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
The thing that is really neat is that you can calculate on the calculator mode and then press the "send" button on the numpad and it will copy the answer to your computers clipboard.
Also it is programmable, so you can make your workloads / gaming more effective by using the numpad as a dedicated macro pad.
But ofcourse, if you cannot find use for any of the aforementioned features, then it is just not ment for you.
I crunch numbers daily at work and I absolutely loathe working with software based calculators/touchscreens!
My only complaint about this drop would be that it's limited to one color only. I don't see this strong red matching anything I got unfortunately.