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
Unfortunately, they said the only options are either (A) replacing the keyboard entirely(!!), (B) a $20 refund or (C) returning the entire unit (for a full refund). I asked again if that really is the only solution, but if they can't I'll just pick the $20 and buy a Halo Switch Pack next time it drops. It sucks, but this is the only blemish for me and I can work around it by moving the switches to my least-used, least-important keys. (thanks to hotswap)
My old keyboard is also hotswappable and it doesn't happen with the switches I've got in that but does on the massdrop ctrl. I have over 8 keyboards at home and this is the only I've ever experienced this issue with.
The CTRL has standard, plat mounted hot swappable sockets, there shouldn't be much difference.