She's a Banger But... (The $79 Custom Keyboard)
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- #Keybored She's a Banger But... (The $79 Custom Keyboard)
So when I heard that there was a keyboard that pretty much had everything for $79, I had to check it out. The keyboard in question is actually the Lucky 65 by Velocifire. So... did this budget entry into the custom mech space blow me away? Kind of? It was great, but wish they could fix 1 thing!
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It's ironic that it's called "Lucky65" and features a four-leaf clover on the bottom... but there's no green colorway
Haha that's a great catch!
it's probably the only colorway I'd even consider, but tbh this board is a "pass" for me anyway
Green is not a lucky color to the Chinese, that's why you'll never see a Chinese guy wearing a green hat. LOL
@@24kmetal99 Oh, interesting. Searching for green+lucky+color+China gives conflicting results. Some websites say green is a symbol of wealth, while others mention the color is associated with infidelity (esp wrt green hats)
@@24kmetal99haha 戴綠帽
I don't think not having screw-in stabilizer is that big of a deal. Plate-mount stabilizer works well enough for a beginner board, especially at $79, and I don't think most people can even tell the difference between screw-in and plate-mount unless they're really deep into the hobby. This is a beginner board, and it looks like it's providing tremendous value for people who just want to get into the hobby.
Thanks for the feedback!
There's a couple of really good platemounts nowadays, TX AP platemounts are so much more convenient to tune compared to the pcb mount ones because of how easy it is to uninstall them (then again you dont need to do much to make tx aps work anyway) and Designer Studio plate mounts as well.
Always appreciate your reviews and videos, thanks!!
It's beautiful and certainly better than a budget plastic. Sounds nice too without any rattling or pinging. Thank you for info.
Lol loved the sketch at the start
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review. Thanks a lot. Hilarious but also very informative.
Haha thanks! I appreciate it!
Budget boards are just killing it these days. I've only been sort of into the whole scene for a little over a year now, but prices have come way down since then. Hell, you can even find ultra budget boards that are hot swap, have modding potential, etc and they're cheaper than some of the "name brand" membrane boards....It allows people to at least get their feet wet in the hobby and get deeper into as their budget permits. At one point, you really couldn't get started for under $100, but now, you can get started for under $50 (sometimes way under).
Absolutely! Great time to enter this hobby!
@@Keybored I just have a cheap little $30 board I got from Amazon, and it's got Optical switches in it, but at least their Gateron Blacks, so there are other options out there, or I can make some Franken Switches just using the bottoms of these and almost anything else, or a spring swap...plenty of modding options, there are quite a few fairly affordable 60% cases if I wanted that isn't plastic, or just better plastic...and it can all be done in stages really. I could do the switches/springs first, some new keycaps after, then eventually a new case.
I've already added a little more foam (it came with some, which surprised me tbh), added a little foam to the space bar since it was very hollow sounding. The stabs were actually pretty decent, but I'm sure I could tune them a bit, make sure they're straight, do a bandaid mod, a little more lube, etc I do wish there were more videos on this sort of thing, where someone takes a relatively cheap hot swap board and then really just goes hardcore on the modding showing how it can end up sounding with each step, keeping track of the rough dollar amount, then maybe compare it to something in the same general price range to see if you can get close by just improving it as your budget permits.
Anyway, this is a long rambling reply lol. Hope all is going well :)
The stabs that come with it are the Xinmeng V2 that’s been coming with the all the Xinmeng M71 rebrands (Yunzii AL71, Womier SK71 etc) and I have to say they are surprisingly good!
I'll share some facts about this keyboard as not everyone may be aware of. I ordered 2 units. 1st unit didn't want to connect 2.4gHz and keys didn't want to change in software. In the 2nd it works, however! 2.4.gHz is completely useless as it's not responsive and has massive delay! Not for gamers then! And the total red flag for me is you can't change the FN key layout in the software. Yes it's beautiful keyboard that feels and looks premium, but I have to take aways few points for not being practical.
I liked the color of the case and how it was changing in different light angles. 🙂
Neo 65 will forever be my favorite "$79" keeb. (It sounds soo sharp and "clacky" with hmx xinahi)
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Just to clarify, the Lucky 65 brand ( Weikav ) offers different arranged PC plates, even including a plate version of FR4, so it also allows users to experience different arrangements. ( Plate-mounted stabilizers are not as efficient, or convenient as Clip-in stabilizers, so I think its actually an extra selling point of Lucky 65 )
In my country, this keyboard is on GB for 35 dollars (shipped). It is an absolute killer.
Honestly I’d be more disappointed by proprietary software (no VIA/VIAL support) than the plate mount stabs, but both are definitely disappointing at any price point these days. I just can’t imagine a world where the price differential between plate and PCB mount clip-ins is meaningful enough for that sacrifice.
I actually have another keyboard on the way and at least on paper, this thing seems like a crazy banger of a deal... Stay tuned!
@@Keybored always stoked for more content from you Scott!! Appreciate you calling things out for what they are!
i was just relubing the plate mount stabs on my keyboard and was thinking how convenient it was to remove and lube them without needing to take apart the keyboard, unlike screw in stabs. So i think plate mount stabs have their own advantages.
@@Keybored When will that be and will it be under 100usd? Im tryna find smth for a gift but i only have a few days to decide
I feel like his opening skits are usually inspired by his favourite meme at the moment
I think most beginners don’t even consider plateless build. And plate mount stabs are very good nowadays to the point it makes almost no difference with screw-in stabs.
i feel like with these intros, we are just watching keybored go slowly more and more clinically insane
Banger? I hardly know her!
Hahaha
TX has plate mounted stabs and they are very good.
Design wise it looks like a Rainy 65
Kind of does doesn't it?
Can you do a review of Gateron Smoothie switches?
I mean.. if the pcb support screw in, plates option, non flex cut, and one more battery on the other side for balance. Other thing, green color, It would be great.
My spacebar is hanging up and does not return to the resting position. Open to suggestions. I've already attempted to reverse the spacebar and I've installed different switches. Should I be look to trim the stabilizer mounts, or inspect and re-lube? What's strange is the spacebar works perfectly fine when I flip the keyboard upside down and the typing surface faces the desktop surface.
If this was my first custom keyboard (and at this price?!) I would have very little to complain about. There are 'ok' plate stabs you can mod these days. If this was a $200 keyboard, then I guess it becomes a little more contentious one could argue. Awesome video and humour as always 😀
Which would you recommend at a $200?
Thanks in advance.
@@TwilightTypingASMR I'm no pro, but personally I like modding my keyboards to my hearts content so I find boards like the Tofu60 great cause I'm not locked down to proprietary PCB's or have any extra switches on the side etc. If I could start over from the beginning I would probably look at picking up a Wooting as a base cause I'm interested in their technology and then take my time switching the case, modding the stabs and switches etc. Optimum (@optimumtech) has some great videos doing the exact same thing. =)
Do you have a suggestion for best budget barebones keyboard? hopefully pre-built as well. I just straight up wanna put my switches and keycaps. Thanks!
Lucky 65, Rainy 75, INFI100 ( this is abt 125 $)
You should review the Xinmeng M67 next, its another affordable knobless 65% Aluminum Keyboard under $100, it's $70 (when converted) here in Shopee Philippines
plate mount stabs are fine for a $79 keyboard, I wouldn't expect more. For that price half the time you get a tray mount with soldered switches and a steel plate lol
The bigger problem is the proprietary software. Velocifire has a long history of putting out cheap pre-built keyboards so maybe their software is okay, i don't know
The skits are back.
All is well in the world.
Hope you’re feeling better, Scott :)
Hey can you change FN key in the software?
Dude I've got a problem. It came today and I installed their software but I can't can't change the mapping of certain keys. Most of the keys don't want to be changed in their app while others do. I can't change FN to be alt or alt to be FN but also I can't change most of normal keys. Any suggestions?
PBT keycaps will always sound good.
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Don't you think it's available to swap out the pcb for another pcb that supports screw in stabs? Since I was fairly dissappointed when you said it had screw ins. I was looking for an alu budget DIY kit all week!
Just to clarify, the Lucky 65 brand ( Weikav ) offers different arranged PC plates, even including a plate version of FR4, so it also allows users to experience different arrangements. ( Plate-mounted stabilizers are not as efficient, or convenient as Clip-in stabilizers, so I think its actually an extra selling point of Lucky 65 )
Hello, nice review ;)
I've bought this keeb first impression was great but I am facing a major flaw that there is no way to configure right alt key with the software, I was able to put in the Sugar65 the right alt in the original FN place and the FN key in the Right Ctrl in the sugar with his software, but it seems that in this keyboard with it's own software is imposible, I configure the keys in the soft as I have in the Sugar65 and save and nothing happens...
Somebody with the same problem?
Don't you think that you can swap out the PCB for another PCB that supports screw in stabs? I myself was looking for a budget aluminum kit all week and was quite dissappointed when you said it was plate mounted stabs. Regards, Gandalf
If you can't, do you have any recommendations on an aluminum custom board around 100 dollars?
I would consider it if they didn't get rid off volume knob. It's previous version (sugar65) had knob..
That's not a downside at all. Plate mount stabs can be just as good as screw ins when tuned correctly. it's also much easier to live with because I can take them out without disassembling the entire board.
I don't know why plate mounted stabs is a downside when he said it himself: It sounds good. I'd expect someone to say that when it sounds terrible with plate mount, but this board already sound good, so what exactly is the problem? lol
@@24kmetal99 the problem is the lack of option to begin with, people who would want to use certain pcb stabs don't even have the option to begin with.
In Vietnam, it's just 35 USD, sometimes less if you get discount vouchers :D
Same here in ph
how was the sound building it with no foams?
It sounds thinner
Considering most people buying a board at this price WILL use the included stabs, it being plate mounted is a non issue to me. Proprietary software is very common considering it has 2.4gh wireless and not just Bluetooth.
Thanks for the feedback!
There's no way layouts is the reason for the stabs when Keebio's boards have literally the most layout support of any board being made right now, and the only layout sacrifice they make is ISO users have to contact ahead of time to get the hotswap socket rotated
yes they support ISO, in addition to ANSI (obviously), split L and R shift, split spacebar (1.25/2.25//2.75u, 2.25/1.25//2.75u, 1.25/1/1.25//1/1.25u), regular 6.25u moogle or 7u tsangan as well with matching bottom row mods, split backspace, 2-column L macro column, top left or right knob (or both or neither), stepped caps, 2x 1.25 vs. 3x 1u bottom right
And that's all just for their 75% layouts
let alone the multiple ortho, 40, 60/65, 70/75, 80 They also have
Hope they can drill some holes!
I’m thinking about buying the Nuphy Halo75 v2 that is coming next month… and it has exactly the same “problem”… plate mounted stabilizers… 🤦🏻♂️ oh well, I guess you can’t have it all if you go on a budget…
There is another keyboard that is heading my way that may actually be the GOAT entry... Stay tuned!
For me the lack of QMK or at the least VIA/VIAL kinda seals the deal. When you run Linux, having a driver means a 10GB VM running an unlicensed Windows with USB passthrough, and an extra keyboard for using during the process. Group Buys are kind of a sad thing for me as well because I've usually missed out.
I wish they made this an instock!
nah bro the intro made me sub to you 😂😂
Hahaha thanks for the sub!
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If anything the proprietary software is the major issue here.
Who cares about clip-in stabs, if I have the option I always go with clip-ins anyway.
Cherry Clip-Ins w/ a proper tuning, lubing(, and every once in a blue moon Band-Aid Modding) area actually insanely good these days (And ofc Durock Clip-Ins are pretty up there too), Like I think more than not it comes down to a tuning problem with bad stabs compared to them being plate mounted.
Now if the convo is about how clip-ins change the sound, arguments can be made there but its still whatever. Out of all my boards 3 have pcb and 2 have plate... Both of the ones with plate mount came in perfect with no work AT ALL needing to be done on them (aside from throwing some extra Krytox in the housings after a good amount of time)
Agreed
Not so much that it's plate mounted, but that the option could have easily been put there. A lot of these boards are an entry way for people to explore and it would have been great if that was available for someone to try new things, screw things up, learn, etc.
@Keybored tbh I do agree with that. Maybe it was an issue designing a plate that accommodates both -- but even then, they sell extra plates w/ split space for ANSI/ISO so it wouldn't be too much.
What’s wrong with the software? It does everything u should need really
Hey scott can you make the lucky 65 clacky?
Thank goodness you finally given up on the middle part hair 😭
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Hi! I am deciding wether to get this barebone or buy a 2nd hand KBD D65 (Aluminun top & has brass plates) which one should I get? They r both 79 usd.
I would say this one might be a bit better. I have a D65, it’s quite good, but the configuration kitting isn’t as extensive as what the lucky65 offers from what I can tell. The d65 imo also has a very stiff typing experience. The lucky65 seems more likely to not have that. I would say given the additional kitting on the lucky65 u might get more value from the lucky65
@@ishanparikh5587 thank u bro
Lucky 65 is cheaper if you buy from China, it’s like $50 or less here
in total I ordered 6 units of blue one. Of 6 units only one was unfaulty. 1 came scratched, 1 came without support rubber on the bottom, 1 came without rgb on capslock and delete key, and other 2 came without working software - couldn't change key layout. Half of them all didn't have working 2.4gHz connection. In one unit after replacing the spacebar stabilizer the whole keyboard stopped working.. It looks so good but the quality is such a distaster that's it's hard to recommend.
Does it need a force break mod?
I wonder if putting some milky yellows on this will make it thock...
What are the benefits that screw-in stabs offer that plate-mounteds don’t?
Why do so many of these boards, especially in the budget range, use proprietary software? instead of QMK/VIA support. Is there a higher cost for adding that support? What is required for it? Is it chip based? Does it require licensing fees? These are all interesting things that would be cool to make a video about.
bro!! not that intro!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Ugh brotha ugh!
Is good but I need the f row
I am just here for the memes
As a newcomer, yes you are expecting too much from an 80 dollar keyboard and its definitely not a dealbreaker.
However, if i were in your shoes, i would probably be annoyed by this aswell.
From the perspective of the company, having a cheap good product is great, as long as the product isnt perfect and there still is the urge to upgrade to something more high end, hopefully from the same company, right?
Oh my gosh! I cried. That was soooo funny! 😂 Hilarious. Absolutely needed that laugh!
Haha glad it was funny! Have a good one
I got 1 lucky65 but the pcb don't support stepped caplocks
did you get buy an extra plate which supports stepped caplocks from Weikav (keyboard brand)????
0:20. Oh so that sound was originally from this video
Haha it's actually from another meme
How do you change the weights?
Oh it's just one type!
btw I believe the skit has happened in real life many times.
I have seen some amazingly cool super budget keyboards online. But the moment they come with plate mount stabs but no option for screw in, I don’t even consider buying it. The custom space relishes having tuned and non ticky stabs. You can make plate mount stabs work well too but there is much more factors that could cause tick in plate mount
bruh the peak acting
The intro is too funny🤣🤣🤣
Haha glad you liked it!
Damn... The intro really made me look into myself.
Nevermind, I just got reminded while typing this comment, that I never go outside + I'm scared of women
Hahaha
Yeahhhh plate mount stabs are a deal breaker for me on any keyboard. never again….
For me, it's not the stabs but the inability to change them to something else to explore options
@@Keybored The inability to explore other stab options is what you mean if I understand correctly? I can understand wanting to try new stabs but for me personally stabs are such a pain that I just like to tune mine to perfection and never change or worry about them again. No matter how hard I tried and all the mods I did I could never get plate mount stabs to that point.
Oof plate mount only
c'mon! give us plate mounted stabs
The Brand Weikav is a Chinese brand, and in China, Plate mounted stabs are no mainstream. pms are not as convenient as the clip-ins, and bh its just a useless design... (clip -in designs including brands made Rainy 75, INFI 100 etc...).
Heres the thing: It’s only $50 or less on chinese retailers
How do you think this compares to the Womier S-K71 as an entry to the keyboard world? I am trying to get my brother-in-law into the hobby.
I love womier. Both are good, i think womier might have better software. I would prefer the lucky as i like the overall design and what comes with it
The SK71 is more akin to the Xinmeng M71. But you can check out the Womier SK65, basically the Lucky65 with knob (same OEM). will come out at around the same time as the Lucky65. Personally, if you're on a tight budget and as long as you can live with the compromises on a budget board, the Lucky65 is not bad. It's more like an upgraded Sugar65 but not on the likes of the Neo65 level. IMO, i would get the Luminkey65 if you have the budget, while it's still on stock.
i really want to get it but the idea of a gb budget keyboard is weird honestly
Luck-Y 65. Rain-Y 75. Back plate weight with 4 leaf clover carved in. Back plate weight with cloud carved in. Same basic case design... 🤔
This isn’t the same company? If I didn’t know better I’d say someone’s trying to capitalize off someone else’s hype and hopefully confuse people into buying. But hey, maybe I’m just looking too deep into them having the exact same design language. 🤷♂️
lemme tell you bro, LUCKY 65 is been called "rainy 65", and yes, it did copy Rainy 75, cause appearance is important, you can compare the general looking with their past product, sugar 65
LOL i like the sketch that was something else
Haha glad you liked it!
Is that what he said? 🤔
That is in fact what he said
This keyboard is only 40 dollar in VN 😂
Ugh brother ugh
What's that brotha!?
that is the cringest thing i have seen a 40 year old man do
wait...it can use stepped caplock
Hate to break it to you, but my unit doesn't come with another socket for that stepped capslock. So Ig it depends on whether u'll have one or not.
@@joshuadelsaraza4782 Just to clarify, the Lucky 65 brand ( Weikav ) offers different arranged PC plates, even including a plate version of FR4.
@@m.jackson7718 I'm in fact currently using an fr4 plate in mine, it feels better and sounds better for a foamless clack build.
Edit: My 1 month old comment was before the fr4 plate got released
At this price point I don't really care it doesn't have screw in stabs lol. Like c'mon.
great intro
Haha glad you enjoyed it!
How much is it again? 😂
Hmmm I think I forgot to mention it in the video, but it's something like... $79?
I don't understand the hate for plate mount stabs. all stabs can sound good if you mod/lube them properly and they have proper tolerances. complaining about plate mount is akin to complaining that all switches aren't factory lubed to me. is it nice? sure. is it a deal breaker? nah not really
Not a complaint, but it was an oversight. How I see these entry boards is a platform for new comers to try things. Switches, keycaps, foam, no foam, and stabs. It'll help them understand how these things effect the keyboard and whether if they want to pursue more boards in the future. In that sense, having the option of trying out the many great screw in options (there really aren't many plate mount options out there) will help imo
@@Keybored my counter to that would just be that screw in stabs are great for people whom are already into boards that can tune them on the first go. If they are just getting into it though, plate mount will be easier for them to remove to tune.
@@reaper117nobody7 bro, plate mount stabs is actually useless... if you check the market have most intense competition on keyboard - China, plate mount stabs are nearly extinct.
All the negativity just because it doesn’t have pcb mounted stab support? Idk man, I feel like that’s pretty unwarranted.
Not really negative, my opinion!
@@Keybored which is true, I just don’t agree that it makes the board all that bad, especially at the price point. Don’t get me wrong, I love your content, I just simply don’t agree :)
Is there any 75 layout keyboard something like this with cheap price and nice quality for clacky keyboard.. with a lot of color choices
I think if you want something more custom you’re gonna have to pay a premium price. There is some 75’s that are cheaper. Customization just needs to be sacrifice.
Rainy75😊
@@Zorooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i want something to build by myself also about $200
@@MeliChannel95 kk these days i see so many 65 layout custom keyboard but i want 75 layout and also with my clacky build..
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I love this dude's acting. I don't like "those" kind of people too 😂
You mean you dislike people who judge others by their appearance?
Me neither 🙃
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