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
The expected shipment for the most recent drop was April 26, 2018 according to the drop page but mine shipped exactly 24 hours ago and are expected to arrive this Monday. Why do things ship so early sometimes? I'm obviously not complaining but it just sucks to think there's so many things I didn't buy and missed out on because I know by the time I get the item in 2-4 months (or like a year for those Matt3o caps) I'll lose interest or possibly move on.
I know it's impossible to have mass quantities stocked and this is more complicated and intricate than buying from a giant like Amazon but I really wish an explanation could be provided for when things ship so early like this. It would make a lot more people buy more frequently and it seems like a win, win, win for consumer, manufacturer and Massdrop. Either way, I can't wait to get the key caps.
So this shipped early simply because Tai Hao really rocked on production, but even still there was FAR less work involved than something like MT3 here as the profile was already created.