Have been lurking around and finally made my first purchase on the Redsuns + Drop Red Samurai TKL. The set is beautiful but there was 1 keycap that came disfigured/damaged. That kinda killed my excitement. Put in a ticket for support but have not heard back from them yet. Hope they make this right..
Hello! I'm looking to find a set of MT3 alpha keycaps that match the color of the white "alpha" keys in the LotR Elvish MT3 set. The Mito MT3 Godspeed R2 set looks close, but it's hard to tell from the photos. Has anyone replaced the alpha keys on their Elvish set with roman alphabet keycaps? Thanks in advance!
I was trying to flash my Drop Carina in an attempt to make it have the same lighting as this video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0iIzTWxev0g
However, when I tried to flash the board, I used the wrong file by mistake, and that file was for the Drop Shift. A singular orange LED lit up at the front of the board and it became unresponsive. When I plug it into my laptop, it makes a noise to show that the device recognises it, but it doesn't register me pressing the keys, and no lights turn on. Device manager shows three keyboards when my mouse is plugged in, but two when the mouse isn't plugged in (Excluding the laptop's keyboard). I have tried to flash the board again using the reset button on the back of the board, but I'm not sure it's working as there is a layer of foam in the way of the PCB and the case. Is there any way to do some sort of factory reset on this keyboard to reset the firmware?
Many thanks.
P.S I am in the UK
How long does it take for Drop orders to start shipping?(regular in stock item)
Based in EU west. Not talking about the time it takes to arrive once it has been sent off, but the time it takes between payment and shipping.
I’ve ordered a set of Mt3 keycaps and I’ve heard a lot of horror stories about drop processing times.
I want to give my wife a Winnie the Pooh keyboard using Drop's base and novelties kits.
I don't know what keyboard to get with it. I want silent keys and smooth, linear action. She is accustomed to Mac keyboards.
Finally, she uses the number pad so I either need a full-sized keyboard (preferred) or I could get a separate keypad. I've looked at the Drop Shift V2, but there seems to be a bit of discontent with this board, so perhaps there is something better.
So, would anyone care to share a recommended keyboard, switches, whatever I need to make this work?
Thanks in advance.
Where to find Fn key on Drop CTRL V2 Mechanical Keyboard PCBA
This is probably a really basic question and I thank you in advance for an answer. I just got the CTRL V2 and used the configurator to make a few changes. To flash the firmware I need to use the Fn key, which is not showing up anywhere on the key mapping in the configurator. In fact, the Fn key is repeatedly referenced in the "Basic" functions of the configurator, but I have no idea where it is. I have gone round and round with DROP Support and they keep pointing me to the configurator, which is no help; it does not list the location of the Fn key. Again, thanks for your help!
Drop CTRL High profile acrylic diffuser replacement
Does anyone able to replace the current acrylic diffuser to a brass or any kind of plate? If yes, can I know where you bought it and some pictures if you may is very much appreciated :)
If none, do DROP even consider creating one? I'll buy in a heartbeat.
Thanks!
I just ordered all of the parts for my dream keyboard, (Spr67 blue and DCX Sapphire) except for the switches. I’ve built a few other keyboards before and enjoy thoccy keyboards. However, I love the little bump you get when clicking tactile switches. But I also love deep, thoccy switches. All I’m curious about is a good, thoccy tactile for a reasonable price (below $45 for 70/72). I also would prefer it either pre-lubed or just smooth in general. Any help is greatly appreciated!
When I open the DROP app with my CTRL V2, I see that Layer 0 has MO(1) mapped to the key two right of the spacebar amd Application mapped to the key three right of the spacebar. I want to put MO(1) three right of the spacebar, but I could not find MO(1) in the list of possibilities after successfully unlocking my keyboard. Any hints for me? Does MO(1) have a different name? By the way, MO(1) acts just like the FN key, meaning that I hold it down and press Q, W, etc. to change the RGB lighting.
Hey guys, I am interested to buy this barebone, looks very nice, but I have some questions. The firts is about the foam in the barebone, is necessary to buy the kit I found in accesories section? Sounds a bit strange but I think I have read that is necessary.
And the second is about stabs, the same, is it necessary to buy separatly or the barebones includes ones?
Other thing, I was looking for videos of this barebone to listen the sound experience typing with it, but I couldn't find nothing. Is it good experience?
Thanks in advanced
I have been exploring the world of split keyboards but have been having trouble getting used to the alternate designs. I have been using a Drop ALT at home and work for four years, and I love them. I wondered if Drop had ever thought of coming out with a split version of the ALT (or other designs). I would love to learn more. Thank you.
Drop SENSE75 keys occasionally not working when Mac wakes from sleep.
I have an issue with my Drop SENSE75 keys occasionally not working when waking my new Mac Studio from sleep. I never had this problem with my previous iMac. It's a simple fix to unplug and plug in the keyboard to get it working, but I can't figure out why it's happening. It's not a consistent problem—it happens about 1 in every 8-10. Mac Studio is Apple M2 Max running Sonoma 14.5. The keyboard is running the firmware it shipped with.
I recently decided to try adding screw-in stabs to my Shift V2. As this was my first time adding screw-ins, it took me about 45 minutes to get them on the PCB. The next hour was then spent unsuccessfully trying to get the PCB to sit nicely in the top of the case. I started unscrewing some of the stabs, trying to figure out which one was the problem. I did also manage to figure out that it's best practice to have the screws a little loose when you go to pop the PCB in the case. But that only worked for four of the five stabs. The fifth stab, the Num Enter stab, would sit properly. Once I got it narrowed down to that stab, I started looking at the case itself. That's when I found the problem. There is a little post that interferes with the screw-in stab's screw (pictures included; you can see the damage from the screw being mashed into the post). I assume this is a carryover from the V1 case, for which the included PCB did not have holes for board mounted stabs.
So now the questions:...
Recommendation needed for better locator (F & J) keys for Cherry MX OEM Profile keyboard
I keep losing the location of keys on new DAS 4 Pro Keyboard. i.e. My hands can't tell if they have shifted left or right a key. The keyboard has Cherry MX Brown OEM profile 104 keys. I'm looking for new keycaps to help my fingers better locate the F & J keys.
I've been a touch typist for decades (going back to the IBM Selectric) but have been using MS Ergonomic 4000 keyboards (no longer available) since the 90s. The stretched G & H keys on that keyboard likely contribute to my having some difficulty getting used to a standard layout.
I'm looking for either a more pronounced "bump" on the locator keys or I've heard about keys that are more spherical and the F & J keys are a deeper depression (MT3?). I've found that a touch typist position with more vertical fingers completely missing the bump on my DAS keyboard F & J keys.
How do the different profiles change the keyboard. i.e. Can I use a few MT3 keys with my OEM keys?
I have all black keys now, and am not looking to go...
Is there a case that can work for my wired rk61? I been looking for a case that can fit it and I can’t seem to find one. My rk61 has 4 screws and the screws are on the back of the case. I’m looking for an aluminum case and was wondering if drop has one? If there is a custom kind I can get that would be great. I know there is the rk61 pro but I ain’t gonna buy it since it’s like buying a whole new keyboard. If anyone can lmk if their is a aluminum case that can work for my keyboard that would be great!
Drop CTRL double "t" char and turning off after 3 yrs
Hi all,
I bought a Drop CTRL in 2021. I liked that it was a well-rounded mechanical keyboard that "just worked" without having to do a bunch of customization (I just want a bulletproof keyboard that feels and looks good). It has been a fantastic keyboard, I especially like how heavy it is and the key weight is perfect for me.
However, in the last 8mo it has started double inputting the "t" key and now it randomly will stop inputting anything (but the lights stay on) or it turns off completely (no lights, no input). I normally plug it into a powered hub but I tried plugging it directly into my computer to see if the problem persists and it does.
Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this or where to start diagnosing?
I type all day long so I don't have a lot of ability for down time.
Hello. Is there a way to get the DROP + THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ BLACK SPEECH KEYBOARD with only the HARDCORE BASE KIT keys? Without the English letters on it. I really want one but it would be awesome if it came with the hardcore kit installed. Thanks in advance!
I ordered some Holy Panda X switches, and I fell in love with them. They are a joy to type on. There's just one problem. The place that I use my keyboard to type the most is obviously at work, which is a problem if I want to use the Holy Panda X in the office around a whole bunch of people. I really don't want to torture my coworkers with the clack of these switches. I'd rather they still liked me. The good news is that, for me, the actuation of the Holy Panda X is the best part. I could take or leave the sound it makes; even if it is fantastic.
Which leads me to my conundrum: is there another "silent" switch that feels similar to the Holy Panda X? Is there a piece I can remove from the Holy Panda X that would allow me to make them silent? Or am I going to have to wait and see if Drop will drop a Silent Holy Panda X for the in-office mech community?
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