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
Bummer, because I found out that I really don't like the feel of the MX Blues as much as some of the other clone Blue switches on my other boards. Should have been patient and skipped it, and waited for what I really wanted.
I'm going for this one here. While I'm ambivalent about MX Clears, I do like them well enough if they are in a heavy keyboard, and after they've become smoother after some months of use.
The DAS keyboard are fairly solid and heavy, so I'm banking that the Clears in this keyboard will be something I like.
I have used the 4c with the Greetech switches. The ergonomics was decent but i couldn't get used to the switch overall - felt too scratchy. I think any MX switch would do this board justice. Shame Das took their customers for granted when this came out. I think you'll like this when the keys are smoother. Just have to grind the first few months out.
I would ideally like to use my greens at work, but i'll probably get thrown out due to the noise. My Browns are just gathering dust. Only thing i have to learn is to type without bottoming out. I have that bad habit of banging the keys in. Old club hands.