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
If you have questions, feel free to ask. Until then, here's some info you might find interesting! Every element of the design of this set was taken into careful consideration. The fonts for the letters and numbers match the Scrabble branding down to the width and spacing. The colors were picked from actual Scrabble sets. I went through several individually and picked colors that were about average across them (since it varies depending on when sets were sold). Here's some Pantone color chips taken next to my sunlit window. So, not perfectly color corrected in this shot, but pretty close!
First of all, if you're new to the keyboard world and don't have a board yet to stick the caps on (or if you have a friend or relative you'd like to buy an awesome gift for), we've got a bundle for you to make things easy. You can get the great TKL Code keyboard with brown switches, a keycap puller, a detachable cord, and some extra caps to swap around.
Also, as a fun thing, if you've ever wanted to play Scrabble with keycaps (who hasn't), we have the fun Scrabble bag set to let you do just that! It has all 100 tiles from a regulation Scrabble set.
I can't wait to see what y'all put together with this set. Thanks for playing!