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 think I might source some sort of foam to put under the PCB to absorb some of the "metalness" of the sound, but besides that, the plate is one of the nice sounding metal plates I've used (I've used a couple aluminum plates that manage to sound extremely cheap). I also have a single Zealios 67g in the corner (the Game key) and it sounds awesome.
Also, if anyone is interested in what kind of layouts you can program with a board like this, here's my layout: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/25b672d0b0a65c714868db0f74671111
I actually use the spacebar and enter keys at the bottom as function keys (as well as spacebar and enter), so now I have all the layers reachable with my thumbs! Crazy stuff.