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
- Pulse HiPro CTRL - $199 (no switches, no SA caps) or $240 (with Halo switches, no SA caps)
- Top part, bottom part, diffuser, built in plate, stabilizers
- Hot swap (no soldering required);
- QMK, RGB, LEDs;
- Dual USB;
- Cyan anodization or black anodization.
Let's look at "similar" options:- TGR Jane - $550 (no switches, no caps, no cable, no stabilizers)
- Comes with case, plate, PCB, weight;
- Is programmable, has LEDs, a couple anodization colors;
- No hot swap, no dual USB, RGB underglow.
- https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97552.0
This is just a couple examples, there are several other high end kits out there that cost about the same as the TGR and the Duck and are all inferior to the Pulse High Pro in literally every aspect. Even if you go full blow here and add the Pulse SA keyset the Pulse HighPro CTRL is still a better deal then anything else in the market. It's one hell of a kit!