GMMK Pro: The ultimate guide (in-depth review + modding tutorial)

Join me on this super in-depth review and modding tutorial of the new #Glorious #GMMKpro, where we'll explore this keyboard's main features: metal construction, hot-swappable switch sockets, per-key RGB illumination, interchangeable plate and stabs, gasket mounting, sound damping foam and software (including its claimed QMK & VIA compatibility).

We'll also go through its pros and cons as well as teach you how you can improve the sound and typing feel of this US $170 board to make it one of the best entry level choices in the semi-custom #MechanicalKeyboards market today.

And, to show you how it can sound with different switches and keycaps configurations, we'll sound test it with Alpaca and Gateron Ink linears, SP Star Purple tactiles, as well as with PBT (Artifact Bloom) and ABS (GMK and Drop MT3) keycaps.
MAIN FEATURED PRODUCTS (affiliate links):
GMMK Pro: http://shrsl.com/314gm
Glorious Model O Wireless: http://shrsl.com/2wo0a
Wowstick 1F+ 64 In 1 Electric Screwdriver: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3DGEOqG8uy
SOCIAL LINKS:
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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/io_sam
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iosam
PRODUCTS LINKS (affiliate links):

- Artifact Bloom Series Keycapt Set (BoW): https://fave.co/3CQugFb
- DROP MT3 Keycap Set (WoB): https://fave.co/37NMitl
- DROP + NEPHLOCK GMK Kaiju Keycap Set: https://fave.co/3suXqF5
- LOOP Pudding V2 Double-Shot PBT Shine-Through Keycap Set: https://fave.co/3k4jCSL
- Alpaca Linear 62g Switches: http://bit.ly/pkalpaca
- Gateron Ink 67g: http://bit.ly/gat-ink
- Leopold SP Star Purple: https://fave.co/2VZzZaK
- Krytox 205 grade 2: https://amzn.to/3qn9re2
- Krytox 205 grade 0: https://ebay.us/5gcCVM
- Krytox 105: https://amzn.to/2NjBSuB
- HONKID Aluminum Switch Opener -- Kailh/MX Type: https://amzn.to/2Uq4ohu
- Permatex Dielectric Tune-Up Grease: https://amzn.to/3hhMbsk
- TKC C3 Equalz stabilizers: https://bit.ly/c3equalz
- 1.5 mm Silicon Baking Mat: https://amzn.to/3pgar21
- Othmro Black Nitrile Rubber Sealing O-Rings (6mm x 2mm x 2mm / 500pcs): https://amzn.to/3d8E3MA
- FLEXO PET cable expandable sleeve - 1/8" - YELLOW - 25 FT CUTS: http://bit.ly/techflexyellow
- Cable Coiling Rod: https://zapcables.com/coil-collars/
- GX16 16mm Aviation Connector Plug: https://amzn.to/3iKxB18
- 615pcs Heat Shrink Tubing (Ratio 2:1): https://amzn.to/2Q7Xvzr
- DeWalt Box Cutter: https://amzn.to/3bLgF4N
- Nylon Hair Brush Set: https://amzn.to/3rUYMr1
- Yuehuam USB Cable Tester: https://amzn.to/3s9nROR
- Wagner Spraytech 503063 Heat Gun - Furno 500: https://amzn.to/3g1fRgf
- Hakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/2RtpUkl
- Hakko CHP PN-2007 Long-Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/3xqk9U8
- Xool Tweezers Set: https://amzn.to/3rPrE3X
- Jeweler Pick-Up Tool: https://amzn.to/3b01qFq
- Architect Aluminium Rulers Set: https://amzn.to/3b3XF1F
- Aventor Electronic Caliper: https://amzn.to/378CLxk
- Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3qgNHjS
- Youkoyi Magnifier Lamp: https://amzn.to/3pmI56w
- Wiha Scisors: https://amzn.to/3aXEg2p
- Razer Tartarus v2 Gaming Keypad: https://amzn.to/3uK3oBP
- Razer Huntsman Mini 60% Keyboard (Linear Optical Switches): https://amzn.to/3t6Phq1
- YUNZII KC84 SP Hot-Swappable Mechanical Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3vntUB7
- Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse: https://amzn.to/3wvmAET
TIME CODES:

00:00 - Opening
02:40 - 1) Intro
04:36 - 1.1) Disclaimers
05:30 - 2) GMMK Pro
07:26 - 3) Who is Glorious PC Gaming Race?
13:44 - 4) GMMK Pro Options
14:05 - 4.1) GMMK Accessories
14:50 - 5) What's in the Box?
16:18 - 6) The layout
17:10 - 7) The build quality
20:39 - 8) The measurements
21:38 - 9) The looks
23:10 - 10) The USB port
23:36 - 11) The sound damping
25:02 - 12) The plate
26:41 - 12.1) GMMK Pro's Gaskets: isolating vibration & reducing noise
27:36 - 12.2) GMMK Pro's Gaskets: type of sound
28:19 - 12.3) GMMK Pro's Gaskets: Plate & PCB flex
29:53 - 12.4) GMMK Pro's Gaskets: conclusion
30:17 - 13) The stabs
31:30 - 14) The PCB
33:57 - 15) Glorious Core
34:56 - 15.1) Macros
35:40 - 15.2) RGB Illumination
37:21 - 15.3) QMK and VIA
38:22 - 16) Stock typing sound test
40:27 - 17) Modding the GMMK Pro
41:53 - 17.1) Damping foam / Silicone sheet
42:29 - 17.2) Modding the stabs
44:43 - 17.3) Modding the plate mounting system
48:51 - 17.4) Mods briefing
52:25 - 18) Modded GMMK Pro Showcase
53:18 - 19) Modded typing sound test
57:11 - 19.1) Alpacas/Artifact-Bloom sound analysis
57:44 - 19.2) SP-Star/GMK sound analysis
58:03 - 19.3) Gateron-Ink/Drop-MT3 sound analysis
58:48 - 20) Conclusion / 20.1) Feel and sound
01:01:26 - 20.2) Price, value and availability
01:02:24 - 20.3) Competitive analysis
01:06:06 - 21) Outro
I/O SAM PREVIOUS VIDEOS:

1) Original GMMK: https://youtu.be/3s4ruFFqmqo
2) Holy Pandas comparisson: https://youtu.be/AfdfJ5jq6qM

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