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
First picture is a nice 60%, with 3Run, and quickly blows up as you take the better layout, ditch the plastic case, and well, get the 3Run in the layout.
Really feels like this should have a base price of $280 with options to downgrade, esp with the main picture depicting at least $210 in spend.
I mean this to be a constructive feedback, as price shock like this is not beneficial to drops or anybody involved.
I got an email that said "Infinity x GMK 3Run 60% Keyboard Kit" with a picture of the Keyboard with 3Run, and the Extras pack with a price of $100. Right there my expectations are set to the $185 product at $100, nearly double what was shown in the email. Now, I know what these things cost to produce, and a base set of GMK's generally run $80, but the expectation has been set. If I didn't know this I wouldn't be stepping back, thinking about it, then choosing to continue after resetting my expectations to what I know these things cost.
If the price had been set to $160 and the initial photo did not show the extra's it would be palatable to upgrade from Alpha to Hacker ($25), and then go "I like the extras, I'll take those too" and drop another $25. That way as a consumer I feel like I'm paying for an upgrade rather than paying extra to get what I was shown, just like spending $60 on the Aluminum case, and $30 on Zealios doesn't cause me to bat an eye, because I don't expect those to be there as a default.