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
In any case there is detailed a breakdown in the ebay listing I don't want to repeat myself, but you get the idea about the average cost to get an ergo in the UK.
PS. Also don't underestimate the importance of leds. Keycaps don't have bumps and in the dark its a pitch black keyboard, its impossible to see anything if the leds are not on. As for the sip sockets, they had to be manually sanded to fit in the keys one by one and that to me says something.
PS2. Also keep in min that my math can easily be off because of the change in USD to GBP conversion, it's more favorable now in comparison to what it was when I bought it. What will it be when the next drop opens?