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
Oh, Thank you for this fantastic keyboard.
1. The board is water resistant. The PCB is completely waterproof. The bamboo, like any wood, may not behave well if soaked for a long period of time. The mini USB port is not sealed and so bad things might happen if you dunk it under water. (The really water-proof versions of the board have a soldered and glued in cable.) So, spill proof, certainly!
2. Yes, the springs directly touch the PCB, but they don't move at all. Even at the top of the stroke they are slightly under compression.
3. The top housing also clips into the PCB which will prevent it from loosening too much. Bamboo is pretty good at holding dimensions over time but, like any wood, many drastic humidity changes will harm it. So if you soak it for a few days, leave it out in the sun for a few days, and repeat many times, I can't promise you won't see warping!