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
IJKM,./ L`JKM./ IJKM,./ first purchase at massdrop ...feeling cheated
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/appleosx_keyboards
EDIT: I take that back, the one that was delivered to me today does what yours does. However, the one that I was lent awhile back doesn't do anything when plugged into the Mac(s). However, they both work identically on Windows, Wonder what the difference is.
https://github.com/thefloweringash/iousbhiddriver-descriptor-override/issues/17
You can definitely put your own caps on these, or take these caps off and put them on any keyboard you please.
It looks like I'll be able to get it working using an Arduino Yun, but I imagine that won't really be a viable option for most folks.