$350 GMMK Pro Build Guide and Sound Test feat. | Boba U4T | Holee Mod Tutorial | GMfaKe Olivia!
Вставка
- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- I just picked up the GMMK Pro and wanted to do a special build in it. This is my first 75% keyboard and I'm digging the layout. It's also the first board I've tried with a polycarbonate plate option, so I went with that choice. I enjoyed the Boba U4Ts tremendously on my Tokyo60 build, so I'm using them on the GMMK Pro too. Lastly, I recently discovered the Olivia keycap set and really like them, but wasn't even in the keyboard hobby yet during the previous group buys, so I went and got a set of knockoffs on Amazon.
This video is an overview of the build process in the GMMK Pro, with portions focused on lubing the switches, tuning the stabilizers with the holee mod, and the disassembly and reassembly of the GMMK Pro, along with installing the switches and keycaps. Finally, to top it off, a sound test of the completed build and recap of the components. Please enjoy!
Music Credits:
"Endless Motion" from Bensound.com
"Energy" from Bensound.com
"Evolution" from Bensound.com
"House" from Bensound.com
$345 GMMK Pro Build:
GMMK Pro - $170
Polycarbonate Plate - $20
Gold Rotary Knob - $10
Durock V2 Stabs - $23
GMfaKe Olivia Keycaps - $60
Stupidfish spacebar foam - $7
Boba U4T 68g x 82 - $55
Grand Total - $345
Purchase Links:
GMMK Pro + Accessories:
www.pcgamingrace.com/products...
Durock Stabs:
prevailkeyco.com/products/dur...
Olivia Knock-offs:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Spacebar foams:
stupidfish.design/collections...
Boba U4T Tactile Switches:
mkultra.click/boba-tactile-u4...
Equipment:
Overhead Camera: iPhone 12
Main Camera: Sony ZV-1
Mic (sound test & VO): Samson Q2U
Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Parts
1:12 Lubing Switches
3:37 Tuning Stabilizers
5:36 Disassembling GMMK Pro
7:28 Swapping Polycarb Plate
8:20 Switches & Keycaps
9:24 RGB Effects & Party
9:52 Sound Test (fast)
10:27 Sound Test (slow)
10:57 Stabilizer Test
11:16 Cost Recap and Analysis - Наука та технологія
Thanks for all the positive feedback so far. I know the pace is quite quick but I didn't want the video to drag on for too long. If you want to reference the script for certain parts, I've pasted it here for anyone to read: pastebin.com/J41m55c0
Thanks again everyone!
Damn I should have gone with black. What website are you using for the type test?
Monkeytype.com
So I don’t know anything about custom Mechanical keyboards, but I’m planning to buy the GMMK Pro from the online store. Does it come prebuilt or do I have to assemble all the pieces I selected?
I love the idea of mixing your own lube with super lube and being able to mix them to any viscosity.
Same I’m definitely doing this when I finish my krytox
Out of all the reviews, this is one of the most awesome build guide I found! Super appreciate this!
Great video! And one of the best sounding GMMK Pros I've heard so far! Thanks for taking the time to share your advice!
easily the best build guide ive seen and ill be coming back to do a step by step mimic when my GMMK PRO and all my parts come in the mail.
3:30 Gazzew (the creator of U4T) recommends that you should have the stem pressed down as you snap the housing back together, not doing this has a chance of bending the leaf contact and decreasing the tactility.
Yeah, this is a good guideline, and applies to all switches, not just Bobas. But in general, as long as the stem is aligned with the sliders on the bottom housing, it's pretty much impossible to mess up the leaf (personally I've damaged the leaf once in like 1000 switches I've lubed and it was because I had the stem facing the wrong direction). Thanks for commenting this though, I think it can help some other viewers reading through the comments!
Amazing video, Andrew. Nice keyboard. I love it so much.
Wow. This sound really nice 🔥👌😭 I’m hype to get mine 😍
wow that spacebar sounds so good. Will definitely fit some Durock stabs sometime. Amazing build, and thanks for the helpful info.
Easily one of the best keyboard videos I've seen. Subbed.
Thanks, appreciate it!
Great vid! Really helpful for people like me interested getting into custom mech with the gmmk pro . Thumbs up!
I SPY AN ESSENTIAL PHONE!!! Props to STILL using it!
Haha the ceramic back makes for a decent surface to balance stabilizer wires on. Otherwise, it sits in my desk drawer lol.
Man’s just comes in and proves he has more keyboard building skill than all the big kb UA-camrs out there I am very impressed
Bro the time lapse of you bag lubing the springs was soo satisfying
wow really amazing build, love it!
Very nicely done. Looks and sounds great! I'm with you on the knock off caps. I love supporting the artists that develop stunning sets but not everyone has $300 for a full set or they miss out on a GB and you just want that Bento or Metro set!
I can tell by your production quality, attention to detail and overall kind of a different style that you’re going to be big on the youtube mechanical keyboard scene. Is going to be tough, but I’m sure you can do it. Keep it up!
this was incredibly helpful because its so similar to what my first build will be
it just made me a lot less nervous about how it will turn out
tysm
No problem, good luck with your build!
Ya he basically built what i wanted. I got the RGB bobas and a different keycap set . i went for the golden Knob as well. Im excited.
Liked for the amazing build guide, subscribed for typing a Nathan Fielder quote at 10:28
you just earned a new sub! (loved the vid)
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video, definitely one of the best sounding GMMK Pros. Underrated channel and vid.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the compliments! Positive feedback really helps to motivate me to keep making more videos. Cheers!
i can confirm your build is in the top 3 of the best sounding GMMK PROs in YT so far
Amazing Tutorial!
I don't have my gmmk pro yet but this tutorial is going to really help the build!
Thanks again for putting in the time and effort to make this great video!
Thanks, glad it helped!
@@bigxie on my build im thinking of using Akko CS Rose Red switches and im wondering if they also work with the gmmk pro as you need a different type of switch opener for them. I don't know much about hotswap keyboards so this would really help me out
@@th-dv5bz yeah they'll work, I saw that they're 3 pin MX clones so they'll fit in the GMMK Pro no problem.
@@bigxie Thank you!
@@th-dv5bz how did the build go
Good looking and sounding build :)
had to subscribe. ordered my first keyboard recently (an evo70) and can’t find good guides for lubing or tuning stabs. saving this for when I build my keyboard
Loved the content. Just subbed.
Thanks for the guide. Just one note that you don't need the stabilizer washer because the PCB is isolated so the metal screw won't interfere with it.
I have a super pricy GMMK Pro build too. Uses Polycarbonate plate, a frankenswitch made by me using Tecsee Purple Pandas and Ice Mangoes, l*bed with Tribosys 3203, 3204 and Krytox 105. Stabs are Owlabs Owlstabs V2 screw-ins, fully tuned. I didn't use any of the screws for the polycarbonate plate as I thought it would give the board a tiny bit more flex, and I loosened the GMMK Pro chassis screws (connecting top frame and bottom frame) so there would be more gasket flex. Also used some of keychron's own Developer keycaps and a Silver knob. Good build IMO.
Thanks for the effort - more modding than talking than some other videos
You are so underated!
High quality video! Thanks for this
Btw every one, sup to this legend!! Never seen him before but instant sub best GMMK pro build for sure
Well done.
RGB actually increases your WPM, as proven by this video
(nice in-depth modding tutorial by the way)
Haha, yep, and RGB in your PC is proven to increase FPS as well!
Great video. Nobody else I've watched mentioned the self-tapping screws that the PC plate comes with. I was able to figure this out on my own but several videos I've watched struggled to get the PC plate screwed back into the PCB since they apparently missed the extra baggy with these screws in it.
Interesting, maybe the bag of screws is inconsistently placed in the packaging? But mine were taped to the little box the PC plate was in and it was pretty much impossible to miss. Hopefully it helps some other viewers not miss it.
I set the pack of screws to the top of my table and immediately forgot about them. Reusing the default screws took some elbow grease but they worked. The parts where the screws go into the polycarb are thick enough that I don't think there's a risk of it cracking.
This sounds incredible!! I originally wanted to do this with everglide aqua kings but I might switch to these switches 😮
Yeah I really like the U4Ts, especially since the GMMK Pro is a pretty muted keyboard. Check out the PE foam mod as well. I just did it on my GMMK Pro and the Bobas are a lot poppier after!
@@bigxie this will be my first keyboard I have to build, so we will see how it goes. Hopefully I don’t mess it up 😂
Looks like you're doing your research though! Just take your time, have fun, and you should be fine!
Wtf 464 subs I think my phone is broken. Your Video quality is amazing. Wow
Thanks, I appreciate it and the sub! I don't actually upload too often, but I think with the recent surge in subscribers, my addiction to mechanical keyboards, and some interesting new boards coming in soon (Bakeneko, ID80v2, KBD67 Lite), I've got some good content ideas lined up for the foreseeable future.
We made the exact same keyboard 0_0. The actual only difference is I used the silent version of the bobas. Wild haha. Nice keyboard!
so boba u4t finally took over Holy pandas hype
I watched every single vid about GMMK Pro no one sounded as good BRO GOOD JOB!!!! I wanned a good tactile gmmk pro and here it is i will get it for sure, it is possible to make a great sounding tactile version :)
Awesome video, the modding end result was really good. I am curious, does the spacebar foam help with the acoustics? Wondering if I should grab one or not.
Thanks! Yeah the foam makes the spacebar a bit less hollow and more muted, which I felt matches the overall sound profile of the board. It's a bit subtle so maybe you can try without it first and if you think the spacebar is too loud, then you can pick up the foam later (or make your own).
Awesome video Andrew. For many of us, the main thing we’ll be doing is mounting the polycarbonate plate. I’m really confused/stressed about that part. Any further info? That part of the video was pretty quick.
Hey Hudson, it's not too bad swapping out the plates. If you're using the stock GOAT stabilizers, there should be no fitment issues. If you're using aftermarket ones, just take care to align the cutouts and maybe apply some pressure to get the stabilizers through if it's a tight fit. Otherwise, the only other thing to look out for is to not reuse the 8 plate screws from the aluminum plate, but to specifically replace them with the self tapping screws that come with the polycarb plate. The PC plate is not threaded, so you'll need to use some grunt to screw it on to the PCB with the self tapping screws. You may also want to make note of the orientation of the diffuser strips when you remove them, which I forgot to do, but I also think it doesn't really affect the performance of them whichever direction you put them back in.
Excellent video and I am really impressed with the sound profile you were able to get out of the board. I would love to hear more about why a stiffer plate is favorable for tactile switches and I would also love a video with more experimental mods on this board. Thank you for the great work. I really hoping to get my email for the flex batch this week.
Thanks, I was pleasantly surprised by the sound as well! I'm under that impression from what I've read, which is that a stiffer board helps with the responsivity of tactile and clicky switches, which in turn helps to make their tactile event/click more "crisp". But this is my first keyboard with a gasket mount as well as polycarbonate plate, so I should have a chance to verify myself, experimenting with different configurations.
I'm gonna take a break though since this took me like 6 hours to build and film last Saturday and about 10 hours to edit (while teaching myself Premiere) on Sunday. Hopefully the follow ups will be much faster 😅
@@bigxie Wow that is a lot of work. You did an excellent job and I will stay subbed for anything you put out in the future. Particularly with modding this board since I hope to have mine soon.
Feels ok for me since I have literally same setup (but i didnt mod my keyboard, instead just only placed keycaps and switches)
Feels like your more clackier and mine thockier tho
Idk if thock or clack better for tactile
broo you only got 350 subs? wow great video
Thanks man! I don't upload that frequently but it's comments like this that really help motivate me to keep making more content. Cheers!
you deserve more subs bro! also I really want to get a brass plate but also want to get after-market stabs what should I do?
Thanks! I would recommend you check out Keybored's GMMK Pro review where he built with the brass plate and Durock V2 stabs. Pretty much you need to use a file and make the stab holes in the brass plate larger, which should be fine as long as you don't ever plan to use plate mount stabilizers in the future.
Great video! Thank you for actually confirming about the durock stabs. I am in the flex batch and I have everything else ready to go including durock stabs. Heard ppl were having problems fitting them and thought I wiped my ass with a $20 😅 Now hopefully they'll have pc plates in stock when we can order.
Thanks! Yeah from the initial reviews, it did seem like the PC plate had the best compatibility, but checking for myself was one of the first things I did when the GMMK Pro came in. Looks like the PC plate is pretty popular, I wish you good luck in grabbing one when the flex batch is ready!
Amazing build! Do you offer this as a service?
Would you try doing a sound comparison between the Aluminium plate and the PC one in future?
would be interesting to see the difference
I was planning on experimenting with a some various configurations later on to see the differences. What I noticed in a lot of these comments and from watching other GMMK Pro videos is that there doesn't seem to be much variance in sound regardless. Hopefully that's not the case though, and I will try to confirm myself.
hey! I got the same stabs and actually didnt have any issues with the stock plate, however the poly plate ended up bending my pcb so I kept the stock plate instead, I have silent alpaca switches and they live up to their name being silent!
Nice! Yeah I think it varies by plate and unfortunately, mine didn't fit in the stock Alu plate. The PC plates do bend the PCB a little, hopefully it's fixed in future batches, but I think it's mostly aesthetic since it gets flattened out pretty well when reassembled.
The first review I see where it actually sound decent
Randomfrankp's white gmmk pro sounds decent tho
@@reyjerr4086 The aqua king switch one? it was ok, I think this sounds better tho, more thock, the other was too muted
@@tombaker2510 decent but still not great
Wow, great video. I really want to make one for myself now, but it would cost over $500 in CAD.
Dang that ends up being $50 USD higher. Is it just more expensive to get the parts in Canada? At least you guys have great healthcare 😅
@@bigxie Yeah it is more expensive because of import fees/duties and the parts are generally marked up in addition to the currency rate. For example, the GMMK Pro is listed at $239.99 CAD at most Canadian vendors, effectively $20 USD more than the MSRP. Also, the lack of parts vendors in Canada makes sourcing parts difficult and often times costly.
I can feel myself slipping down the rabbit hole of custom keebs 😫
One of us, one of us...
that sounds so fuckin good omg
Great video, and I appreciated reading along with the typing test for a few seconds before realizing the text was the opening lines of the intro to Nathan for You. What is the name of that effect during the typing test where it looks like you're projecting a screen in front of the keyboard? I see it in a lot of keyboard videos.
Thanks! I also get a kick out of recognizing the quotes in the typing test. As for the effect, it's mostly just a glorified picture in picture. I capture the browser tab while recording the typing test and then scale it in Premiere, make it semi transparent, and use the "Basic 3D" effect to skew and tilt it until the perspective matches.
@@bigxie Thank you! That makes perfect sense.
The gold knob looks out of place with that keycap set. I'd keep the black one. The keyboard sounds nice and it looks great though. Nice build.
your typing in slow mode is faster than my typing
Hi Andrew, thank you for the great video. I went to purchase the same keyboard spacebar foam and there is a disclaimer that they don't work with plate-mounted stabilizers (like the one in the GMMK Pro) - did you have any issues getting them in? Do they just need a bit of modding?
The GMMK Pro's GOAT stabilizers are PCB mounted screw-in stabilizers, so there is no incompatibility there. The plates do support plate mounted stabilizers, but that would be an aftermarket downgrade, so I would not recommend that. Where you may need to watch out is if you're using the knock off Olivia keycaps, the pink spacebar has some extra posts in it which you'll need to poke an extra hole or two in the foam to accommodate. If you use the normal white spacebar in the kit, it has the "GMK" posts underneath and fits the foam perfectly.
@@bigxie Right, I gapped and forgot I swapped the GOATS for clip-in Cherrys. I might have to look into getting some Durocks along with this spacebar foam. Thanks for the reply!
@@julienmyst6590 np, and if you're using clip in stabs, you're referring to the ones that still PCB mount but just don't screw down, right? They would work with the foam as well, the incompatibility comes from plate mounted stabs that have extra height to the housing that extends up into the keycap, so some of the foam would need to be trimmed. It's not a problem for any PCB mounted stabs though, so if you are otherwise satisfied with your stabs, you can save the $25 on Durocks. Good luck with your build!
FYI - I also made my own lube combining superlube - it's definitely sub-par compared to krytox, UNLESS you add some powdered PTFE! I actually found that my favorite lube mixture was just the Superlube Oil + powdered PTFE (add to taste*)
Oh that's really interesting, just ordered some PTFE powder and will give it a try with my next build. Thanks!
Great video! Are there any print errors on the GMK clones? I'm tempted to pick up a set myself...
No egregious errors, though I'm sure there are probably some minor font irregularities or inconsistencies. But I would consider myself mildly picky about those little details and there isn't anything that I noticed out of the ordinary with this set at least.
I was able to install durock stabs in my aluminum plate GMMK Pro with no sanding. Takes a bit of persuasion but it will work just fine.
Yeah it used to vary per plate with the first batches, but probably by now Glorious should have their manufacturing more consistent
@@bigxie Yeah, my first brass plate late last year needed filing down before the Durock v2's would fit, but just received a new brass plate today for another build and the Durock's fit perfectly fine without any mods so it seems Glorious have changed the design 🙂
@@TMDangerMouse nice, thanks for sharing!
Great video! I was wondering what electric screwdriver were you using?
Thanks. The screwdriver is the Wowstick 1F+
I'm the 700 sub Pog
Thanks, appreciate it!
Great video Andrew! would u recommend GMMK Pro over Tofu65 hotswap?
I haven't tried the Tofu65 actually, but I think it depends what you're looking for. Do you prefer the 65% or 75% form factor? Is the Glorious' 2 year warranty important to you? The Tofu is tray mount while the GMMK Pro is gasket mount, but both will have a pretty stiff typing experience. The Tofu can probably be louder/more thockier while the GMMK Pro has a more muted sound profile. And the Tofu is a little bit more expensive, but they're essentially in the same price bracket. I think either can be used to make a really good build provided you go through the same steps (lubing switches, tuning stabs, etc.).
Great video and I will use this as a guide since it will be my first build. Just got my GMMK Pro and Boba U4. I also got the brass plate with V2 so curious to see what i need to do to make them fit (believe you mention grinding down the plate?) any insight would be great.
Can you also link me the lube station and switch puller you are using?
Sure, this is the kit with the lube station and switch puller: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H5PQWR5/
I personally don't have experience with the brass plate, but keybored (another YT channel) recommended this kit for filing down the GMMK Pro's brass plate in order to fit the Durock stabs: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TSK23LY/
You would want to do the test fitting of the stabs with the plate like I did in the video, and identify where there is tightness and file those areas of the plate away until the stabilizer housings fit well.
@@bigxie This is great, thank you for the response. I actually bought that same lube station and it was delivered yesterday. I also decided to return the screw in Durocks for plate mounted (saw on another video) to bypass any type of filing down.
One last question, I bought the Boba U4 Pearl housing (62g), do you know if this will emite a decent amount of RGB or will the pearl housing block most of it? I don't need it be glaring LED light, but would like to at least see some emitting from the caps.
@@sethspring434 nice, I think with the holee mod and proper tuning, plate mount stabs are fine too. I use Durock plate mount stabs on both my NK65 builds and they perform pretty much on par with screw-ins.
The pearl housings will block some RGB, and the brass plate will do so further. The reason the RGB still shines through decently in the video is the PC plate helps diffuse it, otherwise the U4T has a similar opaque housing and would block some RGB. That being said, I think at 100% they should still be fairly visible between your keycaps.
How did you make tactile sound that good sheesh
This sounds awesome! Can't wait to get my own GMMK Pro, once the ISO boards ships!
Quick question. I know it has per-key RGB, but is it possible to have all the RGB off on the keys, and only the side-glow turned on?
Thank you in advance!
Thanks! And great question, I just played around in the Glorious Core software, and while you can control per key RGB and even the side glow, I couldn't find a way to disable the lighting on the keys (short of turning the brightness all the way down - but that's a universal slider) while keeping the side glow on. I do think that the hardware is capable of it, so maybe it will be able to be accomplished with QMK or VIA later on.
was debating on purchasing a 100$ aviator cable or poly plate and durock stabs...... i think ill get the stabs and plate! better for the board in the long run
Eh. If you’re gonna only use the durock stabs and poly plate for the rest of your life they’re better in the long run otherwise I think the cable would be.
You mentioned ways to save money on the build but you left the expensive switches. Could have subbed the u4t’s for some Gat yellows and cut the cost to around $220. Glorious really gave us a good thing here
Definitely, there are even further cost savings measures and Gat yellows would be a great budget switch. My cost comparison was mainly about how to retain a similar build to the one in the video though.
Thanks for this! Are switch films the equivalent for band aid mod?
It's a similar concept. Switch films are useful for closing the gap between the top and bottom housing of switches. Some switches have a little bit of looseness when closed which can turn into unwanted noise when typing, especially quickly. Putting the switch film in between keeps the top and bottom tight and prevents this. For the Boba U4Ts in the video, they are manufactured with very tight tolerances so they actually don't wiggle at all, even without films.
@@bigxie got it! Yes I have the boba u4! So it sounds like the films will work for the switches plus the durock mod you did. Just waiting for my turn to purchase the gmmk pro. Still undecided on the keycaps. Don’t want to spend so much on keycaps LOL! Your video really helped.
Since there's a clear top version of the U4T, is there any point in getting those for this board? The RGB looks pretty bright in the video with the opaque tops already.
Those have always been out of stock when I checked, but yeah, I think that even with the opaque tops, the RGB glows through really well. It helps that I used the polycarb plate, it diffuses the light better. If you're using alu or brass, maybe the clear tops will help more.
Hey, you mentioned that we can skip the stabilizer dampeners, will that cause any damage to the PCB board if we press the stabilizer too often? Thanks.
No, it shouldn't be an issue, it's actually designed to have the stabilizer legs hit the PCB. Putting some tape or other dampening material down is really just for sound preferences. An alternative way is also to put a tiny dab of lube where the legs would hit the PCB to also kind of soften the impact/noise.
Сan you make videos with lighting modes and customization ?
will adding the gasket strips that come along make a difference in sound profile?
If your existing strips are damaged, it's a good idea to replace them. But adding more seems to just clamp the plate down tighter, which results in even less give (although not really noticeable sound differences).
i was expecting so much more for the kb, seems the kbd lite sounds much better with less mod. I had ordered but cancelled waiting for improvement. Did you have any issues with stabs/
I didn't have an issue with Durock stabs and the PC plate, but it seems like the other plates need to be modified if you want to fit Durock stabs. I'll hopefully have my KBD67 lite in June to make a direct comparison, but I think that it does certainly have a more attractive sound profile if you're looking for something more resonant. The GMMK Pro is definitely a muted board.
@@bigxie looks great though. Nice build
@Andrew Xie does the spacebar foam effect the force required to press it or anything?
No, it doesn't. The foam doesn't come in contact with the switch or the stabilizers, all it's doing is filling out the other empty space in the spacebar to prevent the sound from bouncing around in the an otherwise open area. The weight of it is negligible and doesn't affect the upstroke either.
does your polycarb plate also introduce some bowing to the PCB? I feel like all of them are a bit shrunken..
Yes, the PC plate does bow a bit but doesn't seem to affect anything once it's completely reassembled. Mine was in the first wave of preorders, I figured that Glorious would've gotten it sorted out by now.
So the holy mod essentially lines the inside of the stabilizer housing so the stem contacts the band-aid instead of the plastic of the housing, right?
Yes, essentially it acts as a pad for the stabilizer wire and removes the clicking that comes from the end of the wire hitting the inside.
This is basically the exact build specs I'll be going with when mine arrives. I do wonder what it would be like with and without the foam though. Might be a good video to try?
Thanks for the suggestion! I was planning to try a few variations with loosening the plate and adding more gaskets, will try without the foam as well. If it turns out to be nice, I can put up a quick sound test.
@@bigxie I would love a follow-up video experimenting with various modifications to this board.
@@bigxie that would be awesome. Your video was very informative and very well done! Lots of noobs like me will be getting this board and need people like yourself to help us through the process. So thankyou
Will changing stabs fix sluggish spacebar? Mine doesnt want to come back up consistently.
There could be a lot of reasons for this - what switches are you using? Sometimes with very light switches (i.e. 40g springs or such), you'll need to use a heavier switch for the big modifier keys, especially space. You can also remove the spacebar and place on a flat surface to check if it is warped. If warped, you can try heating it up with a hair dryer and placing some flat heavy objects on it (while on a flat surface) to try to straighten it out. Also, if you used heavy lube on the stabs (i.e. dielectric grease), then yeah, it can cause it to become sluggish.
Is there any light that bleeds through the keycaps, especially in a darker room? I've thought about getting some of those replica caps before but most of them that I've seen have that problem.
Not this set - I just checked with the RGB brightness set to 100% in a dark room.
@@bigxie Sweet, thanks!
Is that the Essential phone. Those are a pretty rare sight.
Good eye! I loved the PH-1, but moved on pretty quickly due to its really bad camera. But the form factor was almost perfect and the software support was second only to Google. RIP 😢
Are you having issues with the polycarb plate? I've read and watched some videos where the switch is too loose to the point that it basically just pops out. Did you experience this with your plate?
I think the problem is made worse when the PC plate is intentionally left loose (i.e. not using all the plate screws or standoffs), but in general yes, it is a little loose and sometimes removing a keycap pulls the switch out along with it. However, it doesn't affect day to day usage at all - the switches stay put exactly how you'd expect on any other keyboard/plate.
@@bigxie I see, that's good to hear! I saw a clip of a switch popping out when the key was pressed in an awkward angle. I'm trying to decide between this board or and the tofu60 i'm using right now
Did you have any problems with the Durock stabs fitting the plate?
With the PC plate, the fit was tight but did not cause any issues. You can see the process at around 7:30 in the video.
Maybe my bandaid was too thick... but my spacebar felt so sluggish with the holee mod so I had to take it out :( but it was quiet
Yeah, since I originally made the video, I've actually switched to using the bandaids that are advertised as being able to survive a handwashing instead. There are several advantages over the traditional all fabric bandaids - it's more of a rubber texture and doesn't come apart, it's a bit thinner, and it is more resistant to grease or lube. It's also a lot easier to peel off the backing 😂
Great stuff. However, I wonder, how much real time did it take to finish this mod?
It can take several hours, especially if you really do a thorough job lubing the switches, that alone can take like 3-4 hours. Might be a good idea to spread it out across a few days ;)
@@bigxie Thx Andrew!
Hi planning to get u4t's. What's on your vid? 62 or 68? Is it true the lesser the spring weight the more tactile it is?
I'm using the 68g version in the video. I don't have experience with the 62g version but I would think that the tactility should be comparable, but the force required to reach the tactile event will be slightly lower for the 62g version.
i gotta say i preordered the white version before the reviews came in and it sucks cuz it's not really all white so the black looks better
Yeah it sucks that they insist on calling it white when it's actually silver, but I think with the right keycaps it can look really good too.
Hey, did you have any problems with the PC plate bending the PCB upwards?
Yes, this is a problem with all the PC plates. JYMV's video on the GMMK Pro goes over this in pretty good detail. My opinion is that it's not really that big of a deal and once you put the keyboard back together, it hasn't really manifested in any symptoms or issues.
How do you compare to the NK65 ee? Because i’m thinking about getting both NK65 and this one. Also I love your keyboard btw! I personally think it looks the best out of all the ones that i have seen
Thanks! I like the NK65 EE, but after having a couple of boards now with PCB mount stabs, I really wish the NK65 wasn't using plate mount. I'm going to go back and swap the stock stabs out for Durock plate mount stabs and do the holee mod on them and hopefully that can bring it closer to PCB mount performance. But for $100, it's a great board and I don't have many complaints. Even the stock silicone dampener is pretty good.
@@bigxie Thank you for your response! I will be getting both then HAHA
Yes, this is the way hahaha
Would that lube mixture work well with tactile switches as well?
Yes, just avoid lubing the legs if you want maximum tactility. The Boba U4Ts used this build video are tactile switches.
I’ve never tried a brass plate before on a keeb, is it worth the extra $50?
Heavy no for me as I wouldn’t use it for anything other than a silent keeb but preference I guess.
Brass is often described as providing a more "musical" sound, and it is the stiffest plate material available for the GMMK Pro (stiffer than aluminum). However, with the way this board is designed, all the plates are already pretty stiff and from what I've read, there isn't much difference between the brass plate and aluminum one. Personally, I would not pay the $50 extra for it. It's also the least compatible of the plate options with aftermarket stabilizers.
@@bigxie thanks for the reply! Gonna stick with the stock aluminum! :)
How good were the GMfaKe keycaps? would you reccomend buying these over other keycaps at the same price point?
I think that the quality is actually pretty good and on par for $60, good construction, no warped keys. It's also a really full set like 150 keycaps or so and can cover pretty much every form factor.
@@bigxie are there any issues with alignment and texture?
@@Crazygamer-sq1zt not really that I noticed. You can also review the montage in the video for closeups of the keycaps. Everything looks aligned to me and the texture is comfortable to my fingers.
Did you struggle removing the screws on the bottom of the gmmk pro? Mine seems stuck in place.
I didn't run into any issues. Are the screws stripped? That's possible if using a bit that doesn't quite match.
is it better we lube them normally or gazzew’s way of lubing them
I think the end result is pretty comparable, so whatever is easier/faster for you. Personally I think bag lubing the springs is faster than donut dipping each individually.
thx
Can I ask what that typing app on the screen is? I have seen lots of people using something like that. Thanks.
sure, that is monkeytype.com
i've heard that ppl said the durock V2 could not fit with the stock plate, so have u ever try it on the stock plate yet?
My space bar sound very bad from stock. Im looking for a way to fix it but i never done anything like this before so i wonder if the stock plate gona fit with the Durock v2 or not.
I think there are variations between individual plates and even between the stabilizer openings on a single plate. In the video, you could see that the Durock stabilizers did not fit for the backspace, but it's possible that they would've fit in some of the other openings. Because of these variations, I wouldn't count on them fitting in all of the openings of the stock plate (without some minor filing of the plate).
@@bigxie i kind a stuck here, cus i've never done any mod keyboard before. And Glorious has announced that all plates now fit with all 3rd party stabs but alot of users said it was not so idk what to do here
I see. I preordered the GMMK Pro and was in the first batch, so it's very possible that the later batches have the issues already resolved. Admittedly, I have not stayed up to date (since I already have mine built). That being said, I opted for Durock stabs since they're well regarded and known to be among the best, but I think that with the same mods I did to the Durocks (basically just the holee mod and some light lubing), the stock GOAT stabs will be just fine too. So if you feel comfortable performing the stabilizer mods, you could just skip the Durock stabs and mod the stock ones. If you just want to swap out the stock ones and use stock Durock stabs, then certainly they will perform better but I think you'll need to do some more research on how well they fit in the plates in the newest batches.
I feel like the u4t thock sound is tammed on the gmmk pro. When I listen to the nk65, tofu 65, or KBD67 the sound seem thockier. Anyone else have u4t on the gmmk pro that can comment? I am wondering which keyboard I should get, because I really like u4t sound. Thanks.
In general, the GMMK Pro is a muted board, so it will affect the sound of all switches used in it. Some prefer that sound profile. If you like a thocky sound, the KBD67 Lite is a better choice (but also a 65%, not 75% like the GMMK Pro).
@@bigxie thank you for your explanation. I think I will cancel my gmmk pro and get the KBD75v3 instead. Maybe one day if I decide to build a quiet keyboard I will consider the gmmk pro. Now, I am in the thock phase, so sound is very important. Stay Safe and healthy.
How do I remove the knob? The knob is way too tight for mine
It comes off just by pulling it straight up. If yours is on really tight, you could try wiggling it back and forth while applying upward pressure as well.
Are your switches loose with the pc plate?
Yes, when pulling off keycaps, I'd say maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the keycaps may pull the switch out with them, but that's the only time it's noticeable. It doesn't make a difference when actually typing.