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NYM84 75% Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard Kit

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NYM84 75% Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard Kit

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If you’re short on space and long overdue on a new keyboard, the NYM84 is a great option. It’s got everything you need—including function keys, arrows, and numerals—but it doesn’t waste an inch of space Read More

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mattspark123

Jul 27, 2023

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You get what you pay for, review for KEYCAPS ONLY

I would give this set 3.5 stars, but Drop doesn't allow half star ratings. General Info:

-Got these on sale for $19
-My first DSA profile set
-Looks accurate to the pictures

Using them on my Drop Sense 75:

-Tape mod
-IXPE foam under the plate
-All stock foam-- two layers on under PCB, and one under the plate
-Heavily lubed stock stabs
-Brass weight
-Lubed Akko CS Jelly Black switches

Pros:

-Very inexpensive
-Has a very pleasing "poppy" sound profile, not as clacky as some cherry profiles, but definitely not as thocky as MT3 or something thicker
-Inclusion of a "Bs" key which I found funny. I'm using it as my macro key
-Very subjective but I type faster and more accurately on these than my MT3 set and any cherry set I have. I might just be having a good day here but they do feel nice to type on

Cons:

-QC issues-- keys are warped and a little uneven (check G H J keys on screenshot 02/09)
-Keys have a little plastic strands left from the mold injections, I sanded down with 3000 grit sandpaper and that worked great
-Some keys are off center (not the legends, but the entire key itself). Nothing so bad that it renders the set unusable, but it lends itself to a bit of an uneven look on some of the keys
-It's for a very specific 75% layout. This is indeed demonstrated in the screenshots, so this is less of a complaint and more of a wishlist item. The set did not fit my keyboard perfectly, it didn't have any Windows keys, so I had to sub in a 1.25u Shift key instead. Not the end of the world, but would have liked to see more here

Verdict: Nice looking and feeling set with QC/layout issues, but when you remember the $19 price tag, it's very easy to forgive. Would recommend picking up if you enjoy the look of this colorway, or if you're curious about DSA profile and want a low-risk way to get into it.

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imar021

Feb 22, 2022

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Pcb came in defective

Finally came around to using this kit and the pcb has a broken usb port and some components look as if they been soldered on by a 3yr old

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Slater91

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Oct 31, 2021

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Great kit to start with

This is the first custom mechanical keyboard I buy, after a GMMK TKL that we can consider semi-custom. I quite like the heft of the aluminium case. Craftsmanship is not perfect, as there are a few scratches here and there, but overall I'm satisfied with it. I actually bought a YDM75 v3 as it allowed me to get hot swap capabilities and it fit without issues, as in fact the NYM84 appears to be just another name for the YMD75. Everything considered, I'm really happy with this kit. I've had it for about a month now and it's been working great, and I expect to continue doing so for quite a few years in the future!

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TUfromGA

Oct 10, 2021

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Very happy with this keyboard

This was my first mechanical keyboard and I didn't quite appreciate what exactly a 75% keyboard kit was when I purchased it. I took me a few tries to get the keycap set I wanted to use to work with the layout, but eventually it turned out great. Couldn't be happier now. I really like the 75% layout now and the keyboard itself and Kaihl Box Brown switches are fantastic.

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misdemeanours

Jul 14, 2021

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I really love the build quality and look of this keyboard

This keyboard has been my favourite that I've owned and fantastic in most regards including look feel and general build quality.. My only issue is lack of information and instructions of any kind, My left ALT key has been mapped to windows since receiving this and its so so annoying. I could not find any information online on how to fix this issue and posts on this listing have not garnered any response.

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RawLamb

Oct 8, 2021

misdemeanoursTry Bootmapper, I found it really helpful to remap certain keys. https://meckeyalpha.com/pages/guide-on-bootmapper-client The PCB is apparently compatible with QMK, but I had a much easier time with Bootmapper.

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RawLamb

Dec 7, 2020

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Great board once it's set up. Well built, but fiddly screws and no official documentation

Disclaimer: I can't speak for the included keycaps as I didn't order them. I'm a big fan of the 75% layout and have wanted to build a keyboard for a while. As the first mechincal keyboard I've built, this kit is exceptionally high quality. The aluminium case is by far the star of the show, it's a hefty beast and won't go anywhere on your desk especially with the included rubber feet you can attach. Assembly was generally easy enough, though the screws to attach the PCB to the inside of the case were very fiddly. I'd recommend a screwdriver that's magnetic or apply some sticky putty to the end of it to stop the tiny screws escaping and getting wedged somewhere between the PCB and the plate (I learned the hard way). The PCB comes with snap-in stabilisers pre-installed (Cherry, I think) but I opted to replace them with screw-in stabilisers. It was also a nice surprise that the PCB came with USB-C as opposed to the Mini USB-B that's pictured on the page. Strangley, I wasn't able to find any sort of branding on the PCB apart from a mysterious number that led to a dead end. The only information I could find is within Bootmapper, which reports the PCB as "ps2avrGB" but some people claim to have different PCBs, so really it's anyone's guess. Not much to say about the plate. I can't tell what material it is, but it's fairly light and fits well. The included cable is braided and feels durable, but is somewhat inflexible, I found. It's possible to map different layouts with QMK, the QMK Discord is very helpful. However, I had a much easier time using Bootmapper, as other people have also suggested (https://meckeyalpha.com/pages/guide-on-bootmapper-client). You can also use Bootmapper to change the RGB settings, including disabling RGB entirely. The big issue with this kit is the lack of any sort of instructions or documentation. For assembly, this isn't too much of an issue as it more or less much follows any keyboard assembly tutorial you can find online. However, I wasn't even aware there was a function key to change the RGB settings until I found the FN functionality in Bootmapper. As I've mentioned, there's also no hint as to what brand of PCB this is, which if you're using QMK requires some trial and error. I would have liked to have seen more readily available official information about remapping keys and changing RGB settings. Overall, I'm really happy with the end result, it's been a great introduction to building keyboards! I'd only recommend to a friend after letting them know how little documentation exists for this kit, however.

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kevin-kiaun-shim

Aug 25, 2020

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Very good

It was my first build, super solid although just use bootmapper as there is no official support for QMK

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Geckos_rule

Jul 28, 2020

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Good keyboard, but could be better.

Overall, the build quality is quite nice. If we get into a zombie apocalypse, this 5lb keeb is going to be a solid weapon. I had some trouble installing keycaps, with the pre-installed stabilizers being a bit wonky, but I got that resolved. I do wish there were better software support for the lighting, but honestly, since the board doesn't have any transparent parts, the RGB is essentially a non-starter. I'm quite happy with the board now, and I've been using it without issue for around a year now.

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scropioczn

Jul 20, 2020

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Good for the price, or save some more for a KBDfans 8x

Overall pretty satisfied with this kit, except:

The screws are a pain during installation.
Keycaps are good for the value, but don't expect too much.

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gitsh01

Jun 30, 2020

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Amazing sound

This was my first aluminum keyboard, and I absolutely adore the solid sounds this keyboard makes. I did order it prebuilt with cherry browns, and installed the Dolch Signature Plastics keycap set (the one the board sells with is just too ugly). It looks amazing. A few notes: I wasn't able to figure out how to use QMK on this keyboard. There simply wasn't any dropdown options or instructions online. However, I was able to use the bootmapper client, which I used to remap a few keys (https://meckeyalpha.com/pages/guide-on-bootmapper-client) If I could go back in time I wouldn't have bought it pre-built, I wish I had meta key on the left hand side and a 6.25 space bar instead of 7u and just control/alt. Well, live and learn. Unfortunately when I took the case apart, there are cherry plate mounted stabilizers which means I'd need to desolder the entire keyboard to change the stabilizers to 6.25u. This is entirely my fault for not understanding what I wanted/how hard it would be to modify this after the fact, but if this drop ever becomes available again, I may buy it again just to fix this problem. :) There are LEDS in this board but with the keycaps so closely spaced together, you really can't see the leds at all. That's fine, I don't really care for LEDS so I will turn them off at some point (you can only barely see it from an angle). I found the spacebar/backspace to be a bit rattly so I applied some grease, and it sounds great now. Great keyboard and I think I am now a 75% convert.

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nut-neek

Jul 7, 2020

gitsh01Regarding the space bar: it is completely possible to change 7u to 6.26u on the preassembled board. It is kind of tricky though because of a very little gap in between the PCB and the metal plate. Another issue is that keyboard/PCB lacks any documentation and it requires some thinking on how to reorganize other switches for the 6.26u space bar to fit organically. Since I didn't have any extra switches I ended up de-soldering and moving 6 switches in order to make 7->6.26 move. Having an extra switch it would require me to move only 3 switches+soldering in one extra. It was my first custom-keyboard project and I have no experience soldering PCBs, still I managed to replace space bar stabilazer + move 6 switches in couple of hours.

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