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
http://imgur.com/a/irmWN
Yes I put them in myself, I bought this keyboard off Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LTNDM98/), just intending to use the all aluminum case it has for another build.
But when I opened it up, I found the PCB was already set up for lighting, just needed resistors. So I ordered some Gateron's from Massdrop, put dip sockets in them so I can quick change out the LED lighting to another color whenever I want, added resistors, modded the top plate to use Cherry stabalizers, and those pics are the finished product. It even works off a PS/2 connection if you use one of those little passive purple USB to PS/2 adapters. Overall, one of the best purchases I've made in a keyboard. It's built like a tank too because of the all metal case.
I have two of these builds now also, the other I made red and black, nice little hidden gem on amazon that not many know about :)
Original Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-and-High-lightness-100pcs-2x3x4-Rectangular-square-type-sky-blue-color-led-beads-brightness600/2022772817.html
I don't know why they pulled all their products, and the closest thing I can find there now are regular 3mm LED's. Haven't ordered any of the others though, as I bought 200 of the 2x3x4's when they were being sold, for other projects.