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
See the image I've attached.
Also, it has the standard keys the Poker models have (with arrow keys at "I", "J", "K", and "L"). So you have a lot of options.
they can go in the standard inverted tee as diagram shows in other post but trying to map them onto 2/4/6/8 keys is a nogo.
from chat with vortex rep:
it is the same as the mapping for a full size TK keyboard - so I guess its more of not having to retrain myself every time i switch. is that capability built in? i think the manual said it was programmable?
Yes, you can do it through programming
ah thanks that is great to know - also means i can put custom keys on.
just got a new vortex vibe - great build quality. is there anyway to program numpad mode vs non-numpad mode? so on layer two the num pad keys are programmed differently depending on whteher the numlock is on?
Oh! Sorry to inform you that this is not work on numpad and non-numpad mode.