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
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The duo is back, with Kevin having the time, and the right cables to run his microphone.
It was a pretty low key (haha) week on the community to the kinds of things we normally look for to talk about, but we still make the stretch for the episode.
This week, related topic links are:
- Official Switch Testers (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9lmgm3/thought_these_might_be_liked_here_official/)
- Bringing Aristotle Stems to the next level? (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/9lp4yu/ic_new_production_of_aristotlestyle_click_stems/)
- Dolch.CR (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9k7u0h/dolchcr_retro_65_coming_soon/)
- Susuwatari Keyset (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9kkfz2/buying_massdrop_x_matt3o_mt3_susuwatari_custom/)
- Singa R2 (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9lqxdi/newest_and_favorite_addition_to_my_collection_3/)
Plus our two competitions for the month, for a Idea23 keycap, and our Keebio kit.
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