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
Please up-vote it (visit the link and click the star) to raise awareness for this amazing product.
Actually, that raises an interesting point: what are people doing for tenting bases & wrist rests? Any plans to share?
To buy: Manufacturer: http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=KS&Product_Code=AC730-blk&Category_Code=F2KBDPC Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Kinesis-Corporation-Ac730-blk-Freestyle-Accessory/dp/B003F8MDPY Cheapest I could find in Canada: http://www.shoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.php?pid=80162 (took 1 day after ordering to get to Ottawa)
Examples: Some people attach with Velcro, some by modifying the case. I prefer the idea of Velcro so that I can remove them for easy portability. See relevant Geekhack posts: Detailed post #1: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46087.msg1000838#msg1000838 Detailed post #2 (note that these are bigger lifters for a different model): http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42231.msg854639#msg854639 Another user of this setup: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42772.msg932713#msg932713
PS: I was in the last buy, so I obviously don't have my kit yet. I'm just prepared :)
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47887.0
Your aluminium top plates looks great.