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
Regarding < and >, it's normal to have the comma and period below them as that's what you traditionally get by pressing shift is above and what you normally get is below. They are swapped only on some gaming keyboard such as Razer or Corsair ones in order to allow the LED to shine though the main function of the key rather than the shift one.
I hadn't realized that, and it makes sense considering i have a Corsair keyboard! lol Thanks for the explanation
Would any of the basic non-gaming keyboards work with DSA keycaps? Obviously your WASD V2 works fine. I assume Ducky, Glorious PC Gaming Race, Cooler Master L keyboards that have the standard layout would work too? I use MX browns. Basically looking for a mech kb that has RGB or some kind of backlighting WITH num pad that would allow me to try DSA caps.