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 ordered a new pump based on recommendations from I:C, the engineer SS-20. By chance I discovered that adafruit has the lowest price by far. They must have some deal with engineer where they don't advertise the manufacturer because the picture clearly shows it's an SS-20. It's also about half the cost of Amazon, so well worth it.
Hopefully I can finish this up next week. I was going to use some spare brown springs I have, but after reading around ordered some 65g Sprit springs instead. I did test a brown springs and it felt much nicer than the stock clear spring.
Oh well. Now I'm planning a Phantom build using all the left over parts :)
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You said you lost your plank. Have you tried replacing the teensy? It'll probably come back to life. They're annoying to desolder intact, but since it's borked you don't have to be delicate. All the other components like diodes and resistors are relatively immune to static.