This New Mod Will Make ANY Keyboard Thock.

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I filled a budget mechanical keyboard (Epomaker EK68) with foam to make it thock.
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@robertfedel4646 7 месяцев назад

I categorize keyboards into 4 different categories.

@w.h.e.a.t. 3 месяца назад

30 or more is overexpensive for me 😭🙏

@ViviAndHerMac 7 месяцев назад

I have this board in use for a couple of weeks already and I like it very much. Sound and connectivity are very good and I get compliments by colleagues walking by for it 🤓

@W1nt3rFox 7 месяцев назад

Really easy toolless way to open the case is to remove the knob and the top row of keycaps, put your thumbs there the 5 and 9 keys were and push the top case back and upward, it'll release the clips with the least effort and zero damage. Also the gmk67 is the same board with a polycarbonate plate for half the price

@manjos182 5 месяцев назад

fr lol

@gremcs 7 месяцев назад

I got an iFixit Kit with the small, thin picks and prying tools and it has been a life saver for three different Epomaker boards that I've built (most recently the Aura 75), all of which had the clips that hold the case together. Other than that lack of mod-ability, I've enjoyed their boards.

@MasmorraGaming 7 месяцев назад

To open it, remove all keycaps and look for some holes from the inside part. Use a plastic spudger to avoid damage

@catch_0227 7 месяцев назад

I have a gmk67 (same board) and it is the easiest thing to open - take off the keycaps and use a plastic knife to pop the outside of the case off from the INSIDE. That easy.

@liquid74 7 месяцев назад

EK68 is pretty much a rebadged GMK67, though on the box it says designed and manufactured by Epomaker. Even the software is the same but they couldn't be arsed to translate the window title, unlike the ZUOYA/BOYI software. The only difference is it's fully prebuilt, and they sell a VIA base separately for $75. A $50 difference just for VIA vs the GMK67, you could buy 2 more GMK67s

@theburningphantom1 7 месяцев назад

That’s what I was thinking. I own a GMK67 and at first I thought that’s what this video was going to be about

@elpinguinoxd 7 месяцев назад

@@theburningphantom1in AliExpress i buy It in 23 dollars

@aep8769 6 месяцев назад

is the GMK67 via or vial enabled?

@yoshi555king 5 месяцев назад

or mod the hell out the GMK67

@yoshi555king 5 месяцев назад

@@aep8769 It isn't

@quivermotion9501 7 месяцев назад

Hey Hipyo, i'm a zuoya GMK67 user, and this EPOMAKER EK68 is practically the same keyboard but rebranded to be an epomaker (as seen with other epomaker keyboards too). I was also stuck on how to open the very snug plastic case, but its actually pretty simple and tool-less(if you know what you're doing). So you basically take off the keycaps, maybe the switches too if you want, then push the upper part of the case with your fingers firmly, and it should just snap out along with the lower half

@thearcanamodernau8130 6 месяцев назад

Same, the case was a nightmare the first times I opened it but it became more loose and easy to open over time.

@hasansyed_ 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip man, seriously appreciate this. I just bought a gmk67 and was a little worried about how to open it up for sound mods.

@Yukeena 7 месяцев назад

Did anyone else used to like thocc when they first got into keebs, but now doesn't really like thocc and prefer that awesome clack instead? I love clacky.

@HipyoTech 7 месяцев назад

natural progression

@naung01 7 месяцев назад

I still like thocc.

@yhiz4757 7 месяцев назад

Character arc

@Yukeena 7 месяцев назад

@@HipyoTech So cool that you responded to my comment! Hipyo! What is your fav clacky switch?

@Yukeena 7 месяцев назад

@@naung01 A lot of my keyboards thocc, but now building more clacky. I'll still throw in a thocc every now and then though cos I have a lot of switches that I still need to use.

@Elapse_2 7 месяцев назад

I love the knob Hipyo the knob is so good

@DarthLai 7 месяцев назад

this keeb looks exactly like my gmk67 which arrived sounding thock with linear switches, didn't have to modify at all... sounds and feels much better than keyboards twice/thrice its price.

@im-a-pickle 7 месяцев назад

It is that exact same board (even uses the GMK software) with less layers of included foam. If anyone is interested in this board I would recommend just getting the GMK67 instead.

@Crewz97- 4 месяца назад

Hipyo, that’s insane you’re going insane!

@manicmw 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video! Hipyo and Switch and Click in the morning is awesome!!

@yoshi555king 5 месяцев назад

Budget for me was relative as I went with an Akko prebuilt for modding and spent like 350 in retail for my Q2 build. Now I do own a GMK67 since this week and it's great and costed me 110euro fully built with mods taken in consideration as well

@azku 2 месяца назад

I think nowadays even the so called ‘budget’ keyboards are of high quality. More than good enough for average users.

@xjpsmithx 7 месяцев назад

I have been daily driving a epomaker th96 for the last year. Best board I have ever had.

@Fisheee123 7 месяцев назад

I cut up an old towel and put 2 layers of it in my keyboard. Made it a bit more thocky, but it really depends on what kind of towel you use. The one I used was pretty cheap, but I'm gonna try a thicker towel and see what happens

@adventurer3645 7 месяцев назад

Don't. Try Polyfil instead.

@VitiateTheImmortal 6 месяцев назад

I love the moist pop of the kang whites the most. Using them with gateron screw in stabs in a GMMK PRO pc plate goka foam and pe foam. Dcx black keycaps. That sound 😍

@joeyisip4540 6 месяцев назад

PFFFT, ive been using those pillows for the past 2 years and hands down, they're amazing!

@FlameSoulis 7 месяцев назад

You might want to look into insulation made from recycled jeans. I'm working on a keyboard with lights, so can't really test it, but it's pretty effective for insulation, so maybe it'll work just as well for insulating a keyboard.

@NickMcC 5 месяцев назад

Professional audio engineer here. Can confirm that the recycled jeans insulation is legit.

@boris5731 7 месяцев назад

to take this apart, as well as the gmk67, you have to take of the back 3 middle keycaps (5,6,7), and if your fingers are big, the switches too. then you just have to pull back and up at the rear of the case should snap off. from there you have to pull the rest of the case apart, and can take under 20 seconds if you learn how to do it

@milkkee540 7 месяцев назад

Love this board

@PorkShark 7 месяцев назад

Budget is $50 or lower. 99% of people just getting into the hobby aren't going to make a custom as their first keyboard. In most hobbies, if you're at the point of making a custom, you're already in the premium range

@RavenWindrunner 7 месяцев назад

The easiest way I've seen was to take off the key caps, then just press up on the top of the plastic above the number row until the clips pop. Then you can work around the remainder of the top case to unclip.

@JohnnysBox 7 месяцев назад

I need to try the pillow foam on my GMMK 2. Hopefully it gets rid of the dreadful ping!

@astrallized 7 месяцев назад

I think for a budget keyboard, it depends. For example, for a high quality keyboard, it should be around $70-$89. But for an average mechanical keyboard, it should be around $40-$70. And for custom keyboards from scratch, they should be $80-$150.

@holdenhodgdon3756 7 месяцев назад

The more I see Epomaker keyboard videos, the more I realize that the issues I had with my Fekker Alice 98 were not just isolated to that model having a bad design.

@beebop9184 4 месяца назад

Would love to see what you think of the kzzi k75pro. It’s currently my favorite keyboard. While I’m still new to the hobby and i haven’t had the chance to try a ton, I haven’t found a budget keyboard that sounds/feels better to me stock.

@aff3boy983 6 месяцев назад

Hi Hypio, I want too build my first custom keyboard, but there’s almost zero keyboards that has a iso layout because I’m from Sweden. I thought of maybe buy a barebones or fully build that is 65 percent. Idk if I should get a epomaker ek68 as my first custom keyboard because it has a iso layout, would you say that epomaker ek68 is great for its price and it’s good as a starter custom keyboard. I want too get wuque studios morandi switches. Could you recommend some keyboards that is hotswap and 65% that is around a 100$ and has a iso layout that works great with wuque morandi switches, could you also recommend some good websites to buy keyboards and switches and some Nordic layout keycaps.

@Shinysstar 7 месяцев назад

Is the ek68 just a recoloured Gmk 67?? It’s way too similar

@avalos_9257 7 месяцев назад

ain't no way i just got mine today i was waiting for u to make a video

@jakeweng7386 2 месяца назад

should i get this kit or the keychron v1 max barebones, im gonna use akko jelly blacks when its in stock again

@shadejackson1133 7 месяцев назад

Never used mechanical keyboard because I've been intimidated by the price tags.. for me budget keyboard is something that can cost 30 or 35 USD max... Would like some recommendations for that price range

@thatguyduck_ 2 месяца назад

mech keyboards dont go that low. the lowest one is the rk61 which is 60

@CThienV 7 месяцев назад

i tried the tape mod for the first time. i laughed so much at how much bubbly thocc i got! keychron Q1 Pro, BBK switches.

@olivergoldvalente 7 месяцев назад

I'd be really interested in a video discussing the long term use of certain switches! I have the pre-lubed Gateron pro 3.0 yellow switches in a heavily modified Keychron q6 pro (force break, electrical tape, freaking car insulation), and I swear the switches have slowly felt more rattly (pingy maybe?) over just a few weeks of use. I'm not sure if you have a daily that gets a ton of use, but the video would be interesting if you can share any info. Love your videos thanks!

@RobVanHars2001 7 месяцев назад

i've used the same switches for a few months, mine is still the same

@Vyrophyl 7 месяцев назад

lube

@erwark 7 месяцев назад

There's usually a break-in period for lube. It settles in over a few days/weeks of use. If you're getting ping, you may want to lube the springs. Rattle means lube the rails. If you're feeling really lazy, store it upside down when not using and you might get some lube moving back up into place.

@sinistergrin6733 7 месяцев назад

great job on that 10 second sound test at the very very very end of the video bro. could definitely go shorter next time👍

@John_Raynor 7 месяцев назад

Hi there .... honestly you put on very Interesting stuff ... but I would like to ask, do you plan to review any of the Nuphy boards? I've seen many folks who said that FOR A PRICE these are very solid keyboards, both AIR and HALO series boards.

@lazzymc_2844 6 месяцев назад

you were opening the case from the wrong side. I noticed this case is identical to the gmk67, and to open that, you would use a card to pry it open from the other side you were trying to open it from.

@headoflettuce8117 5 месяцев назад

wow so innovating and original hipyo! just polyfill mod with extra steps! love to see this high quality content!

@mobozzy 6 месяцев назад

I use Alubutyl mats (guess the same as Killmat) for all the bigger caps and the botton case and its just the best I tested so far for me.

@errorsansplaying7255 7 месяцев назад

Not related question: Can a usual mechanical keyboard be used for gaming ?? Im using the GMMk1 (didnt feel like using the gmmk2) base and gateron Reds. Ive had those for a year and they work perfectly fine for me.

@Sinsanatis 7 месяцев назад

almost any keyboard can be used really. my friend has been using a cheap like amazon basic keyboard for years and only just recently is deciding to get the wooting 60he like i did. my previous board however were the ducky one 2 sf and then the corsair vengeance k65. so mine were so basic. as long as it works and has n key rollover. or maybe at least 6. but thats not usually a problem these days. u would get more out of a better mouse honestly. but of course board like the wooting do more than just work and have good performance, thats like next level stuff.

@cjam777 2 месяца назад

holy shit i knew it was a good idea to hold on to the extra foam from the coop pillow

@SaviorselfMedia 7 месяцев назад

Could you do a video of some of the various types of keycaps all on one keyboard with the same switches? That would be amazing

@bontentengu 2 месяца назад

I have that pillow and an Epomaker keyboard. I will try this and let you know if it catches on fire. 😂

@B_M_A 5 месяцев назад

This keyboard is actually easy to open up lol, kind of shocking to see how you were doing it. But yeah, all you need to do is remove the entire top row of keycaps and you push your thumbs on the bottom side portion of the case while pulling the top portion of the case to you. The case opens fairly easy.

@idontlikepeanutz866 7 месяцев назад

Quick question. Have you tried the zuoya gmk67?

@arielortiz3150 5 месяцев назад

Hippo I want your help. I want to build a 68 key keyboard with Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent Linear Switches. But I want something stable as I have a G915 with tactile brown switches. And I need the level of stability that has or more. Preferably wireless. Would you be able to build a parts list for something relatively silent, smooth, stable with no key rattle?

@j6n_ 6 месяцев назад

Isn't the EK68 just a reskinned GMK67? 🤔

@imauser301 7 месяцев назад

Please review the Machenike K500 94Keys. I just got mine a few days ago, and its been a great experience ever since. I find this one to be a great entry-level keeb with a great amount of thock right out of the box, for a very, very, low price.

@kylestevens1344 7 месяцев назад

This is a rebranded zouya gmk67 right? Great keyboard but little bit deceptive.

@brandons9138 5 месяцев назад

I had this board for about a week. Ended up returning it. My "gasket mount" was non existent. I pushed down hard on the keys and it would not move. The fact that I paid $90 bucks for it didn't help either. Keychron offers a better value by far over the EK68. I like the way mine sounded, it was pretty thocky out of the box. I just couldn't be happy knowing how much I spent on it for how little value it provided.

@SlightlyM3ntal 7 месяцев назад

Have you ever thought about making a "dream" build video? Like if you could pick any kit, switch, keycap combo and build it? I've always wondered what your "final form" keyboard would be. I saw the endgame stream but that had it's fair share of hiccups lol

@CoenVazquez 7 месяцев назад

do you ever user wrist pads? do you recommend any?

@snaeb-ps3bd 7 месяцев назад

For a wireless, gasket mounted keyboard with a knob, this is a REALLY good deal. Akko 5075S is still superior in my opinion (gasket mount, knob, but wired) but still a great option

@ciaojay7025 7 месяцев назад

Now they only sell the VIA version. Plus if you change the gaskets into D65 poron gaskets now the gasket performance will be better

@UnknownUser-td9pn 5 месяцев назад

i have that exact same pillow. they are expensive over 100 bucks. but sooo worth it i love mine.

@guwon58 7 месяцев назад

i suppose this is one of those same manufacturer things. a local brand recently released an identical board called Rakk Pirah Plus

@Threads1220 7 месяцев назад

You should try this stuff called felpro gasket maker in place of kilmat its a kinda paper composite material anyway it makes thocky sounds

@kuro19382 6 месяцев назад

"with hair from my cat" I'm honestly tempted to try that now.. The amount of fur I get from my cats in one brushing session is probably enough to fill 2 keyboards lol

@MarbsMusic 7 месяцев назад

Isn't this basically just a rebranded GMK67? I've gotten two of those recently on Ali for less than $30 each and both had a layer of plastic under the PCB making them very thocky/creamy depending on the switches and caps I put on them. Thinking of buying another as I have extra switches and for the price that makes a great Christmas or Birthday present for those I'm trying to lure into this rabbit hole of custom keyboards...

@xiii_centuries 7 месяцев назад

yeah its the same thing. the epomaker is just a rebranded version

@elijah4666 7 месяцев назад

man I had the opposite experience with the coop pillow. I got the default one so not sure if that one is just bad. best sleep of my life.

@wilstitch 7 месяцев назад

hipyo your insane thats insa- WAIT HOW DID U KNOW WHAT I WAS TYPING

@FlockMuck 5 месяцев назад

Well Hipyo since you asked so kindly. As someone who got into the hobby a year ago and built a Keychron V1 and just recently a Monsgeek M1 I would say budget depends on your interest and length in the hobby. I really liked the V1 even if it isnt a super nice build it really jumpstarted my love for keyboards so I would say getting into the hobby the V1 was nice at that range of 60-70 barebones and 80-90 fully built. I would say that the Monsgeek M1 for someone who like me built a custom V1 a month after getting into the hobby was that perfect spot of I'm a college student but really want a full aluminum semi-premium board. So I see 100-150 range for barebones as a nice spot for someone who is on a budget but wants a more premium feel. So someone who has built 2 keyboards and already is itching to buy a new one I would place something like a Zoom75 as a nice budget premium board for people really passionate about the hobby but still may be a college student or just not have the money at the time to spend on a super premium keeb so that would land around 180 to lets say 250, which starts to push non budget imo.

@FlockMuck 5 месяцев назад

Should've been more specific, I'm talking in USD

@isaacluisbalabbo1715 7 месяцев назад

my keyboard is Zuoya GMK67 and I found his twin!! I've been using this keyboard for 7 months now and yeah it sucks to mod it at first but it gets easily opened when I open it every month.

@KeebClack 7 месяцев назад

hi hipyo, when are you going to release the vid with the setups?

@HipyoTech 7 месяцев назад

Probably end of month

@KeebClack 7 месяцев назад

@@HipyoTech :D

@theunexpectedua 7 месяцев назад

I could swear I saw him type harder on the stock and then softer on the modded keyboard :D But cool mod though!

@99blazer17 7 месяцев назад

I want to do this but idk if it's too much of a fire hazard or not. Am I tripping?

@SoupofPossibilities 7 месяцев назад

i'm gonna put my hopes & dreams in my keyboard!

@stevep6317 7 месяцев назад

This board looks 100% identical to a few other boards. GMK67 perhaps? I grabbed one on a flash sale for 30 bucks about a month ago, assembled, but no switches/caps.

@HipyoTech 7 месяцев назад

getting a gmk 67 to compare

@stellarSketcher 7 месяцев назад

@@HipyoTech They're essentially the same board, just EK68 has VIA compatibility. I think it might be the same case as the YUNZII AL71 and the Womier S-K71

@gabllaqwerty 7 месяцев назад

Oh please do. Yesterday it was 17$ on Aliexpress's SuperDeals lol now that's budget @@HipyoTech

@lalhaaa5925 7 месяцев назад

@@stellarSketcher i think my keyboard also looks identical with those it was vortexseries gt-65.

@veeetox 7 месяцев назад

I bought the Epomaker EK68 last month with Gatheron Pro Yellow V2 Switches, and for some reason, it was already THOCC (with a very similar sound than the final result in this video). It's a really good keyboard, I like it a lot

@lilgamrgal9442 5 месяцев назад

"Imagine having three food bowls and still eating cardboard," I feel you Hipyo. My cat will have a full bowl of food (after loudly demanding I fill it) and then will abandon the food bowl and start eating my shoes.

@albertko1 7 месяцев назад

You probably turn many tray mount boards into a pillow sandwich with something like this... As long the top case can still hold the PCB & plate in place

@birdcat25 2 месяца назад

wdym keyboards with battery? like if it charges with a wire?? does my keyboard that has to be connected to my pc with cable have a battery??

@aidenchen8873 7 месяцев назад

Hi. Do you know what type of keycaps I should get. SA Profile is too high but I want something that Thocks

@louisgoirand5220 7 месяцев назад

cherry profile PBT keycaps are thock

@aidenchen8873 7 месяцев назад

@@louisgoirand5220 i had a cherry set. Maybe ill mod the keyboard and use cherry.

@bobbyteoseahling5636 7 месяцев назад

You should try putting it inside the keycaps I try it and it makes a lot of differents

@namnguyentran2285 7 месяцев назад

If you can please keep your eyes on the Dareu EK75 pro. Its very nice budget keybroad

@DreamerslDMJ 3 месяца назад

Isn’t this the exact same as the gmk67 cause I have it in front of me and the led the battery the case everything is the same

@jakeh.8754 7 месяцев назад

i thought doubleshot pbt was good, is it just that these are thin?

@Chrismas-with-no-T 5 месяцев назад

would this work with a huntsman mini ? (i don't have money)

@nighthawkgamingYT 7 месяцев назад

Can you do a video on the best keyboards for under $75?

@Day-yr3nh 7 месяцев назад

Hey Hipyo! Can you make a review of the Machenike K500W keyboard?

@LemonZesty69 7 месяцев назад

Can you make a vid on the best keyboards budget and expensive

@RyanYu 7 месяцев назад

I'm visiting China next week, and I will bring some budget keyboards back that will surely surprise you if you care.

@minovskyparticles1834 7 месяцев назад

Hey Hipyo, i have 2 materials in mind that you can try on a keyboard. I hope you would because i cant. 1. Plastidip 2. Expanding foam

@MrMrpony 7 месяцев назад

Want one of these to catch fire

@annabre19 4 дня назад

I’m not the only one to say pillow weird, nice

@yigitcagirirhdv3854 4 месяца назад

The gmk67 is basically the exact same thing as this board and much cheaper so if you are on a REAL budget then go for the gmk67

@osvaldasbudriunas8720 7 месяцев назад

HI Hipyo, I'm a drummer and we use these things called moon gels. It dampens the sound of a drum. Maybe it works for keyboards?

@Minitazmaniangames-io2uc 7 месяцев назад

pillow = good sounding keyboard

@fightROSHANfight 7 месяцев назад

If I recall, in ZOOM keebs, they separate the battery section and then have a plate? But those are design specifically to have different layering inside since they sell it. Not with this keeb. I wouldn't be keen on using materials that's likely to catch on more fire if its next to a flammable material in the worse case scenario. Just an opinion but it shows that readymade keebs with no protective layering for the battery has a little more element of fire hazard when you're modding by filling with different materials. So all the more reason to go for something like ZOOM if you're planning to use a wireless option and use the default dampening materials they provide. All the more reason to appreciate the warning against the pillow foam method.

@Tyreinn 7 месяцев назад

I have never felt as seen as hipyo randomly including that this keyboard has iso support

@wilstitch 7 месяцев назад

a budget keyboard is like about 80-100, most amazing keyboards are like 400 or something like that

@ElementalArsenalSpeedruns 7 месяцев назад

Womier S-K71 or Epomaker EK68 whats better

@moahmadi22 7 месяцев назад

Is there GMK67 that is 75% layout?

@chanaveelaojavejchakul4116 6 месяцев назад

you can also use cotton I helps more with the hollowness

@chanaveelaojavejchakul4116 6 месяцев назад

FYI I already tried this

@1OfManKind 7 месяцев назад

this guy is obsessed with keyboards

@B3L13V3R 6 месяцев назад

Dude these somewhat shorter-form videos are really on point for the cheaper keebs. Your YT game has arrived. 😂

@pauley_eseprius 7 месяцев назад

This looks exactly like the Rakk Pirah Plus

@dumby2175 6 месяцев назад

I had to send this to my friend because we tried the guitar pick method with 0 luck and eventually just gave up, we wanted to do the tape mod, instead we broke 2 guitar picks.

@NeonAliasNeon 7 месяцев назад

I use ISO-German keyboards. (Keychrons) More content about that would be very interesting for me, cause it's quite difficult to get get the perfect keyboards and keycaps for them.

@NeonAliasNeon 7 месяцев назад

Small addition: I use German-ISO boards with 100 % layout. I simply need my numpad for work, there is no need for more deskspace. And getting the perfect ISO-German keyboard with 100% layout is the real challenge.