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
Bringing back balance: It is a nice space bar. I think. It is black, it is plastic, it is shiny, it is press-able. I found the references to space a little humorous. Thank you. I kind of like the space bar and I want to want one.
This may help: You may be selling beauty instead of function? I can respect that. If this is art then please spend more effort on describing your motivation, your process, and the tiny details that make this space bar a work of love, beauty, or sacrifice, so your labor can be appreciated.
That pretty much sums up why it's being sold, not that I agree with the price, but people will buy what people will buy.