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
- DCX White on Black (Valued at $79 with current sales, normally $99)
- Skylight Slate ($45)
- 70x Drop + Invyr Holy Panda Switches (Valued at $59 with current sales, normally $85)
- Drop + Mito Godspeed Desk Mat (Monochrome) ($29)
So, without sales the value of this would be $258, but with the sales that goes down to $212. Overall, I'm much happier with this box than the previous Series 2 one I got. But I got lucky. Don't buy this if you have a specific idea of what you want. I have an opportunity right now at Black Friday to again purchase this mystery box, but am instead going to buy the specific set I want (DCX Dolch) and some more Panda switches being I did not get enough to fill my keyboard. Only buy it if you want to try new things and are willing to accept the possibility that you don't get what you want.