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 know that if I were new to the mech world hotswap ability would be an option I’d look for first, because I’d need to experience as many different types of switches and not through a switch tester. Fully typing with the switch will help me to really determine what I’d like. Although, now I have more than one fave so with hotswaps I can combine all my favorite switches into one keyboard. Still, I can’t wait for your review. Btw I bought my friend’s Varmilo pink Sakura line which was before the panda line. I ended up swapping out the keycaps since I found the images to look borderline 8 bit graphic. I ended up putting my Sa Carbon on this pink keyboard and I was shocked how much it looked better than the stock keycaps.