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 like the keyboard. The switches are great (I have the MX Blues, not the Kahil blues), and I love the keyboard itself.
HOWEVER: - The keyboard uses oddball stabilizers! - The keyboard also uses a custom-sized spacebar (it's 7x) with the Windows, FN, and other R1 keys (that aren't ctrl and alt) are 1x1 rather than 1x1.25.
Don't buy this keyboard if you're looking to replace all your keys the moment you buy it - you will have to spend some more time and research into it. I found that buying stabilizer springs and inserts from WASDKeyboards works for replacing the stabs on this board.
Otherwise it is a fantastic board, and everything else is as-expected.