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
Unless you add, from what I read about car coating, eight coats of Ceramic Pro. I’ve never seen anyone doing that to keyboards though but even with cars if you scratch it with a nail it will chip the paint.
I already joined the drop because it looks great so now I'm just looking for care advice, if it needs it. At any rate, thank you for the fast reply!
Also, just FYI Jet Black iPhone is anodized (not powder coated), and the reason it's so susceptible to micro scratches is because it's highly polished. The fact that Apple can ship millions of units with such a high-polished finish, something that was previously only achievable by skilled manual labor, is a feat of manufacturing/operations prowess, but in this case highlights some of the weaknesses of anodized finishes. An apt analogy would be creme brulee: a thin+hard coating on top of a (relatively) softer material will still get damaged.
Really looking forward to this keyboard!