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
- Durock POM T1 Sunflower (Sharpest tactile bump almost to the point of discomfort, with a oddly dissatisfying sound)
- Everglide Dark Jade Black (Perfect sharp tactile bump, with a more pleasant clacky sound than POM T1s)
- Zealios (Similar tactility to Dark Jades, but with a worse sound imo)
- Boba U4Ts (Sharp tactile bump which is ever so slightly less than the Dark Jades, and a unique deep sound)
- Holy Pandas (The perfect round bump tactile, with a super unique poppy clack sound)
- Naevys (A very round bump to the point where I can sometimes mistaken it as a linear when typing fast, with a slightly thocky tone)
Personally, this is one tactile that I would highly recommend for people looking for a sharp tactile switch with a clacky tone. If you want strong tactility with a deeper tone, go for U4Ts. And if you want a very unique switch go for HPs (honestly like nothing else in my collection).