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Drop ALT V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard

Drop ALT V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard

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The Drop ALT mechanical keyboard is just like the CTRL, but with 67 keys instead of 87. Absent of function keys, it wastes no space—but it still has a full set of arrows and numerals Read More
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Amazing keyboard
Keyboard is hefty and feels very sturdy. I bought the barebones kit since I saw you could purchase it with the GMK Red Samurai keycaps and I also wanted to use different switches than the ones you could get with the pre-built set. It's very easy to get into the board if you want to band-aid and change the stabs. I went with sakurios from zeal pc and keyboard feels amazing. I love the look of the Red Samurai caps and I'm pretty fond of the mx profile. I haven't yet messed with flashing the board but I like the options that are preset on the board for RGB. I highly recommend this keyboard, definitely the best keyboard I've ever had.
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Would recommend to a friend.
Awesome quality! I love how it sounds, looks and feels. Top notch.
I've assambled mine with Zealios V2 and DROP + MATT3O MT3 /DEV/TTY KEYCAP SET. Its like driving a Bugatti - or at least what I can imagine it would be :)
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What kind of switches can I use with this - PCB mount or plate mount?
Plate mount will work best, but if you happen to have PCB mount switches you can mod them to allow them to fit (involves clipping two plastic bits off the bottom of each switch).
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viet-nguyen
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May 13, 2022
I'm having some issues with the LEDs on my keyboard. They were working up until I swapped out the stock USB cable for a coiled cable. When I plug it in, the LEDs around the edges flash but none thereafter. I can't seem to toggle any of the LED controls (e.g. function+x) I already tested different cables and that's not the issue. Does anyone have any idea what might be the issue?
viet-nguyenPower transfer and resistivity
D.Egg-O
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Jan 19, 2022
Sad to say I'm returning my order. Came with 3 loose connectors and 7 non-functioning connectors, even after troubleshooting and switch testing. I would have soldered the 3 loose connectors, but too much to do if I needed to replace 7 connectors. I'll be ordering from Amazon instead for easier returns/replacements, though, since the case is just to smexy to pass up...!
Username12
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Oct 9, 2021
would pcgaminggrace keycaps work with this keyboard or GMK keycaps (PBT keys). And if I used Yellow Gateron switches .
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SP4C3C0R3
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Oct 7, 2021
Would the C3 Tangerine Switches be compatible with this board?
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Oct 7, 2021
SP4C3C0R3Yes, you'd just need to clip the small plastic stabilization pins on the bottom of each switch. The Alt only accepts 3-pin switches, and Tangies are 5-pin.
SP4C3C0R3
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Oct 7, 2021
Thank you so much! Now I will make a quick purchase on 75 tangerine switches.
StevoBA
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Oct 5, 2021
Has anyone done a build without the diffuser? They are out of stock and this is for a RGB free build.
Nvadr
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Jul 28, 2021
Any chance this can be VIA compatible? Im on Mac, and the QMK configurator is really tough to work with. I can do it with my PC, but I dont know the command codes to use for Mac
TheAsian
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Jun 28, 2021
I tried flashing my keyboard, but I accidentally left out the ".bin" part and now my keyboard is completely dead. I know some people get a flashing orange LED when they fail, but mine has no LED. I've flashed it before successfully, but after this f up, I contacted Drop's support line and they tried to reach a "cross-functional team member" to help me but I have had no response. So I'm reaching out to the community. Might anyone know how to fix this issue? Or will I have to get a completely new pcb?
Nvadr
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Jul 27, 2021
TheAsianunplug the keyboard and plug it back in
Unknown38
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May 10, 2021
Hey guys, so I have the alt and I want to custom Poron foam for both plate and case (I am aware of stupidfish, but I don't think he offers Poron option). Does anyone know how or where may I acquire the foam cutout pattern file so I can send it to somebody to have it laser cut?
Unknown38Drop would not have anything like that. MKultra has some foam options, probably not in the material you want.
garrisonv
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Jan 19, 2021
what U is the spacebar 6.25U or 7U
xpert2121
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Jan 15, 2021
are their stands on the bottom of the keyboard so that it is tilted towards the user?
xpert2121There are magnetic feet
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