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
Thanks for all your patience. I was waiting for some updates before making an official statement on the progress and status of the drop. The project is mostly on schedule, but a couple snags have caused some unforeseen delays.
Firstly, we were very underwhelmed by the PCB's we received for the Infinity 60% and decided to switch to a new PCB fab last minute. Not ideal, but having PCB's with poor diode connections in addition to other shortcomings was unacceptable to us and not inline with what the community expects.
The second issue was due in part to a controller chip that was held up at the factory. This was unexpected, but our manufacturing partner was able to resolve the issue and the chip has arrived at our PCB facility and we're having them prioritize the construction of the prototype so we can begin final testing before launch. Once we receive confirmation that everything on the hardware and software side is a-okay we will begin mass production. Our goal is to shave off time during production in order to get us back on track so we can start shipping these bad boys out.
Again, thanks everyone for your patience and understanding the delay in updates here. I'll be back with more updates as production hits major benchmarks and keep you posted on any important news as I receive it.
tldr; Due to some quality and supply issues there were a couple hiccups that stalled production, but things are getting back on track and we'll be more present with updates
Hopefully they'll be able to give us a new, more concrete estimate once the prototype passes through testing.
What everyone wants to know, which you haven't answered is what impact the issues raised in your email have on the ship date for this product. Is there a new ship date? If so, what is it?
Regards,
Thank you for the update. I just have one more request. In the future could you send a mail through massdrop updates (the way I get update emails for my other drops). It kind of sucks to poll the forums everyday and comb to find these posts.
Thanks!