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 have a V60 and I have a Poker II. If I had to choose one, it would be the Poker II. For a straight out of the box board, pretty much nothing beats that programmable layer.
Also, AFAIK, you can turn the backlight off on the V60, plus you can choose between two colors rather than one.
I also have the Matias version of this board, and this feature is the main reason why I didn't buy a poker ii.
The placement of the arrow keys on the V60 are just perfect. Being able to use Fn+ P(up)L(left);(down): (right) with using just my right hand turned out to be much more practical than I thought. This being my first 60% keyboard, I figured that I would miss having the arrow keys... then I realized that this keyboard has three sets of arrows!