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
The board is totally still usable, but one very important key will register multiple presses on a single press, this isn't because of the manufacturing or quality, I had an accident and the fault is my own... I broke it.
Anyways, I attempted to purchase a replacement (as I really really really love this layout) and ended up getting the same exact model from Amazon. The new one arrived and I took it out of the box, used it for 5 minutes, put it back into the box and sent it back. The switches on the newer model that I received from Amazon were dull, squish, and not clicky at all. It was night and day, I even pulled off a couple of the keys to make sure there wasn't a mistake or something.
So, this board is great, but it's clearly hit or miss on the quality side. If I could go back in time and prevent myself from ruining my MD version I would... but I don't know if I am willing to risk another purchase due to the disparity in quality between the two.
tl;dr: love this layout, great board if you get a good one, getting a good one is a roll of the dice it seems.