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
Now, I bought a set of these Gateron Switches in Green, to have for when the inevitable switch death happens. Problem is I don't know if the Cherry MX switches in it are Plate or PCB mount. I took it apart, the switches are embedded in a fairly thick steel plate and on the backside circuit board, there's no sign of any PCB extra plastic legs, so am I safe to assume these are in fact plate mount. I'm asking because I'm not terribly eager to break out the soldering gun to remove a brand new switch, just to see if it has extra plastic orientation legs.
So, does anyone know for sure if the CM Storm QuickFire TK has plate or PCB mount switches, because I just went with plate, since they're in a big steel plate?
PCB Mount: