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
I hope this can make each round still accessible but exclusive in it's own non-douchey way, and for everyone who joins each round, to know that what they're getting will be special and limited :)
Also shout out to Chokkan aka u/stoic-lemon for his super fun interview he shot with me last week! Catch it on his YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/FJxulIWs6Nk
//update: 2/24/18 @ 11:57pm Hey Everyone! There's been a few questions about what keysets/keycaps you'll need to fill out a tokyo60. I put this graphic together which will hopefully help make things clearer!
Most GMK Kits will fit. XDA, DSA, SA, MT3, Tai-Hao you'll likely need: - 1x 1.75u Shift (R4) - 2x 1.5u Modifier (R4) - 1x 7u Spacebar
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FAQ: //How thick is the plate? 1.5mm - we tried 4.5mm and preferred the 1.5mm version as integrated makes it pretty stiff already.
//Does the PCB support PCB mount switches? YES! It will have the cutouts to support those snap in pcb legs.
//What shade is the Rose Gold? It will match my samples so will have a more copper like tone as in my profile pic. //Where are my HOLY PANDAS? Will we ever hear that wutang album? May or maynot be @YanboWu's official response.
It’s happening! Thank you everyone who’s been patiently waiting and thank you everyone who’s given their time, love, and energy to support this project.
Charles and Ray Eames famously remarked that good design is what “makes the best for the most for the least.” And with that I couldn’t be more excited to work with MD and @YanboWu to make the tokyo60 as accessible and available as possible. No raffles, no outrageous prices, just a focus on quality through simplicity.
A lot time was spent fussing through all the small details to make it just right. I hope you guys will enjoy the tokyo60 as much as we’ve had fun designing it!
Edit: never mind, read the full description. Diffuser coming in a later version🙂
Are there pics of the underside of the PCB
Unfortunately, the darker photo looks like rose gold to me, and the lighter one looks just like pink anodized. I really like gold with a rose tint, but personally have no interest in a regular, flat pink color. Now, I have to decide if I want to take a chance with this... if it ends up looking like the lighter photo with the flat pink color, I won't really be interested, though. Damn.
We, the community, are breaking the servers, they're having problems to keep track.
I use mainly GMK so know all about that r3 LED bottom out.. ugh!
Anyways - color will be the darker more copper like Rose Gold from my samples!
Thank you so much man! And yes - let's do that and maybe an おつかれ beer :)
Getting the right shade of rose gold is so important - glad I have my own samples for reference!
Thank you very much!
and agreed about lightning, but i would appreciate from the bottom of my heart to get "real conditions" pictures/lightning in the future!!!
If even the maker states "got color corrected in a funky way" something is wrong and kind of misleading!
In for Rose Gold and Halo True, let the waiting game beginn.
Yes, rubber feet will be included in the kit.
What controller shall I install? ATmega32U2? ATmega32U4? AT90USB1286?
For the beginner of QMK, can you provide any quick installation / key mapping guide? Thanks.
Sorry, couldn't resist :)