This DIY Mechanical Keyboard Costs $300...!
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- You think $150 mechanical keyboards are expensive? You haven't heard of the DIY scene yet...
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Snazzy Labs host, Quinn Nelson, builds his first 60% mechanical keyboard. Using a DZ60, KBDfans Tofu case, Kailh Burnt Orange switches, and double-shot ABS SA keycaps, this outrageous keyboard build costs more than a lot of PCs! 
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UPDATE: clipped/lubed the stabilizers and did a number of your helpful recommendations. Listen to how it sounds now! ruclips.net/video/NTtGNXeBH20/видео.html
Yo it’s ok... also I’m very excited for a lot more content!
Can't wait!
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.
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.
Hey Quinn, I noticed the additional video clips. Those do make a difference in the narrative. StoryBlocks?
Unlubed stabs? The agony!
You know what, as far as videos about first builds go, Snaz here actually did probably the best job I've seen.
Switches aren't lubed either :( Still an awesome build though!
@@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.
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.
@@Kori-ko I lubed my box whites actually. I found it much nicer afterwards. Perhaps that's just me though.
“And RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I am not 12”
LINUS is typing...
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.
@@heretolevitateme it was a meme lol, he was meming you fucking fanboy
Your right your 4
Ummm my bad ass rgb pc with rgb kB and rgb lights in my bedroom and behind my tv say otherwise. Rgb is awesome
k Koko look at his background his whole room has rgb
Honestly, that sounds horrific.
Yeah, prime example that budget isn't as impactful as a couple dollars of lube..
@@buggld so true, i hate the stupid spacebar rattle
no lube and no modded stabs.
Jesus christ... once he started typing I puked everywhere.
The space bar is disgusting
That's a rattly spacebar... Should check out lubing stabilizers guide by Nathan Kim.
ApexKeyboards Fixed! 😊 ruclips.net/video/NTtGNXeBH20/видео.html
@@snazzy Oh hell yeah, I just criticized you for not lubing. Well I feel bad now.
is nathan kim now teaha types?
@@toasty6986 yes, he has been.
Quinn I can hear your keyboard in New York
Jk ily
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!
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."
@@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.
@@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.
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!
Loved your poem the other day, Chokkan!
Plz lube stabs!
Hehe yea welcome, let me tell you it wouldn't be your last custom ;) those rattling stabs really deserve some lube :D
What lubes do you guys recommend?
I personally use Krytox GPL-105 on my stabs, and GPL-103 on stems.
@@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.
@@BubVisuals both
the sound of un-lubed stabilizers make me want to eat my eardrums.
Do it
do it
Meme Lord bet
🤣🤣 bleeding
“And RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I am not 12”
**HAS FULL RGB BACKGROUND**
OK THERE CHIEF
Exactly.
Might need to do something about that space bar, it sounds loose and really bad
He needs to lube the stabilizers
7:56 Ouch!
agreed, made the whole board sound cheap. "sad!"
dgpx84
You know what I don't think anybody told him to lube the stabilizers.
@@thegirthquake8574 I do think he needs to lube the stabilizers.
Also
_lube the stabilisers_
Robin Rai please
@@happyboy0824 he did before ya commented that (and this is a really REALLY delayed comment as i am watching this vid today)
That homemade coil was really cool. Wow
This sounds like nails hitting the ground.
'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.
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.
@@samoksner I must admit, I belong to that 80% aswell. And I am both proud and disappointed in myself for doing so.
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.
IMO RGB is nice, but it should be treated like Parmesan, a little bit is nice, a lot of it just tastes horrible
@Daniel Elves Parmesan is great, there are two things of wich you can’t put too much in your food, butter and parmesan cheese.
"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*
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.
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.
I think it was just a joke
spergsqueaks wait ... that’s illegal!
@@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.
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.
*_Razer's DIY Mechanical Keyboard would cost $3000_*
It'd have that very classy snake logo though.
*Every fucking comment of yours is in this italic style, why, it doesn't even make sense*
harvard mccoy
Its you again
What about apple.
Anyone else heard the army of walking skeletons at the end? 😂
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.
You are supposed to apply lube to the stabilizers under the large keys and he didn't
"Three hundred dollars! That almost a computer" He must be new around here.
**looks at 300 dollar GMK keycap set**
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 :)
Avery Mock Neato! Thanks for the heads up.
Snazzy Labs please don’t join r/mk. You’ll have to mortgage your home so you can afford more keyboard parts.
Gfjfj Ufidi why not, seems like a good idea ahahahaha
Wow, rattling stabilizers all over the shop.
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
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.
$300 is on the low end LOL
I know! Some people spend $300 on an artisan cap! 😂
It really is. Korean Kustoms end up totaling $600-800
@@snazzy Artisan keycaps is the dark side of mech keyboards
@@Chilb0ng along with those kustoms :monkas:
seeing a lot of good mechanical keyboards for $130, you really dont need to think of $300 as low end.
Quinn: "I don't believe in survivorship bias"
Also Quinn: "There hasn't been a good keyboard in 40 years"
Survivorship bias is about the obsolescence or construction quality, not the performance
This was awesome to watch! I have read about the custom keyboard community before, but your video just talking about the basics is exactly what I was looking for. I genuinely learned so many new things.
“And RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I’m not 12”
That hurt man
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 !
You really have to lube those stabilizers :d
Yo, Quinn. You’re a brave soul. I enjoyed seeing this video and the finished product. I am so lusting after a keyboard like that now.
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 :(
Links to everything you bought (including all the USB C parts) please?
The one thing I'll probably attempt to do out of this video is that coiled USB C cable lol
couldnt blame you, it was a nifty trick
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
3:31 Calling anyone who uses RGB lighting a 12 year old...entire room is RGB backlit.
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.
Tofu keyboards are just the tip of the iceberg my friend
This channel is now for keyboard ASMR.
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.!
Lol what. How many do you have?
Love those SP SA profile keycaps. And good job on the coiled cord, I might have to try making one when I build mine I didn't think it would be that easy.
I like underglow lighting solely because I frequently computer at night.
I changed the keyboard on my Dell Latitude 6420 laptop to a lighted keyboard for about $25.
I don’t see how underglow would help at night :P
@@davids6337 it just does
I think he means backlit
but you can learn to touch type and have no such problem...
Sticking with my IBM Model M keyboard, hoping for 70 yrs :)
At least Unicomp is still manufacturing Model Ms if it ever should fail.
@@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.
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?
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
the metal cable is called an aviator cable
"RGB LED backlight! Which I won’t use cause I am not 12"
Says an Apple enthusiast...
i know, so obnoxious...
That's a great looking keyboard! I've been looking into building one myself, but I am scared of soldering, so I picked up a Realforce 87U 55g Topre board. I love it!
Good to see someone with the same keycap set! I rarely see anyone else with this set and it looks great imo. Great video :)
Ahhhhhh. Screw in and lubed stabs!!!!! Please. My ears!
@7:48 This sounds so glorious, you could record it and sell in on iTunes!
Isaac Roufs nails on a chalkbord to me
Needs some lubing imo
look up some lubed zealio switches, they sound significantly better imo
That spacebar sounds like an MX blue on crack though.
lol you probably use beats headphones too
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.
I love how you recognize how insane you are by doing this but still go through with it. Great video!!!
“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*
Someone recommend me a mechanical keyboard under $100...go
Honestly? A vintage IBM Model M with a USB adapter.
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
Coolermaster actually makes some decent mechanical keyboards under $100 if you care about actual Cherry switches over Gateron or Kailh switches.
What do you want it for? Gaming? Writing?
@@dozyotecherry switches are disgusting, I like cooler masters quality tho
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
i dont know what you do right.. i just like you.. watched two of your vids.. subscribed right away.. great job man
Everyone should know the Ibm Model M is a membrane keyboard
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
It’s buckling spring
@@TheTechGuyYT ik lol, but it technically does use domes, unlike the F, which is capacitive
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
@@TheTechGuyYT oh yeah I'm dumb lol, screw everything I said
Ackkk.. My ears. Your stabs need some lubing.
Awesome video. Might build my own after this
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.
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.
spacebar sucks
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’ $400 board soon
i just died because of that disgusting rattle and horrific switches and stabilizers. PLEASE LUBE NEXT TIME!!!!!!!!!!
I think I'll stick with my 50$ chinese mx red keyboard after hearing how those sound
just a little lube and bandaid on the stabilisers and he's on the clear. he said in a comment that the lube was still on hold by the customs
@@dgpsf yes, the idea is to dampen the clack into a smooth thock when the stab is depressed all the way down. you put something thin and soft like a bandaid or electrical tape between the stabs and the pcb, then trim it so it's hidden
you can get different quieter switches
Definitely not for everyone,,...
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.
As always great job and great information..snazzy
that might be the worst sounding keyboard i think i've ever heard jfc
mixed in that’s because he didn’t lube the stabilizers, it’ll probably sound a lot better when and if he does
There's an update video he listed in the comments, it sounded waaaay better
My keyboard is $700.
BTW, your stabilizer are terrible
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!
The mechanical keyboard rabbit hole goes fucking DEEP. I've only had one, a fullsize cheap chinese board with Gateron browns that I've been happy with for the last 2 years, but after sampling various MX- and Alps-style switches in search of greater tactility, my research for a new build now has me part sourcing for a handwired build with a custom layout (60% with a numpad and arrow keys)
I think a lot of the appeal, certainly in my case, is the fact that making a keyboard gives it that personal touch. My brother keeps telling me to just buy a Model M, or an old Alps keyboard, or their modern Unicomp or Matias descendants. But I want to make a keyboard I can really call my own. Plus I kinda enjoy building and tinkering with things to begin with. I was a Lego kid, I've done several console mods from the ever-popular Game Boy Advance AGB-101 mod to performing the difficult UltraHDMI mod for N64 myself, I did many repair jobs on my first car from simple oil changes and battery replacements to starter, suspension, and engine mount replacements. And of course I enjoy building and upfrading PCs, and I built my own computer desk. This hands-on sort of thing is just very satisfying, y'know? And especially for something like this, where you get to enjoy the results on a daily basis. That's where the appeal of the mechanical keyboard meme lies for me. If it was all about prebuilt keyboard and there wasn't such a robust custom market and community, I would give less than a shit, really.
Yeah but desktop keyboards without a numeric keypad are pointless IMO. Makes video editing a nightmare.
I never use numpad. Plus, full-size keyboard hurt my back. Lol
Say hello to the El Gato stream deck! 👍
There's not even F or arrow keys lol
@@snazzy how does having the number pad cause backpain?
@@skatcat743 Kinda grasping at straws but one plausible explanation is that the added width of a full-size keyboard makes him have to spread his hands out farther causing his shoulders to be at a weird angle which gives him back pain when he sits like that for several hours each day. Not sure tho :P
you deserve a dislike for making fun of rgb lol
NEVER ❤️💚💙
Nahhhh it's like the computer equivalent of those LED light up shoes. Cool when you are a kid but laughable as an adult.
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.
was not expecting this video to be so refreshing instructive and awesome
Ah yes, the mechanical keyboard community; the only community more toxic and more willing to waste money than the audiophile community.
The mech keyboard community - more willing to waste money
The audiophile community - willing to waste more money
Toxic? I've had quite the opposite experience.
Seems pretty friendly to me. There's a bit of light-hearted teasing between people who prefer different things, but no one gets hurt.
I think it's slightly different from being an audiophile though, as far as I can tell audiophiles are looking for perfection in their equipment, whereas keyboard enthusiasts are more after uniqueness. The upper limit for keyboard cost is getting it manufactured yourself (although the number of keyboards you can own is limitless), whereas with all the research in to better audio the cost is limitless.
can mechanical keyboard people pass double blind tests?
@@heretolevitateme Absolutely, the keyboards are surprisingly different. I expect most people could tell the difference between different brands of laptop keyboard as well, the depth, mushiness and required force to press vary a lot.
"It's okay to have a fancy lighting system on my walls but if you like colored back lights on your keyboard you're an immature child." You should change your channel name to Snarky Labs. I really hope your increase in video quality that you promised includes a more professional demeanor.
lol
Spotted the RGB fan right there!
@@snazzy I saw an interview with a guy from Corsair, if I'm remembering correctly, at CES and he said that while they use the entire rainbow of colors in their marketing, they realize that very few people display all the colors. That most people only use one or two colors as back lights. As with everything else in life, you can definitely go overboard with RGB, but a lot of people simply want a custom colored lighting scheme. You know, like your wall lights that not everybody can afford. So you can laugh it up if you want to Quinn, but when you purposefully insult a part of your audience, some people might say something and a lot more either unsub or simply stop clicking on your videos. But I'm sure that you knew that already.
@@emilygrae You can literally just stick an RGB strip on the back of your desk for ~$30. Boom fancy lighting that isn't expensive.
@@SaddisticSpeller Actually, I have an RGB strip on the back of my monitor and it only cost $10. I was talking specifically of his lighting and how hypocritical he was being.
Great video Quinn. You are seriously becoming one of my favorite tech RUclipsrs.
I really love your maker videos ( particularly this one and the alpha dog headphones). I like you am a sound obsessive and general gadget freak. I recently found your channel and am loving your production quality and structure to your videos. Keep up the great work!! Any thoughts on taking on a tube amp build? I’ve been thinking of diving into some diy audio.
Now, my first mechanical keyboard was a Thermaltake Poseidon with Cherry MX Blues, and I loved that board while I still used it on the daily. When I first found out about r/mk and the expensive world that it is, I ordered an Anne Pro v1 (60%) with Gateron Browns, and have been using that ever since. Most recently I got a Kira with Hako Clears, which I've been thoroughly enjoying at work, where the majority of my use is typing--which the heavier switches are a lot nicer to type on than I thought they would be (and heckin' quiet, to boot!).
Still, if you like Cherry MX Blues...then use them. Anyone who puts you down because you're using a prebuilt, or using Cherry switches...honestly, I'm not sure if they just have too much time on their hands, or otherwise just want to gatekeep this already tiny community.
Oh, and be warned on the box switches. The stems (unless these are the ones made with new tooling (doubtful)) are slightly out of spec with the standard Cherry MX-style stems, which have been causing damage to various owners' keysets (ABS, IIRC); making them unusable with any other keyboard or otherwise becoming wobbly or unstable. There are a few group buys for tools to resolve this issue by modifying each switche's stem...but its just something to keep in mind. IIRC, this mainly affects ABS keycaps; but I'd imagine it would also occur with POM and PBT caps as well...but, r/mk to the rescue on that one?
Either way, lovely build!
“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
@Matt Diazepam wow dont get your rgb knickers in a twist
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.
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.
Giorgio Rafaelle Fixed! 😊 ruclips.net/video/NTtGNXeBH20/видео.html
I been waiting so long for my keyboard to re-stock. I feel like it will be in my hand in 3 years
Now you just need to lube your stabs 😎 great video dude.
bro omg the space bar sounds like an unscrewed wheel on a bicycle that has been rusting for the fast 3 years
"ugh that rattle" *scrolls down* first thing I see is "UPDATE: clipped/lubed the stabilizers"
This video made me join a local mechanical keyboard community and has cost me soo much money
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”.
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.
Great Video Quinn! Don't get addicted to spending more money on keyboards now. It's tempting lol
That sounds worse than my phone when I leave the clicking noise enabled while typing. 😁 cool video though
Id rather cuddle with a rattlesnake than pay $300 for a keyboard that sounds like this.
I have built 2 ergodox keyboards. One with clear switches I ended up not liking 100 percent so I built another once with browns. Love that one. I’ve wanted to build another more standard layout keyboard but have never felt like spending the money or time looking into parts.
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.
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!
The sound test made me go to taeha to cleanse my soul lmao
SA keycaps... i like your style. I just bought my first diy keyboard yesterday (currently in post) and I went with some maxwell miami night switches.
very good video, please continue doing so