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
I've put together a few resources about this very fine keyboard here:
https://github.com/GonzaloAlvarez/ifd68
Including: * Original programmer windows application from keywalker * Original firmware software and firmware files from keywalker * Review images and disassembly images from Pinwaishe.com * Manuals and docs from FCC * Summary of options and keybindings
Also, I'm currently working on: * Key/Lights programmer for Linux/OSX (my goal is to have the lights blinking upon receiving an email, for instance) * Embed a Raspberry Pi Zero W
I hope you guys like it. Please, if you want to reach out or you have ideas, submit an issue in https://github.com/GonzaloAlvarez/ifd68/issues, even for questions or whatever, and I'll be happy to hear.
Happy typing!!
Worked fine for me on OSX, but lately I'm working more often on ubuntu/centos and would be great to connect ifd to it. It's not getting detected by bluetooth scan (I assume bluetooth module is old or something is wrong with my laptop), so would be great if i can use it wired for time being. Any hints appreciated, and once I get it working - will help ya out with python coding.