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
What most folks do is remove the keycaps on their existing mechanical keyboards and put these on in their place.
If you don't already have a mechanical keyboard, then you'll need to buy one. Choosing one is entirely dependent on what you like in terms of features, and will require some research on your part. I recommend doing a Google search for "mechanical keyboards" and reading as many articles as you can while you search for your ideal keyboard.
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If you like black keycaps that let the LED lights shine through, then you should just keep the stock keycaps that come with the Corsair. I would only recommend investing in SA Dasher if you already know that you love SA keycaps (or expect that you would) and don't mind the fact that they will block a lot of the Corsair's backlighting. And for the cost of TKL + NUMPAD + SPECIALTY, you had better really, really love SA keycaps (like I do)!
The difference in price comes from the fact that more people are ordering the Dasher colorway than the Dancer colorway. The more people who order a particular kit, the lower the price for that kit. The chart at the beginning of the description page shows you how many orders there are for each kit and which price tier it is in.
As for a good full-size keyboard (with a standard ANSI layout), I would recommend either a Filco Majestouch-2 or a WASD V2. Both are available with all the same Cherry MX switch choices that the Corsair is.