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
If you want an example of what I mean, just look at keycaps for alps switches: even though it is the second most popular switch platform and is just as old as the cherry platform people still struggle to find keycaps for their salvaged alps or Matias switch keyboards. Razer is popular, but given its proprietary nature and how new the platform is I don't think we'll see many key cap sets unless Razer makes it themselves.
If anyone thinks differently or if there's any inaccuracies here please correct me, but I don't want Braden to get his hopes up.