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
For example: http://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-professional/
Nothing better than having extra competitors about, like Gateron and Greentech to push them in making more of their own switches otherwise the CherryMX landscape could of turned nasty for poor old Cherry.
Supply demand is what either makes a company or destroys it ; )
When buying any Filco, always throw out their own key-caps, thoroughly disgusting to type on BUT when you replace them with an authentic Cherry Set, it's like heaven to type on.