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Maker Mods
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2020
I'm Ben, and I make and mod custom mechanical keyboards with the occasional other tech stuff.
This board is pretty sexy. DROP CSTM65 review!
At first glance, this board is everything I wouldn't like about a keyboard... and at $100, it's a much harder sell for a plastic keyboard, even as a full kit. But DROP has managed to cram some pretty cool innovation into a polycarbonate shell, and I'm a big fan of the gasket implementation and the ability to quickly swap faceplates for that A E S T H E T I C! Check it out at the link below!
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drop.com/buy/drop-cstm65-mechanical-keyboard
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Timestamps
00:00 into/who is DROP?
00:17 Geekhack?
00:45 DROP = group buy killer?
01:30 dad joke of the day
01:36 specs
02:20 stock typing sounds (Gateron G Pro yellows, double shot ABS shine-through keycaps)
03:19 stock typing sounds (DCX keycap swap)
04:04 Ghost dragon switches?
04:25 Ghost dragon switches typing sounds
05:15 no foam typing sounds
05:26 the verdict
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KNC KEYS: knckeys.com?sca_ref=2391162.XTxiftqmeT (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
NLANDKEYS: nlandkeys.com/coupon/?discount=Maker (Use code "MAKER" for 3% off at checkout!)
UNIKEYS: unikeyboards.com?sca_ref=3715884.Y3VhQIfinI (Use code "MAKER" for 7% off in-stock items at checkout!)
WUQUE STUDIO: shop.wuquestudio.com/r?id=299ts5
ZENCLACK: zenclack.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
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Sound test setup:
Qwertykeys Neo 65 | gasket mount | carbon fiber plate | Various GMK keycaps
Typing test signal chain:
Michael Joly modded Rode NT5 (X-Y stereo pair) 6 inches above desk surface
SoundDevices MixPre 3 ii recording in 32-bit float
Sennheiser MKH416 (a-roll mic)
Sennheiser MKE600 (scratch audio)
Camera setup:
BMPCC4k w/ Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO(overhead)
BMPCC4k w/ Voigtlander 17.5mm f/.95 (face cam)
BMPCC4k w/ Lumix 30mmf/2.8 macro (shoulder cam)
Sony A7iv w/ various lenses (b-roll)
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drop.com/buy/drop-cstm65-mechanical-keyboard
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Timestamps
00:00 into/who is DROP?
00:17 Geekhack?
00:45 DROP = group buy killer?
01:30 dad joke of the day
01:36 specs
02:20 stock typing sounds (Gateron G Pro yellows, double shot ABS shine-through keycaps)
03:19 stock typing sounds (DCX keycap swap)
04:04 Ghost dragon switches?
04:25 Ghost dragon switches typing sounds
05:15 no foam typing sounds
05:26 the verdict
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Help support my channel by using my affiliate links!
BOLSA SUPPLY: bolsakeyboardsupply.com/?ref=... (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off!)
CANNONKEYS: cannonkeys.com/?ref=makermods
CHOSFOX: chosfox.com (Use code "MAKERMODS" for $5 off for orders over $49!
DANGKEEBS: dangkeebs.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!
GREEN DOOR GEEKS: greendoorgeeks.com/ (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
HIPPOKEYS: hippokeys.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
KEEBFRONT: keebfront.com/?via=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
KEEBSFORALL: keebsforall.com/MAKERMODS (Use code "MAKERMODS" for 5% off at checkout!)
KNC KEYS: knckeys.com?sca_ref=2391162.XTxiftqmeT (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
NLANDKEYS: nlandkeys.com/coupon/?discount=Maker (Use code "MAKER" for 3% off at checkout!)
UNIKEYS: unikeyboards.com?sca_ref=3715884.Y3VhQIfinI (Use code "MAKER" for 7% off in-stock items at checkout!)
WUQUE STUDIO: shop.wuquestudio.com/r?id=299ts5
ZENCLACK: zenclack.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
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Sound test setup:
Qwertykeys Neo 65 | gasket mount | carbon fiber plate | Various GMK keycaps
Typing test signal chain:
Michael Joly modded Rode NT5 (X-Y stereo pair) 6 inches above desk surface
SoundDevices MixPre 3 ii recording in 32-bit float
Sennheiser MKH416 (a-roll mic)
Sennheiser MKE600 (scratch audio)
Camera setup:
BMPCC4k w/ Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO(overhead)
BMPCC4k w/ Voigtlander 17.5mm f/.95 (face cam)
BMPCC4k w/ Lumix 30mmf/2.8 macro (shoulder cam)
Sony A7iv w/ various lenses (b-roll)
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The SA keycaps broke the video
Mr Maker where have you been! Just subscribed ❤
These seem to be Mizu Mink with a nylon instead of pom stem.....ah just got to that part of the video, seems you like the Mink and Soda for a reason. Thanks for clearing up why the Mink review never came around. I Love mine but changed to *67g springs Keep it up Brother. Love your content!
So I bought keygeek raw on sale after watching this review mentioning it free from crap sound. I received it today and almost every damn switch had obvious spring ping in them. Thankfully donut dipping the spring solved the issue. I trusted you bruh.
I think you did an awesome job breaking down the switches and the side by side sound comparison was amazing 😁. I do have one random question for you though....what brand is that keyswitch puller? I really like the design and would love to pick one up for myself!!!
I can hear the springs
It lag
2:00 sold the whole keyboard making to me... i want that my keyboard needs to sound exactly like that or better. xD No clue how to get there but i will get there. (I have no clue about Keyboards i just buy one on sale and use em till broken.)
This was such an in depth yet succinct video. Really appreciated all the comparisons for sound
feel like they could have found a better design besides adding huge RGB gaps between the keys.
Classic v1 sounds much better
Oh, so the 7305 millmax fits the hole in mice PCBs? Haven't tried it myself, so I thought it would simply be too big/wide for mice.
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Howe Junctions
Zboncak River
Bette Courts
Kristoffer Wells
Rasheed Squares
Bennett Corners
Hello and thank k you for the video. What color green is this?
Turcotte Road
Johnson Lake
How do you like the feel of this keeb? Does it feel cheap? I’m just worried since it’s pc haha
Batz Lights
Dave Tunnel
Grimes Land
Americo Loop
Maryjane Hollow
Lemke Creek
Kreiger View
Price Ranch
1854 Liliane Spurs
Those stabs sound terrible though. Clicks like an MX blue.
Jackson Jason Wilson Amy Martin Joseph
Purdy Avenue
Green Flats
I don't know but keygeek raw always feel lubed even i open them out and wipe thw factory lube out. I don't know how they do that but this.. smoothest linear i ever used.
Casimer Junction
Lavern Isle
Braxton Overpass
Lemke Forge
Pouros Forge
Hand Underpass
Joseph Station
Waelchi Corners
Damn. I was looking at getting one of these and seriously considering it, after watching this I'm going to pass. Thank you for the great video.
Ansel Trail
Rutherford Rapids
Sanford Garden