Assembling a GMMK Pro Modular Keyboard

[@LGRBlerbs]

Heh, folks suggesting I configure the knob to play Arkanoid or Tempest... That's an excellent idea. Though I'm also quite amused by making it activate pgup/down. Aw yeah *KNOB POTENTIAL.* Also, I got mixed up on pricing. I paid $100 upfront to reserve the board and then another $70 once it was ready to ship. Apologies for the mixup, I'd forgotten about that first payment!

[@DavidWonn]

Super Breakout and Pong clones would benefit as well, in addition to analog sound controls in some scenarios.

[@dreammfyre]

DX BALL!

[@ojkolsrud1]

Another idea, is using the knob as the arrow keys. Knob=line up/down, shift+knob=left/right.

[@Akselmoi]

It's called "potentiometer" for a reason.. ;)

[@HudsonGTV]

The lube on the GMMK Pro apparently sucks. The same can be said about the stabilizers themselves. Try using a different kind of lube (clean existing lube off with alcohol&q-tip). If that doesn't work, try installing different stabilizers.

[@RaccoonHenry]

LGR on LGR: composed human with a script, lots of research, calm demeanor, straightforward and collected. LGR on Blerbs: absolute madman, just ramblin'.

[@MarcSola7]

LGR on LGR Foods : A computer and gaming geek that is also a foodie that discuss about foods, mainly noodles and sandwiches.

[@lasarousi]

Them blerbs are one of the best he does.

[@Toonrick12]

Blerbs are just a way for Clint to connect back to his Lazy Game Reviews days, minus the VHS camera.

[@mozamboni]

He should bring back the VHS goodness and the cynical demeanor for one video! (4/1/2022?)

[@colinr0380]

I still want LGR Picture Framing

[@Hansuke14]

There are black foam pads underneath the stabilizers and they absorb the massive amount of lube that was put there from the factory. That causes them to stick. If you remove those black foam pads, it should prevent any sticking.

[@professorpenne9962]

that's actually super helpful thanks

[@DatOneCat]

I feel like this would match up really well with the Megaluminum Monster.

[@ShoelessJP]

The timelapse and the clicking of the switches are so damn satisfying.

[@Wii505]

Look up keyboard asmr here on KZbin

[@mediocrefunkybeat]

If your keyboard can't be used for home defence, you're doing it wrong.

[@suborbitalprocess]

If you can't use it to jack up your car, is it even really a keyboard?

[@Katerpillar]

if it can't stop a 9mm round, why even sell it?

[@benh.635]

inb4 Model F

[@Grizzermacht]

Model M gang represent

[@jonathaningram8157]

I choosed to build my own keyboard, choosing switches, lubing them, soldering, etc. And I love it. It's way to expensive for what it is, but you can't go back to a regular one after that.

[@wintermute8315]

* chose

[@otakuribo]

Thought this was Chyrosran22's channel when it showed up in my subscription feed new channel incoming: Lazy Keyboard Reviews!

[@user-ef6gv4wv1l]

same

[@doomandgloom2478]

LGR Keyboards

[@Gappasaurus]

10:01 Clint comparing the click quality of the two space bars suddenly reminded me of the scene in _The Good, the Bad and the Ugly_ where Tuco is kitbashing a pistol in the gun shop and is obsessively comparing the clickyness of all the different cylinders 😄

[@procommentr]

Clickiness unites professions

[@JohnSmith-xq1pz]

I've never heard of this before but now I totally want one

[@SentientMuffin]

It's so weird to see this being published since I just received my own GMMK Pro today. Pretty fantastic keyboard despite what some reviewers might say, really love mine.

[@dillabetes]

“Lubing: I don’t do that”

[@CreeVal]

I came here to say this, but I knew in my heart it had already been said...

[@Knallteute]

Lgr playing with is nob on KZbin

[@dennisneo1608]

Talk about puerility.

[@Wok_Agenda]

It can be really helpfull when heading backwards

[@Christopher-N]

I'm not buying it. Clint lubes his drive rails for a smooth glide.

[@briant1701]

This is the best looking keyboard I’ve ever seen. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@n0isyturtle]

Back in my day we'd build our boards from scratch! You'd need to press your own PCB, mill your own case, and pressure cast your own keycaps! Why, we didn't even have the luxery of 3D printing, AND we had to walk to school uphill with no shoes in the rain!

[@psychopurple]

Glad your enjoying your new keyboard! Thanks for sharing. Only just dipping my toe into customer keyboards myself, and it's nice to see it presented so clearly, removes some of the concern. Premium Blerbs content! :)

[@thejackofclubs]

ive been using a 75% layout for years and years, its the best layout. its only a row taller and a column wider than a 60%, so you have the same functionality as a 10keyless (f row, arrows, home, end, page up and down), but its more compact. and you can always add a number pad, like the ducky pocket, and it can go on the left or something.

[@mxnjones]

I have a TKL and a 60%. My next one will be a 75%, I think. I’m going to keep an eye out for this GMMK Pro.

[@nemtudom5074]

Oooh! I use both kailh boy navy's and jades and they are the best switches i have ever tried! I love them so much!

[@naota3k]

Nice choice Clint! As a custom keyboard nerd, the GMMK Pro is a really damn good place to be for the price. It's mostly been designed for enthusiasts like myself who buy into group buys for keyboards that many cost hundreds of dollars, which is why it feels so super-premium in its build. I've got a modded GMMK Pro with an aftermarket FR4 (PCB material) screwless plate, self-lubed c3equalz screw-in stabilizers, and self-lubed Gazzew Boba U4T(actile) switches, among many other keyboards lol. Feelsgoodman, love seeing my hobbies unexpectedly! EDIT: I also make coiled USB-C cables for my (and occasionally to be sold) keyboards. If you'd like, I'd be happy to make and send you one built to your spec free of charge.

[@StarmanDX]

Where do you sell your coiled USB-C cables? I have a bluetooth+hasu controller board with a usb-c mod coming for a white fc660c and want something that matches the overall appearance. I have a somewhat matching grey aviator cable but while it looks cool, it's way bulkier and stiffer than I need

[@helloimash]

Regarding your complaints with the stabilisers and their lubrication, other reviewers said the same. Apparently Glorious' own brand of lube isn't great, and their stabs aren't the best. Seemed to be the one key issue reviewers said (specifically BadSeed Tech). Maybe you'd like to try replacing the stabs entirely?

[@BA-oy9uo]

hes literally complaining bc they dont rattle enough tho

[@ionstorm66]

@@BA-oy9uo He said they are so tight they stick. That isnt any good. I would recommend either real Cherry stabs or DUROCK

[@BA-oy9uo]

@@ionstorm66 of course, durock are the way to go, I misunderstood my b

[@helloimash]

@@BA-oy9uo My interpretation was Clint disliked how they the stabs stuck and that the lube was too viscous/gooey. This is in line with what I'd heard in, specifically, BadSeed Tech's video on the GMMK.

[@RickyX64]

The branding is shite too, my only other complaint.

[@pongopea]

I could watch you build keyboards for days

[@DatMake]

I have a ducky shine 7 too! Gotta love that it's not sliding around

[@rogueleader12345]

Everyone thinks I'm crazy because I have a normal GMMK with all Box Navy Thick Clicks.... I'm glad to see someone else uses them in some capacity! 😂

[@StarmanDX]

so weird, I was just looking at keyboards like this (not quite, HHKB, but still) a few hours ago which was like the first time in months. still don't know if I should do it since I have a leopold FC660C already but I almost never use the arrow keys and an even smaller keyboard would be cool.

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

I'd go crazy without a numpad! I recently got an Australian made keyboard a 'Venom MK101' with cherry mx blues. Also has a solid metal body.

[@ms-dosman7722]

Clint treats keyboards reviews like it's a fine wine tasting.

[@strumdogg1]

Thank you for this! Today was a day where I definitely needed my day to be brightened, and your Blerb is brightening it! Just don't say the word membrane, and It'll be perfect.

[@beefglobb]

I just ordered a barebones dropshift with kailh jade switches the other day! This made me even more excited for it to show up!

[@SevenGC89]

Silly Clint, don't you realize we all subscribe to you because we love your rambling? There are not many people out there that share the same amount of love and nostalgia for retro tech and retro PC tech as I'm sure people in the LGR community do, we love listening to you ramble and reminisce. :-)

[@Mr.Limekiller]

"$70 bucks huh? Not too shabby I might have to pick one of these up--" "Oh I forgot about my initial $100 payment so it's $170" Never fucking mind

[@kaitlyn__L]

Oh yeah I’ve been wanting to try pinks or jades. But I think probably pinks. I have a sampler but ~current events~ have gotten in the way of actually trying them.

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

Ooh just as I ordered this and exactly with the keys I was planning omg

[@IRWPD]

Am really liking the two different key colours you chose.

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

I like my SteelSeries Apex 7 keyboard. It also has RGB, but I have it configured to be just plain white like any other backlit keyboard. One nice touch is that you can configure the toggle keys to show with a different color when they're toggled on, so there are no separate "Caps Lock", "Num Lock", and "Scroll Lock" LEDs. The characters on the keycaps are translucent, so the backlight shines through them, which I like.

[@exvaran]

Another Box Navy user! It's a workout for my fingers when I first installed them but now I'm mostly used to the weight.

[@ErikEkholm]

That keyboard is crisp AF 🤘

[@xcon3k]

Great video.. talking about recipes.. LGR Foods? 😀😃👍 I been rewatching those videos. Please do more! Thanks Clint! 😆

[@ZeroHourProductions407]

To date, I'm partial to Cherry Red, and as of late, the speed silvers on my Corsair K70. Some white and gold key caps would really make that thematically fit my present build.

[@thumbwarriordx]

Linears are a totally different beast. Luckily they were always Cherry's bread and butter.

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

mx greys are what I'm rocking atm, probably the best tactile switches out rn

[@thumbwarriordx]

@@amirpourghoureiyan1637 Cherry tactiles are weird, they have some unavoidable engineering limitations. But if you wanna know about limitations... build an ALPS/Matias board for the leaf spring tactiles and watch your keycap and chassis options evaporate lol

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

@@thumbwarriordx Yeah it's a can of worms getting into this hobby, went DIY as all the good keyboards out there were ANSI, can't live without the big 'Enter' key lol

[@reggiep75]

Damn, I remember when mechanical keyboards were *THE NORM* in the 80's/90's, then cheapo membrane keyboards arrived and now there are kids who are not aware it's retro tech that just worked and *never* should've went away.

[@linkthehero1234]

the only thing membranes have over mechanicals is price and usually theyre quieter

[@reggiep75]

@@linkthehero1234 - When mechanical keyboards were the norm, their prices were low, as is reflected in every market with large coverage. Now they're treat like they are some mythical creature from an unknown tech world and manufacturers exploit it. As for quietness, you can buy a keyboard with a full metal chassis keyboard like the one in this video (as plastic body keyboards amplify the noise), buy different switches or apply a number of methods to dampen the sound (o-rings, silicon strips or foam). Wear the keyboard in and the sound lowers naturally.

[@razzalith]

always love seeing another person getting converted to custom keyboards

[@MattTester]

Thumbs up for the Dolch theme keycaps, I love my Signature Plastics double-shot DSA Dolch set with matching red PANIC escape button. I wish there was a bezel-less version of this keyboard, I really prefer those for the ease of keeping them clean.

[@Brunnen_Gee]

I wanted one of those so bad when they came out, but I couldn't justify the price. I liked that it was a mass produced gasket keyboard, which was a good thing as it paved the way for that to finally come down to the more mainstream market. Now there are a handful of more affordable gasket mount boards out there.

[@thumbwarriordx]

Pinks Jades and Navies are some of the nicest keyfeel switches available new these days. The click and tactility can't be beat in the Cherry compatible space. A man of exquisite retro-adjacent tastes.

[@zingyyellow554]

He's definitely going to buy one of those System76 keyboards next $280ish 950grams

[@StarmanDX]

I can't be the only one that finds the System 76 launch to be completely hideous in almost every way

[@RisingRevengeance]

@@StarmanDX I like the look of it but for the price I wouldnt even consider it

[@TroutButter]

@@StarmanDX Yikes! That thing is indeed hideous in every possible way.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

The grays with the aluminum. Love the look!!!!

[@bbuggediffy]

At 17:00 the keyboard doesn't look real

[@NightMotorcyclist]

The HyperX keyboards I have are metal and have a nice weight to them as well as a nice sound especially when you swap out the key caps. The Alloy Elite has a steel top plate and the Alloy Origins Core has an all aluminium body. I don't think I can go back to keyboards that are mostly lightweight plastic.

[@misteranderbro2328]

That lube bit was sublime.

[@jeremygregorio7472]

We should get a nice clicky keyboard that the Microsoft natural layout.

[@justme002]

I love my GMMK keyboard. After messing with Corsair and the like, it's a refreshing change.

[@keyboard_g]

The knob should be hooked up to some record scratching sound, so you do that while something loads.

[@astealoth]

I am a wireless rubber dome keyboard enthusiast. I have 5 Logitech K270, I have a problem. I have multiple nice mechanicals in a storage tub, hate them. Too noisy, can't fling them around and abuse them.

[@sadrequiem]

a clicky man. That's not a regular find in KZbin reviewers. I love the build. I'm waiting for my own Silver GMMK Pro to arrive XD.

[@SuperFriendBFG]

Yeah I was gonna suggest you use those 4 Extra Keys for PG-UP and PG-DWN along with DELETE and Print Screen. Although the idea to put Page Up and Down on the wheel knob is even better, gives you two more keys for maybe Home / End, which is nice for long text documents or such.

[@TheDutchShepherd]

Pop a cap in that switch! LGR - 2021

[@SmokeyEdits]

ayyyy i just recently built a keyboard too! gmmk pro with kailh box jades! love it so far, find it funny we have very similar builds

[@GraveUypo]

eh, nothing beats good old logitech k120. tried mechanical keyboards, tried hard to like them, but i just went back to the k120. it's just so... keyboard. it's a keyboard. it's the keyboard. it's cheap. it's always there. k120

[@lteht6919]

That beginning thud was satisfyingly to me

[@kyoudaiken]

Got a YMDK Melody96 in the heavy aluminum slab like Craft Computing has. I love it so much!

[@VaterOrlaag]

I would map the knob to CTRL+PGUP/PGDN so that when I have multiple pages side by side in Word, I can scroll between them from left to right.

[@j.t.5178]

I like the look of the keyboard and the switches you used. I would have preferred the bottom to be black, as it would match more with the keys. Another great video!

[@dragons_red]

Amazing. I had no idea until today this was a thing.

[@edcofu]

Knob? Volume knob! Can't have enough of these.

[@epochnova]

I got one of the first batch of the gmmk and had similar issues with the stabilizers. I would suggest getting some aftermarket stabilizers. I swapped mine with the durock v2 and it feels better.

[@mcdura]

I recently got the same and love it apart form the same issue with the space bar.

[@uNpOpuLArOpInION69]

Could you please try out some dishwasher safe or waterproof robust keyboards? I saw that there are very interesting options that seemed intriguing and think that concept is pretty nice!

[@microbuilder]

I heard the intro as 'blerbsgreeeens' and I like it.

[@slckb0y65]

14:23 "I like knobs" - LGR 2021

[@LKonstantina915]

silver + orange + black. Best color scheme.

[@calebjones4129]

From what I understand the sluggish keys are from overlubbing the stabilizers. GMMK is notorious on the mechanical keyboard subreddit for this reason.

[@carlosmaurokrma92]

clint uses (used) gatheron blues, I feel validated now.

[@candyak9985]

Me too. I've shamelessly put SA keycaps on mine. The fact that he likes clicky switches at all is rare!

[@EdU-od5ec]

@@candyak9985 Only devil worshippers like clicky switches. :D

[@candyak9985]

@@EdU-od5ec HAIL SATAN! 😁🤘

[@JohnDlugosz]

There's something about a keyboard that's suitable for use as a blunt instrument that can kill with one blow, and not take any subsequent damage. Does that imply bodily fluid resistance? You'd need to go rinse it off in clear water after a few minutes.

[@draggonhedd]

use the knob to change backlight settings? or screen brightness?

[@Infinite_Ouroboros]

I prefer the drop custom keyboards cause no bezzles making it so much easier to clean. Though I do highly recommend the glorious mouses, never going back to normal mice after experiencing that weightlessness.

[@SNK038]

Glorious overdid the lube on all the stabilizers. I had to flush mine out and re-lube them lightly to get any usability. Sometimes the space would not even come up if the switch had a below 60g spring.

[@jochenwuerfel]

Hey LGR, hey guys - does anyone know if there is an ergonomic keyboard PCB where I can put my own keys in? I only find a billion "normal" keyboards 😥

[@letllve]

A lot of your gripes with the board are fixed by modding. Changing out the plate material, changing the stabilizers and lubing them. I know that it's not something you want to do, but the board is meant as an entry point to the custom keyboard world. Not sure if you're already aware, or have tried them, but MT3 profile keycaps (or SA) would be right up your alley. The high profile and scoop is fantastic for typing (not so much gaming).

[@mxnjones]

I’m looking for that one to come back in stock on the Glorious website…

[@HiCZoK]

I had a choice to get this or save a bit and get NIZ x87. I've got nice since it's electro capacitive and something different. no rgb though... so not sure. Will be here next week

[@sarjim4381]

Maybe number pads are a thing of the past or something, but a keyboard with no num pad gets an immediate pass from me.

[@SlavicCelery]

I don't understand people who like keyboards sans numpad.

[@nocturnalpursuits1706]

for work I like a numpad, but for gaming I like a TKL. I never use the numpad while gaming and I like the extra space on my desk.

[@freewebber]

Hey, I was looking into one of these. I have a Model O mouse and I love it.

[@AceStrife]

Keyboard 'pinging' is the bane of my existence. Never found a mechanical keyboard that didn't suffer from that.. I've gotta look into one of these if they have a standard full size layout.

[@NightMotorcyclist]

I have the regular GMMK that shipped with Gateron Brown and double shot ABS keycaps. It feels nice to type and game on but I prefer the progressive spring rates of switches like HyperX Aqua switches and will probably buy myself some Glorious Panda switches. I just bought myself some Corsair PRO keycaps which are double shot PBT with a standard bottom layout.

[@scharkalvin]

Yeah $170 without keys/caps. Probably will cost more than a HHKB when done. I do like the look and heft of it though, but I'm also quite happy typing on my unicomp model M. I'm considering getting their new TKL Model M when they finally offer the version with the longer space bar.

[@Mythricia1988]

It's actually quite cheap for the custom keyboard side of things. About as cheap as you can possibly go for an actual decent quality build with keyswitch sockets. Once you get into custom chassis and PCBs you're looking at more like 300-400$ before keyswitches and caps... Gets expensive real fast.

[@KenSch2020]

Since you do not use volume up and down with the wheel how about you use that for page up and page down.You can use the function key for volume up, down and mute. It is a suggestion

[@ruadeil_zabelin]

I wouldn't be able to use this layout. I use home and end all the time when programming and on any non-standard keyboard this is such a pain. Any laptop keyboard feels like a chore to type on mostly because of the different layout.

[@davidromeroblaya7920]

I prefer full sized keyboards (something regarding to wrist pain) but that tiny thing is amazing.

[@CybershamanX]

Oh, yeah! I forgot about how the small form factor looses the Home and Delete keys! I'm going to have to do the same thing you did on my new custom keyboard. Yeah, I use those keys a LOT! :P EDIT: spelling fix

[@bmh67wa]

I'm pretty sure that the particle board keyboard tray on my cheap Office Depot computer desk would bow if I put that keyboard on it. It would be so worth it though. That thing looks sweet. I think the only thing I would do different is I would use black keycaps for the WASD keys.

[@Akselmoi]

I wouldn't be able to live without numpad haha :D

[@CanuckGod]

Same, I use too many AutoHotKey macros with mine to switch to a TKL or 60%. I suppose one could just get a separate Numpad, but that just seems like too much work.

[@yukikofujiwara2144]

Yeah, ever since I got my "gaming mechanical keyboard and mouse" from the local *gas station* for $25, I've always been interested in a suitable replacement mechanical keyboard. Fortunately the membrane OEM keyboard that came with my old HP AiO is actually fantastic, feels really good as far as membrane keyboards go, so I just use that. Mouse was actually inoffensive enough, the mouse 4 and 5 buttons are VERY squishy, though I wish you could disable the "RGB lighting" in it like the keyboard. I have no replacement at the moment, so it's _fine_ for the time being.

[@GamesNTech]

Could you make the wheel page up and page down?

[@junkelist]

How about a typing of the dead benchmark score and head to head for this one Vs your past favourite? 🤔🧐

[@AgentWaltonSimons]

Watching this makes me wonder if Clint ever experienced the old Sun Type 5 keyboards. Built like tanks (seriously, steel innards), and really nice key feel...

[@MrE1981]

Black on dark grey, great for eye-strain.

[@EdU-od5ec]

You were using cheap keyboards before, thats the difference. I would recommend swapping out the stabs for TKC c3's (lubed up).

[@quitepossiblylucky]

Damn. Had I known this existed I would've gone with this instead of the Drop ALT high profile.

[@Static_Age]

Welcome to the rabbit whole that is customer mechanical keyboards Clint!

[@Daerei]

Yeah, The reverberating clicky-ness that you like on the other keyboards, is probably cause you like that loud clicky power. Your other builds also seem to be more hollow in the structure of it, whereas the Gmmk pro’s build seems to promote more of that quiet feel so you can type for a while without disturbing anyone, or creating too much sound input to your microphone:)

[@TheNewFlesh]

Question for the Keeb-lords: can the Knob be configured for MAME?

[@techmouse.]

"there are 2 pages downs" Welcome to the world of custom keyboards. I have 3 page downs, 3 shifts, and 5 alts.