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
Yeah, because they're two completely different items.
The Quickfire Rapid-i is the newer version of the Quickfire Rapid (fact). It is also much better looking (opinion, although extremely popular) and has more features (fact).
I highlighted facts and opinions because you can't tell them apart, in addition to your ignorance of the facts.
Also, in my /opinion/, backlighting is not as desired. Some others in the community feel the same way. The Rapid-i is a newer keyboard, but not necessarily better. I'd rather have this keyboard than a Quickfire-i because I'd rather not pay the premium for back lighting features. Also, if someone is buying a keyboard with Cherry MX Green switches, they're probably going to change out the keycaps, so aesthetics aren't really a concern.
//edited - spelling
If you really want want the Quickfire Rapid-i with green switches then buy it elsewhere. And if you really want it you'll pay more than what's being asked here for the model, which according to your statement, has less features.
What you want just isn't here, so look elsewhere.
Your attitude and need to assert yourself (your reply is just "if you don't like it gtfo") is also unreasonable and angry, and of course entirely pointless. Compare to sacratoy's reply (thanks again!).
Also, my statement wasn't written that way, but you're free to read it in whichever way you desire (complacent vs aggressive, or anything in between).
You'll have to try a lot harder if your attempt is to ruffle people's feathers here when they just state that what you're looking for isn't what's listed on the drop here. It's not working here.
All I said was that it's different, and unless you really want flashy lights, you're better off with the Rapid.
Plus, this one can easily be made to be fully programmable through the use of a Frosty Flake replacement controller.
http://1upkeyboards.com/index.php?cPath=38
You're trying to stir shit in the comments on Massdrop. Let that sink in for a moment before replying.