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
The mouse functionality is great too. It's not a perfect mouse, but I find that it's sufficient to use if I don't have another one handy and it's even better than a regular mouse when only mousing straight up or down (thanks reddit with hoverzoom) or when using the scroll keys. It's nice to be able to do that easily with my hands still on the keyboard.
At first I was a little concerned about the bezel because everyone says it looks so huge compared to other 60% keyboards. But I think it fits the keyboard very well, I don't find it too big at all and it's nice to have that edge to grab instead of having to mash some of the keys or hold it like a fancy dinner tray all the time.