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
Both my gripes are mentioned in other reviews. 1. I was unpleasantly surprised that there are no compatible spacebars in keycap sets or even available singly. It's annoying as frig that the keyboard has two black, round profile space bars when the rest of the board has a beautiful Yuri setup. 2. I knew going in that there weren't direction keys. I get by just fine using the FN button, but I'd prefer a 60% board with direction keys. It's frigging obnoxious to hit two keys instead of one when I need to navigate a document. I bought the board to type on, and it's become more serious over time... because the keyboard is so great in other ways, it's a huge flaw.