Okay, here’s my blog post about building the hi75 Alu keyboard, written in a casual, personal style:
So, I finally got my hands on the hi75 Alu kit. I’d been eyeing it for a while, and I was super pumped to get building. I’m not gonna lie, I’m a bit of a keyboard nerd, and this one looked sweet.
Unboxing and First Impressions
First things first, the unboxing. Everything was packed really nicely. You could tell they put some thought into it. The case itself, man, it’s hefty. Solid aluminum, felt really premium. It came with the PCB, plate, some foam, all that good stuff. I opted for the black color, and it’s just… chef’s kiss. Really sleek.
The Build Process
Alright, time to get down to business. I started by lubing the stabilizers. This is a must in my book. No one wants rattly stabs. I used some Krytox 205g0, my go-to. Took my time, made sure they were nice and smooth. It’s a bit tedious, but totally worth it in the end.
Next up, I put the switches in. For this build, I decided to go with Gateron Milky Yellows, also lubed with Krytox 205g0. I’m a big fan of linears, and these are some of my favorites. I’ve used then before, great choice. Popping them into the plate and PCB was pretty straightforward. The PCB is hotswap, which is awesome. No soldering needed, thank goodness.
Once the switches were in, it was time to put the whole thing together. Screwed the plate and PCB into the case, added the foam… the usual stuff. I gotta say, the fit and finish on this thing is really impressive. Everything lined up perfectly, no issues at all.
- First I prepare all the component parts.
- Then put the Stabilizers.
- Then install all switches I need.
- Put all the parts together.
- It is all done.
Keycaps and Final Touches
For keycaps, I went with a classic black-on-white PBT set. I like to keep things simple, and these looked perfect on the black case. Snapped those on, and boom, we’re almost there.
The last step was plugging it in and making sure everything worked. I typed out a few sentences, tested all the keys, and… perfection. The sound is amazing. Deep, thocky, just the way I like it. The Milky Yellows, combined with the aluminum case and foam, create this really satisfying sound profile.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, I’m super happy with how this build turned out. The hi75 Alu is a fantastic keyboard. It’s well-built, sounds great, and looks even better. If you’re looking for a solid 75% keyboard kit, I’d definitely recommend checking this one out. It’s a great feeling to build something yourself, you know? I’m already thinking about my next build…