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Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard
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Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard
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The Drop CTRL High-Profile is just like the original CTRL, but now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches. Machined to be 6-degrees, the case is ergonomically crafted for a natural feel—and it’s quite a bit heavier than before Read More
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YanboWu
8491
Collaborations
Jan 23, 2020
Soon, we are working through a few long due projects. Once they are on a good path we'll get another update out regarding the High-Profile CTRL.
gamingarena
0
Jan 23, 2020
YanboWuAwesome, keep us posted we are ready to click that order now button ;)
YanboWu
8491
Collaborations
Oct 12, 2018
Hey Friends,
There had been a lot of requests for this ever since the High-Profile ALT launched last month. It was a project we’ve already been working on and I’m excited to share that with everyone today.
The CTRL High-Profile will ship with the same features that made the CTRL awesome - the firmware will be based on QMK and will be programmable with our online configurator (https://www.massdrop.com/mechanical-keyboards/configurator). The keyboard will also have RGB per key lighting and mid diffuser LED lighting. The CTRL High-Profile also has dual USB C connections that function as an USB hub and the PCB will ship with Kaihua hotswap sockets to allow for easy switch swapping.
The thing that sets this beast apart is the high profile form factor. The switch tops and the bottom of the keycaps are now covered by the lip around the keyboard. To achieve this, we are machining the top out of a far larger block of aluminum and the whole keyboard weighs almost 5 lbs. Some of the more intricate machining has increased the machining time to 20x that of the original CTRL.
Regarding the form factor between the high-profile walls and the switches: the design does allow for a bit of gap - which is important to ensure all the features on this keyboard are actually functional. The first is that the gap is integral for allowing a switch puller to fit around the switch and utilize the hot-swap function. Second, the gaps do allow for more ambient LED lighting to peek through, which highlights the awesome lighting for this keyboard.
Thanks for your interest and support - none of this would be possible without you and the continued support of the mech keys community at large.
Lastly, a few administrative notes on this drop: The drop is set to end on November 23. However, we will be doing a payment capture on October 31 so we can initiate purchasing of raw materials. If this is an issue for you, please join after November 1.
There had been a lot of requests for this ever since the High-Profile ALT launched last month. It was a project we’ve already been working on and I’m excited to share that with everyone today.
The CTRL High-Profile will ship with the same features that made the CTRL awesome - the firmware will be based on QMK and will be programmable with our online configurator (https://www.massdrop.com/mechanical-keyboards/configurator). The keyboard will also have RGB per key lighting and mid diffuser LED lighting. The CTRL High-Profile also has dual USB C connections that function as an USB hub and the PCB will ship with Kaihua hotswap sockets to allow for easy switch swapping.
The thing that sets this beast apart is the high profile form factor. The switch tops and the bottom of the keycaps are now covered by the lip around the keyboard. To achieve this, we are machining the top out of a far larger block of aluminum and the whole keyboard weighs almost 5 lbs. Some of the more intricate machining has increased the machining time to 20x that of the original CTRL.
Regarding the form factor between the high-profile walls and the switches: the design does allow for a bit of gap - which is important to ensure all the features on this keyboard are actually functional. The first is that the gap is integral for allowing a switch puller to fit around the switch and utilize the hot-swap function. Second, the gaps do allow for more ambient LED lighting to peek through, which highlights the awesome lighting for this keyboard.
Thanks for your interest and support - none of this would be possible without you and the continued support of the mech keys community at large.
Lastly, a few administrative notes on this drop: The drop is set to end on November 23. However, we will be doing a payment capture on October 31 so we can initiate purchasing of raw materials. If this is an issue for you, please join after November 1.
rampantandroid
83
Feb 12, 2020
YanboWuAny idea on when we'll be able to buy this WITHOUT keycaps and switches? I don't want ANY of the switches presented as an option.
A community member
Aug 6, 2020
The next shipment of CTRL HPs is expected to be delivered to our warehouse around the middle of this month (August). If you are still waiting for your order, you can expect shipping to begin towards the end of the month.
shane7
2
Feb 4, 2022
i mean is there warranty? I think we have our answer if you want one it is 50 haha. It would seem to be the case LOL. why is such a simple question not answered and my question is who's paying 300 for a keyboard w/o a warranty. the fact that this isn't answered is driving me away from drop all together. What a weird company.
Kevin
5434
Outreach
Feb 7, 2022
shane71 yr warranty, not sure why it isn't listed but I'll ask someone to add it.
Cloakedbug
42
Feb 19, 2020
15+ days since support promised the barebones was to be offered, yet it’s still not up. Citing things like photographs needing to be taken.
After of course this was after they first launched this page with the barebones as a non functioning option.
The majority of the comments are still just people begging for it.
Meanwhile this drop ends in 9 days.
Stay classy m’drop. If this was my job I’d have been fired for gross incompetence.
A community member
Feb 24, 2020
It's both. We have it available for pre-order now (https://drop.com/buy/drop-ctrl-high-profile-barebones-keyboard), but the fulfillment timeline is the same as this one because they're all produced in the same batch. Units not accounted for from pre-orders will be sold in-stock.
Squidd
78
Jul 20, 2020
My order has an estimated shipping date of today, 7/20/20 but the order status says “order placed with vendor”. Any update on what’s going on?
floortank
20
Jul 31, 2020
I want to say mine was "reserved for shipment" 2 days after estimated July 20 ship date. Status changed to "shipped" on the 23rd, got tracking number the same day.
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luongosb
12
Aug 6, 2020
Is anyone else still waiting for their shipment? I ordered on 6/1 and it's been radio silent on Drop's end... I wish Drop were being more transparent about this. Based on some of these comments, it seems like others who ordered after me may have already received their board.
A community member
Aug 13, 2020
Sorry for the additional wait as a result of mishandling your order. We recognize and understand that it's not a good customer experience. It's not always so easy to avoid issues such as this, even across multiple instances. We are always seeking continuous improvement and we work to minimize poor experiences such as yours. Yet, things will inevitably go wrong from time to time and some customers will get the short end of the stick. Some are forgiving and some are not. We also recognize that our communication should be better, but most of the time, people are more preoccupied with fixing these issues on hand than with providing updates for them. It can look like we're ignoring people when it isn't the case. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
jwang837
7
Jul 30, 2020
Mine is still not shipped and the status has been “reserved for shipment” since 07/20. Anyone having the same problem?
pepporony
1
Aug 4, 2020
Got a reply.
We now expect to ship the remaining orders from this launch in the third week of August
InsaneBlitz
56
Aug 5, 2020
pepporonyOh geez. Better late than never I suppose. But even then, pretty wack that we even had to go through this.
nick_t
187
Apr 17, 2020
Locked
Are you kidding me ? $250 for a keyboard ? What has happened these days ?
Nonnegaard
639
May 6, 2020
Hey, I found a way to make free energy! We will never have to pollute again! I can also make food out of thin air, no more hunger ever! I won't show you it or prove it, but it still expect you to believe it, and if you don't you are just a stubborn baby who is obviously wrong in this situation because I know I can do it. Like I said I won't prove what I am saying, I just expect you to believe it. I won't back it up with any facts at all, it's just true and you just have to believe it.
Nonnegaard
639
May 6, 2020
Now show me a keyboard that is just as good or better and costs less than the CTRL.
shsieh
22
Feb 4, 2020
Is the new version still 3 Pin for switch?
It gets pretty annoying to clip all the switches when most switches out there are 5 pin.
altmanmcdangerous
1
Oct 7, 2020
That’s what actually prompted me to return an alt. As long as they sell 3-pin I’m staying away and even swayed 2 friends away from drop over it — one went kbdfans the other novelkeys
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