DCX vs DCD vs DCL - Drop’s Keycap Profiles Explained
We’ve covered the basics of keycap profiles before—spherical/cylindrical, sculpted/uniform, etc. One thing that has come up more and more over the years as we’ve expanded our portfolio of offerings here at Drop is the distinction between some of our similar profiles. Specifically, what is the actual difference between DCX, DCD, and DCL? Cylindrical Profiles To recap the previous article on the topic, one of the most basic ways to separate various keycap profiles is by shape (cylindrical, spherical, or flat). DCX, DCD, and DCL are all cylindrical profiles. The most famous cylindrical profile is Cherry profile, as defined by the original manufacturer of the keycaps—Cherry. GMK now owns those tools, and as such, only they can technically claim to produce “Cherry” profile keycaps. Similar keycap profiles are often called Cherry profile colloquially, but are in actuality slightly different. For the sake of not splitting hairs, all of the cylindrical profiles discussed here are...
Apr 9, 2024
Size and Layout
General Size and Layout considerations If you’re new to mechanical keyboards, chances are your current or old keyboard is a standard full-size membrane keyboard. This layout and form factor has probably worked well enough for you until now, so you might be wondering - why should I need a smaller keyboard or a different layout at all? For most people there are two main reasons to deviate from the tried-and-true full-size keyboard layout; ergonomics and aesthetics (primarily minimalism). 40% and Smaller