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 fairly neutral about it myself and obviously the thread is here for feedback, be it positive or negative as per Mito's request, I'm just curious to know/trying to understand the logic behind your statement (if there is any).
@Koatl 's reply on the other hand is perfectly reasonable, I don't think I need to explain the fundamentals of argumentation to you.
I like the key itself, but I agree that it's "too soon ®" imho. I mean, it's really cool, but since usually Novelties are "iconic" more then just "cool", if the meaning of it is somehow a "reward" (can't find the proper word, but it should fit quite fine) to Stranger Things for approaching people to 80's, in particular to Vaporwave and stuff, I think that something like Hotline Miami would have been much much deserving.
It could even pass for binary code, that said, is one of my favorite one, but for the wrong reasons I guess. Still can't understand the butthurt above tbh