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
The cables in the drop state they're hand made, which most likely means the ends are hand soldered into the connectors so they can fit the paracord around the cable sleeve. USB C has 24 pins. Granted, they mirror each other and there's a couple duplicates, so that's 10 solder connections in a tiny area. Not fun, and it's time consuming. That's compared to the four on a standard USB 2 cable (ignoring the 5th on mini/micro).
Same reason you don't really see DIY USB 3 cables, too many pins and not enough area to make mass producing hand made cables feasible, unless you charge a bunch. The connectors themselves are also much more expensive.
Anyway, as dangerous as a USB C cable can be, I wouldn't want to buy one unless I know it's been tested by a third party anyway.