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 was not asked to post this. It's simply that I have an update on my earlier comment that I feel may have bearing on people's decision whether or not to pick up this board. Even after my horrific RMA experience last year, I had still rated it 4 stars on Amazon. I think that's a valid rating. I was pointed in the directed of the QuickFire XT as a starter Mechanical Keyboard and that's a pretty fair description of it. Solid board, still love it. Looking forward to putting my Logitech K120 backup keyboard back into storage.