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
If downloaded, then: - You can then head to the `complex-modifications` tab. - Click on `add rule` located at the bottom left of the screen and a modal box will pop up with `Import More rules from the Internet`. - Clicking on the `Import more rules...` button will open up a browser. - In the search bar enter: `New Poker II (Backtick, tilde & i/j/k/l as arrows)` - Import the settings; should prompt if you want to import into Karabiner-Elements - You can choose to enable individual rules (i.e.: `L_Shift + Esc to ~), or enable them all.
Should work automagically after that. There shouldn't be any need to reset, restart, etc. Hope this helps for the mac users.