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
and the 2 part piranha plant cherry mx keycap from The Gizmo Bazaar/Tasker :) https://www.shapeways.com/product/288AW9HAC/piranha-plant-body-cherry-mx-keycap?li=shareProduct https://www.shapeways.com/product/X9TBMYJW8/piranha-plant-head-cherry-mx-keycap?li=shareProduct
his 3 part astronaut with the skull, helmet and visor also looks coolio https://www.shapeways.com/product/CPXP3Z5W9/astronaut-diver-skull-for-cherry-mx-keycap?li=shareProduct https://www.shapeways.com/product/8YXPJ96CV/astronaut-helmet-for-cherry-mx-keycap?optionId=58031444 https://www.shapeways.com/product/GQUJGJ4WN/astronaut-visor-for-cherry-mx-keycap?li=shareProduct
Link for all the 3d printed keycaps on there site. enjoy :)....(some nice fancy materials to choose from also topre/alps/matias style keycaps not just cherry mx https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=keycaps&type=&s=0#more-products
Found an interesting read on 3d vs artisan http://gomechanicalkeyboard.com/3d-printed-keycaps-vs-artisan-keycaps/
btw iv also gone for the 5 from MD because why not lol ;p hope this helps a little.