I Built a SILICONE Keyboard... (And You Should Too.)

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  • I built a silicone keyboard with silicone keycaps to get a very thocky mechanical keyboard.
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  • @RicardoCastanoIV
    @RicardoCastanoIV Місяць тому +427

    Keyboard heads will literally make their entire keyboard out of silicone before using a membrane keyboard

    • @Ballador
      @Ballador Місяць тому +9

      I'm using a membrane keyboard. At least until my mechanical keyboard I have on order arrives. I like the quietness of my Logitech Illuminated Keyboard K740. They named it "illuminated keyboard" because it literally was their first keyboard with backlight. I've been using it since. The membrane is starting to fail and I've had to cut and splice the cable a few times due to the rubber insulation becoming hard and brittle so I'm getting a new keyboard. Point is, this thing is VERY quiet.

    • @novaflareq4788
      @novaflareq4788 Місяць тому +3

      The only membrane I'll ever touch will be coupled with scissor switches, otherwise every key has a slightly different pressure required to actuate it and it drives me round the bend.

    • @Ballador
      @Ballador Місяць тому +2

      @@novaflareq4788 that's actually what my membrane keyboard has. It's very low profile

    • @novaflareq4788
      @novaflareq4788 Місяць тому

      @@Ballador Yeah, I have one from Cherry that I use as a spare. Tenkeyless with scissor switches make it easy to stuff in a bag.
      The best scissor switch keyboard I ever used though was on a large, old Acer laptop. Borderline mechanical feel. None of this chiclet nonsense.

    • @user-ig2qu4fx9x
      @user-ig2qu4fx9x Місяць тому +1

      I honestly prefer membrane keyboards. I think it's a nostalgia thing for me, but it's just the way the keys sound chunky that makes it satisfying to use. Plus, I'm not a fan of RGB lights anymore, so my new Logitech wireless comfort keyboard was well worth the $40 I spent at Staples.

  • @LeafInTea
    @LeafInTea Місяць тому +145

    Weird Flex, but OK

  • @NotaTech42
    @NotaTech42 Місяць тому +257

    Now I won't have a problem to hit the mouse on the keyboard

    • @HipyoTech
      @HipyoTech  Місяць тому +81

      funny enough thats actually what got me into keyboards

    • @umaryoopsaga8073
      @umaryoopsaga8073 Місяць тому +6

      that's honestly an insane coincidence

    • @_pengwin
      @_pengwin Місяць тому +1

      hit the mouse on the keyboard? i thought people slam their keyboards say whatttt

  • @DeezeeBreezee
    @DeezeeBreezee Місяць тому +134

    To answer youe question at the end of the video-
    I personally prefer videos that get to the point! So this was one of the most enjoyable videos of yours i've watched

  • @nomad_20XX
    @nomad_20XX Місяць тому +103

    You know, membranes could TECHNICALLY be considered silicone switches, if you really want to go down that route. Topre might be the best middle ground though

    • @Ballador
      @Ballador Місяць тому +4

      There are those rollable keyboards too

    • @Empathies92
      @Empathies92 Місяць тому +2

      @@Ballador I used to have one of those years ago..
      That was an absolute HORROR to type on >.<
      cool concept, easy to stuff in a backpack, but aside from that there was nothing actually good about that

    • @Geeler
      @Geeler 23 дні тому

      I don't think the membranes are actual silicone, and are probably a cheap alternative or a mix

  • @shortspecimen
    @shortspecimen Місяць тому +79

    Most edible looking keyboard

    • @poboie
      @poboie Місяць тому +3

      Nom60- already eaten

  • @KazD428
    @KazD428 Місяць тому +128

    I really REALLY hope that the remake of the"oooh yeahhhh" is a one time thing 💀🙏

    • @ItsaNoah
      @ItsaNoah Місяць тому +1

      24 likes no replies? Let me fix that

    • @zach123101
      @zach123101 Місяць тому +1

      What is the original I forget

    • @StaySafeDontDie
      @StaySafeDontDie Місяць тому +5

      I was literally thinking about how cursed the lowered version sounded lmao

    • @Mew77778
      @Mew77778 Місяць тому +6

      Wish he’d remove it completely

    • @pickelbyte
      @pickelbyte Місяць тому +4

      no it must stay

  • @samarnadra
    @samarnadra Місяць тому +8

    I had an all silicone keyboard in high school! It was hot pink and had zero thonk or clack or anything, as it was a membrane roll up one. What it did have going for it was it was a good decoy for cats to sit on and it was wholly immune to spills as it could just be rinsed off. Worse than a laptop for typing experience, but much less anxiety when you spill peach juice all over your keyboard (thankfully the keyboard I did that to was the old school mechanical and each key was in a little cup of sorts to hold the spring and thus pcb was wholly isolated from above, and i was able to clean it up and it was fine, but that was why I decided to try both cups with lids and a waterproof keyboard).
    Yours is a much better typing experience though, and definitely easier on the eyes.

  • @DefagoLion
    @DefagoLion Місяць тому +16

    The tape mod is amazing!

  • @sooperspeedy
    @sooperspeedy Місяць тому +5

    I like when you make videos like this, where it isn't sponsored content about the next greatest budget board of all time. It's nice to have a video about a board that you just thought was weird or interesting.

  • @mr.happypro1235
    @mr.happypro1235 Місяць тому +68

    Can you pls make a keyboard with every switch you know? I think that would be a nice idea.

    • @Lamb666
      @Lamb666 Місяць тому +8

      So basically keyboard switch tester. Not exactly a novel idea that has any real use beyond being inconsistent with actual use as everything will have different feel, actuation, etc.

    • @FilioW
      @FilioW Місяць тому +16

      @@Lamb666 i mean its a meme idea for fun its not supposed to be a real thing

    • @smashley7210
      @smashley7210 Місяць тому +6

      Imagine every keycap being from a different set too

    • @0v3rt0pp13
      @0v3rt0pp13 Місяць тому +5

      I think that keyboard would be a 20000% keeb

    • @mr.happypro1235
      @mr.happypro1235 Місяць тому +4

      @@smashley7210 that would be insane

  • @brunocmesquita
    @brunocmesquita Місяць тому

    Good pace! Good video!

  • @EpicSlayer2
    @EpicSlayer2 Місяць тому +12

    this is what I would like to call "Slocky"

  • @123bigmam
    @123bigmam Місяць тому +1

    It sounds very unique with the tape. I like the usual style of your Videos if the topic is interesting I'm all in for a longer vid.

  • @cubixwizard3930
    @cubixwizard3930 Місяць тому +6

    It wild how much tape effects the sound on all keyboards honestly.

  • @hocineahmanache9229
    @hocineahmanache9229 Місяць тому

    Congrats in 1mil 🥳

  • @rugglez
    @rugglez Місяць тому +12

    I like the longer videos ... not like hours of live streaming, but something between say 15-30 mins.

  • @Grangin
    @Grangin Місяць тому

    Great pacing, just enough detail and engaging.

  • @caseylavender
    @caseylavender Місяць тому

    this sounded so good

  • @mr.happypro1235
    @mr.happypro1235 Місяць тому +2

    Nice Video, pls more!!

  • @AldermachXI
    @AldermachXI Місяць тому

    The length of the video was *just the right amount of time* a silicone keyboard deserves. Ya did good.

  • @scrimPinion
    @scrimPinion Місяць тому

    I've had these keycaps for a couple years. I love them. Highly recommended.
    I know you said that because they're silicone they'll pick up dust easily, but that isn't my experience at all.

  • @sunicraft_
    @sunicraft_ Місяць тому +1

    this keeb sounds like silicone heaven! 🎉

  • @deltacx1059
    @deltacx1059 Місяць тому

    3:52 so does actually maintaining manufacturing tolerance. Its expected if the thing is super cheap but at the prices i was seeing they should be pretty solid.

  • @wave1401
    @wave1401 Місяць тому +1

    Yay! Tape mod FTW!

  • @real_armadillo
    @real_armadillo Місяць тому

    It sounds surprisingly nice.

  • @michaelsmitherian2484
    @michaelsmitherian2484 Місяць тому +5

    Rip Alfred, Hipyo finally killed the freeloader

  • @adamweb
    @adamweb Місяць тому +4

    Love the new even more exaggerated Glarses knockoff transition sound effect 😂

  • @teimuraztavberidze
    @teimuraztavberidze Місяць тому

    oh my thocking god it sounds amazing!

  • @a-dino
    @a-dino Місяць тому +2

    Aren't rubber domes really just silicone keyboard switches

  • @CptJakeSpearow
    @CptJakeSpearow Місяць тому

    Those are the keycaps I bought thanks to one of your previous videos. I love them.

  • @PK.EditzCC
    @PK.EditzCC Місяць тому +2

    What's the best barebones for a custom keyboard? :D

  • @Celsian
    @Celsian Місяць тому

    I'm convinced tape mod makes every keyboard better. It's do or die.

  • @MissingNo8888
    @MissingNo8888 Місяць тому +1

    Short form is pretty chill

  • @arzn3k
    @arzn3k Місяць тому

    It actually sound pretty good 😮

  • @dontcarejustwatchvid
    @dontcarejustwatchvid Місяць тому

    Oh, that tape mod was nice sounding.

  • @Bobsponge-ed3qk
    @Bobsponge-ed3qk 18 днів тому

    Nice length vid 👍

  • @Miss_Wonderful1
    @Miss_Wonderful1 Місяць тому

    I prefer the YUNZII C68. Its shape is very comfortable and, for its price, it offers way more

  • @ConfusedRaccoon
    @ConfusedRaccoon Місяць тому +1

    Woah, tape mod did work!

  • @EdBate
    @EdBate Місяць тому

    i just randomly thought of silcone keycaps and of course this dude already has a vid

  • @flyingwhales1991
    @flyingwhales1991 Місяць тому

    Ngl i kinda liked it without tape mod lol. Very suitable for the office. While silent switches could have the same sound effect, they don't feel good to type on.

  • @darkhager6093
    @darkhager6093 Місяць тому

    If this keyboard have a thocky or creamy switch, I cant imagine how good it can be

  • @buddybleeyes
    @buddybleeyes Місяць тому

    please would you go back to the longer videos? :D And wow that actually sounds good at the final sound test! 😮

  • @ColtsMan2006
    @ColtsMan2006 Місяць тому

    good length!

  • @blayesnow
    @blayesnow Місяць тому

    I started building custom keyboard thanks to you and I dont know why I started to late lol I do have a question for hipyo and the community.
    Is there any good places that sells MA or PGA keycap profiles?
    I fell in love with the atyle but i can only find like the same 15 cap sets....

  • @RannonSi
    @RannonSi Місяць тому

    I don't know how it looks in real life, but the keyboard looks kinda charming from where I'm sitting! :D

  • @imraanmohammed2919
    @imraanmohammed2919 Місяць тому

    that "ooooh yeaaah" is the bane of my existence

  • @GreenGlo1991
    @GreenGlo1991 Місяць тому

    Could you tell me the size of stabilizers you ended up using for the board?

  • @liveandletslide3990
    @liveandletslide3990 Місяць тому +4

    I really enjoyed the length of this video! I thought it was still fully explained and the pacing kept my brain in the loop :D

  • @ThorsShadow
    @ThorsShadow Місяць тому

    To show you the power of Flex Seal, I sawed this keyboard in half!

  • @TheGamingMexican69
    @TheGamingMexican69 Місяць тому

    I remeber these they where on the epomaker AK-87s if i recall .

  • @Kryexe
    @Kryexe Місяць тому

    Please more rambling, I love 1 hour+ videos that ramble about my favorite topics, kthxbai

  • @Chuuchuu0
    @Chuuchuu0 Місяць тому

    The advanced zx spectrum is my first thought sorry is what I remember days back but I'm sure there is much difference ... Lol all the best

  • @BirnieMac1
    @BirnieMac1 Місяць тому

    Parodying Mr Glarses’ transition tune was gold

  • @A_Weiss
    @A_Weiss Місяць тому +1

    Can you review the Happy Hacker Typer Keyboard?

  • @CaptainPaddle
    @CaptainPaddle Місяць тому +2

    could you make a video on HE switches ?
    i just placed a preorder for the wooting 80HE and it would be nice so to have some alternative switch option testet by someone trustworthy

    • @TurboLoveTrain
      @TurboLoveTrain Місяць тому

      I have a corsair K70 max with Hall Effect switches... I'll never use another switch type again.

  • @Astr4ll1ne
    @Astr4ll1ne Місяць тому

    oh this was uploaded 13 mins ago! didnt know i was this early- sounds really good!

  • @diiiamondmaster1461
    @diiiamondmaster1461 Місяць тому

    The only fitting this to watch as I mod by first mechanical keyboard.

  • @_dnj9421
    @_dnj9421 Місяць тому +1

    I like the snappier brief style, but I did notice no Nola so if the video needs to be longer for more cat action keep it longer

  • @Emipie
    @Emipie Місяць тому

    Hey Hipyo have you done a video on 40% keyboards before? I was looking at the new Keychron one for portable-ness.

  • @HomelessJayden
    @HomelessJayden Місяць тому +1

    Can you rank your top ten keyboard s of all time

  • @tragicherrrro
    @tragicherrrro Місяць тому

    Novelkeys Cream+ do have silicone inserts, you know...for those silicone switches.

  • @barathraman8123
    @barathraman8123 Місяць тому

    Hi hipyo, Can you please try Royal kludge RK H 81 keyboard?

  • @t.1.0.17
    @t.1.0.17 Місяць тому

    Hey, I want to buy the G20 keycaps with Nordic iso layout, any idea where i can find those?

  • @nikopol1009
    @nikopol1009 Місяць тому

    can you try to make your own low profile keyboard!!? and also yeah I like when rant about the keyboards brands and keys, etc... BTW the switch segment sound it wasn't my favorite, I like more the previous one.

  • @GonzoIsCool
    @GonzoIsCool Місяць тому +1

    Have you ever used an actual antique typewriter? Like a early 1900s underwood? My grandparents had one and it was my first experience with a keyboard. To call it a unique introduction is an understatement. My daughter still gives me a strange look when I say hit return instead of enter. Also, there is no less forgiving keyboard than that one. Accidentally punch two keys and you'll see what I mean. I think you'd make a very enjoyable video out of using an underwood, and there are plenty of antique typewriter youtubers who would enjoy doing a collaboration with you. Maybe they could try your keyboard on their channel for a change of pace. Not sure if you'll try it, but I figured I'd throw the idea out here for ya.

    • @novaflareq4788
      @novaflareq4788 Місяць тому +1

      I think I do remember using some computer keyboards that have the big fat Enter key as the RETURN key in order to distinguish it from the small enter key on the numpad.
      Whenever I hear someone say "hit the return key" I always assume it's the enter key, so it's not weird or anything, it still makes sense to call it the return key, if only it was printed as such.

  • @ForsakenWolf
    @ForsakenWolf Місяць тому +1

    Hear me out. A market for these would be for kids learning to use computers and typing. Fun silicone keycaps and keyboards are perfect for young kids. My toddler at 5 would love these.

  • @ChristianDeLarge
    @ChristianDeLarge Місяць тому

    Wow. The tape mod REALLY turned that thing around.

  • @Ghosting-0752
    @Ghosting-0752 Місяць тому

    that color combination
    The song A Cruel Angel's Thesis rings in my ears

  • @BartTrojanowski
    @BartTrojanowski 4 дні тому

    @HypyoTech, can you do a video on alternative layouts? I'm a fan of the 60/65% with "split backspace", like the HHKB. I have not found a good resource that would list them.
    Been building my own list as I randomly stumble on keyboards.
    - The Mark 65
    - DROP KBD67v1 (not v2)
    - DROP DZ60 PCB
    - BAUER LITE 65% KEYBOARD
    - Zoom75, Zoom65
    - KBD8X MKIII (TKL)
    - HIBI JUNE R1 and R2

  • @ZeTacos79
    @ZeTacos79 Місяць тому +1

    so cool !

  • @skweetis
    @skweetis Місяць тому

    Should have used WS v3 Stabilizers, they have a silicone insert inside the stem

  • @MxK9420
    @MxK9420 Місяць тому

    can you review the dark project DPO087 mechanical keyboard?

  • @grubbygeorge2117
    @grubbygeorge2117 Місяць тому

    I liked the pacing. It didn't feel rushed or dragged out. By the way, I'm curious... are there any weird keyboard layouts that don't use a single stabilizer?

    • @urabus986
      @urabus986 Місяць тому

      Ortholinear, split

  • @phoenixdarkmoon8040
    @phoenixdarkmoon8040 23 дні тому

    I want to know of its possible to convert a Microsoft ergonomic membrane keyboard to a mechanical keyboard using parts from a periboard split keyboard.

  • @Swirshy
    @Swirshy Місяць тому +3

    it looks like a render from blender with that smoothness i literally got cold chills multiple times watching this bro.

  • @SethKotta
    @SethKotta Місяць тому

    I really want you to use a refurbished old school keyboard with their super loud "ka-chonka-chonk" keys

  • @Bovineicide
    @Bovineicide Місяць тому

    Are they ever making the diamond avalon switches again, lol

  • @Iisakkiik
    @Iisakkiik Місяць тому

    I usually like the tape mod a lot but I think this one actually sounded better without the tape

  • @Munheca77
    @Munheca77 Місяць тому

    Please test the Logi Mx Mechanical!!! I really wanna see a video on it :)

  • @GuineaPigsAdventures
    @GuineaPigsAdventures Місяць тому +1

    It’s probably soft enough to use as a pillow😂

  • @MarioWT1
    @MarioWT1 Місяць тому

    so hipyo .. lemme ask this cause i am a noob to the keyboard scene.. but i am also a gamer. are magnetic rapid trigger switches silent. or are there silent variant of them?

  • @matiasmuscalu5384
    @matiasmuscalu5384 Місяць тому

    NICE!

  • @Astafox
    @Astafox Місяць тому

    Love to know what you think of the lamzu Atlantis pro

  • @joshdoan1779
    @joshdoan1779 Місяць тому

    You should try invokeys matcha lattes or black sesames. Black sesames are my favorite switches at the moment

  • @user-eg8lk5jz8k
    @user-eg8lk5jz8k Місяць тому

    you should review the WASD HOTSWAP V3 87-Key Custom Mechanical Keyboard i havent bought it yet and i want an expert opinion

  • @kothandaramanbarath7509
    @kothandaramanbarath7509 Місяць тому +1

    Hey hipyo, please do a review of royal kludge rk h81 with sky cyan switches…

  • @murkinmedia3273
    @murkinmedia3273 Місяць тому

    What if you where to fill the base of a keyboard with that white non newtonian fluid? (keep it level lol)

  • @papabutpaste119
    @papabutpaste119 Місяць тому

    Tape mod is King

  • @velondra4699
    @velondra4699 Місяць тому

    I want a keyboard that sounds like Link's footsteps in the shrines in BOTW/TOTK

  • @TreetonTheTree
    @TreetonTheTree Місяць тому

    Yo Hipyo, Leobog just released a revised version of the HI75, including everything you said would be better like a better knob, and its cheaper

  • @Blobbert-wo3bc
    @Blobbert-wo3bc Місяць тому +1

    Hipyo, I know you’re linear gang, but I think the KTT Matcha tactiles would actually be of interest. (I’ve heard that they THOCC 😱)

  • @tiagopereira5260
    @tiagopereira5260 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed this shorter format 😅

  • @SecndBestBan
    @SecndBestBan Місяць тому

    Full vid on kiboom phantom 81 v2 or what ever its called

  • @ireaperv3
    @ireaperv3 Місяць тому +1

    He uploaded an 8 minute video just for me to watch 20 seconds of it. Great video.

  • @finnluebbert4811
    @finnluebbert4811 Місяць тому

    Hey hipyo, can you do a concrete case keyboard?

  • @Masterchief12455
    @Masterchief12455 Місяць тому

    Why don’t you review the Aula F75?

  • @audiencemember1337
    @audiencemember1337 Місяць тому

    The darkest thing I want from a keyboard video is someone to take a Logitech pro and make it as close to a god tier board as possible, that way I could have my favourite keyboard software and hardware that doesn’t suck donkey

  • @yankeesrock1357
    @yankeesrock1357 Місяць тому

    they have gateron ink black siulents which have a silicone side wall or dampener idk the diff lol

  • @waterfaII
    @waterfaII Місяць тому

    desperately needed the tape mod.