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
Perhaps having GirlDC answer some questions for the community would help alleviate some people's concerns? I think it's unfair for people to accuse him of printing them without him having the chance to defend himself. Artisan caps are too expensive for me, but I'd absolutely love to see the process involved in making such an intricate figure.
The SVC is the tallest artisan I have. It's more in line with row 1 SA, and the translucent color has a nice shine with LED switches. I can take a pic later and post it when I have a chance.
But, I will say that I was wrong. I tested the fit issue with two other girlDC caps, but not this SVC one. Turns out this girlDC artisan is just like any other cap--a tight fit to get it on there, but when it does it goes right in and stays put! So no falling issues whatsoever. In fact, I couldn't even get it off easily with just my fingers.
That said, the size issue is still a thing, as will be evident in my pics. This is not a cap to have next to other ones, so your best bet is to have it as a standalone Esc on a TKL/104 board. The only MX board I have at the moment is a custom B.face, and I couldn't use the SVC cap next to any other ones without it pressing adjacent keys as well.
@YanboWu: Oh, wow. I had no idea these were 3D-printed. I own one and would've thought it was like any other artisan due to the quality. Holding it now, and wouldn't know it was from a 3D-printer.
For reference, it's a 60% B.face with GMK Triumph Adler, and adjacent to the SVC cap are Binge and Bro caps.