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
Is there a NEW all Alps Keyboard with at least 104 keys being sold anywhere on the web?
I don't mean Matias's version.... so please leave that one out of this discussion.
You can still find new in box Dell Bigfoot from the 1990s on ebay. That is what I did. I put on the SP LightCycle DSA Alps caps on my new in box Dell Bigfoot as shown here. https://www.massdrop.com/talk/62/my-keyboard-and-drink-picture-thread/1780840
Was looking for a decent but ultra conservative 104 key keyboard that could use these ABS key-caps easily without any major modifications.
Such as it is to be an Alps fanatic and being surrounded by the dreaded Cherry MX sickness - 24/7 : (