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
As someone with a non-standard 6.0U spacebar layout, I'm envious of people who can use Tai-Hao sets out of the box. (Similar to the Max Nighthawk.) I'd love to see Massdrop carry The Dasher set for those of us with that style of keys.
And yeah, that is a great page. But many people don't include any keys in sets to cater to gaming boards, so for the sake of making this page load (without too many pics) I've decided to keep it more "enthusiast" based as far as layouts go.