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
Basically, all Im saying is, I really wouldnt mind the price if it came with the switch. And I would probably buy one one if it did. It would make for a perfect DIY lamp!
Also, I'm mostly annoyed that MD displays images of your keycap with a switch and stand when theres no way of buying a switch and stand!
If you don't have or want a big switch, this drop isn't for you, move on.
One, it’s not my keycap. It’s Idea23’s keycaps that he creates by hand.
Two, the Big Switch is made entirely separately by injection molding and is packaged with a keycap that is also made with injection molding. These are all made in Kailh’s factory - the packaging, switch, and keycap.
The reason they show the keycap with the switch is to show how the keycap fits and looks with the switch. There’s no games being played here. It’s, again, kind of like how artisans are shown on keyboards, even though they don’t come with the keyboard. And how cables are shown with keycap sets, but only come with the cable.
Hope that helps explains things. That’s the way I view it. I don’t have anything to do in part with this drop, other than that I provided Idea23 with a Big Switch.
EDIT: Sorry I wrote a bigger response and then deleted it cause it was tl;dr. Yes, I am aware of that set, I didnt join the drop for them because I didnt like the caps. I dont want to have to spend another 30 bucks just for the switch. Oh, and I was quoting you when I said "move on" :P
I know in this case it's to show the possibilities of what you can do with this item. But not having variety of different situations with other bases or it just being on a switch with nothing else etc, and again, not having any info regarding the base and switch not being included is very misleading.
I'm done with this thread, I dont want to be that grumpy old guy who hates art. I'm totally for this drop and others like it. I'm just getting sick of how MD handles themselves.
Now get off my lawn! :P
Nowhere does it say that the base or switch are included, you've simply made that up. Do you complain in every keycap drop that the keyboards aren't included?