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
My keycaps are shorter than my keycap set, I thought they were compatible? I looked through the Overview and Specs section and noticed that Massdrop did not specify which profile these keycaps were. It only states that they are "Compatible with Cherry MX switches and clones". This is an error on MD's part. An experienced consumer in the hobby would automatically assume that these are GMK profile, but someone just entering the hobby would not know the difference or even to look. If you would like to request a refund please contact Massdrop's support or consider reselling your kits on /r/mechmarket. Although this set was intended to be purchased as a compliment to GMK Laser, it will also work with other GMK keycap sets.
https://i.imgur.com/nvcpF7A.jpg
My keycaps are lighter/darker than pictured, why? The shade of the color will depend on your lighting conditions. I did notice that the Dusk set was significantly lighter than MD's sample pictures and was unable to reproduce the exact colors as depicted even with professional equipment. Perhaps MD can comment on this.
@MiTo I understand that you are proud of your 'baby' and you would feel attacked by some of the other users. You should be careful with responding in hostility as it can only harm your credibility. The simple Q&A/FAQ you posted is enough to clear things up while remaining professional.
Thank you very much for the small sum up, it definitely helps as I'm having a bit of hard time communicating this time. I'm genuinely surprised/shocked about the amount of newcomers we had this time, I didn't expect the inflow of new customers on such a high frequency, so some of the reviews and post-delivery comments definitely caught me off guard.
That was my mistake and I acknowledge and take responsibility for it. Assuming that everyone would get things right of the bat, on such peculiar and innovative project. Lesson learned. I will assume less and work harder on the presentation and communication next time. We have veterans and newcomers here, information should be clear and straightforward to both groups.
Expanding:
> A simple Q&A/FAQ can clear things up while remaining professional.
I actually already made a Q&A/FAQ as you suggested (two days ago):
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-laserwave-gmk-translucent-keycaps/talk/2113745?utm_source=linkshare
> @MiTo I understand that you are proud of your 'baby' and you would feel attacked by some of the other users.
Please don't get me wrong, there's no pride involved in my craft. My love, pride and dedication is for the community, I take pride in the interactions and connections I establish with you fellow enthusiasts, every time I bring more people together in the hobby. I don't take pride in the products themselves. What I enjoy about this hobby is the journey and not the destination, the process of helping others. This doesn't mean I don't value the final product, again don't get me wrong. The final product is as important to me as the experience I serve to the community. I don't measure efforts to deliver the best products I can and this won't ever change, but there's no pride and therefore I don't feel attacked. Like I said above what I feel is genuine shock. I didn't expect that people would expect a different product.
Sincerely, Proud Co-Purveyor of MiTo's GMK Laser Universe
(I own: Blocknet, Cyberdeck, Gaijin, Mitowaves, & Spacebars, as well as the Laser ALT. Heck damn, I even have the Laser Deskpad n Laser-themed cables ready.) So, as you see, I still need to complete my rad life with Anything and Everything Else Laser!)