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 only available switch option for this drop which is similar to the Gateron blues would be the Kaihua Blues or Speed Gold (less force needed).
When you Have to bottom out for moving and like holding shift for running that would cause finger fatigue Right (cause u don't half press a key when gaming) ?
In your opinion what would be the best ones for gaming AND typing in tactile switches ?
PS : I currently selected copper and Have zealio 65 switches Right now. I love them but think the bottom out is a little fatiguing.
http://www.switchtop.com/product/gamepad-macropad-pcbs
Edit: And use your K-type for typing. You can never have enough keyboards.
The examples are endless, but this one is one of my favorites... I had a class where the prof had been a consultant. He told us a story where they were building a new registration system (in the days before web based apps) for a college. The registration employees were all old and there for years. The old system was based on an IBM Mainframe. Over the years as they added fields, they would put the fields in their most obvious location. Like if they added middle name, it would be located between first and last name. BUT the tab order (remember no mouse) was determined by the order they added the fields to the system. It was too much work to rebuild the screens from the ground up so the focus would just jump around the screen in the order they were added. So they were replacing this with a Windows native app. One of their software requirements was that the tab order of the new app had to match the order of the old IBM Mainframe. Apparently the old folks all threatened to walk out if they had to learn a new {edit: obvious in order} tab order. :D
I change my habits steps by steps =D
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PS : totally agrees numpad should be on the left.