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
A bigger biggie is that the screw holes are completely off. Like, all of them. I wanted to match this case with my BananaSplit60 PCB (which, to my knowledge, follow the usual Poker/GH60 standard), but the screw holes are off by a mm or two or so. If I align one, then the others don't line up. Especially bad are the left- and rightmost holes. They won't work *at all*.
I'll try matching it with a GH60 PCB tonight just to check. Otherwise, I might not have another choice but to return it.
Feeling mighty disappointed. I had a very special build in mind for this wooden case. :(
If anyone can recommend other wooden cases that actually FIT the PCBs, please do share.