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Drop Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit

Drop Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit

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Product Description
Fashioned with a frosty acrylic case and programmable LED lighting, the 60% Carina mechanical keyboard kit comes together in minutes, and shines bright for years to come.
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Pleasantly Surprised!
So for my first dive into the custom market I couldn't of asked for a better keyboard. The build was therapeutic and painstakingly fun. If you look past the stabs which you should, because we all know Drop's Stabs need work that's being nice about it. The case is well constructed and thought out (could use one more screw on bottom left side) 2 USB type C ports, 60% layout, easy setup and guides along the way. Did have some trouble with the flash as this was my first one, but as soon as I took a deep breath and read closely I was good to go. As for RGB works good, looks good and for me a plus. I work a lot at night and still can't remember the keys so north facing switches works in my favor so I can see what I'm doing. Last but definitely not least this is the quietest keyboard I have ever used and I Love It. 70g Silent Tactile Aliaz Switches Lubed w/Krytox205 G0, Band-aid modded the PCB, Cherry Plate Mount Stabs Modded and Lubed of course (Krytox205 G0/Dielectric Grease), Brass Plate, and White Pudding Caps. Yeah Ya boy set this SH** up right!!
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Would recommend to a friend.
This is an amazing beginner and overall keyboard kit for anyone!
I bought this after I bought the NK65 Entry and I wanted to compare them, and for me, this beats it. This keyboard is literally AMAZING. The only downside I experienced or would recommend doing, is getting different stabs, just because the ones included rattle quite a bit. Besides that, this is an almost perfect board for me. Also another quick thing, putting on keycaps might require a bit of extra force usually on the ones with stabs but just check all of them by pressing them down with extra force.
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Very new to this side of mech keyboards and this caught my attention off the rip. Is there anything (aside from the switch plate) that I need to purchase to make this a complete keyboard? I'd hate to order this only to realize I need something else!
you'll also need switches and key caps
Will this assemble without the add-on plate or do I need to also get a plate to assemble with this?
u do need a plate to fully assemble it
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cappie013
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Feb 6, 2021
Where can I find the QMK version that work with the Carina?
cappie013
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Feb 7, 2021
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teekee
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Feb 21, 2021
What is the size of the space bar?
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Will this assemble without the add-on plate or do I need to also get a plate to assemble with this?
okhate
9
Jan 25, 2021
u do need a plate to fully assemble it
bancker
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Jan 27, 2021
okhateso do should i also a plate to my order
lilCutie
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Feb 4, 2021
no you dont need a add on plate it is just so you have a more satisfying for you .
Phlooke
199
Sep 1, 2021
lilCutieYes, you DO need to add a plate to your order as this is what you attach to the case to secure it. Without a plate you're left with a PCB and switches that can't be secured or attached to the case. "Unique to the Carina’s design is the combination of a tray-mount construction and hot-swap capability. In lieu of an integrated plate, the keyboard features a tray mount, allowing you to easily switch to a new plate material (three of which are available) for a different switch feel. "
NickMBean
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Aug 8, 2021
Very new to this side of mech keyboards and this caught my attention off the rip. Is there anything (aside from the switch plate) that I need to purchase to make this a complete keyboard? I'd hate to order this only to realize I need something else!
nicolechen
5
Aug 9, 2021
you'll also need switches and key caps
kaden_hounshell
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Jun 14, 2021
I ordered this on may 28th and it says it won’t SHIP until July 15
JohnAcon
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Jun 15, 2021
So...what is your question?
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