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
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ax18u6/very_shiny_gmk_keycaps_what_do_they_look_like/
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/jeiw81/a_few_keys_shining_on_my_gmk_set_after_a_month_of/ People even ask to prevent this 'feature': https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/fcb9ok/gmk_keycaps_shining/
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/f1phmc/how_to_keep_gmk_keycap_look_new_avoid_its_getting/
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/nif83h/my_recent_build_also_trying_a_method_to_reduce/ And people even offer service to remove the shine: https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/bksitt/service_removing_shine_from_abs_keysets/ I can understand sound being better on ABS keycaps or having more colors, but defending ABS just because your keycaps did not shine (yet) is a funny counter-argument. Yup, you guys paid extra $$ for these sets, but it was for thicker material, colors, and better quality, as long as ABS covers. 'better' is still subjective here in my opinion. Also what defines 'high grade' ? Hype? Price? In my opinion, my EnjoyPBT keycaps are the best keycaps I've used ever!