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
I thought that would be my endgame keyboard, but while smooth, the feel was just a bit too light for my taste. And I‘m a huge fan of Cherry Browns. There just didn’t seem to be enough of a distinct tactile bump to them.
Then a short while ago, I got a different keyboard from Massdrop, but chose the 67g Zelios.
Crazy thing is that between the two, the 67g now felt too much on the heavy side. Almost like a crisper version of Cherry Clears, but with a more precise action and a more defined and distinct tactile bump.
The difference in the two Zelios was huge, belying the mere 2g difference in the spec.
Do others have the same experience? I wonder if the feel of the 65g has firmed up since the changes after R1.
I’d like to explore the Zilents, but my experience with both the 65g and 67g Zelios has revealed that neither quite hit the sweet spot for me.
Thanks.
Edit: I went to the website and saw that the 65g have a smooth, long, drawn out bump, where the 62g have a more tactile bump.
As I was thinking the 65g not tactile enough, I may try the 62g, as they are more tactile and also a bit heavier than Cherry Browns, which I like.
So it does seem the different models have different characteristics in addition to just weight.
My set was from R1. Those were the Zelios offered with the the Whitefox keyboard kit the very first time it dropped.
Yeah, they were a lot lighter than I expected. Smooth, but even less of a tactile bump than Cherry Browns, IMO.
I wonder how they feel now. The reported inconsistency is frustrating. We just don’t know what we’ll get.