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
Not sure if i'd ever buy a smaller keyboard like a 40% since I use the top number row a lot. Still, you've helped complete my wish list since I've been wanting an ortho type keyboard and the planc was just too small for me, and the idea of having to switch layers just to get the top number row is not ideal for me.
I wonder if there are random keycap drops as well. I'm now to the point where I need to start building keycaps sets now that I have a full size, TKL, Ergodox, Keypad, and now an ortho. Did your orders arrive fast? I have a week to wait, but i'd take that over months of waiting. LOL
Shipping from Nashville to NorCal with them on average 6 days. Considering that shipping is free I don't have any complaints. If you order before noon on a weekday they seem to ship same day. Overall my experience has been very positive.
They did upload some NPKC PBT caps yesterday (which happen to be an active drop right now), so I assume they will offer them periodically.