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Drop CTRL V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
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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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keyboard_arrow_downBaconNoodle
2
Dec 19, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:2
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Good for beginner
Easy hot swap keyboard, was used on my first build, easy to disassemble did have an issue but drop was able to resolve it
Recommends this product? Yes
Cancer_Prime
20
Aug 9, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:1
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Simple but does its job well
This is the board I started the hobby with, and I'm very pleased with the overall quality, even though the stabilizers need some love.
I like the fact that you can customize the individual color of every key using Drop's software.
Recommends this product? Yes
i1sK1epMtH57TbbGuzddz
16
Aug 5, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:1
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Where it began
The stabilizers rattle. Wish it had a rotary knob. Couldn't get a non-greyscale color barebones.
But still worth it as a starting point into the hobby! Still looks and feels great years later!
Recommends this product? Yes
bigdroop
1
May 19, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:5
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Solid board with good build quality
The board itself is solid and well made but the fact that it's only for 3-pin switches is frustrating.
Recommends this product? Yes
KobeIkje
10
Apr 17, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:2
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Simple and solid
The stabilizers are not good, the rest is all I expect from this keyboard. Macros and lighting has nice customization. Not much more to add, just a solid keyboard for a solid price.
Recommends this product? Yes
KeebNate
0
Mar 30, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:2
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Solid keyboard!
First time builder. Keeb was easy to build and i've had no issues.
Lighting could be better on it.
Recommends this product? Yes
Warpig
2
Jan 23, 2024
Activities:Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:4
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Pretty Good, VS is better
I like this board a lot, especially the floating keys. The stabilizers included are not good, but my understanding is that on the V2 they use the Drop Phantom Stabilizers, which I do like and have in my V1. I am a fan of the look and feel but would understand this design not being everyone's favorite.
Recommends this product? Yes
Tinga
3
Dec 18, 2023
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:2
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Overall ok purchase. Like it, but don't love it.
Well constructed, lights are bright and DCX keycaps look and feel great on this keyboard. Only qualm I have is the stock stabilizers are noisy and should be replaced. They have a cheap "loose metal" sound when typing on them. I have not replaced mine yet. I used Zealio V2 78g switches. These are my favorite switches since they still have the tactile feel without the noise.
Recommends this product? Yes
LoudBrownGuy
2
Oct 23, 2023
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
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Good keyboard, if you want floating keys
Good keyboard but you can find a better keyboard at this price.
Recommends this product? No
Firebolt
2
Sep 29, 2023
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:4
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Overall decent for a starter, had some gripes
For the most part, it’s a decent quality product, and for the price you get a good starting point from which to build upon, although future modifications are limited.
I paired mine with some lubed & filmed Holy Pandas, trimmed & lubed everglide stabs, stupidfish case foam, tape mod & red/black skylight keycaps. Definite QC problems with the keycaps, but the rest was great.
Main gripes came from the less than overt listing images showing whether it was the ‘high profile’ or ‘low profile keyboard’ (I went with the low profile).
And how tight the tolerances were for the plate stabilisers & switches. On more than one occasion I’ve cut my finger on the metal removing the stabilisers, or broken/bent a switch puller beyond use trying to remove my switches.
Makes the typing feel great, but makes modding/repairs an absolute PAIN!!
Recommends this product? Yes
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