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Drop CTRL High-Profile Aluminum Keyboard Case (3 Colors)
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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.
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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)
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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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.)
Community Reviews
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.
Common Questions (5)
No. The case is only one part of the build; you still need a CTRL v1/v2 PCBA, RGB diffuser, stabilizers, switches, and keycaps. The PCB/PCBA is often sold out, so completing the board may require waiting for restocks.
It can be used as part of a full build, but the webpage is not clear about that. The case is compatible with the CTRL ecosystem, yet you still need the matching PCBA and other components to make a working keyboard.
A barebones set with the case, PCB plate, diffuser, and foam is about $50, before switches, keycaps, stabilizers, and cable. A full build can climb quickly because the PCBA alone is around $60 and keycaps can range from $20 to $150+.
Yes, foam is commonly treated as important for the CTRL's sound. The case can be built foamless, but adding case and plate foam or PE foam is used to improve the acoustics.
Probably not. Even a 1 mm mismatch can throw off the screw holes, posts, or gaskets, so non-Drop TKL boards are unlikely to align properly.
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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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