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
So with this drop...it's only the keys that are being sold? Where do I get the board to attach these keys to?
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com (great place to find good quality keyboards for a reasonable price) www.amazon.com (great place to find cheap keyboards) www.daskeyboard.com www.wasdkeyboards.com (looks most like the renders, but shipping is expensive) www.elitekeyboards.com www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket (great place for used mechanical keyboards)
This is not a comprehensive list, but it gives you a starting point. If I had to give a suggestion, if you are really new to mechanical keyboards and don't know what you want, you should get a switch tester (such as the Varmilo one that is currently being dropped). You can find other switch testers on Ebay or Amazon.
After that, if you still don't know what you want, you may want to try cheap or used mechanical keyboards (be wary of Havit for stabilizer reasons). There is no shame in finding something you love that just happens to be cheap or secondhand.