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
1. The caps lock key does not fit correctly on my keyboard. It is the correct size, however the mounting post is in a different position on the key. Do stepped and un-stepped caps lock keys have different mounting locations? The key I received was un-stepped, while the one on my keyboard is stepped. If this is the case is there a way to get a stepped version?
2. My keyboard has a non-standard bottom row. Since the spacebar is 7x, the Fn, Windows, and Menu keys are all 1x. Does anyone know where I can get individual PBT white keys for these 3 keys (The spacebar is a lost cause, its got nonstandard stabilizers as well). Backlit keys would be preferred, but I'm guessing they are non-existant.
If anyone could help me with either of these matter, it would be greatly appreciated. For reference, my keyboard is the Thermaltake POSEIDON Z, and the keycap set I purchased was the white set.
No idea about the 1x Win / Menu keys and 7x space cars. If you find out, let me know.