Great job man. I have been looking for a compact keyboard for a while. There are lots of videos that are unspecific and confusing. Your video is confined and happened to be a perfect keyboard for my needs. I hope you keep doing this for other people's needs.
I'm building a keyboard and I'm collecting the parts and when I opened the box I had the foam pads and threw them away thinking they were trash from some reason are the necessary
Clean and short but very informative video, actually was finding a video exactly like this and your's was the most cleanest and well shot one without any background noices and confusing camera angles. Keep it up!
great video! I didn't know that KBDFans sold foam tape for stabilizers! I really need to get myself some now. and the final result sounds great. how do you like the feel of the NK Silk Yellows?
Yeah I suspect the clackiness comes from the switches being JWK (they're super smooth, but much clackier than other linears imo and the silks don’t actually have that much lube) as well as the plate being brass. I actually ordered some plates in other materials to test out
I'm being dumb, but since the question mark key is gone, how would you type it out with this kind of layout? like what would you press to get the question mark
You can use function keys to swap between layers. Layers basically give you access to a whole other set of switchs, without needing to physically add anymore keys.
@@justinlee3620 Yeah there was a noticeable difference I would say. You get a lot less reverb because the PCB isn't directly connected to the case anymore. I'd definitely recommend it
Should I like be carful while making a board? cuz I sweat a lot like not enough to like be like concerning but enough to make me worry about doing this kinda stuff also is it possible to o ring “gasket” mod this board?
lol you should install the plate first before install the switches, or else you gonna risk bending the switch pin, and the pcb foam is install between pcb and switches , not as case foam lol
Pcbs can't be soldered, only the switches can be soldered onto them. There's two kinds of pcbs really: Ones you have to solder the switches onto and ones that have a socket for hotswapping where you just put the switches in and voila. I think everyone here will tell you that building your own is worth it but you have to keep the price tag in mind. You're gonna be spending at least 200 bucks for a custom, which wont be as premium as it gets tho. A really good mech will cost you 300-350 upwards. From an outsider's standpoint: It's not really worth it, when you might need a monitor first or want a new pc or whatever, but if you have it laying around and dont need anything else atm, it might be worth thinking about building one.
If you wanna build one, make sure you watch a lot of videos about it and know your stuff since parts are expensive and you're only gonna get the experience you want if you do everything right, e.g. lubing and soldering
@Dexter if someone came to a mechanic and told him that he knew nothing about cars but wanted to modify his car himself, the mechanic would say it's a bad idea until the person learned enough and to leave it for the professionals for the time being. Same goes for every hobby, sometimes the learning process is quicker and the parts are less expensive but you still need to learn some things first. As far as cost goes, if 300 bucks make you say "ohh man, that is so much", either wait a few weeks, save money and research information in the mean time, or don't buy one.
@Dexter They're not trying to scare you. They say these things because just like in anything in life if you're trying to learn anything new people who are more experienced are just trying to give you information to make you more knowledgeable on the subject. It's so that you don't learn the hard way like the more experienced probably have. But if you think these people are just trying to scare you instead of helping you than they can always just say a half-assed answer like "just wing it I guess? 🤷♂️" if that'll make you more comfortable.
This PCB is unique, so if you tap on the right shift key, it works as the /? key, but if you hold on the right shift, then it works as a normal shift key. I never have problems with mistypes either
Hey man 👋🏼 I am new to this keyboard world and would like to know if i can buy pre-build ones and how much you paid for your keyboard? Is it worth it for beginners?
Hey! So I paid about $300 for this board if you include the switches and keycaps KBDfans (the people who made this board) does have an assembly service that's pretty cheap and they'll build the entire board for you and you just need to apply the caps. I think it depends on what you're looking for. People get into custom keyboards because they want something with a more premium feel/look and to be able to use fancier switches. If you value those then yeah I'd say it's worth it. If you don't really care about all that stuff, then it would probably be a waste of money for you since functionally, it performs the same as a $15 keyboard from amazon
At 1:52 what are those black screws for? I ordered some parts to build a TOFU65 and I finished the build but those screws are still in the bag so I'm wondering if I forgot something as this was my first build lol. Appreciate your hard work! :)
@@AustinV Ah ok thanks so much! The case came with screws already in the holes then had that extra bag of screws, I'm just glad I didn't do anything wrong haha. I can't stop typing on this thing!
@@AustinV I put in some NK Creams (lubed with the standard 205g0) on a brass plate, and with a layer of neoprene foam between the case and the PCB and a little bit of foam in the center of the keyboard between the PCB and the plate. Also got some Durock stabilizers (and used the KBD stabilizer foam underneath) I wanna say V2 but I can't remember since I ordered some V1s and V2s lol. Using the PBT skycap keys from DROP which sound awesome, but I'm curious to try out a GMK set to see what those sound like. Really tempted to get in on the 80082 group buy... 😂 But yeah ever since I finished building this thing I've been responding to all my RUclips comments pretty much immediately since it gives me an excuse to use the keyboard lol.
I hope that they fixed the foam alignment in newer stocks. Also, the first top two switches (Esc and 1) seem to be upsidedown in comparison to the rest. Was that on purpose for a reason?
it's a different pcb but still the dz60, there are 2 variants one with and another without the arrow keys. and i think you can replace the shift if you buy the soldered pcb, but im not too sure, u should check again.
@@AustinV Did they include the tape with the case and PBC board? I'm also doing a new build soon once I get my stuff delivered and I would like to get those tapes!
See what sucks is I just customized and purchased a keycap set for a standard 60%, and now I want this board and the right shift key is a different size. I don't even know where I'd get keycaps for this Tofu60, any suggestions?
@@AustinV Oooh okay. Well, I think I'll stick with what I bought for a while, it hasn't even shipped yet lol. I'll have a new build in mind for when I'm ready, with the Tofu60. Thanks for your help!
Hi I am planning to build my own custom keeb. I was originally planning to get an rkg68 and just change switches and keycaps. but I really want the tofu acrylic case. Can u guys help me wc one to get? I want ones with arrow keys I really cannot give those up XD my choices are: KBD67 Lite KBD67 MARKII DZ60 RGB DZ65 RGB which one is going to be good for an endgame keyboard cause for their price point it is already too expensive for me hehe thank you so much ♥
The GK68 is a 65% layout, so it would have to be a TOFU65 case instead of the TOFU60 case that I have here. I'm not fully sure if the GK68 pcb would fit since I don't have one, but judging by the pictures, I think it should work since the usb port is in the same spot
@@AustinV Awe, I thought that might be the case but it seemed like other boards did this without flipping those switches but I guess they must have had a larger top part on their psb's. Thanks.
Hmm I would say I still prefer the 63 layout since the alphas are in their standard location. Although it would be really nice to have a dedicate /? key since I use that a lot and don't like that it's 1.75u wide
@@AustinV Thanks for sharing! I've personally used standard ANSI 61 and 64 key layouts, have been intrigued by the 63 so this gives good insight :) loving your vids, just subscribed!
It is okay to do so! It is highly preferred to do so in the hobby because it makes your board just that much more premium feeling and sounding. However, the way you build your board it completely up to you! With new budget switches like JWICK Blacks coming out they don’t really require lubing and filming because they are really smooth stock with good housing tolerances.
the build is so good, ok so i want to give my personal opinion of the keyboard ( not hating btw) i personally dont like the keycaps because ur build is so good that you can make it better by looking for some nice keycap set for it to match the overall scheme of the keyboard.
The board came as a kit and was $200, silk yellows were ~$40, and caps were like $110 iirc so total would come to $350 before shipping/taxes. Obviously, you can lower costs by getting a non-ewhite case, alu plate, budget swtiches/caps, etc.
Not sure if it is a direct copy since mine are DSA profile as opposed to the SA profile. But I can definitely see the resemblance. My set didn't come with the cherry/flower accent keys though
@@AustinV i see. I really like the colors of that set and it's profile but i never knew there was a keycap set that has similar colors with the foundation.
Great and useful guide and came is very handy with my first custom MK. Was going to mod my Blitzwolf but instead just built an all-black Tofu60 with alloy plate, Durok v2 stabs and Tealios v2 switches. Temporary using my Blizwolf keycaps and have the EnjoyPBT WoB keycaps on the way. With the stock Telios I noticed they were quite high pitched out of the box and I began to think what the whole fuss was with these expensive switches. However when lubed the accoustics dramatically changed. I am super happy with all the keys but wish I used Krytox on the spacebar stabilser bar instead of Superlube. However I did use Krytox on all the plastic parts. It was my first attempt and I went super light on the lubing with the less is more approach. I should have coated the bar very thick. It sounds ok but not great - maybe its the keycaps or just my novice attempt? Did use the KBDFans band aids and the Duroks were super tight to fit and scew in. I also bought the KBDFans case foam. Did the extra DIY foam in the bottom make any difference compared to just the case foam? Also destroyed a few a switches in the process of not pressing hard enough on the metal switch opener. This made the plastic tabs weak and also got caught on the plate edges and caused some of the switches to become a little loose at the seams. Also switches were flying everywhere when using the switch puller. However I finally got to master it in the end :)
Ooh sounds like a pretty nice build! I would say generally the less is more approach applies more to switches than stabs. You can usually go pretty heavy with lubing the stabs. From what I heard, you'll want to film the tealios too to truly make them top tier. I'd say the foam does make a noticeable difference. Worth it imo Adding films might help salvage those switches you messed up
@@AustinV Thanks Austin. I just ordered some TX switch films. Also I know this may sound a little odd but I prefer the lightness of the Gateron Reds so I have ordered some Durocks 55g gold springs for Tealios.
Hello, I really enjoyed watching. Great build by the way! Just wondering is the screwdriver optional or you need it, because it is an expensive add to the price 😵
@@AustinV thank you so much! i just pulled the trigger a tofu rgb 60% kit. my first build. i'll be referring to your video. appreciate your upload as it will help me a lot. thanks again!
Due to the nature of it being tray mount, there can be some flex on the corners where there aren’t any posts, but I have a brass plate which doesn’t really flex at all so I haven’t had any problems. What plate are you using?
Hey quick question, do you know if the $170 tofu set with the plate and case comes with the pcb or do you have to buy that separately (on kbdfans of course)
Hmm I'm actually not sure if I would be able to gasket mount my configuration since there's the possibility that it would pop off my switches since the PCB is hotswap. Also from the videos I saw, certain stabs have to be clip in, not screw in
@@AustinV oh yh i missed that. im building one soon inspired by this and i will be 3d printing some parts to make the switches not pop out but that might take some time (and a 3d printer)
The right shift key works as the "?" key if you do a quick tap and works as an actual shift key if you hold it down. It's actually pretty cool and I never really find any issues of accidentally not getting the key I wanted. You can also configure it in VIA/QMK to be set as one or the other
how much is this in total I'm too lazy to add it up Edit: Oh nevermind I saw your reply to Val. Is there a plastic case that looks like the tofu? I want one for ease of transportability.
Certain sets come with some extra caps for compatibility. Any keycap set that is compatible with 65% will work for this board as well. The right shift is 1.75u btw
I ordered mine as part of a kit here: kbdfans.com/products/tofu-rgb-60-custom-keyboard-kit?variant=22282023436336 Not sure what determines the square vs circular cutout. Might just be a design update by KBDfans
Great job man. I have been looking for a compact keyboard for a while. There are lots of videos that are unspecific and confusing. Your video is confined and happened to be a perfect keyboard for my needs. I hope you keep doing this for other people's needs.
Thanks for the support! Glad you liked the video!
how do you press question mark with that?
What are those pads that you stuck onto your pcb
I'm building a keyboard and I'm collecting the parts and when I opened the box I had the foam pads and threw them away thinking they were trash from some reason are the necessary
Clean and short but very informative video, actually was finding a video exactly like this and your's was the most cleanest and well shot one without any background noices and confusing camera angles. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Austin V: Solid Aluminum Case
Gallium:We'll see about that...
Only science bros will understand that reference
great video! I didn't know that KBDFans sold foam tape for stabilizers! I really need to get myself some now. and the final result sounds great. how do you like the feel of the NK Silk Yellows?
Yeah I think they’re a recent thing! I really like the feel of them. They’re super smooth, but I wish they sounded a little deeper (thockier)
@@AustinV do you know any switches that sound thockier?
@@xornedge8204 ink blacks? or maybe some cherry mx hyperglides
honestly its hollow and pingy but its not his fault its just how the tofu60 is :v
@@Ohhwell good to know homeboy
Nice looking build although the sound is incredibly clacky despite the foam and 205g0 lube on the switches.
Yeah I suspect the clackiness comes from the switches being JWK (they're super smooth, but much clackier than other linears imo and the silks don’t actually have that much lube) as well as the plate being brass. I actually ordered some plates in other materials to test out
Brass plate go clack
Aluminum plate go thock
I'm being dumb, but since the question mark key is gone, how would you type it out with this kind of layout? like what would you press to get the question mark
You can use function keys to swap between layers. Layers basically give you access to a whole other set of switchs, without needing to physically add anymore keys.
@@linuxinstalled thank you very much, I wanted to get a keyboard with a layout I wasn't familiar with so this helps a lot!
Building my first keyboard using the same kit, thanks so much for making this video that I can follow!
I am subed my friend
Appreciate the sub!
Hey Austin! Have you tried the O-ring mod? I heard good things about it and I'm not too sure if it does improve the sound
Do you mean where you put small o rings on the standoffs? Yeah that's the current config I have on my board now. Didn't make a video on it tho
@@AustinV Oh gotcha! Was there a difference in sound? with or without the o ring?
@@justinlee3620 Yeah there was a noticeable difference I would say. You get a lot less reverb because the PCB isn't directly connected to the case anymore. I'd definitely recommend it
@@AustinV im doing the same mods for my tofu60 and im not sure which standoff to put the orings on or did u use all the standoffs
this video quality is to high for how many views you are getting smh SOME BODY GET THIS MAN SOME LIKES OVA HERE!
Should I like be carful while making a board? cuz I sweat a lot like not enough to like be like concerning but enough to make me worry about doing this kinda stuff also is it possible to o ring “gasket” mod this board?
lol you should install the plate first before install the switches, or else you gonna risk bending the switch pin, and the pcb foam is install between pcb and switches , not as case foam lol
Was the pcb already soldered when receiving it? I’m really new to this stuff and wondering if building a board is worth it
Pcbs can't be soldered, only the switches can be soldered onto them. There's two kinds of pcbs really: Ones you have to solder the switches onto and ones that have a socket for hotswapping where you just put the switches in and voila. I think everyone here will tell you that building your own is worth it but you have to keep the price tag in mind. You're gonna be spending at least 200 bucks for a custom, which wont be as premium as it gets tho. A really good mech will cost you 300-350 upwards. From an outsider's standpoint: It's not really worth it, when you might need a monitor first or want a new pc or whatever, but if you have it laying around and dont need anything else atm, it might be worth thinking about building one.
If you wanna build one, make sure you watch a lot of videos about it and know your stuff since parts are expensive and you're only gonna get the experience you want if you do everything right, e.g. lubing and soldering
I think its hot swappable,which means u dont need to solder the switches.
@Dexter if someone came to a mechanic and told him that he knew nothing about cars but wanted to modify his car himself, the mechanic would say it's a bad idea until the person learned enough and to leave it for the professionals for the time being. Same goes for every hobby, sometimes the learning process is quicker and the parts are less expensive but you still need to learn some things first.
As far as cost goes, if 300 bucks make you say "ohh man, that is so much", either wait a few weeks, save money and research information in the mean time, or don't buy one.
@Dexter They're not trying to scare you. They say these things because just like in anything in life if you're trying to learn anything new people who are more experienced are just trying to give you information to make you more knowledgeable on the subject. It's so that you don't learn the hard way like the more experienced probably have. But if you think these people are just trying to scare you instead of helping you than they can always just say a half-assed answer like "just wing it I guess? 🤷♂️" if that'll make you more comfortable.
The foam does not line up because you got the wrong foam. You got a non ansi layout pcb but the foam is meant for an ansi layout hotswap pcb.
not bad. but why not try using a full plate foam. The reverbiness should go away then
Hello. Im new to the keyboard world. I just have a question about the question mark. How do you type it out?
This PCB is unique, so if you tap on the right shift key, it works as the /? key, but if you hold on the right shift, then it works as a normal shift key. I never have problems with mistypes either
@@AustinV what is the pcb's name?
@@dzulfikarsn DZ60 RGB
👍
You recomend to buy the same PCB in aliexpress?
Hey man 👋🏼 I am new to this keyboard world and would like to know if i can buy pre-build ones and how much you paid for your keyboard? Is it worth it for beginners?
Hey! So I paid about $300 for this board if you include the switches and keycaps
KBDfans (the people who made this board) does have an assembly service that's pretty cheap and they'll build the entire board for you and you just need to apply the caps.
I think it depends on what you're looking for. People get into custom keyboards because they want something with a more premium feel/look and to be able to use fancier switches. If you value those then yeah I'd say it's worth it.
If you don't really care about all that stuff, then it would probably be a waste of money for you since functionally, it performs the same as a $15 keyboard from amazon
@@AustinV Thank you so much for your honesty! I really appreciate it.
The sound and the looks are just soo satisfying and unique. Thanks
@@AustinV hey did the kit come with the pcb because I need that to come with it for my build and I can’t tel
Hey what screws do the tofu60 use? I lost some of mine
At 1:52 what are those black screws for? I ordered some parts to build a TOFU65 and I finished the build but those screws are still in the bag so I'm wondering if I forgot something as this was my first build lol. Appreciate your hard work! :)
Those are the screws to mount the PCB to the case. Maybe yours came with 2 sets of screws?
Thanks for the love!
@@AustinV Ah ok thanks so much! The case came with screws already in the holes then had that extra bag of screws, I'm just glad I didn't do anything wrong haha. I can't stop typing on this thing!
Ok nice! Lol I know the feeling. What switches did you put in it?
@@AustinV I put in some NK Creams (lubed with the standard 205g0) on a brass plate, and with a layer of neoprene foam between the case and the PCB and a little bit of foam in the center of the keyboard between the PCB and the plate. Also got some Durock stabilizers (and used the KBD stabilizer foam underneath) I wanna say V2 but I can't remember since I ordered some V1s and V2s lol. Using the PBT skycap keys from DROP which sound awesome, but I'm curious to try out a GMK set to see what those sound like. Really tempted to get in on the 80082 group buy... 😂
But yeah ever since I finished building this thing I've been responding to all my RUclips comments pretty much immediately since it gives me an excuse to use the keyboard lol.
Ooh nice build! Lol have fun waiting for that 80082 to fulfill in like a years time. Hehe I could tell by this nice long comment you replied :P
I hope that they fixed the foam alignment in newer stocks. Also, the first top two switches (Esc and 1) seem to be upsidedown in comparison to the rest. Was that on purpose for a reason?
Yes, those are north face RGB
I don't know why
Austin if you happen to read this would you be willing to sell this tofu? If so email me and reply to get my attention! Thanks
If I were on a tight budget, would getting the custom foam be worth it even though I have shelf liner at home?
You should be good with the shelf liner
I would actually recommend doing a rubber silicone dampener. Most craft stores will sell a kit to mix it. Just cover the holes pour and wait.
how long does KBD fans take to get to your house??
hi how did you get the arrow keys on this pcb? and is it possible to remove the right shift entirely and just have two normal keys in its place?
it's a different pcb but still the dz60, there are 2 variants one with and another without the arrow keys. and i think you can replace the shift if you buy the soldered pcb, but im not too sure, u should check again.
How do you control the RGBS?
Fn + E
@@AustinV It's not working
How to remap the keyboard, i need to fix em
Hello I'm building my very first keeb next week so I'm new to all of this. What does the foam tape stabilizers do and do I need it in my build?
It helps to soften the bottom out of the stabilizers. Not necessary if you don't want to go through the trouble.
@@AustinV Did they include the tape with the case and PBC board? I'm also doing a new build soon once I get my stuff delivered and I would like to get those tapes!
Damn the feet didn’t even come in my bag?
Do you need to provide your own cable?
See what sucks is I just customized and purchased a keycap set for a standard 60%, and now I want this board and the right shift key is a different size. I don't even know where I'd get keycaps for this Tofu60, any suggestions?
:( Any keycap set that can fit a 65% board will work with this as well
@@AustinV Oooh okay. Well, I think I'll stick with what I bought for a while, it hasn't even shipped yet lol. I'll have a new build in mind for when I'm ready, with the Tofu60. Thanks for your help!
what keycap profile would you recommend for the tofu60? i cant decide
Profile really depends on your preference. The board doesn't really matter when it comes to picking a profile tho
The PCB will never get back in stock -_-
F
They confirmed they don’t plan on restocking? I know KBDfans always has items go in and out of stock
@@AustinV No they never confirmed it but they havent been restocked for a couple of weeks now
Oh dang. If I ever see them restock it again I’ll lyk
Austin V What layout is this pcb? I’ve never seen a 60% with a 1.75u right shift and arrow keys
Where is the question mark key?
Do you get the pcb with the kit or no?
how do you access the slash button?
Does it come with a pcb???
Do you know how much this board weighs?
About 1200 grams/2 lbs 10 oz
At 6:48, is the right shift a 1.75U sized shift?
Yup!
can you use any stabilizers for this build
You have to use PCB mount stabs specifically
Hi I am planning to build my own custom keeb. I was originally planning to get an rkg68 and just change switches and keycaps. but I really want the tofu acrylic case. Can u guys help me wc one to get? I want ones with arrow keys I really cannot give those up XD
my choices are:
KBD67 Lite
KBD67 MARKII
DZ60 RGB
DZ65 RGB
which one is going to be good for an endgame keyboard cause for their price point it is already too expensive for me hehe thank you so much ♥
How do I change rgb
Hi is GK 68xs fits to Tofu case? Please respond thank you
The GK68 is a 65% layout, so it would have to be a TOFU65 case instead of the TOFU60 case that I have here. I'm not fully sure if the GK68 pcb would fit since I don't have one, but judging by the pictures, I think it should work since the usb port is in the same spot
@@AustinV thank you
how do you input / and ?
Do you know why the RGB and the switch is flipped north facing for Esc and "1" keys?
Yeah it's to make space for the usb c port
@@AustinV Awe, I thought that might be the case but it seemed like other boards did this without flipping those switches but I guess they must have had a larger top part on their psb's. Thanks.
@@SmartFool24 Np! It doesn't really matter all that much for me since I don't use the RGB
I thought a 60 board did'nt have the key arrows? Or does this only apply for the tofu60 name?
sound is meh
Where did you get the plate? Cause I ordered the wrong one
The whole board came as a kit from KBDfans, plate included
@@AustinV oh ok
@@AustinV I brought everything separate
How would you compare the 63 layout (1.75u right shift and no /? key) against a 64 layout (2u left shift, 1u right shift)?
Hmm I would say I still prefer the 63 layout since the alphas are in their standard location. Although it would be really nice to have a dedicate /? key since I use that a lot and don't like that it's 1.75u wide
@@AustinV Thanks for sharing! I've personally used standard ANSI 61 and 64 key layouts, have been intrigued by the 63 so this gives good insight :) loving your vids, just subscribed!
@@jarenlim387 Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate it!
I know this is an old vid but what was the total cost of this build if you remember
why did you push the whole plate into the pcb at once? also what was the square you cut out of the foam?
Hey I'm new to this. I'm going to build one soon. You didn't show lubing the switches so I am if it's okay to put in the switches without lubing also?
Is will sound horrible without libr
It is okay to do so! It is highly preferred to do so in the hobby because it makes your board just that much more premium feeling and sounding. However, the way you build your board it completely up to you! With new budget switches like JWICK Blacks coming out they don’t really require lubing and filming because they are really smooth stock with good housing tolerances.
the build is so good, ok so i want to give my personal opinion of the keyboard ( not hating btw) i personally dont like the keycaps because ur build is so good that you can make it better by looking for some nice keycap set for it to match the overall scheme of the keyboard.
I subscribed just because your pinkie fingers. I am about to build a tofu too!
Lmao appreciate the sub 👽
Gl with your tofu build!
how is it my man?
@@floppaontop1937 the tofu 60 is nice, i put some silent reds in it for a quiet build.
@@floppaontop1937 It's really nice! Been my daily driver ever since, but switches and caps have been rotating as I go
what was the total price
The board came as a kit and was $200, silk yellows were ~$40, and caps were like $110 iirc so total would come to $350 before shipping/taxes. Obviously, you can lower costs by getting a non-ewhite case, alu plate, budget swtiches/caps, etc.
what did he do at 3:00
That's the grounding pad. Prevents shorting
That particular 60% layout; the horror.
Is the keycaps a direct copy of the SA Foundation?
Not sure if it is a direct copy since mine are DSA profile as opposed to the SA profile. But I can definitely see the resemblance. My set didn't come with the cherry/flower accent keys though
@@AustinV i see. I really like the colors of that set and it's profile but i never knew there was a keycap set that has similar colors with the foundation.
@@evilkamatis542 Yeah pretty nice looking imo. I also prefer the DSA profile over SA profile so this works great for me
@@AustinV yep it looks really nice. I really thought it was SA foundation but got confused with the profile. Still it is very nice and minimal.
Great and useful guide and came is very handy with my first custom MK. Was going to mod my Blitzwolf but instead just built an all-black Tofu60 with alloy plate, Durok v2 stabs and Tealios v2 switches. Temporary using my Blizwolf keycaps and have the EnjoyPBT WoB keycaps on the way.
With the stock Telios I noticed they were quite high pitched out of the box and I began to think what the whole fuss was with these expensive switches. However when lubed the accoustics dramatically changed. I am super happy with all the keys but wish I used Krytox on the spacebar stabilser bar instead of Superlube. However I did use Krytox on all the plastic parts. It was my first attempt and I went super light on the lubing with the less is more approach. I should have coated the bar very thick. It sounds ok but not great - maybe its the keycaps or just my novice attempt? Did use the KBDFans band aids and the Duroks were super tight to fit and scew in.
I also bought the KBDFans case foam. Did the extra DIY foam in the bottom make any difference compared to just the case foam?
Also destroyed a few a switches in the process of not pressing hard enough on the metal switch opener. This made the plastic tabs weak and also got caught on the plate edges and caused some of the switches to become a little loose at the seams. Also switches were flying everywhere when using the switch puller. However I finally got to master it in the end :)
Ooh sounds like a pretty nice build!
I would say generally the less is more approach applies more to switches than stabs. You can usually go pretty heavy with lubing the stabs.
From what I heard, you'll want to film the tealios too to truly make them top tier.
I'd say the foam does make a noticeable difference. Worth it imo
Adding films might help salvage those switches you messed up
@@AustinV Thanks Austin. I just ordered some TX switch films. Also I know this may sound a little odd but I prefer the lightness of the Gateron Reds so I have ordered some Durocks 55g gold springs for Tealios.
@@davieslm Makes sense. I also prefer lighter springs, although not as light as reds
Hello, I really enjoyed watching. Great build by the way! Just wondering is the screwdriver optional or you need it, because it is an expensive add to the price 😵
Is the RGB tofu 60 good?
Yeah! It's been my daily driver since I built it!
@@AustinV is the normal white tofu looks more better than RGB? For long visions seems..
is there one without arrow keys?
Yeah you can choose the layout when you pick the board
i love this video
What's that thing you added to the stabilizers at 2:57 ?
That wasn't added to the stabs, just next to it. It's a sticker for the PCB to prevent shorts
@@AustinV thanks for replying. anywhere i can find these stickers or can i just use any type?
It comes with the board! You don’t have to worry about purchasing them
@@AustinV thank you so much! i just pulled the trigger a tofu rgb 60% kit. my first build. i'll be referring to your video. appreciate your upload as it will help me a lot. thanks again!
@@seelamb93 Ooh nice! Good luck with build!
Where did you get the foam tape from?
I got it from KBDFans!
kbdfans.com/collections/keyboard-foam/products/kbdfans-stabilizers-foam-sticker
U can use bandaid I think
Are those the v1 or v2 stabs
V1
Can you use the v2 stabs on this build
Or is it not compatible
@@conman878 Yeah v2 stabs would work on this
Is ur pcb and plate stable because for some reason im able to push the corners down on my tofu pcb and plate
Due to the nature of it being tray mount, there can be some flex on the corners where there aren’t any posts, but I have a brass plate which doesn’t really flex at all so I haven’t had any problems. What plate are you using?
What ere those little squares you stick on the pc for?
Conductive foam to prevent shorts
Hey quick question, do you know if the $170 tofu set with the plate and case comes with the pcb or do you have to buy that separately (on kbdfans of course)
kbdfans.com/collections/60-diy-kit/products/tofu-rgb-60-custom-keyboard-kit?variant=22281934536752
if youre talking about this then yes
@@triweeng8198 thank you.
Woooo!
What are the square foam pads you installed next to the stabs and over the caps lock?
I too would like to know this
They're metal conductive pads to prevent shorting
nice vid once again man! gasket mount mod when?
Hmm I'm actually not sure if I would be able to gasket mount my configuration since there's the possibility that it would pop off my switches since the PCB is hotswap. Also from the videos I saw, certain stabs have to be clip in, not screw in
@@AustinV oh yh i missed that. im building one soon inspired by this and i will be 3d printing some parts to make the switches not pop out but that might take some time (and a 3d printer)
Ooh nice! Good luck with build! I don’t have access to a 3D printer so I’ll have to live vicariously through you
@@AustinV yeah thanks man!
Gotta ask you one simple question wheres "?" How do you put question mark?
The pcb can have macros so probably a combo of pressing ctrl and smthing else
The right shift key works as the "?" key if you do a quick tap and works as an actual shift key if you hold it down. It's actually pretty cool and I never really find any issues of accidentally not getting the key I wanted.
You can also configure it in VIA/QMK to be set as one or the other
@@AustinV ah... thanks! I never tried that layout before.. was wondering how you use that nice build tho
What sizes for the stabs did you buy I really need to know
2u and 6.25u
@@AustinV THANKS SO MUCH MAN REALLY APPRECIATE IT, you don’t know how much this helped me.
how much is this in total I'm too lazy to add it up
Edit: Oh nevermind I saw your reply to Val. Is there a plastic case that looks like the tofu? I want one for ease of transportability.
Yeah they have a tofu case in acrylic: kbdfans.com/collections/65-layout-case/products/tofu65-acrylic-mechanical-keyboars-case
@@AustinV thanks, I'm your 700th sub :)
Appreciate it!
Would i need to find a special keycap for the right shift key, or can I just buy a standard 108 keycap set?
Certain sets come with some extra caps for compatibility. Any keycap set that is compatible with 65% will work for this board as well. The right shift is 1.75u btw
@@AustinV Thanks for replying so fast. I managed to find a set in the color/style I wanted (POM green jelly) that comes with a spare 1.75 u.
@@elliotsakimoto2130 Ooh nice, glad it worked out
@@AustinV Me too! Just subscribed, I like the vids.
@@elliotsakimoto2130 Thanks for the sub!
When I look up the White Tofu case i see a square cut out for the usb port vs your circular cut out? Where do I find this?
I ordered mine as part of a kit here: kbdfans.com/products/tofu-rgb-60-custom-keyboard-kit?variant=22282023436336
Not sure what determines the square vs circular cutout. Might just be a design update by KBDfans
The square cutout is an older version of the Tofu Alu case, the most recent version is the circle one.