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
One MORE question: can you ever get a custom cable, or at least one that is not the norm? How would you attach it (if it's even possible) to one of these keyboards?
Thank you, Brenda
Thank you, Brenda (I'm trying to catch on, but not there yet.)
Detachable Cable Example:
USB-A is the big USB plug typically seen on computers or wall plugs. It is the size of most flash drives. Every computer has at least one of these.
USB-A Plug:
I am not sure what you mean a 'custom cable, or at least one that is not the norm?'. You can use any custom cable for this keyboard AS LONG AS it uses USB-C to connect to the keyboard. What kind of customization where you thinking of beyond sleeveing or custom lengths?
I am not sure what I mean by a custom cable, but I am thinking of trying to find one that is just "different looking" than the plain old black cables that you typically see. As usual, I don't know what I'm talking about, but just thought, since I am going to have a neat looking keyboard, I would try to find a likewise neat looking cable for it.
MD seems to be the place to look for "different" things. It's also the place to come to ask questions. All there is locally is one big box store, with nothing in keyboards or cables other than just ... normal stuff.
THANK YOU, Brenda
Brenda
Brenda
But be careful with the cable sleeving. You can buy customer sleeved cables, where you do not have to do anything but plug it in, but sometimes they are 'kits' and you have to sleeve the cables yourself. Make sure to watch a youtube video on it to see the process.
I MD just recently had a drop with custom cables (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/mechcables-laser-custom-sleeved-usb-cable). There are a bunch of other sites out there with custom cable options.