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
Some of the vendors on this list have had their share of controversy, I'll try to keep it noted if there has been an issue with them.
Hope this can be useful to consumers or even people who want to host a GB. You do not HAVE to go through Massdrop!
TheKey.Company
Notable GBs: GMK Terminal, GMK Led Zep (In production)
https://dixiemech.com/
Notable GBs: GMK 9009 (in production)
Originative.co
Noteable: GMK Hyperfuse R2, GMK Miami Nights, SA & DSA Hyperfuse + Penumbra R2 + more. Very often keep keysets in stock, expect a markup
Controversy: Prices on higher end especially for in-stock stuff. Current issue with REVO RJ HHKB GB.
Zfrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets)
Noteable: Multiple successful JTK, Maxkeys sets. GMK and SP set GBs now too I believe.
Often times used as a proxy for Asia with other GBs as well. There have been several successful, exclusive GBs on Zfrontier. From my personal experience, they truly care about the customer which is always refreshing to see
Keyclack.com
Noteable: GMK Hydro, GMK Oblivion, SA Camping, GMK Muted
CONTROVERSY: Definitely worth noting there has been massive delays and very little communication with certain buys from this site. Users of Massdrop will feel at home.
PLEASE COMMENT IF THERE'S ANY SITES YOU'D LIKE ME TO ADD OR ANY ISSUES WITH VENDORS PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT