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 keyboard just allows to change switches more easily. It can already be done with other keyboards only with greater effort. Is not more modular than keyboards with soldered switches.
'Modular' for this Keyboard, (involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction) means you can replace any switch on this keyboard with any kind of Cherry-MX switch currently made.
In fact this board could even take old MX Blacks and Blues which is what I'll be using.
Trust me, setting up a soldering station with a solder extraction gun is too much work and effort, far easier to simply remove and replace switches with your finger tips ; )
Should be easy for you, since according to you, they are so readily available everywhere ; )