Drop Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit — 60% Form Factor, Tray Mount Construction with Multiple Plate Materials, Higher Stiffness and Sturdy Feel (Brass) Brass Switch Plate
Drop Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit — 60% Form Factor, Tray Mount Construction with Multiple Plate Materials, Higher Stiffness and Sturdy Feel (Brass)
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THE BRIGHTEST SPOT IN YOUR SETUP Named after the Carina constellation, which signifies the hull of a ship in Latin, this keyboard is one vessel with a formidable foundation. Built with a frosty acrylic case and fully programmable RGB LEDs, the Carina is designed to brighten up any space. Sculpted in the 60% form factor, it’s space-efficient and portable. Unique to the Carina’s design is the combination of a tray-mount construction and hot- swap capability. In lieu of an integrated plate, the keyboard features a tray mount, allowing you to easily switch to a new plate material (three of which are available) for a different switch feel. Even with this added layer of customization, we’ve retained the keyboard’s hot-swap capability, so you can plug in new switches on the fly—no soldering required. Perhaps best of all, it takes just a Phillips-head screwdriver and a few easy steps to assemble. NEXT- LEVEL LED LIGHTING When it comes to LED lighting, the Carina is second to none. Choose from millions of colors for every single key, set the keyboard to cycle through the entire spectrum, or opt for a single color to match your workspace—the possibilities are endless. What’s more, the LEDs are situated toward the center of the PCBA (as opposed to the edges), which makes them appear even smoother under typical lighting conditions. Don’t worry about flickering, either: the LEDs display at a high frequency of 100 hertz for clarity, night or day. FULLY PROGRAMMABLE VIA QMK Customizing your keyboard is essential, especially for smaller layouts. That’s why the Carina features a fully programmable PCBA, designed for modification. Using QMK firmware, you have total control over every key. Plus, the configurator allows you to customize keymapping so you can easily fine-tune your keyboard for gaming, work, or play. It’s also outfitted with the latest USB-C connection for reliable performance. 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. PICK A PLATE, ANY PLATE ALUMINUM The most common material found in custom keyboard kits, aluminum offers a good balance of stiffness and flexibility to complement most switches. BRASS With a higher stiffness rating than aluminum, it provides an even sturdier feel. COPPER Similar to brass in its chemical makeup, copper provides a rigid, satisfying feel. Read more SPECIFICATIONS Designed and Produced by Drop61 keysFrosted acrylic CNC caseCustom 60% PCBA (supports 3-pin and 5-pin switches)Hot-swap switch socketsQMK firmwareCherry-style plate-mounted stabilizersAluminum, brass, or copper switch plateDual USB-C connectorsDimensions: 11.5 x 4.1 x 1.5 in (29.2 x 10.4 x 3.8 cm)Weight (no switches or keycaps): 16.4 oz (465 g) NOTE: Drop Carina Keyboard Kit does not include keycaps, switches, or switch plate. An Aluminum, Brass, or Copper switch plate (sold separately) is required for use. Drop + OLKB Planck Mechanical Keyboard Kit V6 Drop + OLKB Preonic Keyboard MX Kit V3 Drop Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit Drop ALT Mechanical Keyboard (Barebones) Drop ALT High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard (Barebones) Drop + Tokyo60 Keyboard Kit v4 Key Count: 47 Keys 59 Keys 61 Keys 67 Keys 67 Keys 60 Keys Dimensions / Weight: 9.2 x 3.2 x 1.3" / 18 oz (510 g) 9.1 x 4.1 x 0.9" 11.5 x 4.1 x 1.5" / 16.4 oz (465 g) 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) 11.8 x 4.4 x 1.4" / 24.7 oz (700g) Keyboard Layout: 40% OLKB / Preonic 60% 65% 65% 60% HHKB-Style Switch Compatibility: Hotswap compatible with all Cherry-style clones including Cherry, Kaihua, Gateron, Halo, Holy Panda etc. Matias/ALPS switch footprints compatible with soldering. Compatible with all Cherry-style clones including Cherry, Kaihua, Gateron, Halo, Holy Panda etc. Compatible with all Cherry- style clones including Cherry, Kaihua, Gateron, Halo, Holy Panda etc. Compatible with all Cherry-style clones including Cherry, Kaihua, Gateron, Halo, Holy Panda etc. Compatible with all Cherry-style clones including Cherry, Kaihua, Gateron, Halo, Holy Panda etc. Compatible with all Cherry- style clones including Cherry, Kaihua, Gateron, Halo, Holy Panda etc. Additional Features: Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mounted switches with added support for Matias/ALPS soldered switches, QMK Programming, in an ultra- compact 40% form factor. Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mounted switches, QMK Programming, USB-C, in a compact form factor. Frosted Acrylic Case, Hot-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK programming, RGB LEDs, USB-C, in a compact form factor available with various metal plates. Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Dual USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light customization. Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Dual USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light customization. Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate- mounted switches, QMK Programming, USB-C PCBA, RGB underglow lighting (Diffuser sold separately), Designed in Tokyo Included: PCBA, Steel Plate, Anodized CNC aluminum case, USB-A to C cable, PCB Mounted Stabilizers, and assembly hardware PCBA, Steel Plate, Anodized CNC aluminum case, USB-C to A Cable, and assembly hardware PCBA, Acrylic Case, USB-A to C cable, Stabilizers, and assembly hardware PCB, Two-piece Anodized CNC aluminum case w/ diffuser, USB-A to C cable, Plate-mount stabilizers, Keycap and Switch Puller PCB, Two-piece Anodized High-profile CNC aluminum case w/ diffuser, USB-A to C cable, Plate-mount stabilizers, Keycap and Switch Puller Tokyo60 PCBA, Two-piece aluminum case, screws, spacers, screw-in stabilizers, rubber feet, USB-A to USB-C cable Not Included: Keycaps and Switches Keycaps and Switches Keycaps, Switches, Switch Plate Keycaps and Switches Keycaps and Switches Keycaps, Switches, Optional LED Diffuser Drop + Matt3o MT3 /dev/tty (TKL) Drop + Matt3o MT3 Susuwatari (Base Kit) Drop MT3 Dasher (Base Kit) Drop MT3 Camillo (Base Kit) Drop Skylight Series Keycap Set Drop DSA Astrolokeys Keycaps Keyboard Layout: Tenkeyless standard ANSI layout 60%, 65%, 75&, Winkeyless, Tenkeyless, and Fullsize Keyboards 60%, 65%, 75%, Winkeyless, TKL, and select full-size keyboards 60%, 65%, 75%, Winkeyless, Tenkeyless, and Fullsize Keyboards 65%, Tenkeyless, and Fullsize Layouts Tenkeyless Standard and Fullsize Layout Material: Dye-sublimated PBT plastic Doubleshot ABS Doubleshot ABS Doubleshot ABS Doubleshot PBT Doubleshot ABS Switch Compatibility: Cherry MX switches and clones including Gateron, Halo, Kaihua, and Holy Panda Cherry MX switches and clones including Gateron, Halo, Kaihua, and Holy Panda Cherry MX switches and clones including Gateron, Halo, Kaihua, and Holy Panda Cherry MX switches and clones including Gateron, Halo, Kaihua, and Holy Panda Cherry MX switches and clones including Gateron, Halo, Kaihua, and Holy Panda Cherry MX switches and clones including Gateron, Halo, Kaihua, and Holy Panda Spacebar Size: 6.25u 6.25u, 7.0u 6.25u, 7.0u 6.25u, 7.0u 6.25u 6.25u Profile: MT3 MT3 MT3 MT3 OEM DSA Designed for Drop Keyboards: Drop Carina, CTRL, and ENTR Drop ALT, Carina, ENTR, CTRL, and SHIFT Drop ALT, Carina, CTRL, and ENTR Drop ALT, Carina, Tokyo60, ENTR, CTRL, and SHIFT Drop ALT, Carina, ENTR, CTRL, and SHIFT Drop ENTR, Carina, CTRL, and SHIFT Other Layout Compatibility: Select TKL Layouts 60%, 65%, 75&, Winkeyless, Tenkeyless, and Fullsize Keyboards 60%, 65%, 75%, Winkeyless, and Tenkeyless Keyboards 60%, 65%, 75&, Winkeyless, Tenkeyless, and Fullsize Keyboards 65%, TKL, Fullsize Keyboards Select TKL and Fullsize Keyboards Key Count: 96 161 157 161 108 104
Features:
- PICK A PLATE, ANY PLATE: A keyboards 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.