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
For the Mac users, I found these backlit modifier caps that I'll be trying out. (The CTRL uses 6.25 spacebar)
http://www.maxkeyboard.com/custom-mac-modifier-backlight-keycaps.html
Regarding the color, the metallic nature seems to make it look brighter or darker depending on the lighting conditions around it. In a darker lit area, it looks really dark like actual space gray and in more brightly lit areas, it reflects a lot more of the light and looks brighter like a regular silver macbook type color.
Also, has anyone been able to get this thing to connect using a Type C to Type C cable? I tried 2 different Type C to C cables and the board wouldn't power on with either.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077S33MMV
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-iXCC-Google-MacBook-ChromeBook/dp/B017TJNGUU
The usb RAID box works fine with that red cable. Transfer speeds are the same.