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
No personal interest in this, only suggesting it because I own two of them and a third is on the way so I have more than enough experience with them.
The device comes with two simple to use configurators, KBFlasher and the Knops App. Once the Knops App has all basic features, the KBFlasher tool will be phased out. You can test the configurators yourself if you are interested:
KBFlasher (older, but completely working configurator): http://www.knops.io/configurator.html Knops App (newer, but still in open beta): https://app.knops.io
I am currently not aware of any in-depth reviews.
I'll end it with this. I have several macro keyboards, 2 keys all the way to 44 key ones. My favorites are the 6 key based ones (SixShot, Rama M6, Knops) because I feel it's just the right amount of keys for a portable macro pad. You can have arrow keys, nav cluster, multimedia control, etc 6 key based macro boards are the best. Buy this, you won't be disappointed.
The keyboard comes pre-configured with numbers 1-6. It stopped working after a few days.
Don't waste your money. This keyboard does not work.