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Drop CTRL V1 Mechanical Keyboard

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Scott-M

Apr 28, 2021

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A Cool Keyboard with Problems

It's a decent keyboard. I bought mine back in the Massdrop days, so there are definitely some issues with it that have been addressed in the newer Drop variant (the magnetic feet are awful on the old design due to less magnets) However even the newer models still have issues that you should not have with a $200 board.

Case ping (I have added case foam and it's still there)
Bad stabilizers (Even lubed and band-aided they are awful. I upgraded to the Pandas.)
The stock firmware is not configured to hold it's lighting state when you unplug it (this is possible by modifying a parameter in the QMK firmware)

Two years ago when I was in the market for my first mech, this was a great choice for me. But now that I am more knowledgeable about the mech keyboard community, this feel's a bit overpriced for what you get; even if it is hot-swappable. I would still recommend it though for anyone who wants a TKL in this low profile format, and is willing to do a little extra work (on the stabs and case moding.) Personally, I just bought the bronze high-profile case and I love it way more than the low-profile.

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Recommends this product? Yes

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