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
Getting a right shift that will fit on this keyboard may be a pain depending on what kind of keycap set you're going for, so the Keycool is still worth it if you don't want to bother with that and are fine with the PBT Dolch that seem to come with the Keycool. The Gramr uses doubleshot ABS.
The Gramr also has an ugly red/black braided cable that is not removeable. Although it has keycaps that melt my eyeballs as well, this is quickly remedied by keycap sets from aliexpress similar to the ones pictured in this drop.