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
1. What kind of switches do you want? What do you prefer? 2. Do you need backlighting? 3. Do you need dedicated media buttons? Maybe a volume scroll wheel? 4. Do you need macros? Do you need dedicated macro buttons? 5. Do you need good software to come with the keyboard? 6. Do you want a TKL, 60%, Full layout? 7. What kind of design? Clean, aggressive, eccentric, etc.? 8. In what price range? (Although most good mech. KBs are going to cost over $100 USD for sure).