The Classy VEGA Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Build & Review

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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    Today we unbox, build, and review the VEGA 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard from ai03 & kevinplus.
    Specs :
    - Alu plate
    - Macho/Banana Split Linear 62g switches
    Lubed with Krytox 205g0, and has Laser_Ninja films.
    - Keycaps : GMK Umbra
    Custom cable : mythic-cables.com
    Laser_Ninja films : / laser_ninja_kb
    Track: Spending Time on Us - Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Spending Time on Us - ... Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/spen...
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Комментарии • 419

  • @TaeKeyboards
    @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад +274

    few things :
    - final weight was 1.67kg.
    - keycaps are gmk umbra
    - twice good
    - soz, no fancy editing because i'm in catch up mode now 😳

  • @hamajineo
    @hamajineo 3 года назад +315

    holy crap this is clean

    • @uv4197
      @uv4197 3 года назад +3

      hi Hamaji im a big fan!!

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад +20

      😎

    • @excaliber2845
      @excaliber2845 3 года назад +1

      Ngl I thought this was your vid when I clicked

    • @HipyoTech
      @HipyoTech 3 года назад +9

      So clean shower not needed

    • @excaliber2845
      @excaliber2845 3 года назад +2

      @@HipyoTech I am seeing you everywhere!!!!

  • @blairchristopher3073
    @blairchristopher3073 3 года назад +1

    So glad to get in on that GB! I went gray to go with the GMK MoDo keycaps delivering next year. Torn between heavy Tangies or OAs with this!

  •  3 года назад

    ai03's Signature Series is incredible. I would love to get a Lunar.

  • @BuzzLiteBeer
    @BuzzLiteBeer 3 года назад +254

    I'm a thock guy but this clack keeb sounds incredible.

    • @ChillAF-o5v
      @ChillAF-o5v 3 года назад +8

      you can u suggest me some good thock videos. i am curiois and thinking what to build.

    • @K1LO_
      @K1LO_ 3 года назад +27

      Huh I thought this was a bit more on the thocky than clacky side. As the other user asked, can you share a thocky sound test?

    • @ethanapalis2932
      @ethanapalis2932 3 года назад +1

      anyone know where the clackiness comes from? is it because the stem poles are longer and are hitting the bottom of the case? I'm confused as to why JWK linears sound so crispy

    • @ryanhtran
      @ryanhtran 3 года назад +1

      @@ethanapalis2932 Jwks housings aren't dense, so sound doesn't get absorbed by the housing and the bottom out sound comes off as a lot more high pitched or clacky

    • @OhNoPoke
      @OhNoPoke 3 года назад

      @@ethanapalis2932 I don't know why but I pretty sure no switch out there that their pole are long enough to hit the bottom of the case

  • @bynchasnofriends4253
    @bynchasnofriends4253 3 года назад +76

    This is one of the sexiest builds ive seen in a while

  • @andrewy2830
    @andrewy2830 3 года назад +31

    idk why but it always makes me laugh when someone says, "programmable via VIA"

  • @HipyoTech
    @HipyoTech 3 года назад +5

    Awesome build, loving the content lately Tae!!

  • @TheSupremeXNERD
    @TheSupremeXNERD 3 года назад +13

    I’m so mad I caught on to the custom keyboard market so late. Those are probably the most gorgeous key caps I’ve ever seen.

  • @p0kes
    @p0kes 3 года назад +48

    this hobby got me broke

    • @chitchi8569
      @chitchi8569 3 года назад +1

      You are not the only one.....

    • @Lochlan9
      @Lochlan9 3 года назад +3

      this hobby isn't that bad, try cars...

    • @chitchi8569
      @chitchi8569 3 года назад +1

      @@Lochlan9 he won't be alive then lol

    • @dillydumpling2400
      @dillydumpling2400 3 года назад

      1 keeb turned to 3 over here :(

  • @hawwat
    @hawwat 3 года назад +5

    please tell me you're teasing a Twice themed keeb @ 10:30

  • @lubopetrov1339
    @lubopetrov1339 3 года назад +19

    The goodness you came for is at 9:30

  • @HaiNguyen408
    @HaiNguyen408 3 года назад +5

    We can see tae's hair while the gasket install, we that much closer to a face reveal y'all

  • @LevvyKlister
    @LevvyKlister 3 года назад +8

    You always nail the case keycaps combo, the color palette, the gradient looks so good man! Nice 65%! It feels good that more and more hotswap are coming in the market, I will build a GMMK Pro (75% hotswap and rotary was too tempting) in the near future with some zealios 67g and a GMK Hyperfuse set! I started watching your videos 2 years ago and I knew nothing about mech back then, thanks for sharing you passion with us!

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад

      thanks mate! yeh everyone is hyped for the GMMK Pro. We'll have to see how it delivers in person!

  • @euanlough8242
    @euanlough8242 3 года назад +4

    Bruh I've been watching this channel for ages but I never knew I wasn't subscribed, RUclips kept recommending him to me anyways so yeah never noticed ahahaa

  • @TehTechnoGuy
    @TehTechnoGuy 3 года назад +5

    This video cured my depression. I've been waiting for vega since january.

  • @bakeraus
    @bakeraus 3 года назад +11

    I woke up early, I tried, Used Google Pay instead of Shop Pay, FF FF F F FF F F F F L L L L LL

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад +7

      f

    • @aloi
      @aloi 3 года назад +1

      if it makes you feel better i tried shoppay and got stuck on the shipping options loading :(

    • @queerprose
      @queerprose 3 года назад +2

      SAME

    • @bakeraus
      @bakeraus 3 года назад

      @@aloi RIP it was a big release, lots of people trying

    • @256k_
      @256k_ 3 года назад

      shop pay did the same to me.

  • @Dannner
    @Dannner 3 года назад +6

    This hobby is defenitely too expensive for me but your videos make me happy. Great stuff man

  • @Galaxy-lv8yq
    @Galaxy-lv8yq 3 года назад +3

    Cool

  • @hairpin369
    @hairpin369 3 года назад +2

    I failed that keyboard... but i got f1-8x hehe

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад

      haha f1 looks sweet though, will be getting one in the future!

  • @francisbermundo5266
    @francisbermundo5266 3 года назад +18

    10:37 So, when's that Twice Mech vid coming?

    • @VisaxLP
      @VisaxLP 3 года назад

      I don't see Hell in Heaven :eyes:

  • @Ale-zz3cq
    @Ale-zz3cq 3 года назад +4

    @10:44 Twice - I Can't Stop Me, Better, More & More (Japanese Ver), Feel Special, Fancy, What is Love, Yes or Yes, Likey, and TT. i can also see Cheer Up :^)

  • @Cartoon91
    @Cartoon91 3 года назад +4

    Damn, I have the polaris and I wanted to get a Vega but wasnt fast enough for the instock! I might pick one up through the gb tho!

  • @0321Mamba
    @0321Mamba 3 года назад +4

    super funny as I was literally planning on building the blue vega I got the exact same way

  • @mip0
    @mip0 3 года назад +2

    ALLO! Did you ever build a mechanical ortholinear keyboard with function keys? Does it even exist?

  • @EreNyn3
    @EreNyn3 3 года назад +6

    As long as you’ve got the instructions down pat, this keyboard looks really easy to put together! I feel like it really fits that in-between of the enthusiast and the casual keyboard builder, especially with the clean hotswap pcb. Just wish it had more thock to it, although going with the polycarbonate plate would probably meet my expectations!

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад +2

      yeh polycarb may give more of that. would be nice to try!

    • @hhc1205
      @hhc1205 3 года назад +1

      @@TaeKeyboards I have the pc plate and it definitely sounds a lot thockier

    • @themaincheese5897
      @themaincheese5897 3 года назад +1

      wtf are you on about. an enthusiast keeb is as easy to build as a crap keeb

    • @houssamalucad753
      @houssamalucad753 3 года назад

      @@TaeKeyboards is there any interesting builds you can do with bluetooth? Like GK68XS but custom and with a bigger battery...

    • @YaroLord
      @YaroLord 2 года назад

      ai03 boards are all enthusiast tier, he doesn't make low end stuff... although i feel the biggest flaw on the vega is the lack of DB
      thock is very easy to achieve on plastic boards, which are often on the low cost tier of the hobby... so what is it man? you want cheap sound on a premium board? i'm not getting it

  • @bluereino
    @bluereino 3 года назад +2

    I wish my keyboard sounded like that

  • @stellar2001
    @stellar2001 3 года назад +9

    Ooh I see that Eyes Wide Open album art

  • @huantian
    @huantian 3 года назад +4

    Exactly the thing I needed today! I always enjoy your videos!

  • @damelyway
    @damelyway 3 года назад +4

    man i wish i could afford a custom keeb

  • @xMortalBlade
    @xMortalBlade 3 года назад +3

    You misspelled krytox at the sound testing

  • @chinnachotsurit
    @chinnachotsurit 3 года назад +3

    I am watching ONCE customing keyboard

  • @jelee7690
    @jelee7690 3 года назад +4

    The blue case and gmk umbra are a match made in heaven.

  • @felixcherrey1771
    @felixcherrey1771 3 года назад +2

    What is the f1 game called that you played?

  • @YourUncleJoe
    @YourUncleJoe 3 года назад +3

    Your my favorite keyboard nephew. :)

  • @jambrayl1300
    @jambrayl1300 3 года назад +5

    daaaaaman that spacebar

  • @davisweir5057
    @davisweir5057 3 года назад +2

    0:05 What’s your background wallpaper??

  • @exvious6066
    @exvious6066 3 года назад +1

    Playing F1 on only keyboard seems sadistic

  • @pinkeeb4157
    @pinkeeb4157 3 года назад +2

    Vega is my fav 65% keeb for daily use now ❤️ I am glad that I have one in black

  • @K1LO_
    @K1LO_ 3 года назад +4

    One of the best sounding boards I've heard

  • @keenanvaughn4112
    @keenanvaughn4112 3 года назад +2

    Hey Tae! Could you make a vid on how you regularly clean / take care of your Keyboards? Thanks! (Also maybe on how to clean different materials/keycaps)

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад

      i probably won't have time to do one, but basically just use a brush lol. and then wipe with some non-damaging cleaner.

  • @Uryftw
    @Uryftw 2 года назад

    Just built one and the part at 6:37 got me. Ouch. Excellent board overall though!

  • @tyler94302
    @tyler94302 3 года назад +4

    At 11:53 the labels are offset by 1 key

  • @QuinnV
    @QuinnV 3 года назад +2

    GMK Umbra is soooo nice

  • @ianscarborough2357
    @ianscarborough2357 3 года назад +1

    Can you do a handwired build?

  • @alexbarry2497
    @alexbarry2497 3 года назад +3

    Dude I cant explain how much I love your videos, I need more

  • @hdjekso7930
    @hdjekso7930 3 года назад +2

    Great review mate! How does this compare to other high end gasket-mounted keebs?

  • @JordanICM
    @JordanICM 3 года назад +2

    This was one of the most popular keyboards in the geekhack interest check, and for good reason too. I think it's an endgame keyboard for many. What more can you improve on???

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 3 года назад

      Honestly, most of the hype for Vega came from the FOMO from Polaris

  • @Gouldylocksxxo
    @Gouldylocksxxo 3 года назад +2

    Very clean board, but looks a lot like other 65% boards on the top-down view.

  • @OmmegaTang
    @OmmegaTang 3 года назад +2

    I need more keybaords vidéos, especially from you. You get me started in this hobby

  • @niceISbriss
    @niceISbriss 3 года назад +6

    TaeKeyboards is goat

  • @yoonsoohong
    @yoonsoohong 3 года назад +4

    that all twice playl;ist thooo

  • @DJParulan
    @DJParulan 3 года назад +1

    Dude awesome keyboard! A newbie here. Will I be able to replicate the sound of the clicks if I follow all the parts you used on this keyboard?

  • @HEAVYHEARTSMUSIC
    @HEAVYHEARTSMUSIC 3 года назад +4

    yay, there's finally a vega build on youtube! managed to grab a black+poly during the in stock drop, super excited to get it.

  • @MiloKolb
    @MiloKolb 3 года назад

    Your videos are awesome I wonder if you or wildcat will get to a million first

  • @responsePresh
    @responsePresh 3 года назад +2

    RIP GROUPBUY
    get rdy to go for another 65% lol
    (Fuji, Bauer Lite, Alpine or Hubble)

  • @Xerostarry
    @Xerostarry 3 года назад +2

    first

  • @otanioribe8221
    @otanioribe8221 3 года назад +1

    Idk Macho was good switch. Love that sound

  • @splitzkee_
    @splitzkee_ 3 года назад +2

    i trust ai03 with my money all day everyday

  • @LilCripplingAnxiety
    @LilCripplingAnxiety 3 года назад +2

    So glad you used these switches, I've been trying to choose between these and ink blacks for ages. Think I'm gonna go inks lubed with 205g0 and use deskeys films.
    What monitor arm do you use?

  • @HereIsKhansu
    @HereIsKhansu 3 года назад +1

    Sounds like something is splitting

  • @haryantodinata1003
    @haryantodinata1003 3 года назад +1

    I was wondering the newer built keyboard , builders doesnt add Band-Aid Mod anymore... is that necessary ?

  • @arctic0
    @arctic0 3 года назад +2

    new tae video pog

  • @retroscrap5694
    @retroscrap5694 3 года назад +2

    Loving the top-down view with the blue cutting board!

  • @dizzydave578
    @dizzydave578 3 года назад +1

    Did i miss you mention the name of the Keycap Set? What is it?

  • @emilzexkk735
    @emilzexkk735 3 года назад +2

    It's 1AM here and I'm watching this. I love my life. And this video

    • @KirakoKhor
      @KirakoKhor 3 года назад

      it's 6am here... haven't slept :-)

  • @KGB-FSB
    @KGB-FSB 3 года назад +1

    Where can we buy the GMK Umbra keycaps?
    Thx

    • @karigonzalez7131
      @karigonzalez7131 3 года назад +1

      Groupbuy and extras already happened so your only option is to look for the set on mechmarket.

  • @Jj.everyday
    @Jj.everyday 3 года назад +1

    damn that pcb

  • @TSLMachine
    @TSLMachine 3 года назад +1

    I hope you're going to do a review on the upcoming Glorious GMMK Pro. So stoked on getting one but just not enough to take part of the pre-orders because I want to see some reviews about it first. I want to be absolutely sure that I want one.

  • @rms8506
    @rms8506 3 года назад +2

    Good to have u back

  • @NejiLTS.
    @NejiLTS. 3 года назад +1

    hey, do you do commissions? i want to get a keyboard built and am afraid of messing up while soldering

  • @Utokki
    @Utokki 3 года назад +2

    I see you listening to ICSM and Better 👀

  • @alpacamale2909
    @alpacamale2909 3 года назад +1

    ai03 is the guy that made the voyager60 PCB, that layout isn't very interesting though.

  • @TFconfused
    @TFconfused 3 года назад +1

    I think a lot of peoples custom boards look really boring personally, but there's something about this boards simplicity I really enjoy

  • @jokikukawa
    @jokikukawa 3 года назад +1

    Quick question: is it possible to pick up this keyboard by grabbing it from the top?

  • @aLoneFox19
    @aLoneFox19 3 года назад +4

    You’re back! 😃😃

  • @D4VIDF
    @D4VIDF 3 года назад +2

    Hyped! cant wait for mine to come in!

  • @kaideumers6102
    @kaideumers6102 3 года назад +2

    Yess!! I can’t wait for mine to arrive

  • @KiwiKang
    @KiwiKang 3 года назад +2

    Looks amazing!! This might have changed my stance on getting on the GB now

  • @samanthkrishnappa9533
    @samanthkrishnappa9533 3 года назад +2

    that sounded really good

  • @lilo19951995
    @lilo19951995 3 года назад +2

    it sounds so sexy im dead

  • @brianm.4639
    @brianm.4639 3 года назад +2

    This keeb sounds amazing

  • @stotlekeebs
    @stotlekeebs 3 года назад +1

    luckily its an in stock one probably will join either this or boop65

  • @zeelinuxguy8500
    @zeelinuxguy8500 3 года назад +2

    Great video like always!

  • @ygtblueray
    @ygtblueray 3 года назад +1

    is it up for sale anywhere, like factory made

  • @Hond77Cendol
    @Hond77Cendol 3 года назад +2

    Do you do any “Band Aid” Mod to the stabs ?

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад +1

      depends on the board, and what type of feel I want. These new C3 stabs actually do come with stickers for some slight dampening, however I didn't use them in this build. But yup, I have done it with other boards.

    • @Hond77Cendol
      @Hond77Cendol 3 года назад

      @@TaeKeyboards Thank you for the reply , love your channel.
      I managed to purchased the InStock Vega Blue/Aluminum Plate and planning to use Durock v2 Stabs... do you think its necessary to do the band aid mod ?

  • @OfficialUro
    @OfficialUro 2 года назад

    Is there like website to buy that type keyboard like I love the sound and everything like the whole thing I need to know I am freaking in love with that sound 😊

  • @evilofalfa
    @evilofalfa 3 года назад +1

    O yea that sounds, if that SA keycaps its gonnabe more uh

  • @kenthchen
    @kenthchen 3 года назад +2

    This is the best sounding keyboard you have built so far

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад +1

      i don't usually like using the word 'best', but yeh, definitely right up there!

  • @gabeh7655
    @gabeh7655 3 года назад +1

    Cheeky dive, mate.

  • @bl1ndguy0
    @bl1ndguy0 3 года назад +1

    hey Tae! what did you use for your band-aid mods???

  • @damelyway
    @damelyway 3 года назад +1

    i don’t what kind of sound it is but it’s super nice if i had money i’d want something that sounds like that

  • @tamimnorani
    @tamimnorani 3 года назад +2

    I don't have money.

  • @SLiX-thatguy11m-
    @SLiX-thatguy11m- 3 года назад

    Wait, is that the standard layout for the hotswap PCB? not the standard 67 key?

  • @M4TTYN
    @M4TTYN 3 года назад +2

    missed u m8 :D
    glorious build!

  • @b.w.gooseington6044
    @b.w.gooseington6044 3 года назад +1

    why does he talk in a different accent when he is doing a review or other video than when he is streaming?
    Edit: uhhh... I was just told they are different people... thaaaat makes sense... boy am I smart.

    • @tgchavi6012
      @tgchavi6012 3 года назад +1

      TaeKeyboards and Taeha Types are not the same person

    • @b.w.gooseington6044
      @b.w.gooseington6044 3 года назад

      @@tgchavi6012 HOLY SHIT WHAAATTT?!?!

    • @kimeggo
      @kimeggo 3 года назад

      Hahahaha

  • @bigboss1372
    @bigboss1372 3 года назад +2

    Do you recommend using the foam between the pcb and plate? What effects does it have on the sound and typing experience?

    • @YaroLord
      @YaroLord 2 года назад

      sad to see nobody responded to your inquiry... foam cheapens the sound of the board so avoid it at all costs unless it's a budget build
      foam shouldn't be anywhere near high end keyboards, it's a detrimental addition

  • @dislikebutton1718
    @dislikebutton1718 2 года назад

    I have a 2 RAMA, a sirius, a savage65 and a Polaris WKL, and I always go back to the Polaris. Something about it that I want put my finger on. I can only imagine the VEGA. def sad that I missed GB

  • @ZenithFr
    @ZenithFr Год назад

    does anyone know what shound this is ive been looking for it and want to buy a keybord like this but not the exact one i want one with the sound

  • @enomooshiki3634
    @enomooshiki3634 3 года назад +1

    Does the standoffs come with the kit? What keycaps are those? I got the deep blue vega and trying to figure out what I need

    • @TaeKeyboards
      @TaeKeyboards  3 года назад +2

      Yep. Not included : stabs, switches, keycaps.

    • @enomooshiki3634
      @enomooshiki3634 3 года назад +2

      @@TaeKeyboards thanks! Great video as always!