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'm afraid I'm in the hipster category, because I soldered up my own ergodox from the very first kit being sold here and now use it everywhere as my daily driver as I'm approaching the >100wpm club. This is the only actual reason I appreciate the mech keyboards, if I could do that with regular rubber domes for half the price I'd not hesitate for a moment.
tl;dr: mech keyboards are a meme money-eating hobby: they offer little benefit to the regular folks compared to their price, but nevertheless they feel nice once you type on one.
Nice article though.