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
Here's a description of the problem:
- On Windows 10 device shows up as an HID keyboard rather than ATm32U4DFU in the device manager.
-No option available to install the provided drivers in Windows.
-Device returns letters 'a-j' in Windows 10.
-Configurator won't recognize device
Thanks for looking into this!
The most updated configurator is here: https://github.com/MachineIndustries/configurator/releases/tag/v1.1.6
Instructions here: http://www.machineindustries.co/guides/configurator-manual
I never have the opportunity to install the drivers because it won't register as an ATm32U4DFU device.
Pressing the reset button doesn't help, the device reappears as an HID keyboard in the device manager.
I've replicated this problem on three different machines, including a brand new Surface Pro 4.
I'm going to try Linux and see if I have better luck.
Any advice for windows users?
I just bought an unused Rama kit from another user and I'm experiencing the same exact issues that you described. Did you ever find a solution and get your device running as intended? If so, could you share what steps you took to fix it?
Thanks!