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
both my spacebars from the Ares mod kit are bent as also mentioned in https://drop.com/buy/73893/talk/2466718.
Details:
The 6.25u spacebar is only slightly bent, but enough to stick in my GMMK TKL even without switch, just with the stabilizers.
The 7u spacebar is bent even more, but I currently don't have a board to test if it sticks, too. But since it's bent even more, I assume it sticks even more, too, in case it can be fitted onto a keyboard at all... I also attached several pictures showing: