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
- MiTo DSA: Sci-fi
- Pulse SA R2
- MiTo DSA: Overcast
- Godspeed SA
- Canvas XDA R1
- Godspeed XDA
- MiTo DSA - Legacy
- Laser GMK
- Pulse SA R3
- Canvas XDA R2
- Godspeed MT3
- Canvas XDA R3
- Laser SA
- Pulse GMK
You can google these projects and observe the kits offered, there's always several combinations that can be achieved which are aesthetically pleasing, depending on the taste of the user. The only two projects that I developed which aren't in the list above is Pulse SA R1 and 3run GMK because these two were a little different and existed in different timelines. I will keep it up!