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
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This week, Kevin is on the move for work, and therefore I run my mouth off solo.
Stuff I talk about this week
- DSS! (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/95s26e/dss_keycaps_found_in_a_sp_grab_bag/)
- KUMO Kickstarter Update (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thevankeyboards/kumo-a-compact-mechanical-keyboard/description)
- DAS Banhammer (https://old.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9571bb/das_keyboard_banning_users_from_the_5q_forums_for/)
- Expectations versus Reality (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/952x2c/2_attempts_in_and_hammer_still_cant_get_black_or/)
- Box Royal Click (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/8yl8cu/science_mod_box_royals_are_a_clicky_switch_dry/)
- Inspiration and Homage (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/954lji/treasure_type9_a_9keys_aluminum_minimal_macropad/ , https://typehype.net/threads/treasure-macropad-type-9-aluminum-minimal-9-keys-macropad.287/)
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