Gaomon M10K Graphics Tablet Setup for GIMP and darktable (A WACOM KILLER!)

[@RicoResolves]

You can buy it here: amzn.to/32TDY9k

[@gchagirl1297]

thankyou for this because i just got my tablet and I'm clueless XD

[@xxmatchalattexx5414]

SaMe

[@drawings_from_Ochi]

Same and I'm still confused lol

[@florexroses4147]

Same

[@austyncampbell8217]

@@drawings_from_Ochi I want to cry they opened an app but didn’t explain how to get there

[@katiekofemug]

set up screens are a bit different now BUT you cover the same info so very concisely it is easy to figure it out. Thank you so much for this vid!!!!

[@RicoResolves]

Maybe I should do a new version!

[@amycurtis9747]

@@RicoResolves yes you should

[@dragonnight1221]

You are my hero! I got this for Christmas and, I had no idea what to do or what was what

[@RicoResolves]

Good to hear!!

[@RustySeatbelt]

Thank you, you have been one of the few to show off the wheel on this thing! Looking to use it for AutoCAD, zooming in and out constantly. Hope it works out!

[@RicoResolves]

Awesome, good to hear my video added value for you!

[@LPF346ENG]

Time to put this on my shopping list for next year. I've been thinking about getting into digital art and this looks like the best tablet to start with. I especially like the button layout on the left side. Price still looks good and it is a lot cheaper on amazon then in my country. Thanks for the video. :)

[@RicoResolves]

You're welcome, glad you like the video. I'm very content with the tablet! You can flip it in the settings as well, so it doesn't matter if you're a left hand or a right hand user!

[@LPF346ENG]

@@RicoResolves It definitely looks like the best product for the price. Note: As a Gimp user ,this tutorial was the best way to sell me on this product. :D

[@RicoResolves]

@@LPF346ENG awesome 😁👍

[@LPF346ENG]

@@RicoResolves Time to re-watch the video ,tablet just arrived today. :D

[@RicoResolves]

@@LPF346ENG awesome! You won't regret it!

[@singingbass63]

Thank you, Rico; your demo helped me to understand this device better than I had . . .

[@District-65]

Wow Wow Wow !! Rico you're the best !!! I intend to buy this graphic tablet, and who talk about this device, Rico of course...Great video one more time, thanks and please keep on doing...

[@RicoResolves]

Haha fantastic man, love your comment!

[@dragondude7107]

thank you! this video was super helpful, my dad said not to use the glove and I wasn't going to, but then I did after seeing this

[@RicoResolves]

Yea I like it a lot too!

[@gesav2114]

Well thanks DAD

[@RicoResolves]

@@gesav2114 😂👍

[@n.ee.h]

I love your accent. Also, very informative video, thank you 😊

[@RicoResolves]

Hi N.E.E.H! Thank you for your comment, glad you found my video helpful!

[@ah.neat.408]

Thanks for the setup! It was incredibly easy to do with your video instructions.

[@RicoResolves]

Good to hear!!

[@biscuit9301]

@@RicoResolves can you do the driver download on chromebook?

[@rng813]

i could NOT fugure it out so this helped alot :>

[@Veneers_rizz]

I got this for Christmas and I'm tryna set it up and I was so confused, thank you 😅

[@noodleo3750]

I ordered this a few days ago and i'm waiting for it to arrive. I'm ten but am really passionate for art. These few years I have been using chromebook, Iphone and Ipad, and before that the traditional paper. Do you think this is a good choice for me?

[@RicoResolves]

It's an excellent choice! This tablet will bring you lots of joy! Only ten years old, that's incredible. I wish you lots of fun and success with this tablet!

[@bloomingmoons9849]

Im 11 and have been drawing om paper but feel like i can do digital art since ive been learning about it and see art made on digital art and really wanna try this out too!

[@noodleo3750]

@@bloomingmoons9849 Its pretty fun! You could try it sometime :D

[@ninyqin7086]

What does the wheel do in this tablet? Can you make it adjust brush size?

[@RicoResolves]

You can assign it tasks and yes if increased the brush size!

[@xxmatchalattexx5414]

Omg thank you! This really helps! Bless your heart ❤️

[@patricktoo]

I just got my tablet and was REALLY confused but then I found this and I completely understand now. Thank you for this amazing tutorial. Also, one question: Is is possible to see your screen on the tablet? if so, let me know. Thanks!

[@RicoResolves]

You're welcome! This tablet does not have a screen and/or monitor. So you won't be able to project your screen onto it.

[@musasoyyo]

I see that you are left handed (like me) and the tablet you show seems to only work for right handed people, with XP-Pen tablets (and Wacom too) you can rotate the tablet so that the buttons and dials are towards the right so you can use the tablet in "left handed mode" this allows to use your pen with your left hand and use your right hand to control the buttons and dials easily and comfortably.

[@RicoResolves]

Yes! You can flip everything so you can use it with your left or right hand!

[@zurnu74]

I can't increase/decrease the brush size by scrolling the wheel while inside the canvas. Clicking on the inner circle doesn't give me "Brush Size" option. Greeting from Chile.

[@catone135]

Hey, I use krita, and when I use scroll down, or adjust brush size, it does not work... what could I do? :((

[@RicoResolves]

I have no idea, I don't use Krita. Maybe someone else can help!

[@catone135]

@@RicoResolves ok... Can you help me look for an answer?...

[@martinparidon9056]

Thanks for this. Have a nice day.

[@RicoResolves]

You're welcome. Same to you Martin!

[@snorchill3170]

What is the size of the entire tablet? I'm trying to make sure it will fit in my desk

[@RicoResolves]

Model. M10K. Touch Technology. Battery-free Cordless EMR. Working Area. 255.06 x 159.84mm. Dimension. 359.93 x 239.91 x 12.47 mm. Net Weight. 695g. Color. Black. Touch Resolution. 5080LPI. Report Rate. 233PPS.

[@pean0td167]

Yoo how small yo desk😭

[@Csng555]

Amm. can i have a question? Do I need to downloand a drawing app myslef for or if I connect a tablet to my laptop will the drawing apps come out by itself? please answer me its very important because Im gonna have this tablet some days and I need to know that very soon. Thank you if you answer me QwQ

[@RicoResolves]

You'll need to download apps that you can use it with. For instance GIMP. A free open source alternative to photoshop!

[@Csng555]

@@RicoResolves Thank you UwU

[@allano7814]

Can you demo the tablet using gimp? I am having a hard time setting up the custom keys like increasing/decreasing brush size.

[@RicoResolves]

hi Allen! I could, and maybe I will!

[@mickaelbailly9680]

Hello. Thanks for this video. Do you know if it can work with a Linux distribution?

[@RicoResolves]

Thanks for asking, I'm pretty sure it can!

[@mickaelbailly9680]

@@RicoResolves Thank you Sir for your reactivity! Here's a beginning of answer: www.gaomon.net/question/run_on_linux.html

[@gesav2114]

I tried on linux but because the entire thing is a giant fire wall it didnt work for me

[@lisat17]

I AM ALSO LEFT HANDED THIS HELPED ME A LOT

[@serenitybrooks1986]

Hello so I downloaded it and all it popped up was the pen thing it never popped up the actual screen for drawing and I don't know how to get there I don't know if I did something wrong or not

[@RicoResolves]

Did you fix it yet?

[@65svein]

Hello and thanks for all the Darktable tutorials. For image editing software like Darktable < the retouch module>. Is it faster to use a drawing board and pen than a mouse to remove scratches from old photos. Do you recommend drawing boards for photo editing?

[@RicoResolves]

I definitely recommend this tablet for photoshop etc

[@lilianfabiano3079]

Do you know if it works with an old Mac running High Sierra? Nothing works 😩. I’ve bought another pen tablet already an it simply doesn’t talk to the Mac, even worse, the computer thinks it’s my keyboard and then I lose the Bluetooth connection to the keyboard and have to plug and unplug the tablet all the time. It’s really enfuriating

[@RicoResolves]

Hi Lilian, good to see you back! Unfortunately I cannot help you with this question. Maybe a viewer can, this video is still being watched a lot!

[@lilianfabiano3079]

@@RicoResolves ok thanx for answering anyway. Let’s hope someone comes up with the answer! C ya! 🤗

[@Danthelion.]

Hello, is there a option to change languages on the tablet software? I will import it from China

[@RicoResolves]

Yeah using the program I showcase, you can select the language

[@ratmilko]

I ordered this yesterday, from the videos Ive watched it looks amazing and I so excited to be getting it! Edit- I got it, and its very good! I don’t have a problem yet!

[@RicoResolves]

You won't be disappointed!

[@gesav2114]

After i down it your screen was diferent to my, i have 3 options on the side top one pencil middle one is a mobitor and 3rd one is a gear. How wouls i actualy start drawling with it

[@RicoResolves]

If you open up your drawing software, you should be able to use it. What is your OS?

[@Foreseen3]

How do I do I get the files to work? I have my virus protection turned off and when I download it it’s just a zip file

[@RicoResolves]

You'll have to hit the right mouse button, and then either choose the option "extract" or "extract" here

[@Foreseen3]

Rico Richardson thank you

[@_.l0uu]

You skipped the whole entire downloading part and nothing popped up for me :/

[@PapapaPapupi]

I know this might seem like a rant, but I have been at this for about 3 hours and I still cannot get my keys to connect to photoshop. whenever I try to use them in photoshop they do nothing, And yes. I've been trying to set them to photoshop but there is literally nothing online that explains this issue. I also cannot get help from friends/ Family. If someone can help that would REALLY be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[@RicoResolves]

I have pinned your comment! Hopefully someone can help. Unfortunately I don't have Photoshop myself so I can't check.

[@PapapaPapupi]

Okay, I Fixed the issue! Thanks.

[@problemat1que]

@@PapapaPapupi Since Rico pinned your comment, care to explain your steps taken to make it work for you?

[@SwaggyTrollOG]

@@PapapaPapupi explain man

[@qwertyblazet6166]

Does it have multi-touch? Can I use it with my fingers as a regular laptop touchpad?

[@RicoResolves]

Not that I know of, you need the pen to operate it.

[@Beccad237]

For beginners is good an graphic tablet with screen or without?

[@Dractonis]

Every time I try to colour in small areas or small strokes it has a fit and starts kinda lagging/buffering trying to open wheels and stuff. I've disabled some options people say cause this problems, but it's impossible to work with atm. Does anyone know how to fix this?

[@RicoResolves]

That's weird, I've never experienced that problem. Maybe someone else can help!

[@sadlyimme_x__x7972]

Got my today but it didn’t come with a glove 😕

[@RicoResolves]

Sorry to hear that!

[@kimg.p70]

Do you know where it takes you to draw using this tablet? Does it open up an app to draw or are we supposed to have it already?

[@RicoResolves]

Hi Kim! You can use this tablet with programs like GIMP, Illustrator, Inkscape, darktable, photoshop etc. They don't come with the tablet itself!

[@kimg.p70]

@@RicoResolves thank you so much!

[@leoclass1]

I installed the driver, but it did not open. Do I need to download a program?

[@RicoResolves]

You should be able to just run it!

[@emanmantan]

It might come as a zip so I recommend win war or 7Zip

[@malymedved4280]

I have a question, I’m trying to download a driver rn but when you entered the website “PD2200” appeared on the top of your page and “PD1320” appears on mine. Do I have to get the PD2200 or PD1320? I don’t know the difference between the two

[@RicoResolves]

Which operating system do you have?

[@hoodtube7920]

Hello mate, nice informative video, thanks. Do you have any idea how to reverse the direction of the scroll wheel? Going clockwise to zoom in or make the brush bigger seems better and more sensible to me, but I can't figure out how to change it in the driver software.

[@jenniferbenites959]

Thanks I really needed this

[@agustinninoperez9460]

I have a gaomon tablet and I've been trying to enable pressure sensitivity in GIMP 2.10.20 but every time I enable it the brightness and contrast setting pop up. Does this happen to anyone else?

[@RicoResolves]

I've been fiddling around with the tablet last week. You can change the pressure sensitivy in the Gaomon program on your computer. Because the pen does offer it (and tablet). So I don't think you'll need to activate it in GIMP too. It just does automatically I guess.

[@anupriyaagarwal4258]

Hey Rico, thanks for the video. its quite helpful. I am trying to set up this device for teaching maths remotely. How can i connect it with white board on Zoom or Microsoft team.

[@RicoResolves]

Hi Anupriya! Thank you for your question. When you connect this device to your computer or laptop, you can just use it. When you share your screen with Zoom or Teams, people will see your screen and what you are doing. Whether that's with a mouse or the pen. Both will show your output :). Did this answer your question?

[@yahyachok1673]

How to turn it to left mode?

[@yahyachok1673]

@@marioo849 thank u bro. It works

[@bloomingmoons9849]

Thank you so much for this tutorial and I really needed it since im trying out graphics design, but I was wondering if this drawing tablet works with Microsoft laptops?

[@RicoResolves]

It does! I only use Microsoft.

[@bloomingmoons9849]

@@RicoResolves thanks, I've been thinking about getting this graphics tablet ams can't wait!

[@RicoResolves]

It's an awesome tablet!

[@potato_girl_status3214]

Can you draw on the tablet like showing up on the tablet itself? This is my first time getting a drawing tablet so I was just wondering 😅

[@RicoResolves]

Great question! The answer is: You can't. You can only see the "result" on your device.

[@fingerboarder.306]

Do you have to use this with a software? Or is there a software included with the pen?

[@RicoResolves]

You can download software to configure the pen and tablet

[@paulsmile9548]

Hi,Thanks for the video, I got my new XP-Pen Deco 01 3 days ago, finally got it to work and downloaded Gimp. do you suggest any other programs? It doesn't have to be free, I was thinking of buying photoshop until I discovered you have to pay it monthly....

[@RicoResolves]

It works with darktable too! Which is an open source software program for photography (great alternative to lightroom). Inkscape is great too for designing.

[@shadowplaysmc4586]

Pirate photoshop lmao

[@senpaitora2611]

@@shadowplaysmc4586 teach me how

[@fontirolo]

thank you so much for this video!

[@RicoResolves]

You're very welcome!

[@seragahmed1953]

Does it work on Adobe Anime?

[@hackercat5391]

When downloading the driver do I download the one you downloaded or the one that says m10k 2018 one?

[@RicoResolves]

The latest one, it's the M10K 2018 tablet

[@hackercat5391]

@@RicoResolves thank you

[@OneCameraOneLens]

I keep meaning to set up my Wacom tablet for Gimp and Darktable!!! Never tried it in them.

[@RicoResolves]

You should man. It works exceptionally well with GIMP!

[@boatingexplainedwithcapndr8359]

Great video. Thanks. Like you, I'm left-handed. I find that my hand keeps hitting the buttons and wheel while I'm drawing. Is there any way to flip it so the buttons are on the right?

[@RicoResolves]

Yes you can, in the settings menu!

[@maneboy1239]

when i download the drivers and stuff it came in a zipped folder? what should i do?

[@RicoResolves]

Unzip it/extract it to the desired folder

[@crimson4066]

My Gaomon interface is only showing express keys and workspace?

[@RicoResolves]

You can flip it in the setup menu!

[@Tchooki]

Is it possible to use the pressure of the pen with this tablet and gimp ?

[@RicoResolves]

Yes, I use it for GIMP too

[@beatajstorey5008]

great tutorial. Thank you.

[@matthiashartmann9948]

Just started with this tablet and darktable. I found an issue and would like to ask here, if somebody of you knows a solution. When drawing a path with the pen, the tip of the pen works - as expected - as the left mouse button, but the two buttons on the shaft of the pen have no function. They are configured to be left and right mouse button, but while drawing a path, they have no function. This makes it impossible to end the path without switching from pen to mouse, very annoying. Do you have the same issue? Any ideas to solve that?

[@RicoResolves]

Did you solve it yet?

[@zaya654]

Hi I’m still clueless 😭 so does it ever actually show on the tablet instead of the laptop?

[@eliasllpllj]

It doesn’t

[@aswilsonweebly]

I still cannot figure out how to add a program to the shortcut key. What are executable files and how do I find my art program in it?

[@RicoResolves]

Navigate to the folder where you've installed the program. That should connect the program to the button.

[@aswilsonweebly]

@@RicoResolves I was able to do a c drive search and it gave me 20 folders. I am sure I’m not doing something right. Is there an article I could read? The manual wasn’t much help.

[@11gtemuujin9]

uhhh was your gaomon software in chinese? Mine is and i dont understand a thing. Can you please help

[@RicoResolves]

When you install it, you can choose English (if all goes well)

[@naobao9457]

it's not allowing me 2 connect my android 2 the tablet can you please help me?

[@RicoResolves]

Can you check the official website? I'm not sure Android is supported?

[@thisandthat65]

Downloaded but no about page anywhere?

[@Dt3kno]

Thank you for the great Video..

[@RicoResolves]

You're welcome!

[@ItsM3Mariska]

Can we draw our own pictures on this tablet and save them? Can we trace other pictures and save them?

[@RicoResolves]

Yes you can!

[@heimizhou450]

can this tablet use for other drawing apps such as medibang pro?

[@RicoResolves]

I think so yes!

[@Huffyloveee]

Thank you for the video! over the last two days I have been trying to figure out have to change the pen settings. It makes me double tap the pen to start drawing, when id like for the pen to immediately start drawing as it touched the tablet, do you know how to change this?

[@RicoResolves]

Have you tried finding it in the settings? You can select different options for that button. Personally I can just draw straight away

[@Huffyloveee]

@@RicoResolves I downloaded the gaomon driver, I didnt see an option for that specific pen setting. I also went into my computer settings & change things. Still making me double tap to start drawing it's driving me nuts lol

[@RicoResolves]

I'll have a look tomorrow, if I forget, help me remind.

[@skone3791]

@@RicoResolves _it has been 3 months_

[@RicoResolves]

@@skone3791 guess he figured it out then haha

[@matteoki6069]

You can't use the wheel to increase or decrease the brush size anymore.

[@EstebanFonsecaAR]

As a lef handed, can you turn the tablet the other way, so you have the buttons and wheel on the right side ?

[@RicoResolves]

You could, but then I guess you'll need to flip the settings upside down too. I'm left handed as well, but this works fine enough. I love it while using GIMP

[@EstebanFonsecaAR]

@@RicoResolves Sure, but what I meant to ask was if there is an option on the driver to do that switch, which would do it automatically, and then you can setup your buttons :) Cheers !

[@RicoResolves]

@@EstebanFonsecaAR I'll have to check for you! I'm currently switching computers so it will take me a while before I can answer this

[@megramae825]

@@RicoResolves and he never returned

[@magdalenawurz854]

@@EstebanFonsecaAR For anyone else reading this: Yes you can! I own this tablet

[@user-qn6jc5nu8p]

Does anyone know if this works for OSU

[@RicoResolves]

More people have asked this, check the comment section to find your answer :D!

[@Tf.ant10]

love this thank you

[@wolfhunter5657]

Can i rotate the canvad on photoshop with the scroll wheel?

[@RicoResolves]

I'm not sure!

[@frozensky3838]

Thank you!

[@RicoResolves]

Thank you for commenting!

[@Dashathyst]

does it work with photoshop and animate?

[@RicoResolves]

Photoshop yes, animate I don't know

[@HostileAtHeart]

Am I being stupid? I can't manage to decrease or increase the brush size in PS 2021 with the wheel..

[@RicoResolves]

Did it work already?

[@HostileAtHeart]

@@RicoResolves No, sadly not

[@RicoResolves]

Have you ran by all the settings?

[@HostileAtHeart]

@@RicoResolves Yup. It's okay though; I found a work-around where I just made one of the buttons ALT and then I right click on the pen and drag the pen.

[@rknonk]

Hi Rico, Is it work with adobe?

[@RicoResolves]

I took a look on Google, and it seems to be working with Adobe! I have no personal experience with it using Adobe though.

[@l0cal._.dekusimp255]

Hey what computer do i need

[@RicoResolves]

Doesn't matter, in theory you can use this on any computer.

[@jaxsaber4218]

Does the screen not turn on for it

[@RicoResolves]

The tablet doesn't have a screen

[@ERoossien]

Zit er geen pen houder bij?

[@RicoResolves]

Die zit er wel bij! Althans, los!

[@gchagirl1297]

sorry, i have a question, what drawing app did you use?

[@RicoResolves]

I use GIMP!

[@gchagirl1297]

@@RicoResolves thanks

[@rinamaghsoudi1382]

Does it works with samsung S8? Because some of drawing tablet don't support it.

[@RicoResolves]

Unfortunately I don't know if it will work with a phone

[@tinyte5668]

No, you need the pro version for it to work with android and the phone needs usb OTG function, most phones have this.

[@jimendez2728]

What apps do you use to make art??? help pls

[@RicoResolves]

GIMP or INKSCAPE

[@barracuda976]

Hi Rico! After 3 years, are you still using Tablet (this or other else) for editing in Darktable and Gimp? Always thanks for your videos.

[@RicoResolves]

Yea I'm still using it!

[@ailunkoyt]

thankyou

[@khadijaaldallal5765]

Is it work on windows 10?

[@RicoResolves]

Yes it does, without any issues!

[@mixa_gd]

Can u use it on a desktop PC?

[@RicoResolves]

Yes you can :)

[@iamkian]

mooi ding Rico. maar is het niet handiger om de knoppen aan de rechterkant te hebben omdat jij met links tekent? bedien de knoppen met rechts en teken met inks !? leuk ding voor een giveaway 😀 Oja. ik heb ook al weer een paar nieuwe videos online staan 😉😉😜

[@RicoResolves]

Mwoah opzich gaat dit prima. Jouw videos bekijk ik later even. Heb het superdruk gehad en mijn eigen pc gebouwd. Dus ben aan het switchen met systemen enzo.

[@tshialaminaamaral9771]

please more tutoriel

[@inferiortimes]

Thank u for making this video I bought it and it was my first time so I didn’t know how to use it and I saw this video but I didn’t help me much tho 😢😢😂😅❤ I still don’t know how to use it my dad was doing it but he didn’t understand how to do it so yeah I still don’t know how to use it… I still don’t know why I typed this much information about it 😂😂😅 it’s the same that u got also.. in my head it said “u don’t know how to use it so u can’t do it” but in my other mind said “u can’t still do ur best even though u don’t know how to use it don’t listen to him he’s just jealous that u got it but he didn’t get it.. 😂😂😊❤ trust me u can still do it though even u if u don’t know what to do. Just tell me that u trust me and don’t listen to him ok??”

[@RicoResolves]

Are you ok?

[@redboiiwastaken]

When ever I open the folder it just brings me to flipaclip

[@RicoResolves]

Did you figure it out?

[@YoungWide]

Mine isn't responding to me drawing on it

[@RicoResolves]

Have you ran the settings program?

[@YoungWide]

@@RicoResolves yeah I didn't do that but now it works thanks

[@mehmettolunaykurt]

Do you recommend m10k pro or m106k pro?

[@RicoResolves]

Thank you for your question. If I look at this link: justcreative.com/2020/08/24/best-gaomon-tablets-for-graphic-design/ The M10k 2018 comes out on top as the best all rounder :)! Personally, I don't have experience with the M106k pro though. They should send me one ;-)!

[@gothscum1031]

How to use without computer?

[@RicoResolves]

You can't

[@monserratolguin3007]

Hi, can i use it with softwares like AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds max etc?

[@RicoResolves]

I'm not sure because I don't use those programs. Can I download them for free? I can then try for you! Either way, this is a graphics tablet like any other. So it should work with all the programs that other tablets work with too!

[@monserratolguin3007]

@@RicoResolves those programs have 30 free days. The gaomon m106k works with revit but i don't know if the others too

[@monserratolguin3007]

@@RicoResolves i want this but I'm not sure yet :(

[@RicoResolves]

@@monserratolguin3007 I'll see if I can try it out.

[@passive202]

How long does it usually take to download the file?

[@RicoResolves]

That depends on your Internet connection. Shouldn't take long.

[@uglyluffy7815]

this cable connector doesn't go in all the way?

[@RicoResolves]

It does?

[@uglyluffy7815]

Rico Richardson I don’t know, does it?

[@uglyluffy7815]

Rico Richardson mine goes halfway into the tablet, am I not being firm enough? It still works though so, idk

[@RicoResolves]

@@uglyluffy7815 if it works, then don't press it further. You're good

[@uglyluffy7815]

@@RicoResolves Thanks, the vid was great too!

[@ariel7971]

Excuse me but how do you plug it in and tell what's what? I'm confused.

[@RicoResolves]

With a USB cable that's delivered with the tablet. In the Gaomon settings program you can assign the buttons. My video shows you how