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
IC, your boards are great and unique. But stuff happens and I'm out a keyboard because one PCB failed and it is literally impossible to buy it.
Say you get this drop and don't join the drop for the Halo switches. What would you do if 3 of your switches died in 6 months? Input Club and MassDrop won't replace the switches and you can't buy Halos anywhere but during a drop.
But then I ask you what would you do if some of the switches on the typical mechanical keyboard from ducky/corsair/cm/razer etc. dies? Either begin soldering yourself voiding your warranty or send in a RMA. And why dont ever those big named corporations sell their keyboards in parts for you to freely choose? Because it will kill them in costs and logistics. And keeping amounts of spare parts results in inventory costs. They rather trash the RMA Keyboard after inspecting the problem and either refund or give you a new one instead of repairing it.
And what would you say about the Corsair and Cherry exclusive timed monopoly deal on their MX Speed switches? Complain that they won't sell you the switch too?