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
EDIT- Not to mention, you can send in your own designs to WASD and have them make this for you. That option would be hella lot cheaper too.
The only PBT better than GMK is BSP and Gateron.
I got a printed set from them because I wanted custom font, legends, and images. It's great for that and I was very pleased with how it turned out, but after only a few months of use, my w, a, s, and d keys have already been worn down through the coating to the point where the printed legends are coming off. For a little over double the price of a printed set from WASD, this GMK set will last you infinitely longer.
until they taste the rainbow.
Also, I like OEM profile. For me, that's the nice thing about WASD's custom sets. I can have whatever I want on OEM. =D
As we all know mechanical keyboards, including this kind of high quality key caps, have been replaced with cheaper designs and components found in mainstream input devices to the point that some rubber dome keyboards are available under 20 bucks.
There are also entry level mechanical keyboards and components that can be get under 150 bucks and even less, but they will come with low cost key caps; for example, a set of some Chinese double shots can get under forty dollars and it is OK, but if you want the best you should get something like this set.