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 do try to fit these to your Minila make sure you check that the rows and sizes will work for your board. It's a lot easier to fit keys to that board if they're uniform profile, but this set is sculpted.
Source: former Minila owner
But that's just me.
So thinking about my previous question, I will need the base + modifiers + no. Pad + white fox … do I need to pick up 40% or erogodox for the different size modifiers on the minila (e.g. shift key is definitely different size)?
By this point I feel this already cost way more than the minila itself 😂😂
Edit: actually… I just did the maths, this will end up costing even more than the white fox… very expensive.
Minila is the absolute WORST at finding any number of keys to fit. For myself, I stopped buying weird layouts years ago due to this very reason because in the end, if I want to look down on a keyboard and see a Perfect Colour-way installed and working perfectly, stick to ONLY the TKL and 104 key layouts and you will never be disappointed in that decision.
The Milila is only good if you FORGET about fitting any customized key-caps, much like the dreaded HHKB monstrosity and the pain those suffer, with non-compliant key-cap layouts.
TBN is a color code - for one of Signature Plastics ABS colors.