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
I mean, my assumption is "because they can", but as I said: I'm not trying to be too much of a dick :3 haha
Perhaps the cost could be less, but what would you charge if you spent a lot to develop this product and bring it to the marketplace? Sometimes we just have to try to understand those who make things for us.
I'm considering this product because I already use a gamepad to play my favorite game, where I've programmed many keys in close proximity to each other for quick access. The keypad would be handy for quick access to numbers I need to reach that I can't program into my gamepad as a combo to make certain call outs to other players. My keyboard just takes up way too much space, as I need that for my gamepad and for wide mouse movements, so it gets tucked away under my monitor stand. A keypad could be handy for me for quick access to numbers without having a big keyboard out interfering with my mouse movements.