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Drop CTRL High-Profile Aluminum Keyboard Case (3 Colors)
$10
$145
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Drop has Drop CTRL High-Profile Aluminum Keyboard Case (3 Colors) on sale for $10. Shipping is free on orders $99+.
Thanks to Community Member AllenKM for sharing this deal.
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Thanks to Community Member AllenKM for sharing this deal.
Available Colors:
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- Our CTRL keyboard is a big deal—and now we've got the high-profile case to prove it. CNC-machined from aluminum and anodized for a vivid finish that won't fade, it's the same exact case featured on our standard Drop CTRL High-Profile Keyboard, now in new colorways that are sure to catch eyes. Not only can this case customize a CTRL High-Profile—it can also transform a standard CTRL into its taller counterpart. If you're looking to elevate yours, this is your way up.
- Material: Anodized aluminum
- Compatible with Drop CTRL High-Profile, Massdrop CTRL High-Profile, Drop CTRL, and Massdrop CTRL keyboards
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 in (36.8 x 13.9 x 2.9 cm)
- Weight: 2.71 lbs (1.23 kg)
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Written by Nate650 | Staff- About this product:
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 95 Drop customer reviews.
- Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Drop has Drop CTRL High-Profile Aluminum Keyboard Case (3 Colors) on sale for $10. Shipping is free on orders $99+.
Thanks to Community Member AllenKM for sharing this deal.
Available Colors:
Product Details:
Thanks to Community Member AllenKM for sharing this deal.
Available Colors:
Product Details:
- Our CTRL keyboard is a big deal—and now we've got the high-profile case to prove it. CNC-machined from aluminum and anodized for a vivid finish that won't fade, it's the same exact case featured on our standard Drop CTRL High-Profile Keyboard, now in new colorways that are sure to catch eyes. Not only can this case customize a CTRL High-Profile—it can also transform a standard CTRL into its taller counterpart. If you're looking to elevate yours, this is your way up.
- Material: Anodized aluminum
- Compatible with Drop CTRL High-Profile, Massdrop CTRL High-Profile, Drop CTRL, and Massdrop CTRL keyboards
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 in (36.8 x 13.9 x 2.9 cm)
- Weight: 2.71 lbs (1.23 kg)
Editor's Notes
Written by Nate650 | Staff- About this product:
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 95 Drop customer reviews.
- Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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In the case of this board, you need:
case (this product)
drop CTRL v1 or v2 pcba (~$60 and often out of stock)
rgb diffuser ($5-10 and often out of stock)
optionally foams ($~30 on here if they're in stock, or ordered from stupidfish it'll be 29 for case and plate foam and then if you want PE foam on your plate to modify the sound, it's 14 for pre-cut PE foam or you can just use a random thin piece of PE foam and push switches through it by looking up guides on youtube)
plate mounted stabilizers ($12-30; I recommend TX AP, not Drop's phantom stabs)
switches ($20-60) depending on how fancy you get
keycaps ($20-150+) depending on how fancy you get
IMO the CTRL needs foam to sound good. (I have other, clacky boards I run foamless.)
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This Drop CTRL aluminum case deal is mainly for keyboard hobbyists who want a machined case at a very low price, but it is only one piece of a much larger build. The case itself is described as top notch, and the overall CTRL setup can be tuned with foam, stabilizers, switches, keycaps, and a matching PCBA. The catch is that the needed PCBAs and diffuser are often sold out, so finishing the build may take patience. It also lacks wireless support and may not suit layouts that need arrow keys or easy part compatibility, making it a niche project rather than a simple plug and play buy.
people who want to build a Drop CTRL setup and are okay sourcing the rest of the parts separately because the $10 off price only covers the aluminum case and you still need the CTRL v1/v2 PCBA, diffuser, and foam (plus switches, stabilizers, and keycaps) to finish the build.
buyers who are comfortable with a keyboard project where the main challenge is getting the right PCBA in stock because community comments say the PCB/PCBA is often out of stock and you may need to wait for restocks to complete the CTRL build.
keyboard hobbyists who specifically care about CNC aluminum case build quality because one commenter said the aluminum case and keycaps were "top notch" on their Drop keyboards.
people who are looking for a machined aluminum case deal as part of a larger "swap parts" plan because commenters note the best value for CNC aluminum is often buying a prebuilt board and swapping in switches/foam rather than building everything from scratch.
people who want to buy the CTRL case as a quick, complete upgrade because the important PCB/PCBA is described as completely sold out and you'd need to wait in line for restocks to get the board working.
buyers who want to fit a different-brand TKL into this case because commenters warn that being off by even 1mm can cause screw-hole/post and gasket alignment issues.
people who expect Drop to provide reliable post-purchase support for expensive keyboards because one commenter reported a Drop Sense75 RGB failure within a year and said Drop refused assistance beyond telling them to solder in a new RGB, which led them to stop supporting the company.
buyers who are trying to avoid a "loose end" hobby project because commenters say it can be hard to get the right PCBA, making the build feel unfinished even if deals show up.
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will never support this company ever again.
Yes you have to buy everything else to complete the build, but they have a barebones set (case, pcb plate, diffuser, foam) for $50. Then add switches, keycaps, stabilizers and cable.
In the case of this board, you need:
case (this product)
drop CTRL v1 or v2 pcba (~$60 and often out of stock)
rgb diffuser ($5-10 and often out of stock)
optionally foams ($~30 on here if they're in stock, or ordered from stupidfish it'll be 29 for case and plate foam and then if you want PE foam on your plate to modify the sound, it's 14 for pre-cut PE foam or you can just use a random thin piece of PE foam and push switches through it by looking up guides on youtube)
plate mounted stabilizers ($12-30; I recommend TX AP, not Drop's phantom stabs)
switches ($20-60) depending on how fancy you get
keycaps ($20-150+) depending on how fancy you get
IMO the CTRL needs foam to sound good. (I have other, clacky boards I run foamless.)
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If you think $10 for a machined aluminum keyboard case is expensive, wait till you find out what the other components costs.
Yes you have to buy everything else to complete the build, but they have a barebones set (case, pcb plate, diffuser, foam) for $50. Then add switches, keycaps, stabilizers and cable.
The one I saw was $80.
Love to see keyboard deals that show up, though!!!
My current daily driver is a 40% (Epomaker Luma40), which I really have been loving. I see a lot of comments about "I can't deal without the arrows," or "I can't deal without the numbers," and I'll say that having the arrows and numbers directly accessible from home row has really been a game-changer for me. There's no more hand repositioning all of the time to reach arrows and attempting to find the little f/j bumps to get hands repositioned on home row. I got started with a GMMK 60%, which introduced me to the idea of using the CAPS LOCK as a layer key instead as well as using the i/j/k/l keys for the arrows, and I was just hooked. I'm not positive if I've permanently landed on the 40% form factor, but I have enjoyed the challenge/process of setting up a keyboard in via to map to work out well for me. And, because the Luma40 is an ortho keyboard, I've got a right hand numpad right off of home row... which I think is pretty slick.
That all being said, if you don't like the idea of honing in and optimizing your tools that way, it might not be the hobby for you. However, I spend more of my life touching this keyboard than probably any other thing that I own, so I do enjoy making it exactly what I want it to be!
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