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
Over the course of this week, we have been following up with some of the vendors that are producing key components for this buy, and they have let us know their estimates for each part of the project.
Keycaps (in production, 4-6 weeks out) PCB (in production, blank PCB finalized, assembled PCB in progress, 3-4 weeks out) Case (in production, request for revision by vendor for Standard, 3-5 weeks out) Switches (ordered and 2 weeks out) Stabilizer Set (ordered and on track and 2 weeks out)
Given that all of the components must arrive before we can ship out, we will be limited by whatever part has the slowest delivery for the entire order.
As a result of this new information, we may experience some delays in the neighborhood of a week or two.
I'll be posting weekly updates in this thread to let people know that the product is still progressing towards delivery, so that everyone can rest easy that they will be receiving their keyboard.
I understand that things can take longer than expected but it seems that your estimate dates are best case scenarios rather than probable ship dates.