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
Edit Is this normal pricing for custom key caps? then fuuuuuuuudge what did I get into
This is an artisan cap, custom made and sold as an individual key at a high price due to it being handmade.
Think of these as Boutique one offs. Because that's essentially what they are. Even if they only make 50 or 10,000 there are still only 10,000 made out of 7 billion people. Aside from all the materials and all the time it takes to make one of these. I think price is cheap.
Look at the spinning Tops on this website. They range anywhere from $25 all the way up to hundreds of dollars. It's a piece of metal put on a CNC machine. Very simplistic compared to a key cap in my opinion. Granted they still spend time finishing the top. Yet not many people complain.
I find it hilarious. If you like it. Buy it. That's how I live.