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
Why can tiny companies like KBParadise and Varmilo offer a dozen different switch types yet its soooo hard for DAS just to throw people a bone with just one on a limited run?
Another way DAS can look at this is as a good will gesture for bold face lying and leading people early on with the DAS 4C: They put Greetechs in it and didn't tell anyone. They've always used Cherry switches so that's what people expected. Now I don't want to debate which switch is better or worse - it's the fact that they never advertised this early on (it's on their website now - probably had too many returns due to their treachery.)
This just smells. Just like initial TaoHao Alps, GMK's, and the Topre keyset. Companies want to complain there is no business but don't want to move their ass to make money.
I can see right now just over a 100 boards have been sold. I can tell you KBP/Varmilo would be foaming at the mouth for those kind of sales.
Thank the baby jesus those companies exist.