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
Colored Polycarbonate Cases The fully-built CSTM80 comes with a black top case. You don’t have to pay extra to get a “complete” product and even when products come in various colors, black is usually the most popular. But, top cases will be available in the following colors for easy swapping and matching to existing or future keycap sets: ▪️ White ▪️ Purple ▪️ Orange ▪️ Green ▪️ Black ▪️ Others are in the works and will be announced as they are ready Aluminum Cases Some folks prefer the heft and feel of aluminum wherever possible in their keyboard. While the CSTM does ship with an aluminum weight by default, you can also outfit it with a forged aluminum top case to round out a metal-themed build. The aluminum forging process is the same process used to create premium aluminum car wheels. In short, a single billet of aluminum is formed under immense pressure into the shape of the top case, resulting in a stronger case than a comparable CNC-milled aluminum case (while also wasting less material in the process). Aluminum cases will be available in the following colors to start: ▪️ Anodized Black ▪️ Anodized Silver Artwork/Designer Cases Last but not least, we are excited to partner with designers to create unique top cases (think of the Expression Series boards we currently offer—Shinai, The Lord of the Rings, etc) that can be swapped on CSTM80 to add an additional pop of flair to your setup. These top cases can be themed to perfectly match a keycap set that a designer is creating, or could be designed in isolation to match a variety of different keycap sets on the market. This will allow you to perfectly tune your CSTM80 keyboard to your liking and add a custom-designed top case as the cherry (no pun intended) on top to round out your build.