diff --git a/ferris/config.h b/ferris/config.h
index 95d81a2..a39f0ec 100644
--- a/ferris/config.h
+++ b/ferris/config.h
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 // details see https://precondition.github.io/home-row-mods
 
 // the default of 200
-#define TAPPING_TERM 200
+#define TAPPING_TERM 180
 
 // Enable rapid switch from tap to hold, disables double tap hold auto-repeat.
 #define QUICK_TAP_TERM 0