How to Build your FIRST Custom Keyboard (In 2024)

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How to build a custom keyboard in 2024: Just build a thocky keyboard! You should build your first custom mechanical keyboard! Ft the NuPhy Gem 80
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@zblaze. 3 ай бұрын

"I like my cars loud but my keyboards silent" lmao

@ElliGold12 Ай бұрын

No answers? Lemme fix that

@_Memes_69 27 күн бұрын

Same

@LA_Floop 17 күн бұрын

@@ElliGold12 i dont think its working

@ElliGold12 17 күн бұрын

@@LA_Floop i wasnt tryna get likes i was just confused bro 💀🙏

@LA_Floop 16 күн бұрын

@@ElliGold12 Nah ik im jus saying that nobody else is responding lmao 😭

@zirarwz3540 3 ай бұрын

Step one : have friends Step two : supply them a barebones Step three : OMG DONT OVERLUBE

@apigz Ай бұрын

Step 1 failed

@ElliGold12 Ай бұрын

@@apigzlmao

@teifan6674 3 ай бұрын

"I like my cars loud and my keyboards silent" There she is, my long lost twin

@regwoosh 3 ай бұрын

i knew there were others like me

@Seoul_Soldier 2 ай бұрын

Might be an unpopular opinion, but I just can't go tenkey-less. My numpad was there when I started my key tapping journey and I refuse to part with it.

@Squiddyikarus Ай бұрын

When was the last time you used your numpad

@starwing0 27 күн бұрын

@@Squiddyikarustoday 😅

@PaulYourGuide 19 күн бұрын

@@Squiddyikarus I use my numpad literally every day

@danieltober8574 11 күн бұрын

i got a tkl and made a macropad that can have multiple layers, one of which is a numpad. way more versatile

@LittlePlant888 11 күн бұрын

I need my numpad too

@ParalyzedPenguin- 3 ай бұрын

My brother doesn't even care about his keyboard, He said mine was too loud so i tried building him a silent one and he still don't want it HAHAH

@takitamtyp2325 3 ай бұрын

Is this keyboard aluminium?

@LavaSaver 3 ай бұрын

I mean, most people really just don't care about having a fancy mechanical keyboard

@Drainalyse 3 ай бұрын

ay bro can u slide me the keyboard if he ain't takin it

@ParalyzedPenguin- 3 ай бұрын

@@Drainalyse I mean I asked if he wants me to build him a silent keyboard but he said he dont want it, sorry

@Drainalyse 3 ай бұрын

@@ParalyzedPenguin- no need to say sorry 😅 I was just joking lol

@blackryan5291 3 ай бұрын

5:53 - Maybe I'm weird. But I just can't find it in myself to split my keyboard apart like butt cheeks. That Numpad has been there since I started learning Key-Fu

@Pumpkin878 2 ай бұрын

That was a um... strange comparison lmao

@randomhero123 Ай бұрын

The fact people don't value how much faster number input is on a numpad blows my mind. The only use 1-0 should get is when typing passwords or being used as hotkeys in games, other than that every number should be typed with numpad key-fu in a flurry of keystrokes.

@lynrios5289 2 күн бұрын

you are not alone. i cannot divorce with my number keys....

@FurganManafov 3 ай бұрын

I thought you and all your friends lived in a creamy keyboard heaven! 😂

@menthalightfoot4948 3 ай бұрын

I feel for the people who can't have "loud" keyboards in the office. I lucked out - my office mate loves the sound of my loud-as-heck typing on my thocky keyboard!

@Arimakesedits Ай бұрын

lol😭

@Panda10k_ Ай бұрын

I dont works 👍👍👍👍 Work*

@dumby2175 3 ай бұрын

Ayy congrats on 1m subs, I’m kinda glad you brang these types of videos back. I missed seeing you not being lonely.

@jmmelvin73 3 ай бұрын

Really loved this one! Great for beginners who want quiet keyboards and a simple build. I learned a lot and Regina's awesome. Feature her again! :)

@fuckERLa 3 ай бұрын

"I kinda like this one" as she tries out the Promise87. Girl almost just casually walked away with like a $500 keyboard 💀

@esaedvik 3 ай бұрын

The process of finding what you like is always so interesting. I didn't really even test the feel of too many things when I built my first, just had two pre-builts before it and a TON of YT videos to gauge the sound profile I wanted. It was a tad intimidating, but the biggest hurdle for me is always just sticking with it when something feels like it's taking too long. Ripping off stock caps and switches is soooo booring. Super rewarding process in the end though and been absurdly happy with mine for a year now. I really do want to build a proper split keeb now that I have an Alice layout one. I do recommend protecting your arms and hands with an ergonomic keeb.

@OMGsupershy 3 ай бұрын

Great choice, I too use the WS silent tactiles in my work keyboard!

@Topinternational1 3 ай бұрын

“ I hate loud cars”! Meanwhile his garage: Just the loudest Hellcat and SVJ

@Boydman 3 ай бұрын

Nah Nola isn’t a hellcat she’s a heavencat lmao

@BossCSGO Ай бұрын

Svj can is just heaven

@Topinternational1 Ай бұрын

@@Boydman fair point

@sunicraft_ 3 ай бұрын

great vid hipyo! congrats for 1M! keep it up!

@MochaZetto Ай бұрын

Thanks for this vid! Appreciate you helping Regina do a different build (non-click, non-thock) than you normally do. And the ‘tude was great

@Jen_RS 3 ай бұрын

I have the same preference in cars and keyboards as Regina. Love this video! Good mix of fun and info.

@CoffeeFlight 3 ай бұрын

full-layout represent!

@Cons2911 21 күн бұрын

First time seeing your channel, and I love the vibe between you two.. I would enjoy hanging out with you guys

@skywalkerjedi95 3 ай бұрын

Love these videos! Congrats on 1m!!!

@apathyisdeath2977 16 күн бұрын

The Glarses "WOOOH YEAHHH" parts keep making me chuckle. Excellent!

@EH2276cam 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on 1mil subs!!

@alucinaman 2 ай бұрын

I just started watching your channel and Regina rocks, do more first timer stuff!

@Crushanator1 3 ай бұрын

As a quiet key lover, I definitely want to try out those Wuque switches for my second build, but i need a numpad and don't really like the 96% size

@haninditohaidarsatrio7393 3 ай бұрын

Mr. Hipyo, thanks to you, I just build my own custom keyboard for the first time You had successfully convince me that choosing the parts & building are fun And it's correct indeed 😊😊

@MarbsMusic 3 ай бұрын

Typing on my GEM80 right now! I went with the blue and picked up switches, caps and a wrist rest. Sadly the profile and caps were for me but yea at the price, just buy them. Put GMK Striker and Cream Blacks on mine. Ragina did a great job, very fun video! I'm sure she will love the GEM80!

@bbox8057 3 ай бұрын

You’re so kind hipyo!

@kobalt_ren01 3 ай бұрын

Ooh, I've been looking for a purple keycap set and that Octopus one looks great! Gonna have to see whether or not I'll have to import them haha

@pizzatothemax 19 күн бұрын

I can totally relate! I needed some silent switches for my keyboard at work because my keyboard was too loud and I didn't want to be the annoying colleague who makes so much noise lmao. My last switch purchases were silent tactile (Outemu silent lemon) and silent linear (Akko haze pink) - maybe there are better switches out there but damn were they life-changing. Appreciate the newbie-friendly advice as always (even though I've been into this hobby for nearly 4 years now)

@v1rtu4l_marky39 Ай бұрын

bro can i be your friend

@R3AL-AIM 3 ай бұрын

Your channel influenced me to take an old Corsair Vengeance K70, clean it up, get some new caps, lazy lube the switches and stuff cotton in the chassis (tape mod PCB too). It THOCS! Thanks for educating me and I wish I would have done this long ago.

@LaikasFriend 2 ай бұрын

Thank god for this video. Just yesterday i realized the switches i decided on 4 years ago have started triggering my migraines. Need to switch it up.

@Stinger913 3 ай бұрын

Finally Nuphy. Would love to hear Hipyo thoughts on their Air series

@mrcl_ Ай бұрын

i just got me a keychron k8 pro for my first one! and some really nice keycaps, i hope it turns out as good as i imagine it to be.

@KapitanMeyour 3 ай бұрын

I always want that keycaps, unfortunately it'll be very expensive to import it here to my country 😥. That's one very cool keyboard btw, loving the build!

@HamcubesIguess 3 ай бұрын

just realising hipyo hit 1 million subs!!! CONGRATS HIPYO!!!

@Stoneshark89 2 ай бұрын

Love all your vids, got me into loving custom keyboards and wanting to build them myself new hobby now ig lol 😅😂

@LunarList 2 ай бұрын

i would like too see some gaming perspective feedback of the keyboards u work with like latency and stuff like this, over all i really like ur videos

@Soup.Theory 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on 1M subs!

@Crushtheduck 21 сағат бұрын

"I like my cars loud, and my keyboards silent" is the realest quote I've ever heard.

@howtodraw-yl7qp 2 ай бұрын

Try the malonic gateron switches. It is a very clean and much more quiet. You don't need to, but its just cool that I could listen to clicky switches without going insane

@kimaeltheorycrafting2079 Ай бұрын

Just subbed, love your videos and watching this one were you talk about numpads. Didn't search yet, have you made a video about them and if not can you ? :) Will edit if you already made one ♥

@SparxCarnival 3 ай бұрын

I Love Regina. Great Vibe & Energy. Wishing you Good Health, Happiness, Love & Prosperity! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

@GoldenTengu 3 ай бұрын

This is great! My next project is silent office keyboard.

@mundusmamon5834 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Hipyo. This vid took away my sadness and brought me the joy of keyboard.

@GmcStone 3 ай бұрын

What are your desktop wallpapers? Especially the beachy one? PS just binged ALL your KZfaq videos over the course of 2 weeks, very good stuff 👍

@marcosmimoso 2 ай бұрын

i'm looking for it too

@IRageQuit232 3 ай бұрын

Never noticed the icon before, but Hipyo playing OSRS makes so much sense

@etnamecul 3 ай бұрын

Just got my Rainy75. It's so good 😊 thanks for making videos!

@sp3lunks 3 ай бұрын

Where and when did you buy it? It’s out of stock everywhere 😢

@Senzai727 3 ай бұрын

CONGRATS ON 1M SUBS ❤

@ThatOneCubeCollector 3 ай бұрын

Hey hipyo! Could you do a review on the cub65? I heard it was as good as the QK65 if you remember that keyboard from 2022.

@classical_11 2 ай бұрын

yooo 1m subs congrat!

@junjiexie 3 ай бұрын

You have been blessed by hipyo the keyboard wizard Do not resist

@macnkeebs 3 ай бұрын

LET'S GO, REGINA! though my heart hurts at just how quiet the keyboard is. i say this as someone who just finished making a quiet one for my coworker and will have to make a 2nd one for another... i never thought a 21 pilots lyric would hit so hard, but "quiet is violent"...

@SirTropical776 2 ай бұрын

I actually was on the fence when it came to building my own keyboard but I actually followed through after watching this video. I went really well but I would not recommend getting the gem80 at this moment because out the box it came with some issues like keys not registering and spacebar double-clicking which were both not solved with a firmware update, apparently this is a common issue. Besides those issues with the gem80 the wuque silent tactile switches work perfectly and I would recommend getting them.

@ron_sr1218 2 ай бұрын

would you have any other recommendation for a nice keyboard? im really looking around and there are so many options and so many youtubers are sponsored so im skeptical on taking their word. I like Linear non tectile switches and around the 200$ price point

@manceirvin7068 2 ай бұрын

Hipyo I don’t know if you’ll see this but I was wondering in your wooden keyboard SHORT what are the specs and mods? Anything you remember helps

@lerkinius 2 ай бұрын

Hipyo please review the "Aula F75". I really want to get it, but I need to see a review from Hipyo first ;)

@BramSLI1 3 ай бұрын

I have that same keyboard for work. However, I just use my Corsair k95 platinum instead. It's not silent, but I don't actually want a silent keyboard. Cherry MX speed switches are perfect for typing and gaming.

@Jumpcutjack_YT 3 ай бұрын

Perfectly timed upload! Just went on break 😂

@azizalsayed2528 2 ай бұрын

I have steel series apex pro with numpad on my desk at work. That keyboard is so nice to type on

@Gustinelli Ай бұрын

"I like my cars loud and my keyboard silent" Bro I felt that

@brflame90 3 ай бұрын

Good to see another character edition to the HCU.

@fuzzynine 3 ай бұрын

How you dare to insult my office QK65! Fun video. Love your diy friends content. :D

@GirlPlus Ай бұрын

DIY Friends sounds like you are making your own friends, piece by piece

@fuzzynine Ай бұрын

@@GirlPlus xD Roger that. ^^

@hyze04 2 ай бұрын

I wanted to buy my first custom Keyboard, I saw ceramic keycaps they looked and sounded nice but are very expensive, what are you thought on them? Can you make a video of ceremic Keycaps?

@laughyourashevilleoff2546 Ай бұрын

I just got a Gem80 to build for my girlfriend and ooooooo boy this thing sounds lovely right out of the box with the mint switches. I got the lilac one, which pairs perfectly with the PolyCaps Hippo set (her favorite animal, luckily!). I am so jealous as her keyboard now sounds and feels much better than mine. I think I might get my own in the Cosmic Mocha color to match with your Coffee Shop keys!

@tryidoit2646 24 күн бұрын

do you know a place where i can buy keyboards bases, no switches or keycaps included. Everywhere i try to search, its always a fully prebuilt keyboard. And not NuPhy, unless you can recommend me a good non-prebuilt keyboard under $60 from NuPh

@lobsterorca4539 2 ай бұрын

Hi Hipyo, I am looking to buy a keyboard for under a hundred dollars (barebones or prebuilt I don't really mind) then I will buy switches and keycpas to build it out my self. If I want a decent quality aluminum board which has lots of potential for modding and improvement, what would you suggest? (Currently looking at SK71 or Monsgeek M1)

@oleole007onYT 3 ай бұрын

What do you think about the new Wooting 80he so far?

@GGamerAlk13 3 ай бұрын

would you recommend keychron or ducky for gaming keyboard??

@kira_io 12 күн бұрын

regina contradicting hipyo on removing your muffler is my favorite part of this video. regina is the reason i wake my neighbours up every night, and im never going to be ashamed because regina's right im really really cool! fuck you hipyo! im removing my keyboards muffler next..

@tobiweinmann3790 3 ай бұрын

loud cars are cool but by changing from a ceramic catalytic converter to a metallic cat it can generate an even better sound and isnt obnoxiously loud

@karuiGaming 2 ай бұрын

At this point, I don't know how your friends don't expect to build their own keyboards everytime you offer lmao

@Steve_5000 3 ай бұрын

Hey I have a question. What is better among these two if I want to make thocky keyboard: case foam or tape mod. Also can i use both, how it affects the sound and is it worth it? I'm trying to make my first custom so I want to know. I don't care about what is cheaper in this scenario. I'll appreciate your help

@jessieray6129 2 ай бұрын

Okay, so given this I have a silly question. I have a Redragon K552 (because it was cheap, duh) with brown switches which I then modded the stabs and lubed the switches in and was a lot happier with the sound, but I do share an office with two other guys and I am rather rough when typing. Are there any tactile silent switches that work with these boards that you would recommend? And are the switches even what is going to let me achieve a quieter board or should I be thinking more about foam and keycaps? I will say that I have tried gaskets dampeners on the keycaps and I hate them, I can't stand how squishy everything feels with them on.

@kungfupandas1 2 ай бұрын

What are better barbones ⌨️ for the budget builder? I'm just playing games and not using this for work.

@kungfupandas1 Ай бұрын

You mentioned that there are other keyboards at a better value than the Gem 80. Which are those other boards?

@Gthemaniac Ай бұрын

Ok sure you have been asked many times but if you were to buy a wireless tkl off the shelf or amazon whatever that you can mod if you wish but are fairly still satisfied with its current state what keyboard would that be? Just curious as I am kinda lazy and pretty much only on keycap changing level

@gabrielsuteu13 3 ай бұрын

What keycaps were the ones showed for the Cherry profile (the white ones with cyan spacebar)? They look so good

@SchigSchiggi 29 күн бұрын

Ceramic keycaps are the absolute best imo bit everyone do theyre own, oh and also theyre rly expensive (180$)

@allentom97 3 ай бұрын

Best ISO boards video please for us Rest of the World gang 🙏🏻 And for video context, I’m rocking a GMK67 with Otemu Silent Peach and some BoW Ali clones - it’s so much better for my wrists and fingers than the shitty ones at work and all in cost like £60/$75

@Vorundor 2 ай бұрын

this keyboard is a silent thocky one, i love it.

@bjarnethemagnificent8804 2 ай бұрын

Do you know any good sources for ISO keykaps with special keys for German for example?

@Torixter 2 ай бұрын

Thinking of building my first keyboard. My friends who build them regularly as a hobby buy parts off Ali express. Due to the prices I’m tempted to do the same but I’m not too sure, any advice???

@hayleygordon7969 Ай бұрын

I was laughing so much at this but good lord no loud cars 😂

@Nizzon. 2 ай бұрын

My clicky keyboard at the office is much more quite than my colleagues keyboards. Its a foamy board with Kailh Box White V2. My closest colleague has a linear keyboard and its loud AF!

@PhantomNoob12345 3 ай бұрын

Yay 1m subs congrats

@JamesPotts 2 ай бұрын

What switches feel closest to a Model-M? I've been using a Model M for (does math) 30 years, but I'd really like a 10keyless.

@DeeSea50 2 ай бұрын

When are you reviewing the new wooting 80he?

@BloxxyPL 2 ай бұрын

i always had a membrane keyboard but now im going to buy a Redragon Ryze K633C RGB but i want to ask about you opinion for this keyboard :) thanks

@marrmarr24 2 ай бұрын

I just ordered parts for my office keyboard and wanted those gem caps so bad cause of the little kitty 😂

@yousefveartist 2 ай бұрын

15:47 "...I think it's a little bit overpriced. As you could get a fully built keyboard with similar specs for about $106." May you share what keyboards those are? Thanks! Was about to buy the Gem80 then I heard you say that! Going to do a similar silent switch build using Haimu Whisper Silent Tactile Switches.

@chrisracer2007 2 ай бұрын

Mechanical keyboard are the best for gaining and look well satisfying but it's a lot profile apple keyboard better for typing since you move your fingers less?

@stampederealty 3 ай бұрын

If you're in a Hipyo Tech video just know, you're getting a cool keyboard, but you gotta build it, and somehow lube will come into play 😂

@Dan-in-Virginia 3 ай бұрын

I need a good 106 key full size keyboard that is well built. I need the spaced out numpad. I wish we would have similar recommendations for a full size keyboard. This company, at most, sells a 96 key keyboard that doesn’t work for me given the unusual arrangement.

@allentom97 3 ай бұрын

Keychron Q series?

@Kuchernafff-dz1sw 3 ай бұрын

love you hipyo❤

@nobeerlion3991 2 ай бұрын

So funny! How to make your friends happy!

@T3chWarri0r 3 ай бұрын

There are way to few keyboards with iso layout this makes it extremely hard to find your only option basically is keychron

@ilpastor 3 ай бұрын

Nice guide and also guy 😊

@anners101 2 ай бұрын

Where can I get those keycaps you had on the Tactile keyboard example? I love that grey transparent look, would be awesome for my husbands white keyboard.