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DROP Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit — 60% Form Factor Computer Accessories & Peripherals Review

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Details

Keyboard DescriptionErgonomic, Gaming, Standalone
Connectivity TechnologyUSB-C
Special FeatureLighting
BrandDROP
SeriesDrop Carina Plate
ColorCopper
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Description of DROP Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit — 60% Form Factor Computer Accessories & Peripherals

PICK A PLATE, ANY PLATE: A keyboard’s plate is a slim piece of material (usually metal) that sits between the switches and the PCBA. Depending on the material you choose, the plate will interact with the switches differently. In an effort to offer even more customization, the Carina is available with your choice of three add-on plates. ALUMINUM SWITH PLATE: The most common material found in custom keyboard kits, aluminum offers a good balance of stiffness and flexibility to complement most switches. BRASS SWITCH PLATE: With a higher stiffness rating than aluminum, it provides an even sturdier feel. COPPER SWITCH PLATE: Similar to brass in its chemical makeup, copper provides a rigid, satisfying feel. FIND WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU: Many typists prefer to match stiff plates with tactile switches to accentuate their tactility, while others prefer to pair flexible plates with linear switches for a more dynamic feel.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Important keys not working

I suspect that some hot swap ports on my board have failed because important keys like ae and 2 are not working. The box tried several different switches and verified that they did not work. bent at all. How good is it for people going through customs? Not to mention that the firmware is complex and not very beginner friendly. I ended up having to re-solder some hot-swap connectors just to get this thing to work properly and after all that nonsense I'm trying to change the keymap using their…

Pros
  • Same as everything before
Cons
  • Reliability

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing Amazing Amazing

Apart from the stabilizers, this Keeb is just great. It's solid and feels premium. I received the brass plate and it sounds fantastic with the SA caps. The quality is incredible. I thought it would sound empty, but it isn't. Lose a star for the stabilizers and you'll have to work hard to find help flashing and setting the buttons. But it's actually pretty easy if you find the right guide. I highly recommend it. I love this wonderful thing.

Pros
  • BRASS SWITCH PLATE: More rigid than aluminum, it offers even more strength.
Cons
  • I don't have much to complain about, everything is fine

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best RGB keyboard without exception!

The RGB performance of this keyboard is unbeatable. Matte acrylic smooths the surface and the panel reflects a variety of colors. Combined, this keyboard looks like a complete rainbow block! I have a couple of LTC Lava Caps which are the stuff of legends that really help sell the RGB look block. The quality of this keyboard is good - no defects or anything and it was easy to put together. The software on the website is great and makes it easy to adjust the RGB (but a Windows app would be even…

Pros
  • FIND WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU: Many typists prefer to pair rigid blades with tactile switches to emphasize their tactility, while others prefer to pair flexible blades with linear switches for a more dynamic feel.
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 2 out of 5

good RGB. Bad comma straight out of the box

I assembled it without any problems, it was very easy. I used a static wrist strap, although I thought it was overkill I didn't want to ruin a $200 keyboard. Once assembled, everything works except for the comma. I checked another switch looking for bent pins but nothing. very disappointed that such an expensive keyboard can have problems when much cheaper mechanical boards have given me no problems at all. also not that it was a fall error, but the plate bent at an angle of about 15-20…

Pros
  • COPPER SWITCH PLATE: Similar in chemistry to brass, copper offers a stiff and comfortable feel.
Cons
  • Can I add something