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
This Ergo layout is popular from the data we have, so it's being offered, hope you understand!
Same for GMK Laser. Proper Planck compatibility just needs 3 more keys compared to the Base Kit (R2 Tab, R3 Esc, R4 Enter). Will you put those 3 more keys into the Base Kit or will you force even Planck users to buy an entire ErgoPlanck kit for just 3 keys?
There will never be a single kit with legends that will make everyone happy. But you need enough flexible options so that you can please even the most demanding user. And this is arguably easier with DSA kits.
Enough options are already provided, all kits for sale here come with the necessary keycaps to fill its respective keyboard. If you gonna end up with 100% perfect legends on all positions, that's another story. When you decide to build a custom weird keyboard like the Ergodox, or when you decide to buy an ISO ABNT2 keyboard for example, you should know what you're getting into - which is a niche (mechanical keyboards) of a niche (Ergodox) of a niche (non-Infinity) of a niche (aftermarket custom keysets).
The purpose of a groupbuy, especially ABS 2shot ones, is not to offer snowflakey kits and options, but to strike a balance and offer tangible options for the average user - which will most likely reach a minimum order quantity. Adding a pair of 1.5u blanks to the Ergodox kit wouldn't make much sense because at this point the user would be mixing blanks and legend keycaps, and it defeats the aesthetic conceptual purpose I had in mind when I conceived this product.
> Will you put those 3 more keys into the Base Kit or will you force even Planck users to buy an entire ErgoPlanck kit for just 3 keys?
Will I keep these keycaps on its dedicated kit or will I force ANSI/ISO/60%/TKL/96%/104 to buy 3 useless keys? Just showing to you that your standpoint (albeit valid) is subjective, from the perspective of someone that would like to save as much money as possible. In any case, the Laser GMK kits were completely re organized and will be offered in a completely different manner, when the time comes.
Looking forward to both drops at any rate! (: