NMB RT8255C+ review (clicky Space Invaders)

[@sgtroebuck22]

Oh my sweet Jesus this is the greatest thing I've ever heard in my entire life.

[@Chyrosran22]

The typing sound? Yeah, clicky Space Invaders have a very distinct, pleasant sound :) .

[@somethinglessstupid4308]

I think he's talking about your smooth as molasses deep bass voice

[@falconlover1579]

Gallows Halfwit have you heard of the IBM model m

[@dumdum7786]

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[@vwestlife]

Most of the NMB RT-101 "Right Touch" keyboards use rubber domes, but a look at the full model number will tell you the details: T indicates tactile key switches (usually rubber dome) while C indicates clicky key switches (usually Space Invaders); W indicates the presence of Windows keys, and + indicates a "big-ass" Enter key.

[@Chyrosran22]

Yes, although many RT-101s don't have extensions in the name. The FCC ID can help out in those cases, as NMB registered quite a few for different versions of the RT-101. It's weird to think they spent more effort coming up with FCC IDs than they did for model numbers xD .

[@Thirsty_Fox]

Have 3 NMB boards now with clicky space invaders. A very underrated keyswitch indeed. I wish they would put them back into production actually. Some interesting quirks.

[@toothinm9paste]

Keep them underrated I don’t want the price to soar

[@Orangestardust]

Why is your voice so deep and calming? I should listen to your videos when I'm on the toilet with IBS (Irritable Bowel syndrome).

[@SlickyMemsec]

"hello and welcome to rainbow lan- MAGICC"

[@udefo]

Today the voice its more darth vader than usual

[@udefo]

Stephen hawking ******

[@mechanicalclick5007]

Very cool keyboard, love the switches! The name is very accurate, they looks like little robots which are working for you. Slaves under the keycaps. I can feel how heavy the space bar is! As always great video, made in professional way. Thank you!

[@Chyrosran22]

MECHANICAL CLICK Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it :) .

[@Infernusdude32]

I just got a stock one at the goodwill for $5.00! I love the sound of the switches. I just need to get a AT to PS2 adapter and it will work just fine!

[@Chyrosran22]

+Ryan's Variety World Cool, that's a really nice deal! :D Yeah, should work fine with a simple adapter :) .

[@alpzepta]

RVC2 impossible. I don’t find any vintage keyboard at goodwill for 5 years now. I’m desperate for NMB HI Tek product!

[@tawabunny]

I just found one of these, in my closet. With the exact switches used in this video! And it's amazing.

[@camronmartinez9532]

I'm pretty sure I'd listen to you narrate anything.

[@darkholyPL]

These actualy sound pretty nice. Need to be on a look out for a board with those.

[@Desmaad]

I'm thinking the "space Invaders" design would make a good basis for a low-profile mechanical switch, especially with the way the caps mount to them.

[@vincentcheng4849]

I've just picked a NMB RT8756C+ (PS/2 cable) from a condemned section in my friend's working place, after a few cleaning of the keycaps, it sounds good. And the keycaps are made of PBT!!!

[@FlashManinSpace]

Woaw.😮 Matrox made some kick ass graphics cards back in the day. Nowadays millennials brag about hooking 3 monitors to their Radeons but Matrox pioneered that tech waay back in the 90s. They tried their hand at gaming but never really made an impression so they focused on editing instead. Business was good till people figured out how to flash their gaming cards into their workstation equivalent. Good times.

[@JacobGreenmount]

You have the most amazing voice in the world. Have you ever considered doing radio work?

[@christopherahrens7110]

Keyboards from uni? Whaaaaat? How?

[@rockerito7030]

Very professional and in-depth review!!!! Would you consider the NMB keys to have even less wobble than Topre's? Have you tried Topre? Thank you for your videos, I always enjoy them

[@Chyrosran22]

Rockerito aka KeyHopper I haven't tried Topre no, they are too expensive for me to buy, and there's no chance I'm going to find one as a discard. I'd very much like to try them, but the chances of me running into one are quite small I think xD.

[@thethriftyfawn]

Love the colors!

[@tornadomimicyclone6707]

Little did Chyros know, 15 days later, a storm would come. That storm...is Amstrad Spring over Membrane.

[@mr.nobody6829]

I should buy one for its double-click sound.

[@rich1051414]

They are very cheap. I see a few used ones on ebay for like $20. I will probably pick one up myself as a novelty or to use as a donor for a custom project one day. Just search for RT8255C

[@jameswalsh8673]

Are you sure? It's been 9 months since your comment and the only ones I can find are pretty expensive... 70-80$, shipping not included :(

[@memememegaming]

"Hello to rainbow land" More like hello to Pyroland

[@Chyrosran22]

Cool, you got the reference! :D

[@memememegaming]

That was after getting the Pyrovision Goggles. Before I watched this video I serious ly watched real life telekinesis

[@jadedflames]

HOLY SHIT YOUR VOICE.

[@jadedflames]

Sorry. Sorry. That just came out...

[@Chyrosran22]

Haha, in all fairness, I've heard much weirder things by now xD .

[@jadedflames]

Very cool keyboard though. This is the first video on your channel I found. You got yourself a subscriber, friend! ^_^

[@catoflado4977]

I would like to know more about the built construction of this keyboard

[@Leksuttaja149]

Where do you get all these keyboards? Ihave went to every thrift store and recycling centres inside 20km radius and i havent found any old keyboards.

[@Chyrosran22]

It's an over time thing. You need to tell the guys at the recycling centre to keep an eye open for them, to keep them aside. It might take a few weeks before you get anything. Visit regularly so they know you're serious about it. Be nice and friendly to them so that they aren't just doing it for a total stranger. Bring cake. Etc.

[@vine00]

@@Chyrosran22 Sad this probably won't work in today's climate. Keyboards have shot up in price the past 5 years. They might wonder what you're up to, check on ebay and see that they're selling upwards of $100, then demand like half the price or something.

[@0name933]

I need a redux of this.

[@MarcelloTheBandit]

I somehow got an RT8255CWE+ from my church in 2010 for free. The split space bar is interesting for an easier way to backspace, but other than that, I love it. Prices on eBay were about $150 a few years ago. I wouldn't take it to any one's house that likes peace and quiet, but for knocking out a near 30 page short story, I could think of few keyboards I would rather use.

[@Chyrosran22]

Heh, who says church doesn't do charity? xD

[@MarcelloTheBandit]

I found it with the cord wrapped around it in the corner of an office there, and literally, ran out the door with it. xD

[@RGTUGA]

I just purchased a membrane NMB keyboard (membrane generic IBM 105 keys) and it has a DIN plug. Will it work right out of the box with W10 if i plug a DIN > PS/2 adapter plugged to my Asrock H97 Pro?

[@nickcarter4006]

Ahh yes Chyros the keyboard authority... wait, is he hitting spacebar with his INDEX?!?

[@NickBarsotti79]

just got my hands on a nice NMB RT8255C+ but it's missing one of the space bar stabilizer inserts that retain the wire. Any idea where I can buy the parts to repair the stabilizer?

[@aimlesslaser530]

Great vid as always! I came across a couple NMB RT8255s (one w/ a win key and split space) and I'm considering linearizing one by removing the little clicky arms, inspired by your AT101W tactile alps mod. Thoughts? I know you weren't particularly fond of the Hi-Tek 725 w/ linear space invaders but that seemed mostly due to the non-stabilized keys.

[@Chyrosran22]

The Hi-Tek was pretty decent actually, it had its cons but the switches (and the board) were solid. Linear Space Invaders are well-respected linear switches :) .

[@MASKETOH]

Did you end up linearizing? How did you do it?

[@cubes6763]

This makes me very happy that I found one of these for $20 on Craigslist. Hopefully the person will sell it to me

[@Chyrosran22]

Nice! That's a good price for one of these :) .

[@cubes6763]

what kind of adapter should I get for it? Very few resources exist explaining what I need.

[@Chyrosran22]

I made a QKT video about plugs and protocols where I explain exactly how to convert keyboards like these., check it out ;) .

[@cubes6763]

Awesome thanks

[@MatthewHill]

I don't think I've ever heard a period referred to as a "full stop" before. Is there a "partial stop" also? Would that be the comma?

[@LaskyLabs]

I'm glad you're a fan of tf2

[@Enfeeblement]

Awesome keyboard. The colourful keycaps are a sight to behold. PBT & dye sublimation? Yes, please! I wish I could get a hold of this type of keycaps, somehow. Problem is I type on AZERTY keyboards, not QWERTY. I know Topre makes aftermarket keycap sets in nice colours such as lavander and orange, though I think they're pricy. You could buy a couple of those and mix & match to create a similar look. There's also a rare Namco branded Counter Strike keyboard from Topre with multi-coloured keycaps. But I don't think any of those were ever made in AZERTY, so I don't know if I'll ever get hold of something like that.

[@Chyrosran22]

Eric Taylor Yeah, I don't think I've ever seen another video editing Space Invaders board around, or any Space Invaders board with coloured keycaps, actually.

[@dhoffnun]

DOUBLE CLICKY

[@PoundTheAlrm]

It so pretty

[@seralikethecar]

I just bought one of these online and the picture looked quite dirty. It's still in transit so I'm not sure how it feels yet. Any tips on cleaning these switches?

[@Chyrosran22]

Space Invaders switches aren't particularly happy with dirt. It's best to get boards that are clean to begin with. You can clean up some dirt without having to disassemble them, but if it's bad you might have to take apart the switches. This can easily damage the switches or make you lose springs though so I'd be careful :/ .

[@EscapeVelo]

I just listed a keyboard very similar to this one, Brand New in Box, on eBay if anybody is interested. It's model RT8255CW+ which is a windows key version. Black Two Eyed Clicky Space Invaders.

[@catoflado4977]

How much does it weight?

[@deanerdaweiner3829]

i like your voice.

[@user-pw4qi4gc60]

Does this have NKRO by any chance?

[@user-pw4qi4gc60]

Does this have NKRO by any chance?

[@user-pw4qi4gc60]

Does this have NKRO by any chance?

[@user-pw4qi4gc60]

Does this have NKRO by any chance? ?

[@briankamras2913]

You mentioned that you work in a lab. What do you do?

[@Chyrosran22]

+Brian Kamras I'm a PhD student in chemistry :) . I mix chemicals and try not to blow things up, essentially xD .

[@briankamras2913]

I am as well! Mainly I synthesize metallic nanomaterials for a variety of applications. One focus of mine is the synthesis of gold precursors for anisotropic gold nanoparticles and stabilizers that preferentially bind to certain crystal faces of nanoparticles.

[@Chyrosran22]

+Brian Kamras Cool! I mostly work with bimetallic heterogeneous microporous catalysts :) .

[@briankamras2913]

That sounds like some of the MOF work that people in my group do. I hope you're successful in your research!

[@sama9049]

does it need a converter ?

[@user-ub8vx8zd1d]

yes. you would go from 5pin DIN -> PS/2 -> USB

[@user-ub8vx8zd1d]

ps make sure they’re active converters and not passive ones

[@SudosFTW]

Looks like somoene saw your video and listed a bunch up on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/131564921679 but your video isn't in the description, just the deskthority link. brand new listing for them, however. so I would want to think.

[@Chyrosran22]

+Sudos No, they had been up for a while. I know the seller, he's a nice guy, and he knows a lot about keyboards.

[@andljoy]

I have a NMB 119640-001 and it has the exact same stabilisers i think they work very well , much better than costar or cherry stabilisers. Mine however is ANSI !!!!! deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/hi-tek-corp-history-t10435-30.html#p234096 I find space invaders smoother than MX most of the time.

[@Chyrosran22]

+Andrew Joy Yeah Space Invaders are pretty cool guys for sure. Bit on the heavy side, but I don't mind that at all myself. If all these old switch types were still in production Cherry wouldn't sell a goddamn thing xD .

[@andljoy]

Quite , well they would sell me some MX reds/ blacks but that's about it , cherry tactile and click switches are crap , apart form ML .

[@andljoy]

Chyrosran22 vintage blacks are nice as they are in between reds and blacks as far as weight. but i agree linier space invaders are the shit ! I like my one as the control keys are long so its easy to do Ctrl 1 2 3 and so on for MMOs. Its a shame only 2 are known to exist :P i have one and xmit has one :)

[@marcmanuzon7616]

where did you get the custom keycaps?

[@Chyrosran22]

They came with the board. NMB made them specially for Matrox.

[@n__neen]

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