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
Recent recipients of the first Roccat Suora drop did not receive the advertised product in full, which appears to be quite a widespread issue. This issue is compounded by the total lack of communication from Massdrop (despite having launched the drop once more, recently), which I find surprising given how Massdrop is supposed to be renowned for engaging it's community members.
Many first-time customers, including myself are "irked", to say the least. I will be much more skeptical when keeping an eye on the site in the future, and will not return if this issue is, not addressed- a sadly not uncommon tactic among corporation that reeks of cowardice- and will be warning people about Massdrop from now on.
Where is the communication?
Where is the product?
The actual product
EDIT: Semi-crucial info
The keyboard software, which is not required to run while in operation, causes massive lag in at least one game- Rocket League, so bear this in mind if you are experiencing lag- particularly rubber banding with no latency spikes, in any games after installing the software
The keyboard is the first mechanical keyboard that I've owned, but not the first that I've used- it is very nice to use and I personally prefer the aesthetic to the flashy gaming keyboards I have seen, though that is a very subjective point, and initially what drew me to the device.
When the LED' are set to the lowest light level the keys give off a painted look as opposed to the IMO unnecessary flashy blue LED's. Unfortunately the "Game Mode" key and "X Lock" keys don't abide by the same rules as the rest of the keys and light with full brightness all the time. The software took some getting used to, much like all software for these kinds of peripherals, but it is functional and gives me enough power that I am happy with it. All keys can be rebound except for the notable and unfortunate exception of alt and OS keys, though I'm sure that can be arranged with third party software.
The TTC brown switches feel remarkably similar (a design feature) to Cherry MX Brown's- though I haven't used many and don't have a MXB keyboard for direct comparison. Expect what you would expect to feel and hear in an less-O-ring(also notable- no O-rings included) Cherry MX Brown keyboard. The TTC switches are compatible with Cherry MX series keycaps, which I found after some extensive googling, and the board also appears to be of standard layout, though I may be wrong. Once again, I'm new at this :)
So in summary, it is a very nice keyboard that I appreciate as a first-timer, I would only warn all users to wait and see if Massdrop addresses this issue.