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
MD had faith in a product and invested tens of thousands into the development. If you look at how MD operates this makes perfect sense.
Had IC wanted to make any of their items on their own, Kickstarter would have really been the best option. People constantly complain about delays with MD, but Kickstarter delays are far worse (see what happened to the keyboardio, one of the best keyboards ever). Getting funds during a presale, knowing how to budget for prototypes and still have enough to fulfill all orders is super tough.
In this case, MD fronted the money and took on the risk to have products created. The money almost always owns the product. It's like shark tank if you've seen that. Nobody just pays all of the upstart cost and hands you a product free and clear, there are always expectations and rules to follow. That isn't how business works.
And I'm no legal expert either. Common sense assumptions based on standard business practices would lean to pointing that MD is in the right here is all I'm really getting at.