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
I wanted 60% keyboard that had ISO layout and arrows. That one had it, but it came with the cost of having shift buttons being quite small (for my taste). I tried to get used to it, but it really didn't work and in mean time I went back to Apple Magic keyboard that I used for years. After that, in incremental steps I worked on switching from ISO to ANSI layout (which seems to opened much wider range of keyboards). Even though I knew how to touch type I never did it "correctly" ie. not pressing the keys with right fingers. I invested some time into that and I can now report that there is no more 'getting used to keyboard' factor (if you want to learn how to touch type correctly I strongly encourage https://www.typingclub.com/ - site is awesome!).
These days I am happy owner of TKL WASD Code with Blue Cherry MX switches. I joined drop to get K Type keyboard and I am looking forward to give it a try with MT3 /dev/tty keycaps (based on delivery dates we should have both in November)! Also, I would really like to get my hands on Whitefox, as everything about that board seems to be well thought of and designed and built with purpose!