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 used some tactile clear Gaterons that I've had lying around waiting for a build - nice switches, although I'm not sure that I like them better than Matias Quiet Clicks or vintage Cream ALPS (still, a lot more tactile than browns).
The kit was very well put together - everything came in neat little boxes. The Infinity Ergodox (R2) just came as a bunch of plastic bags crammed into a cardboard box, which was functional if not as aesthetically pleasing. Either Matt30 or Input Club spent a lot of time designing the packaging.
Overall, I'm happy I got this one (although I have way too many keyboards).
It's likely that it will go on sale again once all of the keyboards from the last batch have been delivered. I don't think anyone knows exactly when that will be, though.