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
I had generic blank PBT XDA caps from YMDK on original Box Jades for a couple of months and removed them all with no ill effects (no apparent cracked stems, no extremely loose stems), but when I installed those caps on a board with Cherry reds, they were noticeably loose (though still none so loose as to fall off). So my personal experience is that, while the caps were not damaged, they were certainly altered.
I bought new Box Jades anticipating Canvas -- I don't want to loosen an expensive set. Since I'm only covering a Planck, the switches were only another $17 from NovelKeys.