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
As for point 3, unless it's been made clear that it's not Formaldehyde, keep it out of reach of children and wash your hands after touching the keyboard. If it is Formaldehyde... why wasn't a neutralizing pad included in the packaging? It's illegal to ship a product without a neutralizer in some countries. (Like the one I'm living in.)
Not entirely impressed... No reply from Massdrop about point 2 - raised a ticket yesterday.
For loose keys, I'd recommend a 1cm square of clear plastic bag material between the stem and the key cap as a shim for the time being.
As for right shift getting stuck, you might try removing the switch, removing the stabilizer, making sure the stabilizer plastics are correctly assembled (the inner piece looks like it has rotational symmetry but there is a small notch that needs to line up), and re-assembling. There have been some tolerance issues noted. I hope this helps.
Tung oil was offered as an option for treating the bamboo but I decided that had too strong a smell to bring to production.