i bought this keyboard at a store

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i bought this keyboard at a store

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Күн бұрын

In this video, I investigate a physical keyboard store with ‪@LewisToh‬ and expose them for their weird practices.
Yes, this video is a reupload, did not know that the sponsor was a scam, Thank you guys for letting me know.
Parts I Used For the MOD008
Keyboard kit: s.click.aliexp...
Switches: amzn.to/3V95XLv
Keycaps: s.click.aliexp...
Stabilizers: amzn.to/3VuSEog
Lube and Tools: amzn.to/3gIhVMZ
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - The Plan
1:30 - The Operation
1:53 - Mission Failed
2:01 - Building the Store Keyboard
3:00 - Build off with lewis
4:32 - Typing Test comparison
5:01 - The results
6:07 - The verdict
MY TWITTER: / squashy_boy
Instagram: / squashy.boy
For your very own funky ad or any business inquiries: squashyboy20005@gmail.com
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Equipment I use:
My Camera - amzn.to/38vL1ev
My Lens I use - amzn.to/3yFl5b8
Microphone - amzn.to/3MkdvXm
Keyboard Lube and brush - amzn.to/3Nbmha2
Tripod - amzn.to/3sGpMgT
Webcam - amzn.to/38oETF2
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Thanks For Watching o/

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@jamessmith2591 Жыл бұрын

Thank you squash for removing the sponsorship. It saddens me that it took away time and effort I know you put into your sponsorships, let alone your videos. This is just one of many examples that you care about your subscribers, and it makes me glad to be one. Keep up the good work, and good luck! Loved the comparison here as well, and like always, the video's a banger!

@outofnames2051 Жыл бұрын

What was the sponsor?

@NotDrowsy Жыл бұрын

@@outofnames2051 established titiles

@mrfishboiii1217 Жыл бұрын

@@NotDrowsy ive heard that sponsor so many times on different big channels like matt stonie and isaac butterfield. did not know that was a scam but it should have been obvious to me

@NotDrowsy Жыл бұрын

@@mrfishboiii1217 ikr. Still can't belive it.

@mrfishboiii1217 Жыл бұрын

@@NotDrowsy established titles is worse than raycon

@IzabelaSSilva Жыл бұрын

A great point about a store is also to get acquainted with the feel. One terrible thing about building your keyboard online is that, unless you spend buying different switches to try them out, you don't know how it'll turn out.

@din3832 Жыл бұрын

so true, i bought a tons of switches and they will now collect dust, also bought way too many keyboards until i find the one that pleases me more.

@imo098765 Жыл бұрын

yeah, I'm like hmm switches just going to use pandas again if I can find them

@misssteak1290 Жыл бұрын

i wish my country had a custom keyboard shop. then I'd be able to actually test out what switches i like instead of imagining what it would sound like online

@din3832 Жыл бұрын

@@misssteak1290 yes! Its impossible to judge swtches by video.

@ceasarcruz8312 Жыл бұрын

the difference between switches is not that big, linears will feel like linears, etc... lubing makes the biggest difference in switches imo :)

@tonkotsuramen8453 Жыл бұрын

Relieved to see sponsored youtubers dropping that Established Titles scam one by one

@fivefries Жыл бұрын

ive seen so many youtubers doing it so they must pay alot

@mythic7514 Жыл бұрын

@2heo1987 Жыл бұрын

@@mythic7514 this is a reupload

@yorha.a2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for removing the scam sponsor!

@xatoor Жыл бұрын

what was it?

@SquashyBoy Жыл бұрын

apologies for even having it in the first place 😭

@Snocone333 Жыл бұрын

@@xatoor established titles probably. Its the one thats under fire right now at least

@Rubixo69 Жыл бұрын

@@SquashyBoy was it the video that you deleted yesterday

@tinotheplayer Жыл бұрын

What was the Sponsor didn't see it because I have SponsorBlock

@keonxd8918 Жыл бұрын

I walked pass Squashy at AFA, was surprised to find how recognizable he was. Like instantly recognizable.

@abangsunday Жыл бұрын

omg same

@allainangcao28 Жыл бұрын

Squashy: We went in with a disguise. Worker: *is a fan and recognizes both of them immediately* Are you Flattened Child and Lubed Nose?

@IceAger Жыл бұрын

It's awesome that a shop like that has popped up because it makes Custom Boards more accessible than ever, not having to wait for shipping times or anything makes people more inclined to try something out. If stores like this can pop up all around the world someday I would be very happy.

@pignu6640 Жыл бұрын

Mash is a great store! I've been there and their customer service was actually pretty amazing! But if you live around Malaysia or Singapore, I'd also recommend going to Mecha if you're going for a much higher end build since they have much more keyboards on display. Sick video tho Squashy!

@th3doorMatt Жыл бұрын

These are like REALLY expensive Build-A-Bear Workshops, except...keyboards lol But it's really nice. Not only do you have a selection you can experience first-hand (one of the most costly things about this hobby is having to wade through all the noise to find what you like) BUT you can also ask questions to someone who is knowledgeable (you hope) on the subject and can guide you accordingly. The trick is scalability. Not everyone will want to get into customs, but I think if shops like this can provide solid entry-level boards to first time buyers, then it's serving a greater purpose. I would be curious to see what the churn rate is of those customers though. Are they enticed enough to go down the rabbit hole? Are they content with their one and only purchase until it breaks? Do they have a mild degree of regret?

@iotaku Жыл бұрын

i mean...is it really a custom keyboard if its bought?? Wait.... actually the fact that you could build a keyboard instore is sick.

@caramelcwossont Жыл бұрын

well you are making it so i guess

@Jobieable Жыл бұрын

well ive build a ''high end'' keyboard but the hobby is nothing more than building a kit, switches, stabs and keycaps. If you go in deeper you might lube your switches and stabalizers. For me the meaning of a custom keyboard is hand selecting your components, i don't see it as a bad thing being able to insta-buy the components you need in store and having the ability to try out different combinations before commiting to it.

@rrinnlonginus Жыл бұрын

My first impression on such shops is that I never thought they were a scam. I know that they were enthusiasts at heart, at least mostly, cuz I went to one and I've done the research, I believe as much as you, by myself. Some online stores also do this sort of thing, and they are equivalent in terms of honesty. Seriously, is it not an enthusiast if they personally handwrite the instructions what to do and not to do to the customer? This thing is still new, but the trend started very well

@ViMBarN Жыл бұрын

you give yourself away when you instinctively test the stabs on the spacebar when you first touch a keyboard brah

@PewPew_McPewster Жыл бұрын

I think the biggest pro with these shops is you can try a whole buncha different switches and caps in a real life brick-and-mortar BEFORE even comitting a penny to whatever actuation force or keycap profile you desire. That plus the customer service is worth whatever markup they ask of you.

@ryujinzzz6050 Жыл бұрын

wow I was wondering why this got reuploaded, kudos to you!

@char_wee Жыл бұрын

squashy boy: "the mod 008 is always in stock" the mod 008 after this video: ✌"bye bye"

@maxmouse3 Жыл бұрын

Very cool! I'm so happy this exists! And I like all the boards, although I personally dig the TKL more hahaha great video

@Keybored Жыл бұрын

"Are you Squashy Boy?" haha that was awesome

@Vexryx 12 күн бұрын

lmao

@Rodent69 Жыл бұрын

1:50 That vine boom effect got me dead

@infinacity Жыл бұрын

Squashy's 200 dollar build tho. I made the exact under 200 build but with Mod007, milky yellow pros and some akko keycaps. Pretty decent.

@professorred3669 Жыл бұрын

I am literally about to go to Singapore and this is one of my main areas I wanted to go to pft. IMO I still might prefer it because I get to have guidance and also test out other switches and also not have to wait for parts( I’m a beginner :>)

@BunnyzZ Жыл бұрын

The vine boom sound effect when they asked are you squashy boy 💀💀💀 1:54

@dumboptions Жыл бұрын

i went to the same exact store... only bought jwick blacks and I wouldn't say they were too expensive

@user-qz6nu3yh9t Жыл бұрын

do you know where the store is at

@samgao Жыл бұрын

yeah... I don't see that store lasting much longer, unless they have a deal with keychron that can get them at least reasonable margins to survive.... Like PC margins at 2-5% isn't really feasible unless you're at mass scale.... And even then, everything has to be tip top shape... Hopefully keychron gets them something like 30-50% margins.

@chunlifortnut Жыл бұрын

we can always trust squashy boy to comes through with banger. also the keyb u made looked so clean. keep up the amazing work.

@Joanyan Жыл бұрын

squashy's sponsor integration is always interesting to watch, sad to see that that's effort wasted :(

@nymowo Жыл бұрын

i went to that place around a year ago, and i had to ask someone who was conveniently holding a mash bag to ask him how to get to the store

@itsdaejon Жыл бұрын

This is very similar to the pre-built computers conversation like literally 😂

@Tamago. Жыл бұрын

squashy pulling everybody down the rabbit hole faster than shoobs

@langni1407 Жыл бұрын

A crossover with crinnicle and therefore mechstore would be a great idea... Maybe

@crypticvisionary Жыл бұрын

*goes to buy the "always in stock keyboard* SOLD OUT. lol Great video though!

@19rayrayray90 Жыл бұрын

You are the inspiration of that keyboard shop in SG, that's why they recognised you lol

@impossibleminecraft5589 Жыл бұрын

Bro the 4rd got me laughing 🤣🤣

@flyktsoda Жыл бұрын

Cool title. Not misleading or unfair at all. Gj 👏

@kakeyluvsu Жыл бұрын

lmao the aftershock stores

@memberberries7669 Жыл бұрын

These shops are like 2 years late imo, seems like the custom scene is dying out a bit now that covid is over.

@darknessblades Жыл бұрын

The only thing I do not understand is why they do not have transparent keycaps on their switch testers. since the feel of switches with and without keycaps is different

@jusarandomweeb8139 Жыл бұрын

I love all the skits in the videos the short funny clips that he puts into nearly every video makes his content so funny and amazing. Not to mention the effort he puts into all of these is great too (I wish to one day meet u irl it would be so cool pls notice me lol)

@rvs55 Жыл бұрын

"Custom Keyboards Don't have to be this expensive" Cue Thera75, Odin, Space80, Cyberboard.......

@jhutton8504 Жыл бұрын

I like how bro came with a switch and key cap puller 😂

@unprofessionalreviews26 Жыл бұрын

I need this kinda shop in NYC.

@thanhanle3879 Жыл бұрын

you forgot the most important thing: the Q1 has a south facing pcb while Akko did not and having keycap interference is the worst thing you can do at this price point

@aloysiuswong9146 Жыл бұрын

That's only applies to cherry profile keycaps.. also there are many switches that are not affected by it... Or you could mod it.

@thanhanle3879 Жыл бұрын

@@aloysiuswong9146 like why tho. Having south facing pcb means less worries about whether your switches/keycaps will interfere with each other. Also it's the end of 2022, many manufacturers already switched their kb from north-south facing pcbs without any increasing in prices. So why did you have to spend like 150$ for a north facing board like Akko Mod ?

@aloysiuswong9146 Жыл бұрын

$150 for the CNC aluminum body is pretty reasonable. As for why north facing, you just have to ask the designer instead.😅

@thanhanle3879 Жыл бұрын

@@aloysiuswong9146 fyi, Monsgeek(Akko's Subbrand) has just released the M1 version which basically a renamed of akko's mod 007 and it has south-facing pcb. all of it costs 79$.79$ for a alu kb is pretty nice tho 🤡

@EpixMania Жыл бұрын

If you have a north facing keyboard with cherry keycaps, you can do the paper mod. You add paper into the keycaps and it doesn’t have any interference. Hope it helps

@ProfessorTurtleGuy Жыл бұрын

1:23 number 4rd 😂😂

@pigdaniel Жыл бұрын

Those are not gmk pbt keycaps, I have the same at home and are out of abs and only cost 35$

@ETHERNNN Жыл бұрын

That’s the key caps I’m using 😱😱

@cevignc Жыл бұрын

This item looks like it has preplay (Shirakawa), is this a Shirakawa clone, lots of similarities in space and enter?

@BillyBobJoeJr123 11 ай бұрын

bruh that fb add was hilarious actually had me giggling

@Evan-xs8ts Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see that you dropped the Established Titles scam. I bought one of their things for my mom, unfortunately :( Hopefully, more people find out about it.

@atiwich1999 Жыл бұрын

Bro no way the staff didn't recognise THE squashyboy

@stickybuds05 Жыл бұрын

I actually wished my first experience with custom keyboards was at a shop. I built my first keyboard totally blind save for hours of youtube videos and sound tests. All I had tried until then was MX blues. I went in headfirst and de-soldered a cheap board and put red pandas in it. Turned out great, but could have been a lot better even with the knowledge and experience I have now

@rhinuu045 Ай бұрын

both boards are cleaaan tho

@kimmyfps Жыл бұрын

I actually didn’t know there is a place in Singapore where you can make your own keyboard, but where can you find this place?

@oynamaqe892 Жыл бұрын

Good for beginners bcus it lets them try out switches too

@MifaWasTaken Жыл бұрын

I didn't even know that this was a re-upload it just seems like a new vid

@TheDestroyer702 Жыл бұрын

The parts aren't in stock, I feel lied to

@MakingMyMark954 Жыл бұрын

i subbed because of how funny you were flying through the window!!! cheers

@MyAngelCoen Жыл бұрын

good job removing the scam ad

@hawtdog7424 Жыл бұрын

3:04 bro turned to Speed 🐶🐶

@Chzunk Жыл бұрын

that store bought keyboard was pingy asf lmaoo the metallic twang was wild

@_furken1788 Жыл бұрын

I'll get a custom keyboard because of you squashy boy thank you for being my sole reasoning for this.

@Sam-sg4wv Жыл бұрын

*The Real First Problem: Find One.*

@msqrtech Жыл бұрын

Entertaining. Informative. Perfect.

@danmar007 Жыл бұрын

I like your sense of humour. You should make more videos. :-)

@bnuiii Жыл бұрын

Aint that mesh at aftershock hq😂

@Lordofwarz Жыл бұрын

I regret spending 500 sgd+ on a gmmk pro at one of those custom keyboard shops

@archer9262 Жыл бұрын

woo squashy upload my day got a whole lot better

@MansWUT Жыл бұрын

it's my birthdayy love to have this video as a bday gift from u

@mt.sefuri3909 Жыл бұрын

My guy actually went to Mash😭

@uhhh5570 Жыл бұрын

you have to keep in mind that rent is expensive as shit. you’re paying for experience and convenience. you spend less time waiting for everything to ship and you don’t have to buy a ton of switches to test.

@masterofreality230 Жыл бұрын

Never say something is always in stock with keyboards lol

@danki8964 Жыл бұрын

Yo Squashy, i found this mechanical keyboard cafe in my city in Penang and i would like you to make a review about the place. It's called "click and brew"

@realHighThereBud Жыл бұрын

Facebook ad bit had me crying.

@s0n999 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids bro keep it up

@Ryan.Kooper Жыл бұрын

i just put those keycaps on my board. the white pbt looks great and theyre super thick

@elliotsharpe5448 Жыл бұрын

'We blended in like customers'... Brings giant camera on a gorilla pod 😂

@aaric107 Жыл бұрын

hey Squashy, i was just wondering where is this shop located at and their opening and closing times. I plan to go there someday. Thanks!

@gobb6969 Жыл бұрын

dude both of those keyboards are good

@TarekNicoMaxim Жыл бұрын

sadly the link for the keycaps is leading into nothing :( anybody know where i can get these? especially the ESC Keycap!

@NoLimit4949 Жыл бұрын

I think the price reasonable that why store like this is expanding … btw do they sell full size full set keyboard ??? I would try one instead buying Razer

@xju303 Жыл бұрын

mash very epic, sadly doesnt sell plates. i watched lewis's video on it too

@lughers Жыл бұрын

Where is the store irl for some reason I want to go to one

@fl0pzz123 Жыл бұрын

i found the same keycaps for 20 $ and the next day they were removed from aliexpress

@fl0pzz123 Жыл бұрын

im so angry about that

@PsycheTrance65 Жыл бұрын

Damn, shops like that would have been so useful when I was starting out. The gaming store that I bought my first MKB only had one on display and it had Blue switches. I bought it but it gave me the wrong impression that all MKBs were noisy lmao.

@bidan2600 Жыл бұрын

north facing :deadinside:

@il.yso_ Жыл бұрын

I got a keyboard from mash today, not sure if SPR67, AKKO starfish X2, Olivia clones altogether $360 worth it. Thoughts?

@ViVianic Жыл бұрын

didn't know this man used to be an OSU! youtuber

@vegetaberr Жыл бұрын

Good riddens squashy got rid of that scam campaign

@Siinory Жыл бұрын

God the keyboard you build is my dream keyboard! And since I do want to build a new keyboard

@Koen_p Жыл бұрын

I dont watch keyboard content because i dont like the hobby anymore but your videos are just good and funny

@isaacquipse3233 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to force the durocks into the plate? I had to force mine in and i think there is some warping because of it.

@danosdotnl Жыл бұрын

I can highly recommend that stabilizer foam mod!

@alrizo1115 Жыл бұрын

for $200, keyboard should be wireless capable with aluminum body. The only difference in sound is that the shop-made keyboard, is the springy sound and a bit more "tack" sound. It's not those almost quiet "tok" sound. Would I spend $200 for a keyboard? Nope. I can buy a good keyboard with bluetooth and 2.4ghz connection for $100 or less, then spend the other $100 for a good mouse and a wrist rest.