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
Three Model Ms: $120 total WhiteFox: $170 Varmilo VB87M: $130 Planck: $175 Noppoo Choc Mini: $80 Pok3r: $120 TADA 68: $90 KBParadise V80: $130
That's what I have on hand. Total is $1015. It's been not quite two years since I found Massdrop and started buying keyboards again.
Waiting (patiently, or, at least, as patiently as I can): Kishsaver 77: $400 XD50/XD64: $180
That takes me up to $1595. That's pretty close to what I expected and represents only the stuff I could scrape together the money for, not what I wanted.