The Drop CSTM65 Mechanical Keyboard marks a significant advancement in the realm of keyboard customization. This compact keyboard, a new addition to the CSTM family, stands out with its innovative decorative top case. This unique feature, designed for personalization, attaches magnetically to the keyboard’s polycarbonate case, offering a seamless and stylish customization option. The CSTM65 is available in various styles, complementing popular keycap sets and colorways. This innovation is not just about aesthetics; it also includes a range of add-ons like keyboard weights and switch plates, allowing users to tailor their typing experience to their preferences.
Refined Design Meets Functionality
The CSTM65 is a blend of sophistication and modern keyboard design. Its understated aesthetic is achieved through a minimalist and classic approach, featuring a space-efficient 65% layout with arrow keys. The keyboard is equipped with sleek ABS keycaps, front-facing, laser-etched shine-through legends, and community-requested south facing per-key RGB lights. The keyboard’s functionality is enhanced by its STM32 chipset, supporting QMK, VIA, and Vial, making custom lighting and macro creation both intuitive and comprehensive.
Uncompromised Typing Experience
Beneath its stylish exterior, the CSTM65 boasts components that ensure an exceptional typing feel. The core of this experience is the polycarbonate inner case, designed to hold the decorative top case and provide the right amount of flex for typing. The keyboard features a custom gasket-mounted system with replaceable gasket pegs, various types of foam for noise reduction and comfort, and a hot-swappable PCBA with south-facing LEDs. The inclusion of a flexible polycarbonate plate and a solid aluminum case weight further enhances the typing experience. Users can also choose from a selection of interchangeable plates and case weights to customize their keyboard further.
Specifications and Availability
The Drop CSTM65 Mechanical Keyboard is equipped with a 65% layout, including 67 keys, and is made from durable polycarbonate material. It features Gateron Brown Pro 3.0 or Gateron Yellow KS3 switches, doubleshot ABS keycaps, and Gateron PCBA-mounted stabilizers. The keyboard is hot-swappable, supports 5-pin switches, and offers per-key RGB LED lighting. It comes with a USB-A to USB-C cable, switch puller, keycap puller, extra gasket pegs, and Mac keys. The Drop CSTM65 is backed by a 1-year warranty and is available for shipping starting February 21, 2024.
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