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
quick question. Is it really that extra more expensive to add the rough 10 1u caps to the base set?
But on top of that, tooling for Norde keycaps with Hiragana sublegends don't exist. The kit price increase would have to cover the new tooling, so it would be much more than $10.
They are always keys you pay for that dont end up on a board.. I still today catch my head deep in my hands with this hideous/hilarious predicament .. 10 more caps to a GMK base set and you have 4-6 more countries that can use it..
What about Zambumon other set, around 80 norde kits sold. Thats 80 more sales as i presume people got the full base with it. That's over half of the MOQ..
dammit, i just want my caps! :D and dont care for the extra cost, as when i buy other sets with keys i dont end up needing..
The general problem with NorDe is still the low amount of sold kits. There are not enough NorDe keyboard enthusiasts out there. Even if the numbe would grow, a lot of them use ANSI because a lot boards do not support ISO. Same for me, I have 2 NorDE kits but in total 10 boards.