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
The solution is to place MacOS's Function key somewhere on the poker. To do that you must change your keyboard layout in the OS by using Karabiner and/or Ukelele. Karabiner will let you map MacOS's Function key to any key on your Poker. I put Function key to right alt, next to Poker's FN key. So if I want to play/pause, I press FN+8. If I want to change brightness, I press FN+2 and if I want to rename a file in my text editor, I press Right ALT (Function) + FN + 2. You can also use Ukelele to create your own custom keyboard layout for MacOS for some more customisation.
Links: Karabiner - For MacOS Sierra use Karabiner-Elements https://github.com/tekezo/Karabiner-Elements/blob/master/README.md Ukelele - http://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=ukelele