CTRL Keyboard
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Unlike other keyboards, Massdrop’s CTRL mechanical keyboard boasts a hot-swappable board, which means it comes with a full set of switches, but users can switch them out with any MX-style switch of their choice. Plus, it has per-key RGB lighting using SMD components on the circuit board, enabling your switch choice to take advantage of that.



If you want to actually see the lights, you’ll want to use switches that are either transparent and / or have light pipes for SMD LEDs. It already includes several pre-programmed LED effects, but you can also make changes to everything, thanks to the powerful firmware. What makes the CTRL truly special is its powerful QMK firmware. This allows users to adjust the layout and function layers of the keyboard to suit their needs. Plus, Massdrop even has a handy online configuration tool that provides more customization.

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DROP CTRL High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard — Tenkeyless TKL (87 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap...
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DROP CTRL High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard — Tenkeyless TKL (87 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap...
  • A GAME-CHANGING KEYBOARD, NOW IN HIGH PROFILE: The CTRL High-Profile is just like the original CTRL, but now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case...
  • PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a tall CNC-aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL High-Profile is rock-solid...
  • KAIHUA SPEED SILVER SWITCHES: Utilizing the popular Cherry MX form, these speedy linear switches are made with 3.5 millimeters of total travel with...

CTRL Keyboard
CTRL Keyboard

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