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
On desk: 2x Pavilion 25bw, Corsair m65, WASD v2 (Now a B.face), AT2020, 2x Energy RVS Center Speakers, 2x Monoprice surround speakers, 10" Energy Sub, Yamaha RX-V697, random Westinghouse TV.
PC Specs: i7 5820k, Strix 980, MSI x99s SLI Plus, 16GB Crucial Ballistix, 128GB 850 Evo, 1TB WD Black, 2TB WD Blue, Corsair Air 540. The case and some stuff in the case is also powder coated white. Here's the best picture I could find of it.