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Drop CTRL V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard

Drop CTRL V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard

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To put it simply, the CTRL mechanical keyboard has it all. Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate, it’s stable and fortified Read More
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The keyboard you need to buy!
Buy a bare bones keyboard and buy your own switches! Totally recommend that, it's cheaper and you'll end up with backup switches just in case one or two get funny years later into use! This keyboard is absolutely stunning in its machined aluminum frame. Everything is sturdy, build quality is astounding. The finish everywhere is pleasing to the touch. The keyboard has QMK firmware which makes it more or less fully customizable! Switches can easily be hotswapped which is awesome if you want to buy different switches or replace them. FYI most switches can be bought for pretty cheap. I love the caliber of RGB brightness, diffusion, and customization on this board. Overall one of my favorite purchases I've made beside buying shares of TSLA!
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Decent quality for the price - Space Grey
This is a great starter board with hot-swap. Great accessories kit including: Keycap puller, magnetic back stands, USB-C cable. Will grab another unit again given the chance.
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What kind of switches can I use with this - PCB mount or plate mount?
They are Plate mounted, but if you get PCB mounted switches you can just cut off the two extra thingys, i forget the words for them
Is there a full sized version in the works?
There is the Drop SHIFT which is a full sized keyboard, but the only barabones version of the SHIFT available as of now is the high profile version.
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What kind of switches can I use with this - PCB mount or plate mount?
fatmansmemes
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Feb 16, 2021
They are Plate mounted, but if you get PCB mounted switches you can just cut off the two extra thingys, i forget the words for them
How well does this work out of the box with Mac?
fatmansmemes
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Feb 16, 2021
It should work with Mac just fine
Ajr5
0
Apr 1, 2021
Is there a full sized version in the works?
RandyMcChicken
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May 2, 2021
There is the Drop SHIFT which is a full sized keyboard, but the only barabones version of the SHIFT available as of now is the high profile version.
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Ordoe
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Jun 23, 2022
Would the C3 Tangerine 62g switches work or not?
A community member
Jun 23, 2022
You'd need to snip off the two small plastic stabilizing pins on each switch.
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stevo84
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Oct 15, 2021
Is this a US layout keyboard? Or can I choose the layout?
A community member
Oct 15, 2021
It's US ANSI layout, and can't be changed. None of Drop's own boards support ISO.
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