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
Also I will be replace the keycaps pretty fast, I'm not a huge fan of white keys, anyone have any recommendations for black/dark colored pbt caps that are shine through? Thanks!
As far as keycaps go, these are out of stock currently but are a good choice when they're available again- https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1329
Unfortunately, I had to put the stock keycaps back on, since, with the Ducky caps, I had to choose between seeing the legends and being blinded, or setting the brightness to a reasonable level and not really being able to see the legends. This was a shame, because I preferred the look of the Ducky caps and much preferred the feel of them.
If anyone tries other shine-though keycaps beside the Ducky ones, I'd be very interested in the results and if they let enough light through and feel less rough than the stock keycaps.