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
If I'm going to pick a board that's larger than a Poker II, I might as well just take a TKL board.
My daily driver is a Ducky Shine 3 TKL and I absolutely love it, but I'm currently looking to get a 60% board for when I want to 'travel light' (just iPad + keyboard or laptop + smaller keyboard). But given the footprint, the Ducky mini is not going to be that 60% board for me. Which is sad, because I usually really like Ducky boards.