You DON'T Need A Gaming Keyboard... (Get a Keychron instead.)

This is how to build your first custom mechanical keyboard in 2023, a guide from Hipyo Tech. If you are on a BUDGET, check out the V6 linked below instead, its $100 cheaper.
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[HipyoTech]

If you are on a BUDGET, check out the V6 linked below instead, its $100 cheaper.
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[ChevyConQueso]

Steven wants a 10 key because Steven wants to be a responsible adult and productive member of society. I applaud Steven for his wise choice.

[_colonial_]

Steven is so real for wanting a numpad. I get you can get detached ones, but then they're lower quality than your main keyboard, etc etc so it's nice to see some 100% love

[VivicaGsy]

3:10 as a finance bro who dabbles in coding, i have never understood the absence of num pads. They're so dang useful.

[RavenSWE]

As someone working in finance, not having a numpad is a total dealbreaker, it’s almost as bad as not using a real mouse and just sticking with a laptop trackpad 🤦‍♂️

[PhroggiusPhrog]

Nice to see some full-size keyboard love!

Definitely want the Q6 as my first build.

[kriskolish]

I legit contacted Keychron support when I bought my Q6, because I thought the tools were missing from the box. It is incredibly gratifying to know I am not the only Very Smart Person to make this mistake!

[Tarodenaro]

3:12 "It's not even a real keyboard" is truly the moment when a keyboard nerds gets absolutely pwned by people with actual money lmao

[MarthVaderxvida]

I'm only at 3:48 into this video, but I am SO GRATEFUL to hear about the need for a 100% layout. I need the numb pad because so much of my work involves numbers. I'm on the edge of my seat and can't wait to see how this turns out.

[SpookyOmen]

“It’s not even a real keyboard” bro offended the whole 40% community 💀

[CharlieMikeNS]

I need a numpad. I will never buy a keyboard that doesn't have a numpad. I do way too much in excel to not use a numpad.

[AleksiJoensuu]

I'm with Stephen! I use the numpad all the time and it's crazy to me how people seem to love not having one!

[mementolin]

The other week, I finally bought my first custom keyboard. I used your old guide saying the V series was a solid first one. (I didn't have the money for the Q or I probably would have gotten it) And everything's been put together, and the difference between my old Corsair and this is night and say. It sounds and feels so much better.

People like you also taught me to try out non-cherry switches and I learned the reason I liked Blues wasn't the clickyness, but the weight. And now I have a lovely weighty tactile that I'm typing on.

Not sure I'm into thocc, I like Clack a bit more, but still, people like you helped it out, and it wasn't that painful. Pretty easy and fun. (If I ever find out they're doing another run of the Zoom TKL tho I may go for that as a fun side board)

[iemp]

THANK YOU STEPHEN, NUMPAD ENJOYERS RISE UP

[Ben_D.]

Im with you Stephen. I need all of the buttons. I bought a K95 back when they had both numpad and 18 G-keys. And yes, I use them. I program them for all the different games I play and color code them. Never a single regret. In fact, I bought two boards. One with Reds, and one with Browns. Part of my command station, surrounded by electronic real estate... and numpads.

[QoraxAudio]

Tip about keycaps: if you have a numpad, make sure the numpad caps are included with the keycap set.
If not, make sure to order the additional kit for numpad keys.

[DirtyGingy]

Do NOT use electrical tape for a tape mod. It is capacitive and can cause static discharge on the PCB, killing it. It's also very sticky and can rip components off the PCB if you need to take it off for any maintenance. Always use Painter's tape or masking tape. They're safe, non-static, non-conductive, and removes easily, meaning your PCB is safe.

[Aaron_Lesse]

It's got to be full size, all the way!
I built my first keyboard last year and went with a the (fully functional) LTC NB1041 Nimbleback Wired Mechanical Keyboard for $75. Then I upgraded to Gateron Ink v2 Black pre-lubed 5pin linear switches (60g Force), added some thick o-rings for extra THOCKINESS and noise dampening, then topped it all off with PBT (instead of cheap ABS) XDA Profile Keycaps in a lovely set of colors that matched my PC setup. I did it all for about $170 and I love every minute of my time with this board!

Edit: the o-rings went on the keycap stems, not the switches. And I also bought a switch tester and a couple sample packs of switches first to get what I wanted after trying them out.

[tadghcr]

LOVE the energy Stephen brings to this!! Also so glad seeing that random community post suggestion (iirc?) about Kilmat pan out SO great for you both.

[rebekahcooper]

I love when Hipyo makes unsuspecting victims build keyboards