Beginner's Guide To Buying Budget Custom Keyboards!
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i did not include keyboards from taobao or keyboards that ship only to certain areas in the world, i wanted to make sure everyone could buy these INSTOCK keyboards with ease that ships worldwide
Salute 🤝
Tysm bc i live in Australia
Thank you for making these amazing videos!
Thanks I live in India and Ali express or taobao doesn’t ship to my country
I started playing with mechanical keyboard since 2014 and the customizable options were really limited - Ducky and CMStorm were the common choice for beginner back then. My first hotswap keyboard was GMMK - I think they were the pioneer back then, and getting it overseas cost a bomb. I'm glad that the mechanical keyboard innovated leaps and bounce over the years and the price came down tremendously as well ~
Great choices for the budget switches. Specifically for those who are looking for a budget linear option BUT are lazy to spend hours lubing, I strong recommend Jwick yellow linear switches or the Jwick ultimate blacks.
Gateron Pro Yellows are also very nice
Akko cs series too
Great video Lewis! Couldn't agree more with the GK61 or the RK61 for starting out, and they are always in stock!
great recommendations! I love budget builds as well. Always love a challenge making it sound great
Thank you for this overview! Great work! Just getting familiar to this hobby for a few mons and I really liked how you have explained the fundamentals of this very interesting hobby.
welcome to the hobby
Great video. I think you forgot about the Akko ACR keyboards, those look really good for the price.
I started my keyboard hobby with a Qisan MagicForce68. Outemu blues, then modded it with kaihl box pale bule and lubed the stabs. Now i've got a Q1 with CS Lavenders.
All i need now is to get a wrist rest to type more comfortably
Thank you, this helped so much in helping me figure out what I want.
Bought myself an MK870 just last week. The stock stabs were really good, and didn't require modding at all. (Though of course, it varies from owner to owner since no two keyboard is the same)
I recently built a gmmk pro as my first ever custom keyboard and I've got to say I am now officially hooked.
Wow i really liked how you mention the interference of switches, not many people give notes on that. I hope you make a video about different types of mount :) cheerss
Hi! I'm getting into the hobby bc I saw Shoobs posted a bakeneko65 video and I fell in love with the bakeneko and went down the rabbit hole. explaining PCBs and plates would be nice and which fit which cases, as I don't know much ab it so I just got a kit instead. Great video and love the channel! already got my bakeneko65 and waiting on switches, caps, lube, and tools!
Excited for this review, I'll need it
thanks for the advice
Perfect video for me, a newbie into this hobby! And i was wondering, in your opinion what should be the maximum price i should be paying for my first keyboard kit?
For the layouts you should’ve included 2 separate 75% (compact and exploded) and a 96%
Got the my firs keyb recently, a IK75 with akko jelly blacks because of your comparison video
Loved the vid Lewis :) will you ever do a review on the bakeneko60? it’s currently out of stock but it’s an amazing budget board at only 130 dollars!
For a budget board I have the Rk61 pro. CNC aluminum and it’s only 65$. I put in akko matcha greens and got some knock off blue samurai caps and an asceny coiled cable. All together It cost me ab 145. Great bang for buck.
I juumped right into the hobby with a akko acr67 (65%) durock lavenders holee mod and pe foam plate foam and tape foam fr4 plate and "sorry" plate mounted stabs cliped and lubed and last some np pbt grey and white keycap set from kbdfans
I'm so glad you mentioned the MK870! I recently just purchased it for my first build and it honestly looks really good. Just for additional background, I will be using lubed+filmed lavender linear switches from cannon keys. I was looking for a tkl keyboart kit and this was the best one I could find within my budget. Even though its mostly plastic, the case itself is pretty heavy. It does have angled feet on the back that you can adjust to your liking. My only qualm with the case is that its VERY HARD TO TAKE APART -- So if you plan on modding it at all, be patient. There are little tabs around the entire case that latch onto the top frame so you will need either a guitar pick, credit card, or very very small/flat screwdriver to remove it. Also be very careful with the screws, some are very hard to unscrew and can be stripped easily.
The RGB on it also looks pretty good, I have not assembled everything yet so idk what it will look like with switches+keycaps. There is also a supposed driver, but I have yet to download it. I have the black opaque version and there is some shine through around the edges of the keyboard, however is a little inconsistent.
The case has 3 usb-c ports (on left and right and front side of keyboard). NOTE: the two ports on the side of keyboard are pretty recessed into the case so if you are planning on using any other cables, be warned it may not fit.
I'm not sure if I will plan on modding, if so most likely just tape mod but will update about what the inside looks like. I am using the stock stabs (they are pre lubed) and as a beginner seem fine. I did test some of them out and did notice the shift key felt kinda gunky (idk if thats the right way to describe it) but no other major issues!
just finished an 870 build for a buddy of mine. very very nice keyboard out of the box, on mine the stabs felt very good, and doing the tape mod with a small layer of foam in the case seems to be a good way to go. the plastic clips that hold it together were incredibly weak but after screwing it in (i only used 4 screws for a less rigid feel), it’s tight and solid. very good weight and keeps it from feeling overly “toy-like”. the case feels/looks a little less premium than something like the NK87 but it’s nearly half the price. Very impressed with this budget offering.
Is the RGB customizable or is it always rainbow? I'm not sure if that's more of a software thing or if it's just built-in as one particular color, I'm very new to this.
The MK870 seems like a great kit, but "rainbow" doesn't exactly match the aesthetics of the keyboard I was thinking of building - so I figured I'd ask.
@@Natsu-td3zh you can cycle the RGB modes and backlighting colors with on-board shortcuts. there’s some rudimentary instructions included in-box for those key combos. there also appears to be software for this board, presumably with easier access to different lighting modes/colors, but windows flagged it as a virus. something to be mindful of
My first keyboard is TKL from Rakk Gears PH. The Rakk Lam-ang Pro. I am planning to buy 65% layout + knob. I modded my RLP into tactile thocky board, now planning to build a clacky linear board.
Thank you for your guides.
As far as budget tkls, there is also the NK87 EE, I’ve heard great things about it 🤷♀️
Epic video,although i knew most of these i wanted to find a good custom keyboard i can build for 150 CAD and this helped
Royal Kludge also has an RK100 which is a 96% keyboard too! I swear you keyboard guys forget the people who still like to have all the keys lol. I'm just getting into this hobby and your videos have been helpful, but yea I'm getting the RK100 and doing some heavy modding and throwing in some Oil Kings cause I'm lazy and heard the factory lube job *can* be pretty decent, and like lubing like 96 keys would suck when getting into this for the first time lol. I am getting some krytox for durock stabs I ordered, so I'll be testing the switches and re-lubing any I deem too scratchy though. Thanks for the videos and tips :D
btw the Mk870 has south facing leds and is compatible to screw in stabs
BANGER! my preference are keebs under 100 dollars xD
thanks for the guide man.😀
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KineticLabs also has a new keycaps set called PolyCaps Seal. Made from double-shot PBT just like other sets they sell, this one looks a bit like GMK Apollo.
Akko 3068b/3098b is the best stock budget keyboard, has akkos own asa profile key caps it’s at a cheap price and still sounds great!
The switches come in either jelly purple or jelly pinks.
nice vid man keep it up
thank u
Hey lewis, would love to see a feker ik75 review! Anyways keep up the good work
Idk why I watch these after being in the hobby for 3 years but it’s addictive
the skyloong gk87 is a very good tkl, I have it my self and it's really nice.
You should try the "Next time 75"
Hey, just a quick tip, try adding time stamps in vids like this so its easier for ppl to watch
just built my first keyboard the other day feels nice.
gamakay lk67
akko blue stem and akko green top and bottom for the switches
then some xda pbt japanese keycaps from amazon
now that im in the door i think i gotta build more 😭😭
OOOOnice
bro I've just started learning about keyboards and you the best
welcome to the hobby sean
You earned my subscribe im looking forward to building my first keyboard :)
yay lets go!
yay! 😊
I got the TM680 because of you and it is currently my daily keyboard and I love it. It sounds so good with akko ocean blues
yoooooo twinnin fr lmaooo. i got the lk67 same thing but different name. and then i have akko blue stem and akko green top and bottom for the switches
nice nice
@@DumbHashtag nice. The keyboard is great. I swapped out the stock stabs for durock plate mounts and they are phenomenal
@@LewisToh thank you. Your videos made me want to start modding
I painted the light diffusers on my black tm680 and bought a metal knob, now it looks like a 65% GMMK Pro lol, I even fool my non keyboard enthusiast friends that its a GMMK Pro, damn this board is a budget endgame
How do you feel about the RK61 Pro vs the regular RK61?
Beginner Guide?! Definitely need one ! Sheeeesh
its very basicccc
Do a review of the new keychron q1 knob
Can you do a video on a budget Alice layout keyboard with the number row
5:47 Hey Lewis, I've bought two clone keycaps sets on amazon. One being PBT Cherry profile and one being ABS Cherry profile. The PBT did not have any/very little interference with north facing LEDs, while the ABS Cherry profiles had interference even if I used a switch that shouldn't have interference.
idk if this information matters to anyone but I hope this gives people some insight on what kind of cherry profile keycaps to buy if they go on amazon.
cherry profile isnt the same for every keycaps. especially clones. only GMK has the rights for original cherry profile keycaps
yep, GMK bought the right of the cherry profile so it is special
also, switches also affect cherry interference, go checkcheck wildcat video on interference
@@-keiskx1774 ah really that makes a lot more sense. Thanks!
Can't wait for this vid pog
pogu
I started with a prebuilt Epomaker th66
love this video, I can now buy a new keyboard and customize it. will also lube it but the only missing for now would be the money to buy all the stuff lol
nice!
@@LewisToh rkG68, akko lavenders and some decent keycaps would be my plan. then lubing it! thanks for the thumbs up master
im looking for a keyboard kit under 75 to 50 i have switches already any recommendations?
I was suprised not seeing the mention of the Gama Kay LK67
I think a very good budget-ish TKL is the NK87. I've heard good things about it.
As someone who has an NK87, if I wasn’t determined to have VIA support and solid colored cases, the MK870 would have won out. I ended up building an MK870 for a friend of mine, and man that keyboard rocks. If you aren’t the most picky when it comes to aesthetics I don’t know of a better TKL for the price.
Thanks
welc
is the matcha switch a good starter switch?
“Casually drinking pokka green tea in the intro”
ahaha you're statement on GK61 is valid at least for me and my friends 🤣
we do start from GK61 and lead us to sub $400 keyboard now 😆
my man
Guide by the budget keyboard king!! 👑
VERY BASIC
Yes VERY BASIC
Could you do a Tecsee carrot switch review!?
What about the full sized kayboard?
I recentently build my first keyboard, the Mk870. I think this is one of the best budget kits and I realy racoment it to everyone. The stock stabs are thocky
I wanna get a keyboard but a lot of the ones I see are too expensive for me. Any advice on where to look or what to do?
My budget is around £40-50
the Gamakay K66 has south facing switches 🤩
yes sir
Video/stream idea jotoro themed keyboard : blade 65 in black, and akko black and gold JP asa profile
Will you be making a video on the MK870 in the future?
Also- any reason why you mentioned the Gateron Milky Yellows instead of the Gateron Pro Milky Yellow? (5pin gat pro yellow)
definitely yes
what's the diff between a GK61 and RK61?
My first custom Keyboard was literally a Alice TGR with zealios v2 with tribosys lube 😐 Currently saving up for a keycult
WOW
Amazon shipping to my country is soo expensive sometimes almost the price of the item itself
Yo bro, you're in NS now uh? Regardless, great content! Keep up the good work!
yes!
For me I think for my first custom keyboard is:
Keyboard: Gamakay LK67
Switches: Gateron milky yellow's
Keycaps: Keycaps that have yellow and whit color's
is that a good build?
Can you also try the 75% much cheaper the feker ik75 for poeple or me who are broke for the keychron q1 hehe
Lewis, loved the vid! a recomendation for 65% is the akko 3068 B is 90$ and it has a lot of features, i think it could be a great first keyboard, coming with akko switches and keycaps, it is whorth it to check it out.
never tried it so i didnt want to include it !
@@LewisToh Would love to see a review of it! Love your content, dude!
@Lewis Toh I have this board I think it is one of the best bang for the buck entry keyboards right now. It had Akko switches(jelly white, blue, and pink), has Akko keycaps which are IMO the best budget keycaps in the market (all in stock, no group buys). And the board has pre lubed stabs that we’re actually good, and it comes with Bluetooth, and 2.4ghz. So yeah for 90$ you’re getting a lot…
@@captaindeadpool2862 you should send him one then
I’m going to put a GK64XS in a Tofu60
That with the gk61x is too true, now I bought an Akko mod005
nice !
@@LewisToh but not for my wallet.
no u
Can you do a amazon only budget keyboard please
gud to see ya bro
good to see u too
Hey i made a gk61x 2 weeks ago and its my first custom-
Any other budget 75% kbd”s
Hi! What do you think of tm680?
its okay
what is the keyboard he is holding on the right of the thumbnail?
How about akko mod005? It looks good for its price
its good but u gotta change out the plate for the fr4 plate and i think as a first keyboard for a beginner it might be abit too much of a hassle
Lewis will you review the acr64?
trying to
The GamaKay K61 isn't south facing.
What do you think about the gmmk pro
from all the reviews, seems like a very stiff board, i would prob go with keychron q1
thank you so much I was planning on making my first custom keyboard with ice candys
Do you know any reliable (keyboard) lube seller on aliexpress? I dont want a low quality product and other websites have very high shipping costs for my country.
does the tofu65 have a hotswap pcb included also?
yes ! the kit !
@@LewisToh thank you :D
I know your not gonna see this but can you make a budget build with aluminum case Sikakeyb sk1 (in the Shoppe, Ali express, and Banggod)
Fantastics recommendations on the 60% but kind of disappointed at the 65/75% recommendations when the KDB67 lite exist and provides more customisation and build experience as compared to anything from keychron.
not instock :(
@@LewisToh 👌👍
I just got an RK61 and modded it cause it was cheap
Mk870 is really great for the price but very not beginner friendly at all - you need a shim just to get past the top case
oh
@@LewisTohit's still really nice though - the rubber underneath the plate is great and so is the south facing. It's good, and you can mod it (I'll upload a soundtest on my channel of mine), just not as easily as a gk or rk board.
There are so many cheap ways to make a shim from things around your house
If anyone (in Asia) is willing to give the Tes68 a try, it's a pretty good and cheap keyboard.
not available outside asia! no go
@@LewisToh true, guess I'll change my comment haha
Keyboard collection please 🙏
My first keyboard was the anne pro 2, so sexy
I modded it with foam + lub + tape and sounds so amazing. Still used it. Really great board!
75% or tkl are good to me
Any thoughts on the akko mod 005?
good board honestly but definitely gotta use the fr4 plate, whicch is also why i didnt recommend it to a complete beginner
@@LewisToh Thanks mate.
I have a rk61
Forgot about 1800 and 96% both are more compact than Full Sized and both are smaller than full sized too.
Yep! That's super unfair.
we doing bASICS OVER HERE
I mean, you talked about 40s ...so ...
"number 2 is the sound, number 2 is the feel, number 3 is the aesthetics"
I built my keyboard before this video ever came and my build was gk61x with milky yellow's
nice
Hi!
is this a re upload? i feel like ive already seen this
Bro if you want a suggestion lower the music because it covers your voice, other than that great video👍