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
Since when is ISO non-standard? HALF OF THE WORLD USES IT.
You can complain about it as many times as you want in this drop, or any other non-ISO keycap drops, but that doesn't change the drop's contents. It has no ISO enter and shift key, bottom line. And furthermore, ANSI is standard because MassDrop is an AMERICAN company, which means they'll be using and selling the AMERICAN National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard to their core customers, Americans.
You know what you can do to change that, instead of pointless complaining? You see that VOTE tab along the top? You know, the OTHER HALF of this site? VOTE for ISO keycap drops and encourage other ISO users to do the same. The more ISO votes you get there the more likely MassDrop is to engage with businesses for ISO keycaps on behalf of their constituents.
You can use ANSI keycaps sets on a ISO k-board if you replace the ANSI Enter + ANSI Left Shift + maybe some more caps, the problem here is to find the right matchin colours on the big ISO Enter + Left Shift + maybe some more caps.
To fix this problem, I bought a ANSI k-board (have 3 now, 2 more on the way) last year.
So now I can enjoy all the good lookin ANSI keycaps sets from Massdrop, Aliexpress and from more shops.