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 wish I'd picked up colemak when I was learning my ergodox rather than waiting :(
The main reason actually was, that I wasn't used to keeping my hands really separated when typing which, obviously, would be a big problem with the Dox. That part should be settled now :D.
Workman layout:
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The maltron layout is also an option for a more efficient layout (the E key is on the thumb cluster) and can be used pretty easily on the ErgoDox.
Maltron layout:
I don't use Colmak, so I don't know. I do know Dvorak is supported for bluetooth keyboards, and I would bet that if Colmak is supported in OS X, it is also on iOS.