Building a Custom Mechanical Keyboard!

In this video, we will be building a white minimal mechanical keyboard from scratch!

Many of you who saw my previous videos were super curious on how we build aesthetic mechanical keyboards. We hope this video introduces you to the world of how to build one from scratch, and inspires you to put your own personality and aesthetic into your own personal keyboard!

Comment below which keyboard out of the three shown in this video matched your aesthetic and/or sound preferences the most! Also, comment what other content you'd love to see from my channel, and if you have any questions. I respond to all comments!

💬 Socials:
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0:00 Intro 👋🏼
0:15 Desk Setup & Layout Materials
1:16 Introduction to Materials & Tools Used
4:25 How to Lube a Switch
5:39 Time-lapse of Switch Lubing
6:26 How to Assemble Keyboard
8:11 Keycaps
9:00 Typing Test Comparison
9:23 Typing Test of Everglide Moyu Blacks
9:57 Typing Test of Gateron Blacks
10:36 Typing Test of Holy Pandas
11:13 Final Result of Keyboard

⌨️ White Minimalist Keyboard Material Links & Details:
LINKS

🎨Cutesy Keyboard Details:
- Gateron Blacks

💻Black Keyboard Details:
- Holy Pandas

📸 Editing & Film:
- Fujifilm XT2
- Final Cut Pro
- Lightroom
- ProCreate

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-- maisyleigh

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[breaayanna]

Hands down the second was my favorite! Loved the pastels and the wood. Seriously thinking about building my own!

[irenicrose]

this is such a cute video! I want to build my own keyboard someday and this video helped me understand it better (and in an aesthetic way hehe)

[yunying]

I love the first two, not only because the aesthetic, but the feeling of typing they sound.

[kevj]

I can hear why you use the Gateron Blacks, they have a soft muted tone, the Holy Panda have a higher tone (super clicky)...good for a typing sound in commercials!😃. The first set have a higher tone than both.
Very interesting video as many might overlook the potential sound of the keys👍🏻. Nice work.

[maisyleigh]

⌨️ Comment below which keyboard out of the three shown in this video matched your aesthetic and/or sound preferences the most! 🎨

[wonderingwanders]

I’m so in love with the warm and relaxing vibes of this video 💖

[nadhirahothman]

OMG the one with bamboo case is so cute!

[chitreshsoni]

Such cute background of the entire video.
All pink. Love the theme

[firdauskaswady]

There are a few things I wanted to point out here that you didn't mention or got it wrong.. Not really a criticism but just to correct a little bit. So for beginners out there, yes Hotswapable is a beginner friendly when you are building your first custom mechanical keyboard. Here are the thing I wanted to mention.

1. Always tested out your pcb, whether it's Hotswapable or soldered one.
2. Band-aids are not to improved sound but they are to reduced rattling.
3. Always check if your wires are balanced. You can use any flat surface to check it by tapping on each end. And you can rebalance the wire using a couple of pens or using syringes.
4. You didn't mention how to open the switches so you can open it using keyswitch opener or using a pair of small screwdriver. But i really recommend a keyswitch opener cause it's safer.. And faster.
5. You should fill the inside of your case with foam so to reduced the hollow sound.
6. And last.. Always check your pcb as you go.. Especially if you are soldering the switches.. It's a good practice to constantly check as you go so any mistakes can be fixed immediately rather than finishing the build then finding out theres a faulty switch or you broke the pcb.

Hope it helps! Love the calm vibe of the video!

[_natedunn]

this was actually a pretty class instructional video. nice work!

[juichijoo]

I definitely love the sound of your keyboard. I now understand the satisfying feeling you get after all that hard work into building these. The click clack omg 😩 music to my ears 👂💗✨

[DatTxKid]

Loved the aesthetic of both the all white & all black keyboards! But preferred the sound of the all black.

[keren]

The linears sound soooo great to me. My favorite keyboard in general is the one with blanks and pastels! It gives off the best of vibes

[marykathriner]

This video was actually more helpful and pleasing to watch then most "tutorials" from most mechanical keyboard channels here on YouTube. Thank you 💞

[adrianamolina]

Thank you for your content. It's unlike anything I've ever seen before and I'm obsessed! I love your brand of aesthetic tech. <3

[irl-bunny]

So happy to have stumbled upon your channel! Absolutely amazing production quality! And for me, I love linear switches. Currently waiting on some parts for a discipline build but it'll be with rosélios! ^^

[johnnguyen]

This channel will definitely be growing! I always found it kinda lame that big software engineers with crazy set ups settle for the apple magic keyboard or some cheap Bluetooth one. I think custom keyboards are a must for expression and comfort in any set up. Glad to see that you have both a custom keyboard and a nice monitor and desk setup!

[mysweetchubs]

Wow maisy, this video is so well thought out and has such asmr vibes :) love this cozy n’ tech niche you are going for, it brings out a new side for us tech lovers!!!

[quqcky]

Underrated. I think this is the best keyboard building video i've ever watched.

[Cristallito]

I loved the pastel keycaps with the wooden case!!! Where are the keycaps from?