Beginner's Guide To Mechanical Keyboards
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Mechanical keyboards are so cool, but it can also be really intimidating place for a newb to jump in. Why are some so expensive, what makes a keyboard good? how do I know I'm getting the right thing?
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Oh god Brad has fallen into the trap 😱
One of us, one of us. 😂
Yep 😂
I'm done. I'm done. no more keyboards for me... wait.. what is that over there....
A time traveler accidentally knocked over a pebble in the past and now I'm watching Hipyo's figure drawing tutorial
What next??? Proko's weight lifting regimen? Adam regusea stop motion animated videos? THE WORLD IS DOOMED
Fr I saw the thumbnail and was not expecting who uploaded this
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How exactly is this a beginner's guide? Or a guide at all for that matter? Please give me 12 minutes back.
Thank you
Thank you, sir. I shall leave.
Thanks lol I left.
Unless you are an expert with 10,000 hours of mastery. Then you are a beginner. Look it up, son/daughter/children.
Thanks for this comment lmao
Welcome to the keyboard rabbit hole you ain't getting out of here
B R A D you should have sent in the surface pro for repairs
🗿 Ok, not drawing tech, but I it probably says something more about your work when you could literally review electric nose hair trimmers and I’d watch. 😅
That said, rabbit holes be damned! You built your own computer; Why not build your own custom keyboard? I’d watch the hell out of that!
This was perfect timing. I need to replace a worn out keyboard and was looking into the mechanical keyboards, but man that rabbit hole is huge and twisty. Thanks for this one!
A few decades back people threw away their IBM mechanical keyboards for being ugly and heavy whatever bells and whistles you might be talking about mechanical keyboards is all about the tactile spring and click sound. Nothing beats IBM keyboards anything close I found was TVS gold keyboards. Yes they are ugly black/white bulky they have no LEDs but they are very a pleasure to use. They remind me of the thinkpad keyboards which were phased out in favor of apple oranges type crap.
Some keyboard I saw had a 100 percent keyboard that was cheaper than a 60 percent
use hot glue to get the metal out of the usb port
Waiting for links to the keyboards featured on this video!
google teh name bro
Huh, didn't expect to see Brad delving into the world of mechanical keyboards... But, I mean, his claim is to review tools for creative professionals and a better keyboard for typing literature does count as a tool for creative pursuits! Go wild, Brad! Just be mindful of how deep mechanical keyboards as a hobby can go. XD
Ah yes, mechanical keyboards. Once you have a good one, its very hard to go back to membrane keyboards. I have a keychron k4 with blue switches (i like the clickety claks ok) and its a 100% keyboard BUT its a compact design. Definitely takes some getting used to (i still fumble at times) but the extra deskspace without compromising the number of keys is worth it.
Topre Realforce keyboards are, by far, my favorite. My daily driver is a realforce TKL 55g weighted. My secondary (and often favorite - I used to use this exclusively at my office) is a Leopold topre keyboard (FC660C). Absolutely love it. Plus it's 45g weighted.
But, for the average person I'd suggest getting a Das Keyboard. Good, reliable, should last forever. Good rollover key recognition. Back lighting, has optional doubleshot keys. Very happy with it, but it's also full size. I use this for gaming so I can turn off the lights and use backlighting. It also has optional USB ports for extra functionality, plus a volume knob. I find I actually use all of this when gaming.
Yeah... I got too into keyboards. But I get too into everything I look into. *sigh*
Now, if only I could find the perfect laptop with drawing capability...
Yeah, I've got two of the things and an HHKB. They're an absolute joy to type on.
"I wanted an expensive keyboard so I bought a keychron" So uhhhh who's gonna tell him?
Welcome to the money drain :) It's a wonderful hobby but very addictive when you start wanting to have multiple keyboards that all sound, look and feel a little different... you realize that PBT keycaps sound much different from ABS so you decide on your first set of GMK... they boards become not something to just type on but an artistic expression of your creativity much like music or painting.
Oh no, I’m about to become a keyboard person
Hey Brad! Some feeback in case you’re planning on making more keyboard related videos:
Separate your voice over from the clips of the keyboard sounds. The viewers can distinguish the sounds better, and at the same time not get overwhelmed/overstimulated by both you talking and the keyboards clacking.
Around 7:40 ish we can hear you breathe into the mic. Must've been from the track of you recording the key sounds. You might've missed it or it might be because you were trying to increase the volume of the switches. Anyways, just wanted to bring it to your attention.
Great video as always! Learnt a lot from this.
oops. there were a few other parts where I edited it out because my head is right by the camera where I captured the clicking of the keys.
He is trapped now
How timely! I've had my trusty - but delicate - low-profile Logitech keyboard for about five years now, and I've noticed some of the keys have started to misfire. (This can be PARTICULARLY frustrating with passwords!) Time to shop for a new, longer-lasting keyboard. Thanks for the tips!
If you do any traditional art, a video on your experiences with scanners would be so cool!
Also, what's it like doing keyboard shortcuts in art software with mechanical keyboards?
I use an older CCD scanner. Bulky but it gets the job done.
I actually built my own keyboard a few years ago (custom self lubed switches, custom self lubed stabalizers, custom keycaps, the whole 9 yards).
Absolutely not worth it for 99% of people, but if you're someone who likes to express themselves with their tech (custom PCs, desk setups; that kind of thing) it was actually a fun experience.
so there ARE other keyboard makers than logitech....
Brad's gonna switch to a gaming channel.
One of us. One of us. One of us
Wait. Thats not a drawing tablet OR a pencil?
Did I take a wrong turn ?
Loved this video even though it's not a drawing tech topic. We are here for your Brad spin on things and the amazing production quality! 💯
So... this is a rabbit hole that has no end... but if you go custom, wireless is very rarely good in my experience. It's not a deal breaker, but I would say it's not worth the extra for that feature. Good luck in the journey.
I recently went down a mini rabbithole of mechanical keyboard too but was too broke to buy all the nice ones, so I settled with a premade beginner-friendly Langtu GK65 and Im still loving it!
And OMG that I wish I have that Keychron switch testkit they sent you!
Also, have you tried Cerakey's ceramic keycaps? The sound of those and *chef's kiss
I have a Utech Mercury RGB and love it. It's a beast -- full size and with an additional skirt on each edge. All metal. I have customized the color per key -- white for the letters, green for the numbers and the keypad, blue for things like Shift, Tab, Enter, End, and the arrows, and red for ESC and the F keys. Love this thing. Definitely has that heft, great sound, great feel, and that "chonk" as mentioned in the vid.
love his video, would you do a video about best shortcut remotes to be more efficient when drawing like Tourbox or Razer Tartarus (learned that from Ergo Josh) just wanted to see your opinion on these things!
You were the last peson I thought would make a guide for keyboards.
I'm looking into getting my first mechanical keyboard, so this video is perfect - thanks.
Welcome to the mech keyboard club, Brad! :) I use a Nuphy Air 96 model. It's low profile, linear and is super fun to type on.
Thank you!
I'm taking an applied business technology program at university and I'm just getting in to mechanical keyboards again, this has helped a bunch!
Which switch would you suggest that has moderate resistance, but a somewhat light sound ?
"...The world of key caps is crazy." ...love it😇 @ your question at the end: There are so many people and companies who do so original and creative things with great dedication. I want to know about them, even if I have no use for hey are part of the world I live in! So thank you for sharing!
heyy can you pleasee review cosmicbyte firefly mechanical keyboards 🙏
75% is the best layout for me
I also have a 75% keyboard, it’s an epomaker th80 with gateron red switches, I got it for around $20 at a thrift store which was a steal cause they’re usually around $80
I just got to say, if you a guy with big hands just go for a 100% keyboard anything below 60% is for asian girls or guys with cadet hands.
If you're a noob go watch alexotos or hipyo or keybored if you actually want to get into mechanical keyboards. If you're a noob who just wants to buy a slightly better than stock mechanical keyboard listen to this guy. This video was terrible for mechanical keyboards.
I have a cheap gaming keyboard for 6 years now and I was looking to upgrade my keyboard finally and I thought if I’m buying a new keyboard why not choose a nice mechanical keyboard because I was never into rgb gamer aesthetic and I want a nice feeling simple keyboard
Haven’t been following your broken usb port shenanigans but have you tried maybe sticking something to it with crazy glue and then pulling it out? Like gluing the other part of the receiver or even a popsicle stick and then yank it out maybe? 😂
I've evolved past the mechanical keyboard nonsense. Back to logitech k350.
to pry out the last piece stuck in the usb port, have you tried a very sharp and thin blade inside the usb, press the point into and use it to drag up and out, it's a common tactic to move around parts inside of locks when picking, and I feel like it could work here, just be sure not to cut through the usb and into the actual port, then once you have it out enough regular pliers should do the trick the rest of the way
Great video, informative!
Just don't breath close to the mic, I can hear the air whistle through the nose hairs.
Btw, great mic though
Thats why i go to stores and try them out by myself. Touching the same keyboard like 1000 did before😅
where is the link ?
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This is the review of sadness and loneliness 😂😂😂😂 Sauron eye, really? 😂😂😂
Time warp time, one of my first computer projects was to make a re-programable/reconfigurable keyboard from an old IBM teletype keypad, 45 years ago. What a great action/feel it had. Thanks.
Anyone knows what's the PC case in the background?
Am I the only one who was terrified when he thought there was someone breathing right by his right ear 9:57
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I got the Tecware phantom elite and I adore it. Such a good keyboard for the price and fits my setup perfectly.
Loved this video. I have felt exactly like this, and it's nice to see a few brief reviews/ comments about the issues I am struggling with from someone who has just gone through the same issue as I have been going through. You might even have saved me some money, as I might be able to skip a couple of steps in my journey to the "perfect" keyboard.
I bought a $40 mechanical keyboard during prime days and spent the best $20 I've ever spent. Increased my speed by 50% the first day.
Which one did you buy?
@davidflorez1196 It was an KNOWLSQT. I looked on my Amazon orders and it said it's not available, but maybe theres something similar in that brand.
Thank you for a great video. Appreciate the approach!
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i guarantee i can get that broken usb contact out of your surface if you need me too.
i dont care about the clicky sounds ..
1230.120
I was recommended a keychron to start. Average $50-175 is not bad.
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Tas en nada gringo, en caleta mas barato
meanwhile, me crying in non-US layout trying to find good keyboards T_T
Cool video! Please review the new ASUS Zenbook Duo. Thanks!
Seriously, art designer without fance artsy keyboard? Heresy! :)
I cant decideeeeee! I want an 1800 layout keyboard!! I think!!???
Leaning towards tactile, but curious about linear, i want an office friendly/gaming setup, i would love shine thru caps, but not a deal breaker, over all I want quality! If im convinced something ticks all the boxes, i think ill spend around 200 bucks. Maybe, I should just buy smtn cheap to at least learn my switch preference. Ive been in the rabbit hole for a week, and have yet to buy anything. The more I search, the more I learn, the more questions i have, the more options there are (or less), the further away i am from choosing something!!! Ahhhh!!!! (Scream fades away into rabbit hole..)
me buying a mechanical keyboard to complain about the sound and use noise cancelling headphones anyways.
Jumping. In the rabbit hole now
Looks = Yes. But I simply LOVE how mechanical keyboards sound. Give me all the clickety clack !
I actually love this kind of vids, and because of my limited desk space the low profile keyboard really entices me!
on the subject of keyboards, i want to get a bluetooth keyboard for my samsung tablet, been looking at the folding ones, but do you have any recommendations for portable ones?
I bought the K7 Pro for my home setup, and the a month later the K3 Pro for work. I got the K3 Pro V2 first, by mistake, but the optical switches and the new look was just off. Thankfully, I found the K3 Pro v1, which is like a smaller K7, and I haven't looked back since. I love the low profile with brown switches, and I wish you could get laptops with that sort of keyboard built in.
The breathing at 7:43 gets me every time
please review huawei matepad pro 13.5 Thanks and more power!
Not sure if you tried it and it's still a problem for you, but my first instinct was to try to delicately super/hot-glue some "pull-out handle" for the broken dongle, so hopefully you check the comment section long enough :D
Anyhow - thanks for the video, mon ami 👍
I needed some ASMR mechanical keyboard therapy, so I let my fingers tap dance on my busted up Beeb computers keyboard!
It's dead though Jim!
Brad i want to be come a animator and I have a ipad 6 gen but I want to know what’s the best drawing tablet that can hook up to adobe my price is around 120
When I look at all these keyboards and the ludicrous prices of them I think back to the days when you used to get a PS2 connected Dell Cherry keyboard (AT101W or AT102W) when you bought a PC. They were excellent and pretty much immortal ... and didn't cost hundreds! I wince to think I threw out three of them when I last moved house - how I wish I had kept them and waited for the PS2 to USB adapters to appear :D
Don't buy a Keychron keyboard. Their customer service is horrible. My husband's keyboard came broken and they won't replace the keys that are broken or give us a return/refund. It was an manufacturing issue as the box came perfect but the keys fell off the keyboard/box when we opened it.
i got a 100% "gamer" mechanical keyboard for €30 when gamestop closed all their stores (i think it was 50% off), very glad i was able to get one at that pricepoint as 100%s seem quite rare until you go up in price. the tradeoff is definitely the gamer branding lol. ive always been tempted to fall down the rabbit hole and customise it😩
The music is bad ..really bad
Very good video! You do a great job of explaining how one can get sucked into the custom keyboard world. My first mechanical keyboard was a ¨gaming¨ keyboard. You know, one of those full size, all black boards with clickly blue switches and tons of RGB. I used it for 5 years thinking that gaming keyboards were the only mechanical keyboards until I saw a few tech TH-camrs taking about ¨custom¨ mechanical keyboards.
At first I thought it was strange that there were TKLs, 75%, 65% boards and the like. I was so used to my 100% gaming keyboard that using something smaller made no sense to me. The more videos I saw, I realized that there were so many different switches, plates, keycaps, color combinations and so on. So when the switches on my non-hotswap gaming keyboard started failing after 5 years, I decided to get a custom hotswap board that I could build myself. I was a noob to the hobbie so I got a GMK67 barebone kit (a 65% board, my favorite size now) so start out and learn. I really liked how it turned out and that´s when I fell into the rabbit hole. I now have built 10 custom boards. Some plastic and some aluminum. I have an 11th one on the way LOL.
Once you go custom, you´ll never go back a normal pre-built boards!
Hey Brad!! I have absolutely no interest in the world of keyboards but your videos are always so interesting anyway! Regarding suhgwstions for topics, perhaps something on recommendations on desk set ups to use with display tablet so that our neck/backs don't die? 😂 I recently got a didplay tablet and have been tryjng to prop it up with books and its stand and other ways but something slways hurts one way or the other. all this ergonomic world seems kinda tricky! anyway, thanks and love from Argentina!
Could you dive farther into the rabbit hole? Feels like I just got a taste. Maybe a history of mechanical keyboards and how they evolved into how tiny they got from the original IBM keyboards these all hail as the O.G. Long time listener, first time caller.
Hey Brad! Hope you're doing good! I've been following u for quite sometime now & REALLY love your videos specially in depth app/tabs review! Why arent u active on instagram??😃😃
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A little different form of content, but I love it
The clicking would drive me nuts. In that regard I really like my 100% Apple keyboard. Hardly no sound and it is almost flat, which makes it easier to write fast.
Could you try lesser-known pen display brands like "Gaomon" and "Veikk", since you said it's a slow season for art tech right now? I know it's a little difficult to buy them in your country, but...
Keychron is nice, but pricey. I'm looking at Royal Kludge because they also seem nice but for a lot less.
If you ever decide to fall down the hole a bit, I cannot recommend anything more highly than Mode Designs. Super classy, very easy to build. I have 6 keyboards from them XD
falling in the moebius strip of choices... thank you for showing me (once again) the Capitalist Hell...:)
So glad to see a video about key boards that doesn’t start with a nearly $200 dollar key board in a video titled “best BUDGET keyboards”.
Google's feature that shows news articles and videos I might like on my phone recommended this to me, and I was like wait.... is that the guy I always went to when I wanted to buy a new drawing tablet? Sure enough here we are. Got any good keycap recommendations? 😂
I liked this one. And a keyboard is an artist tool as well... in the absence of a dedicated shortcut pad.
Waiting for Brad's next video on customizable macropads for drawing applications lol
Nice brad… Myself i ended up going with epomaker. It is a nice gasket that feels 100 times nicer for me than the Magic Keyboard. Good to see you branching out, but please don’t forget the drawing stuff… 😊
I needed this video 2 weeks ago when I decided I needed a mechanical keyboard but didn't know where to begin! I ended up getting a DROP expression Shinai (which has since come down significantly in price). I guess my timing was just way off on this one. I am happy with my purchase, but I wish I'd had a guide like this when I started!