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
Other notes, the backlighting is fantastic (I like the waterfall effect :-P), but the software might not the easiest to figure out. I was able to change the backlighting styles, and bind them to the 3 function keys available for it, but haven't done anything else.
Also, hot swapping is great, and lets you try out different switches and frankenstein mods on your switches very easily. That alone was worth the price to me, as I am always thinking up new combinations of springs and stems in different housings to try.
The hot swap sockets do take some space up on the back of the PCB though, so this board doesn't fit right in some 60% cases (if you were thinking about swapping). Once you know what to look for, you shouldn't have any issues though. I made a quick video about mine here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifmmQtl-STA
Edit: formatting