Okay, so I finally got my hands on the Leobog Hi75 keyboard kit. I’ve been eyeing it for a while, seeing all those cool custom builds online. I wanted to try building my own, you know, get that thock sound everyone talks about.
Unboxing and First Impressions
First things first, I ripped open that box. Inside, there’s the keyboard case itself, which felt pretty hefty and solid. It’s aluminum, so it’s got some weight to it. I also found a PCB (that green circuit board thingy), a plate, some foam, and a USB-C cable. All the basic stuff you need.
The Build Process
Alright, time to get building. The first thing I did was grab my switches.I am going to use my favorite switches for this build. I lubed them beforehand, which took forever, but hopefully, it’ll be worth it. Then, I popped them into the PCB. It’s pretty satisfying, just clicking them in place, one by one.
Next up, stabilizers. The Hi75 uses plate-mounted stabs, so I screwed those onto the plate. I’d already lubed these too, trying to avoid any rattle. Then, I carefully placed the plate with the stabs onto the PCB, making sure everything lined up.
After that, I added the foam between the PCB and the plate, and another layer of foam at the bottom of the case. This is supposed to help with the sound, making it deeper and less hollow.
Then, it was time to put it all together. I screwed the PCB and plate assembly into the aluminum case. It was a bit fiddly, but I got there eventually.
Finally, keycaps! These are the part you actually see and touch, so they’re pretty important.I have many different color keycaps,so I choose the classic white keycaps,I install it on the keyboard.
Final Thoughts and Sound Test
So, there it is, my finished Leobog Hi75 build! It took me a good few hours, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It feels solid and well-built, and most importantly, it sounds great! The typing experience is awesome. Much better than my old membrane keyboard, that’s for sure.
If you’re thinking about building your own keyboard, I’d say go for it! It’s a fun project, and you end up with something unique and personalized. The Hi75 is a good option.