What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
It's just one guys opinion and he's not a mech keyboard guy outright, but damn is it stinging. This keyboard might be fine and he might have just got a dud, but also looking at the price, it might be a case of getting what you pay for. I think I'll avoid this drop.
In general, I'm getting kinda disappointed that I can't find review for a lot of the stuff I see on MassDrop. Like the Kanto speakers they keep putting up. A search for the exact same model number comes up with a totally different speaker set.
Massdrop source stuff straight from China and Taiwan for the most part. You'll pretty much have to read Chinese to be able to Google the original reviews back in China or such. That's how I dug up the source for the Zorro switches.
The Keycook 84 looks nice, but I really prefer the lipless design like on the Pok3r keyboards (but hate its lack of dedicated arrow keys). I might just buy this and if they switches suck, I can always order a bunch of MX blues and make it a fun weekend project.