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
- $2015
Keycaps: HHKB Official White Keycaps - $78 HHKB Official Coloured ESC / Enter set - $31 Think Different (Whole set) - $150 Granite (Whole set) - $200 Vortex PBT Double shot Backlit - $30 Vortex PBT Double shot 60% set - $50 Some random WASD keycaps - $??? Ignored, not much GeekKeys Iron Man - $45 Massdrop Pumpkin - $9 SA Lambda - $8
- $601
Others: 360 * Gateron Switches - $120 360 * Custom Springs - $22 80 * Zealios Purple 78g (R2) - $78 Countless Cherry MX Switches -$??? at least 200 Several mounting plates - $around 80 Some Lub from Elite Keyboard - $15 Several Cases - $??? at least 200
- $715
Total: $3331
(I should have buy a new computer...)