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
Ergodox number 5 is ocean blue with super light 42g Zelios and PMK's DSA profile dye-sublimated PBK caps to match. Achohol inks directly applied to the second plastic layer for the top, ink on plasticised paper on the hand rests. Key switches so light the terrible stabilizers IC sourced just get stuck, so removed them. In the background note the DAIM board got hit with some SA Carbon Ergodox blank modifier goodness mixed with the body keys from Nantucket Selectric while that board is being redone.