Drop ALT Mechanical Keyboard — 65% (67 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Sizzling-Swap Switches, Programmable Macros, Backlit RGB LED, USB-C, Doubleshot PBT, Aluminum Body (Kaihua Velocity Silver, Black)

Worth: $200.00
(as of Nov 23, 2021 10:32:22 UTC – Particulars)

Product Description

COMPACT LAYOUT, COMPREHENSIVE FEATURES

The Drop ALT mechanical keyboard is rather like the CTRL, however with 67 keys as a substitute of 87. Absent of operate keys, it wastes no house—nevertheless it nonetheless has a full set of arrows and numerals. Constructed with a stable aluminum body with a built-in swap plate, the ALT is rock stable. And due to the hot-swap swap sockets, it means that you can swap switches everytime you need with no soldering required.

It’s additionally totally programmable by way of QMK, that means you may assign macros or customized keybinds to each key. With twin USB-C connectors, the ALT is outfitted with the most recent connections. What’s extra, it has customizable RGB backlighting and underlighting. Set it to a single shade or mild it up with a rainbow wave sample. To reinforce the backlighting, there are shine-through doubleshot PBT keycaps, too. Seize it along with your selection of switches to get simply the texture you need.

STREAMLINED ALUMINUM BUILD

Heavy sufficient to remain put irrespective of how arduous you sort, the ALT incorporates a stable aluminum body with a low profile for a streamlined look that enhances any setup.

RGB BACKLIGHTING

Carry a colourful lightshow straight to your fingertips with customizable RGB backlighting and shine-through PBT keycaps.

DOUBLESHOT SHINE-THROUGH PBT KEYCAPS

Recognized for his or her sturdiness, PBT keycaps are constructed for the lengthy haul—and since the legends are shine-through, not printed, they by no means fade.

REMOVABLE MAGNETIC FEET

Kind at an ergonomic angle or lay your keyboard flat. Fitted with detachable magnetic ft, the ALT seamlessly adjusts to suit your wants.

HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCHES

Prepared to change up your switches? Due to the ALT’s hot-swappable PCBA, you may swap in new switches on the fly—no soldering required.

CUSTOMIZABLE LED LIGHTING

Preserve the lights off, dial in one in all our presets, or customise every key shade for a spectacular mild present. Our keyboard case incorporates a built-in diffuser to unfold mild evenly throughout the board.

PROGRAM WITH QMK FIRMWARE

Programming our keyboards is simple with QMK firmware. Whether or not you’re creating macros or altering the keymap, use the Drop on-line configurator to fine-tune your board for gaming, work, or play.

FIND YOUR TYPE

Every keyboard comes along with your selection of switches, so you may get simply the texture you want—whether or not you like one thing heavy and tactile, or light-weight and linear.

FULLY PROGRAMMABLE VIA QMK

Customizing your keyboard is a whole lot of enjoyable. That’s why the ALT incorporates a totally programmable format, designed for modification. Utilizing QMK firmware, you’ve complete management over each key. Plus, the configurator means that you can program macros and customised keymapping so you may simply fine-tune your keyboard for gaming, work, or play. It’s additionally outfitted with two USB type-C connectors (one on either side), permitting you to make use of the spare connector to switch knowledge and cost units at USB 2.0 speeds.

OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS

The ALT options mild pipes constructed into the switches which are optimized to ship essentially the most mild attainable via the keycaps. You’ll even have your selection from hundreds of thousands of various colours for each single key. So if you would like the lighting to cycle via your complete spectrum, you’ve acquired it; for those who want a two-toned look to match your setup, take into account it completed. There’s additionally a built-in translucent LED diffuser to attenuate hotspots discovered in lots of different keyboards. Nervous about flickering? Don’t be. The LEDs function at a frequency of 100 Hz, so there will not be any seen flicker.

HEFTY ALUMINUM FRAME & HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCHES

The ALT is constituted of a stable block of anodized aluminum, which is understood for its toughness and skill to carry a top quality floor end. Heavy sufficient to remain put while you’re locked into an intense FPS match or hammering out an essay, the body additionally has a low profile to enrich your desktop. Due to the built-in swap plate and hot-swappable PCB, the ALT provides you the liberty to vary out your switches everytime you like. Better of all? You don’t have to solder every swap. Simply pop them in and so they’re able to go.

SPECIFICATIONS

67 keys
Anodized CNC machined aluminum body
Customized PCB
Sizzling-swap swap sockets
QMK firmware & Keyboard Configurator
Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers
Cherry MX, Kaihua, or Halo switches
Doubleshot PBT shine-through keycaps
Floating key design
Twin USB-C connectors
PCB suitable with plate-mount switches solely
Weight: 24.5 oz (696 g)
Dimensions: 12.7 x 4.4 x 1.25 in (32.2 x 11.2 x 3.2 cm)

INCLUDED

56-inch USB cable and Keycap puller and Change

Change Habits:
Tactile & Clicky (Present suggestions within the type of a tactile “bump” and audible “click on” every time a swap is actuated.)
Tactile (Present tactile suggestions with out the “Clicky” noise)
Tactile (Present tactile suggestions with out the “Clicky” noise)
Tactile (Present tactile suggestions with out the “Clicky” noise)
Linear (Quiet and clean freed from any tactility)
Clicky (Gives an audible “click on” every time a swap is actuated.)

Change Really feel / Actuation:
Medium / 50g
Medium / 45g
Medium-Heavy / 65g
Medium-Heavy / 60g
Extraordinarily Gentle / 40g
Medium / 55g

Actuation Level / Whole Journey Distance:
2.2mm / 4mm
2mm / 4mm
1.9mm / 4mm
1.9mm / 4mm
1.3mm / 3.5mm
1.8mm / 3.6mm

Keystroke Lifespan:
50 Million
50 Million
80 Million
80 Million
70 Million
80 Million

Change Suggestion:
Primarily typing. The Cherry MX Blue has a definite “click on” sound when depressed past the tactile level, making it the loudest swap within the Cherry MX household. The separated slider development additionally offers the very best tactile suggestions.
A great mix of typing and gaming. Cherry MX Brown is extensively thought of to be the most effective “middle-ground” swap. Its tactile bump, silent journey, and medium actuation power makes it a flexible swap.
Primarily typing. The Halo Clear being with a slight preload and a lighter, sharper tactile bump than the Halo True. Halo Clears discourage backside out, however not as strongly because the Halo True.
A great mix of typing and gaming. Medium weight, clean tactile motion, and a purposefully mild preload are meant to cut back jarring fingertip impacts throughout speedy typing. Reasonably heavy spring to discourage backside out.
Meant for gaming. Basically a shortened model of current MX-style switches permitting for quicker actuation.
A great mix of typing and gaming. Kaihua Field White switches are IP56 waterproof and dirt resistant switches.

Keys
67 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through
67 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through
87 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through
87 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through
87 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through
99 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through

Dimensions / Weight
12.7 x 4.4 x 1.25″ / 24.5 oz (696 g)
12.6 x 4.4 x 1.7″ / 43 oz (1,219 g)
14.5 x 5.5 x 1.4″ / 34 oz (964 g)
14.5 x 5.5 x 1.75″ / 68 oz (1,928 g)
14.2 x 5 x 1.25″ / 32.8 oz (929 g)
5.2 x 5.5 x 1.7″ / 34.2 oz (970g)

Extra Options
Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Sizzling-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and lightweight customization.
Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Sizzling-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and lightweight customization.
Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Sizzling-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and lightweight customization.
Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Sizzling-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and lightweight customization.
Anodized Aluminum case, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, USB-C, White LED Backlit keys, and Adjustable legs.
Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Sizzling-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and lightweight customization.

Change Choices:
Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White
Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White
Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White
Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White
Halo True or Gateron Yellow
Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White

A COMPACT LAYOUT: The ALT mechanical keyboard is a smaller tackle Drop’s CTRL mannequin. It options 67 keys as a substitute of 87. Absent of operate keys, it wastes no house—nevertheless it nonetheless has a full set of arrows and numerals.
A SOLID BUILD: Constructed with a stable aluminum body with a built-in swap plate and magnetic legs, the ALT is rock-solid and prepared for any setup.
KAIHUA SPEED SILVER SWITCHES: Using the favored Cherry MX type, these speedy linear switches are made with 3.5 millimeters of complete journey with 1.1–1.4 millimeters of pre-travel. They’re simple to press and boast a 70-million lifetime click on ranking.
HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY: Wish to swap your switches? Customise the ALT with ease because of hot-swappable swap sockets, which let you swap switches in seconds—no soldering required.
OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS: The ALT is illuminated with totally customizable RGB backlighting and under-lighting. Set your hundreds of thousands of LEDs to a single shade or mild them up with customized rainbow wave patterns.