Drop Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit
- Compact 61-key 60% layout
- Hot-swap switch sockets (Plate or PCBA mounted)
- High-profile (frosted acrylic CNC case)
- RGB LED backlighting
- Note: keycaps and switches are not included
Prices
| Vendor | Shipping | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | Buy |
Features
The Drop Carina is a barebones 60% mechanical keyboard kit.
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.
- Form factor: 60%
- Layout: fixed, ANSI (61-keys)
- Case type: High-profile (frosted acrylic CNC case)
- Mount type: Tray
- Typing angle: 6 degrees
- Custom PCBA
- Hot-swap switch sockets
- QMK firmware
- Stabilizer mount: plate-mounted Cherry-style only
- Switch mount: plate-mounted (3-pin) or PCBA-mounted (5-pin) MX-style
- Plate: 1.5mm thick aluminum, brass, or copper switch plate (must be added to purchase)
- Dual USB-C connectors
Switches
Not included - Hot-swap switch sockets (Plate or PCBA mounted)
Specifications
| Model | Carina Kit |
|---|---|
| Brand | Drop |
| Switch Type | Plate mount |
| Hot-Swap Sockets | Yes |
| Keycaps | Not included |
| Size | 65% |
| Matrix | 61 keys |
| LED Color | RGB |
| Connection | USB |
| Response Rate | 1 ms / 1000 Hz |
| N-Key Rollover | Full Key (NKRO) |
| Anti-Ghosting | 100% |
| Compatibility | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Physical Layout | ANSI |
| Logical Layout | US QWERTY |
| Dimensions | 11.5 x 4.1 x 1.5 in (29.2 x 10.4 x 3.8 cm) |
| Weight | 16.4 oz (465 g) |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Kit Includes
- Acrylic case
- PCBA
- Stabilizers
- USB cable
- Assembly hardware
- Rubber feet strips