I Tried Building a CUSTOM Mechanical Keyboard: Everything I Learned

Excellent video! Sadly I've fallen head first as well!

Just picked up a second hand Keychron V1, don't think I'm ready to fall into the rabbit hole of going full custom, but currently looking into picking up some tactile switches for it and a new set of keycaps

If I can leave advice to anyone starting. Check your local area to see if there is a keyboard community and if they meetup from time to time. These “meetups” are where people bring their boards and you can try other people’s boards to see what you like. This is also the heart of the community to be able to meet, discuss and teach some new tips on the hobby!

Welcome to your new addiction lol

I've built several keyboards at this point. The most involved one was the QK75 that I'm typing on right now. Hardest part was definitely getting the stabs installed. It was my first time working with screw in stabs and having to hold the stab in place with one hand, while working with the tiny washers and screws with the other was a challenge for me. After getting that done the rest was a breeze. Still, I think I might go clip-in stabs in the future.

Since joining the cult, I've learnt patience as well as how to solder.

Can't believe that I'm 2 years and 6 keyboards into the hobby but none of my GMK sets have shipped.

Despite that, I've learnt patience as well as soldering which will help with my other personal projects.

Bought a keycbron k4 in jan 2022. Now sitting at 5 boards built and 2 group buys on the way

I went done this rabbithole about 2 years ago now. Built my first board and fell in love with the hobby. I now have 8 boards plus 3 others that I've sold already.

There is some tactiles that have the bump right at the top or the whole way down. Generally the sound is more due to material used in the switch from both the housing and the stem as well as the board material.

"amost sounds like a cult"

you sir are correct

Keyboard is nice, but CHERRY MX😭

Do you recommend building a custom keyboard or just beat a homeless man?

you have summoned the keyboard enthusiasts.

Hipyo always typing extra soft in the soundtests lmfao.

My first is a prebuilt one thinking I won't buy another one. After I modded it I bought a cheap custom one. Now I'm planning to buy another one with a different lay out. And I'm still 3 months into the hobby 🥲🤣

"At this point I'm just ready to make the next one"
Oh my, you're hooked hooked. Everyone frames it as a great first experience but something tells me you're one step from falling into Wonderland hehe.
May lord have mercy on your wallet and your sanity

I went from the rog falchion to the akko 3068B plus, swapped the switches for the akko wine reds (lubed) used the included white foam the keyboard came in, used the tape mod on the back of the pcb and band aid moded with medical tape. My god I love this keyboard... now I get the addiction...

Custom keyboard building is like computers. Difference is availability and shipping time

Really great video, good logical flow, simple analogies, and very easy to follow for newcomers :-D. Btw the QK65 you built for your wife is really clean, the caps and color selection look great!

Cherry lol

remember that building customs is not as hard as it may seem in this video, if you’re really worried there are tonnes of discords for this hobby that you can always join and ask