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
Apologize for the delayed reply, in order to grab exactly what you see in that picture (and cover a TKL) you'll need:
- on "Base Kit / Alphas:" select Solar Alphas - on "Child Kit:" select Modifiers - click on "ADD ANOTHER ORDER" - on "Base Kit / Alphas:" select No - on "Child Kit:" select Novelties
There you have it! Lemme know if you need further help my dude!
EDIT: Turns out you can, I forgot about the barebones terminology and that this is actually an option. It is possible to buy a board without keycaps, but the options are very limited!
Let me know if you require further help!