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
I don't want to install Flash on my system thank you very much , i like a cool running system with a minimum of back-doors viruses and other crap i associate with Flash.
Does anyone know if this board is programmable using a different solution that doesn't involve Bloody Flash ?
I think I will wait for zealios drop to test them with K-Type and K-Type should be soon - 63 days till deadline, I hope there will be no delays.
So do I have to follow this, and overwrite default firmware ? https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/tada68
And while overwriting, I need to edit the C code, right? https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/tada68/keymaps/default/keymap.c#L12
Also, is there any way to revert back if something fails ?
Thanks in advance,
I've looked into getting QMK for my keyboard but it seemed like such a daunting task.
Any input would be appreciated.
Tthe actual process to install QMK is extremely easy with the Tada. Most boards you have to get into DFU mode and flash em directly. With the Tada, you press the button on the underside and the board will mount as a drive. There is only 1 file there which is the firmware you delete the old one, copy over a new one and then hit esc (DO NOT eject the keyboard drive or you will have a bad day).
After that you just mount the board, delete the old flash.bin (you must delete and add, you cannot just copy over cause of limited memory) add the new one and hit esc. TADA! QMK Tada68.
Can you clarify how you are running the ubuntu prompt. Is that a virtual machine running ubuntu? (I have very little experience w/ anything outside of windows).
Thanks!
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/commandline/wsl/install_guide
The window in my screenshot is Visual Studio Code, I just like the color coding, any editor would work realistically. And yes everything was done in windows. Only the actual compile uses the the linux subsystem.
I also forgot to mention after you get the linux system installed and clone the repo with git, you also need to run the init script in the linux shell to make it install the build tools it needs.
The full instructions are here: https://docs.qmk.fm/getting_started_build_tools.html
It also looks like they are now recommending MSYS2 instead of the ubuntu command line like I'm using. It seems simple enough but I haven't done it that way yet.
If i can get this working I will likely do a proper write up and will be sure to give you credit for the assistance. Thanks again.
i like that it has visual klik layout and that i can download the file and simply flash it on. i believe there is an option to do it with a file and have way way more options. Just search for “hasu controller fc660c” and follow the GeekHack link it wil point you to what i’m using (for reference or if your curios)
Qmk sounds a bit complexer but doable i think i would need to spend more time but would get there eventually it’s not like setting up a samba server using kerberos hahaha (even that is not that difficult after practice) I do like a board that is able to use different firmware / software to program leaves options in case something goes away.. but i decided to wait for the WhiteFox to come to EU and then buy one if it has the Vanilla layout. only thing missing is that it does not have backlighting and that's something i started to like even if my current two FC660C/M boards do not have it. If it wasn't for the customs fees of 33% and the fact that i have the K-type coming i would go for this one .. finally a good deal from Massdrop..