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
- The software is hard to find (not even here on drop)
- The software is in chinese standard, there is a english option but looking for it was annoying
- The numpad layout needs some getting used to
- Stabilizers are bad
There are also a few good things.- The quality of the board is not bad at all
- The LED's are bright
- The 2.4ghz dongle is magnetically attached on the backside of the keyboard
I am using Everglide Aqua King switches with it and that makes it a somewhat muted but very great sounding board. If the price is right the keyboard is not that bad but I can't recommend the experience with the software.