

    What an insane intro

  • @oakerface95
    @oakerface95 3 месяца назад

    👀👍! havent heard someone talk about the frog mini in a while, it sure is a good board. i liked the fun intro where you dodged the listings and ended up getting the frog mini XD

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 месяца назад

      Haha, the intro feels like a little metaphor to how I feel in the hobby. It's why I started this channel, to help people navigate it and enjoy themselves in the process no matter if they land on masterly crafted $1000 boards or tofu with budget switches off amazon. Glad you liked it.

  • @piccos.
    @piccos. 3 месяца назад

    where did you bought it aftermarket?

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 месяца назад

      Mechanical Keyboard UK discord server. You have to be based in the UK tho. Depending on your region, you might find similar Discord servers or use /r/mechmarket reddit.

  • @user-rk1tu5tc7x
    @user-rk1tu5tc7x 3 месяца назад

    After seeing this, I miss my frog mini that I sold

  • @geonkr
    @geonkr 3 месяца назад

    Thank you, yummy sound

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 месяца назад

      I’m glad you like it! Yummy indeed, I can’t wait to experiment further. It’s a very “rebuildable” board!

    • @YahooOfficials
      @YahooOfficials 3 месяца назад

      Can i have a free kb

  • @PitiPablo_
    @PitiPablo_ 3 месяца назад

    The 50a tadpoles is literally perfect with gmk keycaps, solid build dude!

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 месяца назад

      Yea, it completely removed the hints of resonance it had before (I didn't even force break it, I was thinking I might to with the 80a). Thanks!

    • @PitiPablo_
      @PitiPablo_ 3 месяца назад

      @@hermanstrauss exactly, the resonance is what steered ppl away from this board or it sounded kinda dead but you made it completely alive. The switches are great as well, again congratz on the build again!

  • @Barboooraa
    @Barboooraa 3 месяца назад

    I love the editing! Your videos are getting better and better, you deffo deserve more subs. Also big fan of the arabic keycaps. Btw do you plan to do any streams in the future?

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 месяца назад

      Thank you! 🥰 Great idea with streaming, I’ve never done it before, but theoretically have all the equipment needed haha.

  • @seykbs
    @seykbs 3 месяца назад

    Great video man, and hope you enjoy! 🫶🏻

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 3 месяца назад

      Wouldn’t happen without you 🥰

  • @YellowNotThe
    @YellowNotThe 4 месяца назад

    lichicx silents 🔛🔝

  • @z4nn1ch
    @z4nn1ch 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks, you inspired me to do one with the new Cherry MX2A Blacks and damn, it sound almost equal. Great board for a silent build.

  • @Kahlimer0
    @Kahlimer0 5 месяцев назад

    Lovely board and builds, too bad that shipping and taxes almost double the price for me, making it not so worth it.

  • @Uglyoldhag
    @Uglyoldhag 6 месяцев назад

    2nd build was super niceee

  • @chasetheshine
    @chasetheshine 6 месяцев назад

    Does not matter if other youtubers have made a review before you. Everyone keeps up with this hobby on different paces, and not everyone watches keyboard videos just to buy the showcased board. Also, certain creators have similar taste with certain viewers, so the match is what matters the most. I find your videos very entertaining. I built a Monsgeek M6 because of your video, after lurking around the hobby for 4 or so years, and i am very happy with it.

  • @Speedygi81
    @Speedygi81 7 месяцев назад

    Basically an aluminium plate , just about works with every switch that you'd like.

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 7 месяцев назад

      mx blues

    • @Speedygi81
      @Speedygi81 7 месяцев назад

      @@hermanstrauss It even works for MX blues too.

  • @Speedygi81
    @Speedygi81 7 месяцев назад

    Ooooh cool new board...I heard alot of good things about this board too.

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 7 месяцев назад

      Very well made, really easy assembly. It would easily become my endgame if such thing existed :D

    • @Speedygi81
      @Speedygi81 6 месяцев назад

      @@hermanstrauss Btw you also have the DR-70f , that's the one I have. I like its form factor, it's narrow and fits narrow spaces but still have as many keys as a 75%.

  • @hermanstrauss
    @hermanstrauss 7 месяцев назад

    It's good to be back! 👋 How've you all been? Is there a keyboard/design related topic you'd like to see a video essay for? 🥸

  • @sharkosaurfps
    @sharkosaurfps 8 месяцев назад

    that second build sounds so good, ordered the switches thanks to your video!

  • @EastOfEden96
    @EastOfEden96 9 месяцев назад

    Videography/sound/production value is top notch for the sub count, you earned another. Also curious if you have tried out the neo65. If you have, would you pick the bauer over it?

  • @StillthatguyJake
    @StillthatguyJake 10 месяцев назад

    I've become quite fond of the Alice layout lately. I have a handful of Alice boards and I've been considering the M6 and this is easily the most informative and entertaining take I've seen! Thanks for your insights! Easy subscribe...hope to see more videos in the future!

  • @khlymore
    @khlymore 10 месяцев назад

    i wish this one had a num pad that's the only bad thing i'm not sure if this one is better than keychron q13 and q14

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 10 месяцев назад

      Define "better", haha. Productivity-wise, q13 or q14 are probably better choices, if you have the desk space. More ergonomic, numpad... I would probably pick that over M6 as serious work keyboard.

  • @chasetheshine
    @chasetheshine 11 месяцев назад

    I like your content a lot, good vibes. Looking forward to the follow up, as I am quite concerned with the ability to go back and forth from alice to normal keyboards etc.

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss 10 месяцев назад

      Will do, my progress has been slow, as I go back to normal layouts too much (I have only one alice and too many "regular-ish" layouts)

  • @takaratown
    @takaratown 11 месяцев назад

    What num pad is that?

  • @KBDology
    @KBDology 11 месяцев назад

    nice keeb...

  • @2chif12
    @2chif12 Год назад

    Really surprised to see that you dont have 1000's of subs. The effort you put into this video really shows. Enjoyed watching and it was informative, hopefully you can get some kit sponsored for next time :p

  • @Bubblykvasir
    @Bubblykvasir Год назад

    Great video! The build turned out great! Silent builds need love.

  • @goodguymario
    @goodguymario Год назад

    Yt shorts for the win! Keep em coming bro

  • @StoryboardTechchannel
    @StoryboardTechchannel Год назад

    I ordered the same board for much the same reasons. I'm going with a funky heavy tactiles (Invokeys x Alas: Daydreamer Switches) and for fun, SA Handarbeit. It should be weird! But you inspired me with using silent switches, something I've never liked before, but KeyBay sent me some TTC Moon White silent linears and I'm going to put them in a Spy-themed board I put together last month. Thanks for the idea!

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss Год назад

      I love the idea! Just watch out, the Daydreamers are silent heavy tactiles! They are just tactile variant of the Nightshades I'm using in the final build in this video. They are really silent too. That being said, they feel absolutely amazing, I have a sample of them, if I had enough I would use them for this build instead. They sound (and kinda feel) even more topre-like :D

  • @jammies701
    @jammies701 Год назад

    Nice vid mate, instant sub

  • @thecaptainsterling
    @thecaptainsterling Год назад

    Loved the video! Great style!!!

  • @Dalgaar
    @Dalgaar Год назад

    Really like the esthetics and quality of the vid! Keep it up!

  • @jammies701
    @jammies701 Год назад

    Nice vid mate

  • @WastingDrip
    @WastingDrip Год назад

    got the atomic purple and rouge and still waiting for the keycaps that they will be paired with. also love the content and style quality! keep it up!

    • @hermanstrauss
      @hermanstrauss Год назад

      Rouge is the best imo! 🔴Which keycaps did you go for (for both of them)?

    • @WastingDrip
      @WastingDrip Год назад

      @@hermanstrauss for the atomic i'll be pairing it with some dcx cyber, then for the rouge i'll go with the reference design which is gmk redline :D