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 RGB lighting is great and there are many configurations for the lighting effects.
- Board feels VERY solid and once adding some nice, lubed switches, films, and quality keycaps, it feels amazing.
- Let's be honest----PRICE! This thing is definitely not breaking the bank.
Some things that I don't like...- This 2U left shift is a b****to find.
- Not a big fan of the 1U shift either.
- Like others have said, the software outside of the basic stuff is terrible. I have heard about an alt software but have not tried it yet.
Overall if you are just getting into mech keyboards, like me, I think this is a really good entry board. With all the customizing I'm about $350 in (switches, keycaps, custom cable, films, lube, etc) and that's not bad when there are boards out there that start off at that price and require soldering etc.