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Drop + OLKB Planck Mechanical Keyboard Kit V7
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Drop + OLKB Planck Mechanical Keyboard Kit V7

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Solid, Powerful Compact Keyboard
I've had my Planck v6 for two months now and overall, it is a joy to type on. Pros: +The QMK firmware offers a level of customization beyond what any sane person could want. c-coded macros with states and timers can be triggered by assigning custom internal keycodes to keys or by entering a sequence of keys with leader-key functionality. Up to 32 stackable (and conditional) layers can be programmed, so that multiple layers triggered at once causes expected behavior, and switching base layers allows for a variety of "modes". +The keyboard is lightweight, compact, and portable, but it is also solidly built. It can easily fit on top a laptop without hitting keys or triggering the touch pad. (You will want to use an L-shaped cable if you use the keyboard with a laptop.) +The keyboard is easily powered by and functions with all of the android devices I have tested, (both those with USB-micro and USB-C ports), which I cannot say of other, more power-hungry keyboards I have owned. (Both C-to-C and A-to-C with a micro (or C) adapter on the A work, as long as the adapter-side isn't the one plugging into the keyboard.) +The hot-swappable switches on the keyboard really are hot-swappable. (I did not like having some of the keys clicky that I thought I would like clicky, and was able to remove and replace the switches without any problem.) Cons (most are minor firmware related gripes): +There is a steep learning curve, both for learning how to customize it properly (by cross-compiling c-code), and for learning how to type on it in a way that is effective and does not cause strain to your hands. Prepare to modify your keymap several times before you find what works best for you. You may have to change compiler flags just to get the firmware to compile. ('make CFLAGS+="-Wno-error -Os" planck/rev6:keymap-name:dfu-util' works for me.) + There is no easy way to switch between mouse settings on the keyboard (because they are hard-coded), and the speed of the mouse can vary from operating system to operating system. You may have to select values that are a compromise. There is a mouse mode that allows selectable speeds, but enabling this disables the more intuitive acceleration mode. (Update: a new mouse mode in QMK fixes this!) + The keyboard does not seem able to trigger a wake from sleep (with at least one of my laptops), and can sometimes take a while to respond after a wake from sleep. (This may not be the fault of the keyboard (it might have something to do with USB-C and windows), but my other keyboards do not have this problem.) (Update: It was a problem with the USB port on that computer, not the keyboard.) + The Alt+Tab macro (w/timers) feels a little bit like a compromise compared to other less-customizable keyboards with a better behaving app-switching keys. (Update: If you get creative with the coding and make the alt-hold dependent on which layers are active, it works much more smoothly.) + There seems to be no way to end a leader-key sequence without having to wait for it to time out. I would like to be able to choose whether hitting the leader-key again pre-timeout confirms/ends, cancels, or restarts a sequence. (Currently it does nothing.) Recommendations: +Use the 48 key layout. The extra keys at the thumbs are useful for extra layer switching. (Flipping the keycaps so that they angle downward will reduce thumb fatigue and help you feel the center.) +The default keymap isn't spectacular, but it does include a lot of functions w/intelligent comments and can be used as a reference for making your own. +Buy a couple of L-shaped USB-C cables. Because USB-C is flippable, you can insert them so that the cable runs either left or right along the keyboard. This puts less stress on the USB-C port (which has been identified as a structural weak point) and lowers the space footprint of the keyboard considerably. +Using taller SA-profile (or similar) keys for the top left and right corners may help your fingers navigate.
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are stabilizers included?
Yep! The kit comes with two 2-u stabilizers.
Can I put rotary encoder on this?
Yes! The left side of the board has positions for a Rotary Encoder. You can solder one in in either of the four positions. (Or all, but you can only have one programmed function active at a time, not make each RE do something different.)
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Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:1
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Amazing, would recommend to anyone looking for a 40%
Super awesome, only thing I'd say is the flexibility of the POM plate made it extremely difficult to pop in the switches (Gateron browns) They would just push the plate down and bend it and not lock into place, required a lot of trial and error to get them in. Once they were in though everything was amazing. Will likely purchase another one soon though I'll likely try the steel plate next time.
Recommends this product? Yes
viperr
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Mar 9, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:1
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Everybody should try a 40% ortho
This was my first ortho and a 40% keyboard and while I was not sure whether I'd like the layout at first, after trying it out, I absolutely fell in love with it. It's so portable, all the functions I need are just a few key combinations away and right at my fingertips, I barely even have to move my hands. I'd go as far as to say that this keyboard has made me so much more efficient at typing, it's great!
Recommends this product? Yes
katano66
6
Feb 16, 2024
Activities:Work
Paired Switch:Clicky
Keyboards Owned:7
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third planck
very good as expected, one negative thing is that the new revision does not have a switch plate
Recommends this product? Yes
deimos169
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Feb 12, 2024
Activities:Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:3
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Drop OLKB!
A very fun tiny keeb. I have a POM switch plate, Boba LT switches and Oblivion SA keycaps. I recommend!
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Activities:Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:5
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Such a Cute little board!
Recently got into Keyboards and thought this was such a cool buy. This thing is super tiny and really cute. Conversation starter for sure
Recommends this product? Yes
Francosky
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Jan 19, 2024
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Muy portatil y super customizable
La experiencia es buena, full programable y es una belleza. Pero al haberme acostumbrado al Preonic (es el que uso siempre), me queda en falta la línea de números. Pero si lo que necesitas es que sea transportable, esta es una buena opción.
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stef011
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Jan 17, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:1
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Cool light and thockky
I use it every day at work, and I love it ! After you get used to the 40% layout, you won't ever come back to a full size keyboard, if you are a good programmer you can totally use it for gaming !
Recommends this product? Yes
joe_scotto
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Dec 31, 2023
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:5
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A true classic.
The planck is just a great board overall. The mounting style is unique also.
Recommends this product? Yes
Activities:Work
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Very portable
One thing about this Planck keyboard is that you have to power up with a power cable in order to use it along with your iPad Pro. Therefore, you’ll need to get an adapter from Apple - the one that is used with cameras
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Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:4
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Conveniently portable, tiny, as well as mighty
the size is not equal to the thocky sound profile of the pc case along with the pom plate. Simple to build, highly efficient on switch management.
Recommends this product? Yes
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