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 got the Ctrl and Command working fine (both left and right), but for some reason the left Alt key is not registering. I'm assuming it's the Fn key but how can I get this out of my way and use the Alt key (ideally move it to the right side of the keyboard where it's actually saying Fn).
From the left : Ctrl - ok Alt - not ok Cmd - ok spacebar - ok Cmd - ok Alt - ok Ctrl - ok
What is the magic trick I need to do with this sweet Varmilo keyboard to get it to work as expected?