ChromaLock (@chromalock), a US-based YouTube channel with about 78,200 subscribers and a median of roughly 13,000 views per video, makes maker and hardware-hacking videos such as rebuilt consoles, DIY instruments and tool experiments. It posts about 10 videos a year, and sponsored integrations are priced at $200 to $1,000 per video, based on long-form median views.
Hardware-hacking audience with a viral reach ceiling of over 12 million views
- Median of about 12,950 views per video, with a 90th percentile of about 146,000 views.
- Engagement of 3.35 percent, with a like rate of 3.24 percent, well above typical long-form averages.
- Ten uploads in the past 365 days, and 43 percent of recent videos are Shorts.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form build videos, short experiments, game modding walkthroughs
- Tone
- curious, playful
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 8 to 12 minutes, with frequent sub-60-second Shorts
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- FlukeBrilliantPCBWayWar Thunder
- Categories promoted
- test and measurement tools, online learning, PCB manufacturing, video games
- Affiliate links
- No
The video 'I took my multimeter to meet his maker #ad #fluke' is labeled as an advertisement and links to fluke.com.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
No flagged content; the most viral video, 'Cheese Grater Beef', is a mild food-prep experiment.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 78k | 13k | 2 |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶which mic sounds best? · 9.1k views
▶I took my multimeter to meet his maker #ad #fluke · 36k views
▶recorder organ plays tetris · 1.7k viewsLast three uploads, latest 24 days ago.
i like doing things the wrong way For business or sponsorship inquiries, please email chromalock@intheblackmedia.com
About ChromaLock
ChromaLock is a US-based YouTube channel run by a creator who builds and hacks retro hardware, games and everyday objects. Videos range from repairs of classic Game Boy cartridges and Pokemon Stadium code analysis to oddball projects such as recorder pipe organs and DIY tools. Most episodes run 8 to 12 minutes, with frequent short experiments in between. The channel uploads about ten videos a year, so it is a deliberate rather than high-volume publisher.
Estimated viewers skew toward adults aged 25 to 34, male-leaning and concentrated in the United States. The channel's content suggests an audience of hobbyists, retro gaming fans and engineering-curious viewers. These are estimates from public data, not platform analytics.
Brands booking this channel can expect about $200 to $1,000 per sponsored video, based on a median of roughly 13,000 views. At that range, the effective CPM is about $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with $10 to $30 for typical paid ads. It suits tool, electronics and learning brands that want a technical audience.
Written from ChromaLock's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. ChromaLock can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about ChromaLock
How much does ChromaLock charge for a sponsored video?
ChromaLock's sponsored integrations are estimated at $200 to $1,000 per video, based on a median of about 13,000 views and an assumed CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Final pricing depends on the format and deliverables. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
What does ChromaLock post about on YouTube?
ChromaLock posts about retro hardware hacking, DIY electronics, game modding and maker projects. Typical topics include Game Boy repairs, Pokemon Stadium code analysis, custom instruments and tool experiments. Most videos are 8 to 12 minutes long, with short experiments in between.
How do I contact ChromaLock for a brand deal?
The creator's public description lists a business email for sponsorship inquiries. On Starbooked, contact details unlock for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked. Confirm the scope and rate before sending a brief.
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