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The Teton 78 — A Solid Top Mount 68 XT Keyboard
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Keyboard: Teton78 - www.mountainmechdesigns.com/
Plate Material: Aluminum / Brass
Switches: Cap Yellow v2 ( kineticlabs.com/switches/gateron/gateron-cap-v2-switches?ref=alexotos ) / Milky Yellows ( kineticlabs.com/switches/gateron/milky-yellow-pro-linear-ks-3?ref=alexotos )
Keycaps: KeyKobo BoW and Fundamentals
Disclaimer: I am sending back this board to the owner!
Stabilizer Ranking Sheet: www.alexotos.com/the-best-mechanical-keyboard-stabilizers-in-2024/
Note: Some of these are affiliate links and i get a kick back! They help support my channel.
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Switches - czcams.com/video/88tnUYbxaIs/video.html
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The Matrix MRTAXI
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 14 hodinami
✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Matrix MRTAXI Plate Material: Aluminum Switches: MX Black Switches - bit.ly/3Sk2RVu Keycaps: GMK CYL WoB Red Cyrillic Disclaimer: They did let me keep this board. Stabilizer Ranking Sheet: www.alexotos.com/the-best-mechanical-keyboard-stabilizers-in-2024/ Note: Some of these are affiliate links and i get a kick back! They help support my channel. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Want some ...
Yunzii AL66 - A Solid Keyboard For Around $100
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 16 hodinami
Disclaimer: This stream was sponsored by Yunzii, I wanted to take a look at the board and they happily sent it out to me. They did not get any input on my video nor does this affect my opinion about the product. ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Yunzii AL66 - amzn.to/3SlkPag Plate Material: PC Switches: HMX Hyacinth - bit.ly/46gkP11 Keycaps: GMK Mizu Stabilizer Ranking Sheet: www.alexotos.com/the-best-m...
Is The KBDFans Margo a Miss? (I Modded It)
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 21 hodinou
This is the Margo from KBDFans! At first glance, it's a gorgeous case with some fun patina options on it and a simple yet elegant exterior case design. However, it falls apart on the internals. Fixed options for the hotswap unit and a forced inclusion of the silicone mount makes this not appealing for a good chunk of the hobby, I feel. ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Margo - kbdfans.com/r?id=kkivui Pl...
The TKD Cycle8 - It's Got Big Shoes To Fill...
zhlédnutí 16KPřed dnem
This is the Cycle8! Here is my full written thoughts on the board after using it since this original build on stream: www.alexotos.com/cycle8-review/ ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Cycle8 - clickclack.io/products/tkd-cycle8 Plate Material: PC Switches: Maestro Switches - qwertyqop.com/products/gateron-maestro-switch Keycaps: GMK Wasabi - spaceholdings.net/products/gmk-wasabi-v2-1?aff=alexotos Stabili...
A Very Cool 40% Keyboard.
zhlédnutí 35KPřed 14 dny
This is the Detour. It's a really fun 40% board with a bunch of layouts and some interesting ways to build it. I normally don't like 40% boards since I find them tough to type on, but this one really stood out to me. Also, this is not a sponsored stream. I have sent back to the board to RNDKBD and no money was exchanged. ✅ BUILD SPECS: The in stock sale sold through, but there is going to be a ...
The BakenekoGO is Only $80, But Is It Good?
zhlédnutí 19KPřed 14 dny
This is the new Bakeneko GO! Also, this is not a sponsored stream. I have sent back the board already to CannonKeys. It's an interesting board, but it has a few problematic things about it. The finish isn't perfect, but it is soft touch for the black unit! The case also warps a bit due to the ticker injection molding, so this may be a HUGE turn off to some. But it does sound great and the batte...
Theseus75 - A Split Keyboard, Literally.
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 21 dnem
This is the Theseus75 keyboard. Disclaimer: One of the vendors who is selling this item is a sponsor of mine. ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Theseus75 - dangkeebs.com/products/haverworks-theseus75-barebones-kit Plate Material: Carbon Fiber Switches: HMX EVA - unikeyboards.com/products/hmx-eva-linear-switch-factory-lubed-edition-10pcs?sca_ref=5348849.iPIMLKwswJ Keycaps: PBT Fans Emma! - kbdfans.com/r?...
SAT75 X - A Classic Reimagined?
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 21 dnem
This is the Sat75 X! Here is my full written thoughts: www.alexotos.com/sat75x-review/ Also, this is not a sponsored stream! ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Sat75 X - bit.ly/3XOrGwo Plate Material: PC Switches: SWK Ghost Dragon Keycaps: GMK Lavender - spaceholdings.net/products/gmk-lavender-keycaps?aff=alexotos Stabilizers: Cherry Clipins Stabilizer Ranking Sheet: www.alexotos.com/the-best-mechanical-...
This Keyboard Has A Suspension System
zhlédnutí 20KPřed 28 dny
This is the Noland N1. This keyboard is a BEAST. It has a fully functioning suspension that is fully on display as you use it and a beautiful aesthetic. It falls short in some areas and definitely wont be an easy board as a daily driver, but it makes for an amazing show piece! ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Noland N1 - clickclack.io/products/nooir-n1 Plate Material: FR4 Switches: Boba U4T - rndkbd.co...
I tried the Lofree Edge!
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 28 dny
Disclaimer: Lofree had sponsored this stream. ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Lofree Edge - lofree-3.kckb.me/c51bada4 Note: Some of these are affiliate links and i get a kick back! They help support my channel. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Want some wallpapers from photos I've taken and art I've done? ko-fi.com/s/9789aa6568 Here is how i lube my switches and stabilizers: Stabs - czcams.com/video/vxHb6CJc9V8/video.htm...
I Modded A Razer Keyboard
zhlédnutí 19KPřed měsícem
Ultimately I had a bunch of brands reach out and ask me to take a look at what they had to offer and there was a bunch of really interesting products! I wanted to have some fun and mod the Razer board while showcasing it and it was a blast. Now would I would I personally go out of my way to buy this board being in the custom space of keyboards myself? The answer is no, it's not geared towards m...
The Mode Sonnet Got Refreshed.
zhlédnutí 23KPřed měsícem
Disclaimer: This is a board I collaborated with Mode on. This is a showcase of the board! I have reviewed the Sonnet in the past and while this particular version doesn't change all too much, the new mounting system is great. I do consider this more of a side upgrade or more of a 1.5 release rather than a 2.0. ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Sonnet Refresh 2024 - bit.ly/3VURTIj Special Edition Version...
The TB8 TKL, A Solid TKL At A Good Price
zhlédnutí 14KPřed měsícem
✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: TB8 - nlandkeys.com/products/gb-tb8-tkl-keyboard-kit Plate Material: Aluminum Switches: Moon Switches - kineticlabs.com/switches/kinetic/moon-linear-switches?ref=alexotos Keycaps: GMK Polybius - spaceholdings.net/products/polybius-extras?aff=alexotos Note: Some of these are affiliate links and i get a kick back! They help support my channel. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Want some wallp...
A keyboard with 7 different mounting styles? (Zoom65 V3)
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Disclaimer: This was a sponsored stream as they did let me keep the keyboard, but it does not affect my views or opinions of the keyboards. ✅ BUILD SPECS: Keyboard: Zoom65 v3 - bit.ly/45CLvZA Plate Material: Carbon Fiber Switches: Caramel Pudding Switches - bit.ly/3KUx5u0 Keycaps: GMK Kaiju Stabilizers: WS Stupid Stabilizer Note: Some of these are affiliate links and i get a kick back! They hel...
The Not So Compact, Compact Ergo!
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The Not So Compact, Compact Ergo!
The Bauer Lite with Vintage Cherry Switches
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The Bauer Lite with Vintage Cherry Switches
Kohaku For A Client - A Classic
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Kohaku For A Client - A Classic
An Initial D Toyota AE86 Themed Keyboard?
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An Initial D Toyota AE86 Themed Keyboard?
I Took A Look At The Encore by Mod Musings - I Love It.
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I Took A Look At The Encore by Mod Musings - I Love It.
Epoch 87 - It's Almost There
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Epoch 87 - It's Almost There
The New Mode SixtyFive ... But this time with Cherry switches!!!
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The New Mode SixtyFive ... But this time with Cherry switches!!!
The Boop Redux, It's In Stock - Is It Good?
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The Boop Redux, It's In Stock - Is It Good?
The Protagonist - An Absolute Joy
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The Protagonist - An Absolute Joy
Petrichor, A Keyboard With USB Passthrough!
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Petrichor, A Keyboard With USB Passthrough!
The Cloudnine 60%, It Sure is Pretty.
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 2 měsíci
The Cloudnine 60%, It Sure is Pretty.
Chroma - A 60% Keyboard With Some Very Fun Colours
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 2 měsíci
Chroma - A 60% Keyboard With Some Very Fun Colours
The Officially Licensed Line Friends Keyboard, But in Polycarbonate!
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 2 měsíci
The Officially Licensed Line Friends Keyboard, But in Polycarbonate!
The Pneuma
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The Pneuma
I found blueberries in my keyboard - Blueberry 65
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I found blueberries in my keyboard - Blueberry 65

Komentáře

  • @icedwatr
    @icedwatr Před 3 hodinami

    this thing sounds like chalk on a chalk board

  • @xAlbo94
    @xAlbo94 Před 7 hodinami

    This is a beautiful keyboard with a unique layout.

  • @SquishyCookiz
    @SquishyCookiz Před 7 hodinami

    I would also love to become a keyboard-desinger one day.

  • @SlickSpingo
    @SlickSpingo Před 10 hodinami

    Hi Alex

  • @mcheddadi
    @mcheddadi Před 11 hodinami

    Nice téton. Kinda bigger than what i'd go for, but I can get behind a bigger téton.

  • @Sid3nFTW
    @Sid3nFTW Před 12 hodinami

    what's the layout called on the gray keyboard with the fkeys but without the full middle pad above the arrows? or what's the keyboard called?

  • @James-tm6ku
    @James-tm6ku Před 12 hodinami

    Great video 🔥

  • @user-bullsh1t
    @user-bullsh1t Před 12 hodinami

    Cool Layout

  • @XenusMyHomeboy
    @XenusMyHomeboy Před 12 hodinami

    Great video, as always

  • @XenusMyHomeboy
    @XenusMyHomeboy Před 12 hodinami

    It’s pronounced “Tee-Tawn”, I believe

    • @MaxOut931
      @MaxOut931 Před 12 hodinami

      I would have thought it’s pronounced “tee-tn”, like the Grand Teton in the Rocky Mountains 🏔️ ⛷️

    • @SevericK_BooM
      @SevericK_BooM Před 11 hodinami

      It’s a mountain, idk how Alex is from North America and hasn’t heard of it

  • @su1tcase622
    @su1tcase622 Před 13 hodinami

    I'm sorry but the idea of paying 225 USD and not being able to use configurations of your choice and having to solder yourself seems absolutely insane. Furthermore, this is just a prototype?! Maybe I am out of my depth but I'm genuinely incredulous. I have only recently gotten into the keyboarding hobby, is this a norm? Personally, if I am spending that much money, I should be able to customize this with little to no effort. Not trying to spread hate, especially towards alexotos, just completely stunned.

    • @alexotos
      @alexotos Před 12 hodinami

      Hey man, thought I'd respond. So these smaller boards have a bit of a following, especially for how many layouts and what they are generally used for. I don't use smaller layouts myself, but the idea is you bind many things on many layers. Price wise, smaller runs of boards and low MOQ tend to run up the cost. Especially for runs of boards that vendors know won't sell well, like 40%. They are a niche item. We are talking under 50 units a lot of the time. Technically you can customize this with the same effort I did, which really isn't a lot. The board supports a lot of layouts, you just have to solder it in. It's a more standard keyboard project. I think you may be use to the widespread availability of hotswap these days. Also yes, it's very common for people to take a look at prototypes of units to weigh in feedback to make the project and product better.

  • @icedwatr
    @icedwatr Před 13 hodinami

    you should review the cidoo v65 next time

  • @vishkarcorp
    @vishkarcorp Před 21 hodinou

    Hyacinth sounds great on every keyboard

  • @angeloforonda
    @angeloforonda Před dnem

    very cool, also anyone know where the mousepad is from? i quite like it

  • @markockwell
    @markockwell Před dnem

    Just received mine today, thats real carbon fibre by the way ..... Its a nice board, backlighting sucks and unless you are a touch typist you can not see the letters in the dark you will need light on it to type. The keyboard stand is quite cool and saves on land fill waste..... If you don't mind typing in the dark I would give it 8/10 ..... shine through caps would have been better

  • @majik8089
    @majik8089 Před dnem

    I really appreciate the design of a lot of kbdfans boards but they just don't hit the mark for me, almost everything I've seen out of them as of recent has the same or similar sound signatures to their tofu from however many years ago, I'm not saying its a bad sound whatsoever but to be charging such a premium with no premium features is a bit of a miss for me.

  • @James-tm6ku
    @James-tm6ku Před dnem

    Hi Alex, I’m looking for a high end endgame keyboard, what would you recommend ?

  • @namvu1956
    @namvu1956 Před 2 dny

    How good c8 (with and without ss/brass internal cover and weights) is in comparison with TB8 and neo80, sir?

  • @revakriid
    @revakriid Před 2 dny

    I cant see why is there a market for 40%. I mean, to be able to use it in your daily use case you will be constantly switching to another layer. Also you would have to adjust your muscle memory in doing that

    • @Linkman8912
      @Linkman8912 Před 14 hodinami

      Yeah, but the space saved is a lot if you're taking it places. It really is preference.

    • @revakriid
      @revakriid Před 14 hodinami

      @@Linkman8912 65% are the smaller than most 14 inch laptops. If you have a bag for that, a 65% will fit too

    • @Linkman8912
      @Linkman8912 Před 13 hodinami

      @@revakriid this is true, but on the other hand, silly little tiny keyboard

  • @Sylveighty
    @Sylveighty Před 2 dny

    man, it's a robbery how these boards that only cost around $40-60 on chinese ecommerce ends up becoming upwards of $80+ on amazon (Hi75, Lucky65 are also victims of this), though it performs well enough that it still feels worth it even with the jacked up prices.

  • @inversebrah
    @inversebrah Před 2 dny

    it's cool but the spacebar occupies too much space for my taste

  • @RealBenitoMussolini1883

    Why r u so Canadian

  • @armadilloneister
    @armadilloneister Před 2 dny

    what the hell is this

  • @erwickdsouza
    @erwickdsouza Před 2 dny

    I do not understand a 40% with a top row. Kinda defeats the purpose. Sick keyb nonetheless, great video!

  • @on_spikes6867
    @on_spikes6867 Před 2 dny

    okay not even having every letter of the alphabet is insane

    • @Linkman8912
      @Linkman8912 Před 14 hodinami

      Honestly? Just use the layers. If you get used to it, it'll be way smaller

    • @Linkman8912
      @Linkman8912 Před 14 hodinami

      And nobody needs q anyway

    • @sidequest_studio
      @sidequest_studio Před 13 hodinami

      Seriously! Useless device

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz Před 11 hodinami

      @@Linkman8912 Yeah but then why stagger layout, having the A key be extra heavy or extra wobbly due to width. Why huge space bar when that space could do modifiers and layer switching. This just doesn't make a lick of sense.

    • @gryffinsyme6357
      @gryffinsyme6357 Před 10 hodinami

      guys, every letter is present on this keyboard

  • @max10hoop
    @max10hoop Před 3 dny

    Where do I get that cable!?

  • @cristalypollo
    @cristalypollo Před 3 dny

    esta hermoso

    • @cristalypollo
      @cristalypollo Před 3 dny

      normalmente entre mas bonito mas caro suele ser y pensar en los repuestos 😢

  • @toplay4life
    @toplay4life Před 3 dny

    Is this like the corsa, do you have the ability to change whats on the screen?

  • @Kolgeographyiscool
    @Kolgeographyiscool Před 3 dny

    This not only stopped the rattling, but it made my spacebar feel better and its way more quiet! You’ve earned yourself a like and sub! 😊

  • @diane519
    @diane519 Před 3 dny

    I'm so excited for this board! it was my first GB with Matrix!! Dang, I'm so sad I missed this stream. I was on a camping trip >_<

  • @Silver-nm2if
    @Silver-nm2if Před 3 dny

    Its missing some letters

  • @MaliceDoll627
    @MaliceDoll627 Před 3 dny

    Bought one in Purple with all the brass weights! Can't wait to get it

  • @heyfinger
    @heyfinger Před 3 dny

    can't help noticing the 7 & 8 on the gestalt being mixed up

  • @zoltans72
    @zoltans72 Před 3 dny

    What is the color of the keyboard you are using during the build ( the 70 % one ) can't see if the color is silver, or some shade of white or retro white ?

  • @0Metatron
    @0Metatron Před 3 dny

    1’st one of by far the best

  • @keethrocks
    @keethrocks Před 3 dny

    can anyone link me where Alex purchased the keyboard cable from? the USB-C one.

    • @alexotos
      @alexotos Před 3 dny

      @@keethrocks ordinary labs!

  • @HotLots
    @HotLots Před 3 dny

    bruh can u link that keyboard that is just sitting in the back...thats so legendary man!!! i really wanna buy that one

  • @tylercrawford616
    @tylercrawford616 Před 3 dny

    $450 for a keyboard with no numpad is BONKERS. lol

  • @Blyad12345
    @Blyad12345 Před 3 dny

    bro 40% is crazy

    • @exen900
      @exen900 Před 2 dny

      Wait until you see sub 40

  • @lambmaster
    @lambmaster Před 3 dny

    I have the BT60v2, a ZMK board. 1400mah battery. It goes through less than 1% per day; it has pretty good battery life.

  • @ericxueAAA
    @ericxueAAA Před 4 dny

    I feel they print a hard shell taco surface...

  • @cnboy14
    @cnboy14 Před 4 dny

    Just wanna ask do these come with Stabs or do have to buy them separately?

  • @debugboiz4383
    @debugboiz4383 Před 4 dny

    how does this "make more sense"

  • @Mcdude22
    @Mcdude22 Před 4 dny

    It's so bizarre seeing such tiny keyboards that are still row staggered. As someone deep in the ergo split enthusiast community, it's hard to understand why you'd want to use a keyboard that makes so many compromises without getting the insane benefits of a columnar split design. I use a 38 key board as my daily driver, so I firmly believe that they're awesome, but man it's weird to see this bizarre parallel to the minimal ergo split community. All that said, this board has a real charm to it, and if I was going to go back to a traditional keyboard, this would be very high on my list

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před 3 dny

      @@Mcdude22 because I hate split boards and I hate ortho layouts.

    • @Mcdude22
      @Mcdude22 Před 3 dny

      @@nickthaskater actually quite curious, why exactly do you hate them? I think I understand not caring for split boards, they require excellent typing habits to use properly, for me that took months to learn. What is it about “ortho layouts” though? Not even sure exactly what you mean by that, unless you just mean ortholinear/columnar layouts. If that’s what you mean, I’d be *very* curious what you mean by hating them. I legitimately cannot think of a downside besides being different, and it’d be a shame to hate something only because it’s different.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před 3 dny

      @@Mcdude22 I daily drive a rotation of a 40% "HHKB", a 65% "XT" and a vintage Model F XT. I don't have an aversion to "different." I find "columnar" layouts uncomfortable and unnecessary with the supposed benefits spurious. I find split layouts inconvenient and again, the supposed benefits to be spurious. I've tried both. I dislike both. "Hate" is too strong of a word, but essentially I'd never voluntarily purchase one at this point.

    • @Mcdude22
      @Mcdude22 Před 3 dny

      @@nickthaskater Ah, I see, and I honestly find that very interesting. I will say it took some time to get used to a columnar layout, but after I finally ditched muscle memory of a row stagger key placement, found it *leagues* more comfortable. I think I would find ortholinear to be uncomfortable, little better than a row stagger, but columnar and split, I found, to be the game changer. Different strokes, I suppose. I appreciate the insight

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před 3 dny

      @@Mcdude22 100%. Preferences are real, yo. Trying without blind dismissal is what I value. Appreciate your insights and experiences, too.

  • @VeritechVF1S
    @VeritechVF1S Před 4 dny

    I might be misremembering, but when they first put this board up on their website, it carried the KBD67 name. Not surprising they've carried over KBD67 elements!

  • @benshannon98
    @benshannon98 Před 4 dny

    I really wanted a Matrix board when I got into the hobby after hearing and seeing the 2.0 Add. Unfortunately I haven’t liked any of their offerings in the last two years or so. Hopefully they return to their more classic designs!

  • @lwschy
    @lwschy Před 4 dny

    I wonder how many people are going to get bent accents

  • @account-pi3nj
    @account-pi3nj Před 4 dny

    11:26, tell me he doesnt sound like pedro pascal here bro 🤯

  • @artemzherekhov8640
    @artemzherekhov8640 Před 4 dny

    Please tell me what the orange cable is?

  • @proapplr765
    @proapplr765 Před 4 dny

    Where is Q, A, and Z