Dang, that's actually a sweet form factor for an expanded numpad. Chuck on some symbols that are useful but missing from most keyboards, like root, infinity, and some of the more common greek letter, like pi and theta.
@@gambitman7158 presumably you'd be doing that in LaTeX, Word equation editor, or similar where you don't actually have to type the infinity symbol directly.
3:42 that cutout actually costs them more to make. You can see the machining marks. That means each one has to go onto a CNC machine to cut away material. It's not a molded piece like that.
“Nice” haha. Love it. You crack me up. This is a very enticing buy. Just built my own ID80 and now I want this macro pad to match. Haha. Very “nice” video sir, and I really like those hemp carry all bags.
I was literally just thinking to myself "what is this vape effect" when "Idk what this is I just wanted to learn chroma key" appeared, brilliant timing
memes aside.. you might be onto something with the bubble wrap mod.. I imagine lower-end keyboard vendors could ship boards with lesser-quality packing materials/anti-static foam. Then ship the boards with foam cutting templates that the customer uses to shape that packing foam into pcb dampening shape! Higher end boards would likely still use higher end foam materials, sorbothane, etc. Just a thought!
If they're going to do that, I think it would be easier to print the cutout directions and shapes directly on the bubblewrap, and in a repeating pattern so you're guaranteed at least one good set no matter how the print happens to align with your particular piece of packing.
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Yay! I love keyboard town. What a chill place. So hey - I think you're doing a great job soldering with that fine-point iron, but that fine point might be making things a little more difficult than they need to be when it comes to anything larger than an SMD component. Use what works for you, of course - but I might suggest giving one of the flat-head solder tips a try? At least when it comes to switches, my flathead tip transfers a lot more heat to the pad more quickly than my fine-point one. (It looks a bit like a slightly chonky screwdriver end.)
The cutout on the plate that you said was for cost saving would actually probably ADD cost to the manufacturing. It's a piece of milled aluminum which means it's carved out of a solid block. So they have to mill out that section which wastes material, takes longer to manufacture and adds wear to the milling tool. Even if they recycled the shavings from milling out that tiny area, the gain would be so insignificant that there's basically no reason to at all. I mean, I don't know why else it would be milled out like that, but I can't imagine it's for cost savings.
That was really fun stream and the finished build is clean, but the struggling with the software was not fun... but i hope in the finished product everything will be perfect.
The Acrylic back is on the shop now! It's $19.99 usd. btw I didn't even know about this, would look too good next to an ID80 to not go for, simply for aesthetics 😅 had to jump in on it.
I'm going to need a VIA tutorial ASAP🙈. I recently bought an ID80 (still have to build it) but have no idea have to flash a keyboard etc, since I'm new to this whole keyboard scene(I checked some video's of MechMerlin but it was still quite overwhelming) So I would highly appreciated a VIA tutorial. Love the content and kind regards from the Netherlands😄
Just got it today and using this to try out mechanical keyboards for the first time, the reason why I didnt go with a budget build is because I probably wont stop using. Unlike modding a gk61 and give to a friend or just let it collect dust i can use the macropad forever.
There are enough buttons to type all 26 letters of the English alphabet. Also, some of the larger buttons could be used as function keys to switch the letter keys to numbers, symbols, cursor keys, etc. It might be overly convoluted though. Would anyone be insane enough to just use a numpad to type? I might try this.
I have a Tofu65 with Tada68 PCB, Kailh Jade with Navy mods and Ice Caps SA, I bought a ducky pocket, took out the blues and put Kailh switches, lubed the stab and put matching Ice Caps on it.
I just bought my first ever mechanical keyboard kit. Been rocking a razer blackwidow and decided it’s time to get a proper board. Thing is the nk65 is out of stock everywhere so I got the super user edition which comes in Q4, and Gateron Yellows are out of stock too. So I’m just gonna have to wait it out I guess
You could wait for the GMMK Pro. There is also a lot of other good beginner boards, like the Idobao id80. Honestly, most hot-swap boards are going to be just fine imho
I will buy one because i want something like a streamdeck but in a keyboard form while still having my main keyboard be a compact one without an attached numpad. Love your content Hipyo!!!
Numpads are good, and too many fools like me are stuck with TKLs. And when I built my numpad and figured out how to get it to layer switch into a regular nav cluster based on the status of the numlock light... The nav cluster can die in a fire now. This is the way.
Yes. The numpad is best on the left. Not the right. it gets in the way on the right AND you can't naviate anything if its on the right. The arrow keys AND the mouse are on the right already. Numberpads are optimal on the left
Hello, I am Mikey and I come from the year 2022. Just stopped by to send my awesome future vibes ~~~~ and to say that the future looks bright for you Hipyo!
I really dont get why so many keyboards dont have a numpad. I use the numpad on my keyboard nearly everyday. If its for gaming (dwarf fortress, caves of qud) or just typing numbers (adress, date of birth or random calculations). It's just so much faster.
This is EXACTLY what I want, the only issue is it's $84.00 now and that doesn't include shipping + tariffs. That's a bit too expensive for me, is there anything close to this but better for a budget? I am looking for something mechanical where each key can be reprogrammed per app. Hot swap would be nice but not necessary as long as its not too loud.
The PCB without warranty is $69, much better. The warranty is kinda pointless since I imagine you would need to ship it back to them and that would cost way too much.
you're really close to getting into real ortho gang territory... I'm proud of you. But for real that sounded nice and looked very clean. I will now sacrifice loquerish and hope that one day an ortho steals your heart
i got into an argument with my brother on why 60 / 65% keyboards suck without a numpad, he just found out about the mechanical keyboard world, and it got heated, and this months i found that i only use the numpad, to write down the OTP codes/phone numbers and stuff, but mainly to use the 3 on the numpad to record in pro tools cause the other key command in there is CMD - Space which is for spotlight since i have a hackintosh, after all of that, i just bought a 50$ 60% keyboard, the rk61 to be exact, and some 205g0 lube to lube the switches and stabilizers
From the future here, mine came in... unf in good fashion I was missing the acrylic plate? or maybe I didnt specify on ordering I wanted that? On the bright side they included an extra kailh hotswap socket anddddddddddddd stabilizers so silver lining lol .
2:45 that's not true, cutting out aluminum like that would make the part cost more as it needs more time on the machining table and wastes more aluminum.
What's the MCU (Micro-controller Unit) being used in this bad boy? I couldn't see the chip number. I was wondering as I'm looking for ATMel based MCU to repurpose with my on code. :)
Is there anything similar for a bit less? I'm looking for something similar that's completely programmable. I don't care about RGB or LED backlighting etc. I plan on having 1 or 2 for use as simulator multi-function key pads in VR. Also, what's a good tactile key-cap, that could be easily identifiable/distinguishable? in VR it can sometimes be hard to reference external controls. I only really have experience with OEM / Cherry profile keycaps. I was thinking something like MT3?
some of my family uses USB numpads for things like sibelius (like a better musescore) on laptops, so things like this are actually quite useful if you're one of the few who need a laptop, but also need a numpad
take 2 of these, turn them on their side,
boom split 40% ish with "tenting"
unsure if you're joking or not but I found this video precisely to find larger macropads that combine to make a "split 40% ortho" 😬
everyone: JUST A NUMPAD????
osu players: hehe
literally why i came back to this video, especially if u play index and ring
3 key pad gang
2 button gang for me
i was just about to comment this lmaoo
1 button
Dang, that's actually a sweet form factor for an expanded numpad. Chuck on some symbols that are useful but missing from most keyboards, like root, infinity, and some of the more common greek letter, like pi and theta.
when does anyone use inifinity symbol tho
@@stantucker8862 Lims.
π, θ.
@@gambitman7158 presumably you'd be doing that in LaTeX, Word equation editor, or similar where you don't actually have to type the infinity symbol directly.
Έχω ήδη τα ελληνικά γράμματα στο πληκτρολόγιο μου. Shift + Alt changes the kaeyboard language in Windows, Ctrl + Alt in Android.
“Smaller is better” damn I wish my gf lived by those rules
ayo
Damn, y’all are having girlfriends?!
@@saucyg6371 yes
What's a girlfriend..?
@@onthebrink_ there’s multiple tech,gaming
looks like a calculator and honestly could function like one
Yeah!!
LOOKS LIKE CHEESE
@@h0pp1 what cheese are you eating fella
@@seba.4926 ur cheese doesnt look like keycaps?
rhythm gamers be like bruh no thats not a calculator that a premium 4 key based rhythm game controller for pros
3:42 that cutout actually costs them more to make. You can see the machining marks. That means each one has to go onto a CNC machine to cut away material. It's not a molded piece like that.
Tactile gang and Linear gang need to team up to defeat the pure evil of MX blues
Edit: Guys, I found out my brother is MX blue gang, this is so sad.
MX Blues too powerful T-T
I don't think we can beat blue gang.
@Roadman George pig looking up how to cancel someone now
Razer green gang coming for reinforcements
My dumb self said "green game" instead of "green gang" but I fixed it
@Roadman George pig not until you jailhouse mod them
“Nice” haha. Love it. You crack me up. This is a very enticing buy. Just built my own ID80 and now I want this macro pad to match. Haha. Very “nice” video sir, and I really like those hemp carry all bags.
This prob wouldn't happen but i just imagine a pop from the "foam" in the board 😂
Was going to like the comment but it has 69 likes, nice
@@andrearosato1297 same nice
I was literally just thinking to myself "what is this vape effect" when "Idk what this is I just wanted to learn chroma key" appeared, brilliant timing
Ty for your understanding hahahaha
memes aside.. you might be onto something with the bubble wrap mod..
I imagine lower-end keyboard vendors could ship boards with lesser-quality packing materials/anti-static foam. Then ship the boards with foam cutting templates that the customer uses to shape that packing foam into pcb dampening shape!
Higher end boards would likely still use higher end foam materials, sorbothane, etc.
Just a thought!
If they're going to do that, I think it would be easier to print the cutout directions and shapes directly on the bubblewrap, and in a repeating pattern so you're guaranteed at least one good set no matter how the print happens to align with your particular piece of packing.
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Heh heh it's impossible to say "69," it's gotta be "69, nice"
shut up
shut up
Shut up
Shut up
Nice
Yay! I love keyboard town. What a chill place.
So hey - I think you're doing a great job soldering with that fine-point iron, but that fine point might be making things a little more difficult than they need to be when it comes to anything larger than an SMD component. Use what works for you, of course - but I might suggest giving one of the flat-head solder tips a try? At least when it comes to switches, my flathead tip transfers a lot more heat to the pad more quickly than my fine-point one. (It looks a bit like a slightly chonky screwdriver end.)
Great advice thank you!
@@HipyoTech I came here to give you this exact advice a year late. So... how's that flat tip working out for you?
The cutout on the plate that you said was for cost saving would actually probably ADD cost to the manufacturing.
It's a piece of milled aluminum which means it's carved out of a solid block.
So they have to mill out that section which wastes material, takes longer to manufacture and adds wear to the milling tool.
Even if they recycled the shavings from milling out that tiny area, the gain would be so insignificant that there's basically no reason to at all.
I mean, I don't know why else it would be milled out like that, but I can't imagine it's for cost savings.
2:00 That crooked LED is killing me!
Stellar! This is exactly what I'm looking for! I'd really like to see a video of you programming it, if possible. :)
I just ordered the KBD Pad MK2 yesterday and now I'm seeing this vid
Love the soldering commentary! Keep up the great content!
I really like your tone, I think your become more and more comfortable with talking to your audience. Cheers mate 🙃
Thank you Hipyo this is ordered today. The current Idabo pricing is 79.
The perfect keyboard set up for me is basically 60% with numpad on the left side for mouse space. I REALLY NEED A NUMPAD due to my work and sideline.
I see many comments saying osu, but really.
Accountants.
@@Grimmwoldds I'm actually an engineer.
I was there Gandalf. 3000 years ago when humanity decided ”smaller is better“
subbed yesterday and Hipyo slowly becoming my fav youtuber... he's funny and knowledgeable! Ive been watching every video just to get a Hipyo fix haha
That was really fun stream and the finished build is clean, but the struggling with the software was not fun... but i hope in the finished product everything will be perfect.
came here after seeing the gorgeous zero two keyboard, you seem pretty chill, like it
where u saw the zerotwo board ⁉️
The Acrylic back is on the shop now! It's $19.99 usd. btw I didn't even know about this, would look too good next to an ID80 to not go for, simply for aesthetics 😅 had to jump in on it.
I'm going to need a VIA tutorial ASAP🙈. I recently bought an ID80 (still have to build it) but have no idea have to flash a keyboard etc, since I'm new to this whole keyboard scene(I checked some video's of MechMerlin but it was still quite overwhelming) So I would highly appreciated a VIA tutorial.
Love the content and kind regards from the Netherlands😄
🥰🥰
still waiting for the next video on this, the via part!
Just got it today and using this to try out mechanical keyboards for the first time, the reason why I didnt go with a budget build is because I probably wont stop using. Unlike modding a gk61 and give to a friend or just let it collect dust i can use the macropad forever.
Pretty sweet little macro pad for a great price IMO! I'm usually not the biggest fan of Idobao products, but you can't really go wrong with this!
I'm WAY too late for this, but I would absolutely turn that 0 key into a space bar. I'd also set it up as a hex keypad because yes.
Nice to know you went with the blank num pad
it looks super sleeeek
i was suppose to be cleaning my room and i don't have any money but i just sat with my arms crossed for all of this video and enjoied it.
There are enough buttons to type all 26 letters of the English alphabet. Also, some of the larger buttons could be used as function keys to switch the letter keys to numbers, symbols, cursor keys, etc. It might be overly convoluted though. Would anyone be insane enough to just use a numpad to type? I might try this.
Good vibes to hipyo from 2022!
"smaller is better"
thank u bro. really helps
Ughhhh will this ever be sold again this is exactly what I’m looking for
It's back in stock
I love the text floating around the bottom, making me life everytime.
I have a Tofu65 with Tada68 PCB, Kailh Jade with Navy mods and Ice Caps SA, I bought a ducky pocket, took out the blues and put Kailh switches, lubed the stab and put matching Ice Caps on it.
Feels so good to see you growing, you really got me back then with the pewdiepie keyboard
I just bought my first ever mechanical keyboard kit. Been rocking a razer blackwidow and decided it’s time to get a proper board. Thing is the nk65 is out of stock everywhere so I got the super user edition which comes in Q4, and Gateron Yellows are out of stock too. So I’m just gonna have to wait it out I guess
You could wait for the GMMK Pro.
There is also a lot of other good beginner boards, like the Idobao id80. Honestly, most hot-swap boards are going to be just fine imho
Good complement to a ID80 or GMMK Pro.
Gotta love how this numpad is more expensive than my entire keyboard
Some people us them as stream decks for cheap, and so do I and it works pretty well.
future vibes have been awarded to you
When is the QMK support coming..?
i would also like to know this
I was thinking of the title and something.. until the intro, he knows us all too well.
I will buy one because i want something like a streamdeck but in a keyboard form while still having my main keyboard be a compact one without an attached numpad.
Love your content Hipyo!!!
Really like the color scheme you chose for it!
Numpads are good, and too many fools like me are stuck with TKLs.
And when I built my numpad and figured out how to get it to layer switch into a regular nav cluster based on the status of the numlock light...
The nav cluster can die in a fire now. This is the way.
Yes. The numpad is best on the left. Not the right. it gets in the way on the right AND you can't naviate anything if its on the right. The arrow keys AND the mouse are on the right already. Numberpads are optimal on the left
Good vibes from the future.
2:48 not sure about that. Feels like that piece is machined so I guess that would take extra effort. Correct me if I'm wrong.
sending good vibes from the future
Hello, I am Mikey and I come from the year 2022. Just stopped by to send my awesome future vibes ~~~~ and to say that the future looks bright for you Hipyo!
Wow thanks so much future guy!
A VIA tutorial would be excellent my good sir!
I just got this recommended and got interested when I heard the group buy was until march 20, I didnt know I was one year late
I really dont get why so many keyboards dont have a numpad. I use the numpad on my keyboard nearly everyday. If its for gaming (dwarf fortress, caves of qud) or just typing numbers (adress, date of birth or random calculations). It's just so much faster.
BRO IM SO EXCITED IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A DOPE MACRO PAD FOR ANMINUTE OH MY GOSH IM DOING THE UNTHIBKABLE IN YOUR NEXT STREAM
Ayyyyyy
@@HipyoTech you literally just made my whole day/week/month/year im so hypes dude lol
@@igohardkoncrete 🥰
This is EXACTLY what I want, the only issue is it's $84.00 now and that doesn't include shipping + tariffs. That's a bit too expensive for me, is there anything close to this but better for a budget? I am looking for something mechanical where each key can be reprogrammed per app. Hot swap would be nice but not necessary as long as its not too loud.
The PCB without warranty is $69, much better. The warranty is kinda pointless since I imagine you would need to ship it back to them and that would cost way too much.
you're really close to getting into real ortho gang territory... I'm proud of you. But for real that sounded nice and looked very clean. I will now sacrifice loquerish and hope that one day an ortho steals your heart
So close yet so far my little bee
a kinetic labs penguin switch review would be amazing! (preferably with the id80 v1)
This is exactly what I wanted but they’re all sold out. Hope they do another run.
Good vibes have been sent:)
i got into an argument with my brother on why 60 / 65% keyboards suck without a numpad, he just found out about the mechanical keyboard world, and it got heated, and this months i found that i only use the numpad, to write down the OTP codes/phone numbers and stuff, but mainly to use the 3 on the numpad to record in pro tools cause the other key command in there is CMD - Space which is for spotlight since i have a hackintosh, after all of that, i just bought a 50$ 60% keyboard, the rk61 to be exact, and some 205g0 lube to lube the switches and stabilizers
damn you just flexed all your skills in one comment
Hipyo: why just a numpad?
Me: *cries in accounting*
this is someone from the future, i am spreading the good vibes
So on the website it says white LED's and the way those SMD LED are soldered it looks like that aswell. If I am correct, only RGB Underglow?
Yes
Can we have a VIA tutorial?
floor footer weather seal would work well for the padding. Or flooring pad.
Future vibes are being sent your way. You have made your own key caps and your giveaway has caused like 65,000 entries.
From the future here, mine came in... unf in good fashion I was missing the acrylic plate? or maybe I didnt specify on ordering I wanted that? On the bright side they included an extra kailh hotswap socket anddddddddddddd stabilizers so silver lining lol .
The plate is an optional extra
Yeah it's 100% for a macro pad.
Really easy on Linux with python-evdev and Windows users have... whatever they have
Math teacher: Alright class, bring out your calculators. We will begin the test.
Hipyo:
Teacher: WTF IS THAT SOUND?!
Hipyo: these are (insert lubed tactile/linear here)
I am from the future and I can assure you that the "only numpad keyboard" is compared giant to ours.
good vibes. Yes I waited a year to say this.
2:45
that's not true, cutting out aluminum like that would make the part cost more as it needs more time on the machining table and wastes more aluminum.
It's useful, been used it for spreadsheet work.
From the future....
You're closing in on 500k!
This custom numpad keyboard is useful with the Autohotkey.
future vibes
When the numpad sounds better than your whole keyboard
What's the MCU (Micro-controller Unit) being used in this bad boy? I couldn't see the chip number. I was wondering as I'm looking for ATMel based MCU to repurpose with my on code. :)
big pog, seriously considering picking one up now
Did I understand it right that it has the same shape as the ID80 ? I am looking for an TKL keyboard with a nice matching numpad. 😊
this is exactly what i need, there when i need it and can put it to the side when i dont
future vibes guys
Thank goodness I stumbled upon this
good future vibes coming in
I just got mine and can't configure with either qmk or via :/
Same.....
Future vibes
as a man under 6 foot, can confirm smaller is better
King 👑
Is there anything similar for a bit less? I'm looking for something similar that's completely programmable. I don't care about RGB or LED backlighting etc.
I plan on having 1 or 2 for use as simulator multi-function key pads in VR.
Also, what's a good tactile key-cap, that could be easily identifiable/distinguishable? in VR it can sometimes be hard to reference external controls. I only really have experience with OEM / Cherry profile keycaps. I was thinking something like MT3?
you might as well get a Planck, they were $70 a few weeks ago.
laser engraved key caps would be cool too.
some of my family uses USB numpads for things like sibelius (like a better musescore) on laptops, so things like this are actually quite useful if you're one of the few who need a laptop, but also need a numpad
needs a knob or scrollwheel, then- perfection!
Can you do a review on the Wooting Two keyboard?
That thumbnail though.... nice