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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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Would recommend to a friend.
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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Would recommend to a friend.
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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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macboarder
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Dec 18, 2019
How about an ISO option?
Spine
25
Nov 28, 2019
When can we expect the high profile barebones CTRL?
sfish
43
Nov 28, 2019
SpineThis is the only question that matters.
Kevin
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Outreach
Sep 10, 2020
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Great news everyone, the CTRL Barebones mechanical keyboards have started to arrive (a few weeks early!). There's two shipments, one that has arrived and one that is a couple of weeks away. The one arriving is mainly the black ones, so we'll be able to start shipping those in the coming days. Some (but not all) of the silvers will also be shipping. The remaining orders will be shipping in about 2 weeks when the next shipment arrives, also (slightly) early.
A community member
Oct 27, 2020
Most likely Q3 or Q4. Could be earlier, but no promises. Lots of things in the current global climate conspire to delay our projects.
debo
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Oct 27, 2020
I do perfectly understand; thanks a lot for the info, I think hold on my k-type a little longer then and wait for the updated pcb
MoebiuS
201
Nov 28, 2019
Why not providing the barebone in Hi Profile ? ;)
watermelonn
9
Nov 28, 2019
MoebiuSOh my god, I'd love that! I much prefer the look of the hi profile
aeberbach
233
Dec 1, 2019
Hilarious price. A GMMK barebones modular tenkeyless RGB keyboard sells for $59 regular price, right now is on sale for $51. That's a decent quality keyboard, requires the same switches as this. If you want to pay $90 to get USB-C then I guess this is a bargain!
tydlwav
73
Dec 4, 2019
They're relatively new. I got mine about a month ago. They're awesome so far. Stabs are wobbly and unlubed (like almost all pre-builts) but it sounds much better after lubing them. They come with kailh box switches and IMO those are the best budget switches you can get.
tydlwav
73
Dec 4, 2019
They should be on pre-order right now. Since they made their first batch (mine), they shouldn't have trouble shipping another batch out. Just be prepared to wait for the production for a few months. But that's what you signed up for when you're looking at pre-orders and group buys.
UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 25th-JUNE 4th PURCHASERS Great news! The CTRL Barebones keyboards have arrived at the warehouse and we’ll be shipping them early. We now expect to ship by the middle of next week. Please take a moment to ensure we have the correct address on file via your Transactions page (https://www.drop.com/transactions). If you need to change your delivery address, please contact Community Support through your Transactions page by Sunday, June 28th at 5:00 pm Pacific. We’re excited to get these to you soon. 
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LordPandamonium
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Jul 8, 2020
JaleesaGAre we still expecting the early ship date, or have we gone back to the July 15th ship date?
rampantandroid
83
Jul 20, 2020
JaleesaGWhat awful shipping method do you people pick with Fedex? My shipment left NJ 16 days ago. It's be puttering around Washington State for the last few days, including going from a local Fedex store 1 mile from me on Friday (the *scheduled* delivery day), sat for the weekend, and is not on route to the postal distribution center 25 miles south of me. Oh, and today is again the "scheduled" delivery day. I don't expect Amazon prime punctuality but I can get things shipped from China faster. I've driven across the US from coast to coast in less time.
Obstsaft
9
Mar 28, 2020
Any chance that for an ISO Option (e.g. for german layout)? Would buy instantly.
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Julian.C
50
Nov 30, 2019
Can we also get this in the High-profile please!!
spr0k3t
181
Nov 30, 2019
High-profile barebones?
blackbarebones
3
Apr 28, 2020
Can I buy a black one?
frasnow
9
May 4, 2020
Still working on those photos? I'm interested in black as well.
blackbarebonesIt has arrived
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