New GMMK Pro - mechanical keyboard

HippoTank · 16 Apr 2021 at 10:27

0xygen said:
Tai Hao PBT keycaps are pretty good too, although I couldn't find any sets I liked in stock or for pre-order.

In the end I went for the Infinikey Sactuary Rebirth PBT kit, it's the colour scheme I wanted and I love the gothic look. So now I have keycaps and will order the GMMK Pro, just need to decide on switches!
There is a Mechanical Keyboard UK discord which has loads of helpful users too

noobftw · 18 Apr 2021 at 18:27

How come the USA Glorious keycaps are available in the store, but not the ISO UK versions?

0xygen · 19 Apr 2021 at 21:11

noobftw said:
How come the USA Glorious keycaps are available in the store, but not the ISO UK versions?

I think I recall someone mentioning they were releasing ISO UK versions and Overclockers would stock them. Maybe worth asking them the question, otherwise I think Candykeys will also be getting them.

psykix · 21 Apr 2021 at 12:59

Kaichu said:
Ordered a set of Boba U4T switches for mine when it arrives. Also bought a HK gaming set of dye sub keycaps and they're amazing for the price.

Where did you get the switches from?

ElderRat · 23 Apr 2021 at 09:33

See a single item of the new GMMK Pro setting has an ETA for June 30, the ISO PC plate. Really hoping ANSI will be coming in before then, May drop would be lush

0xygen · 24 Apr 2021 at 08:07

psykix said:
Where did you get the switches from?

I ordered mine from AliExpress, the MKzealots store is on the authorised retailer list on the Gazzew site.

psykix · 24 Apr 2021 at 08:21

I’ll take a look, thanks!

psykix · 25 Apr 2021 at 09:11

I ordered some Boba U4 clear 62g switches. It's my first foray into custom mech keyboards, but not mech keyboards in general. I have had several but they've all been off the shelf ones - Ducky, Corsair, Logitech.

Do these switches benefit from being lubed? And if so, which lube?

Thanks!

0xygen · 26 Apr 2021 at 18:30

psykix said:
I ordered some Boba U4 clear 62g switches. It's my first foray into custom mech keyboards, but not mech keyboards in general. I have had several but they've all been off the shelf ones - Ducky, Corsair, Logitech.

Do these switches benefit from being lubed? And if so, which lube?

Thanks!

A lot of people leave Bobas stock as the creator doesn't recommend lubing them but here's his guide if you want to: https://redd.it/edlx0q

psykix · 26 Apr 2021 at 19:11

I'll give them a whirl stock first I think.

Thanks for the link!

Kaichu · 27 Apr 2021 at 15:35

I'm growing impatient haha, hopefully it ships early June. I hate waiting

0xygen · 28 Apr 2021 at 09:07

The world of mechanical keyboards is definitely not for the impatient haha!

A couple of other sites mention June for the ANSI model and July for ISO, I expect Overclockers will receive the same time as everyone else unfortunately

psykix · 28 Apr 2021 at 09:23

I've been flip flopping between my ordered ISO and changing to ANSI since I placed the order. Having never had an ANSI keyboard before, how easy is it to adapt to?

There are far more keycaps available in ANSI, so would be nice to have the wide choice..

Kaichu · 28 Apr 2021 at 14:34

0xygen said:
The world of mechanical keyboards is definitely not for the impatient haha!

A couple of other sites mention June for the ANSI model and July for ISO, I expect Overclockers will receive the same time as everyone else unfortunately

Yeah seeing on sites expected shipping date of 30th June. Ah well, may as well wait I guess just a tad stressful. What plate would be best with Boba U4T silents? Polycarb? Need to know when ISO plates are on sale.

Flix83 · 29 Apr 2021 at 17:21

psykix said:
I've been flip flopping between my ordered ISO and changing to ANSI since I placed the order. Having never had an ANSI keyboard before, how easy is it to adapt to?

There are far more keycaps available in ANSI, so would be nice to have the wide choice..

Personally I have come to prefer the ANSI layout over ISO having made the switch a few years ago. Like you say, there are a ton more choice when it comes to key caps and you'll often find group buys providing an add-on 'NorDeUK' set.

i.e. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90706.0

psykix · 29 Apr 2021 at 17:25

Flix83 said:
Personally I have come to prefer the ANSI layout over ISO having made the switch a few years ago. Like you say, there are a ton more choice when it comes to key caps and you'll often find group buys providing an add-on 'NorDeUK' set.

i.e. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90706.0

Thanks!

Lanky MikStanky · 2 May 2021 at 09:43

Question, does OcUK offer alternative plates for the GMMK PRO? Because I don't know if I'd want the aluminium or polycarbonate one yet. Or does it just come with aluminium as standard?

psykix · 2 May 2021 at 09:44

Lanky MikStanky said:
Question, does OcUK offer alternative plates for the GMMK PRO? Because I don't know if I'd want the aluminium or polycarbonate one yet. Or does it just come with aluminium as standard?

You have to buy them extra - can't specify which it comes with.

prjwebb · 2 May 2021 at 15:15

Comes with the alu

0xygen · 6 May 2021 at 23:31

After listening to a test with the three plates I've now ordered a PC plate too!