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
Halo switches are tactile like Cherry MX Clears, Box White switches resemble Cherry MX Blues and Speed Silver sort of feels like Cherry MX Reds. All of them are compatible with RGB because the keyboard itself has RGB.
I assume you have an aluminum supplier and a machine shop. My question is does, do you work with the supplier or does the machine shop acquire the aluminum billet for you? Also the PCBs are probably manufactured with common components that are needed for QMK compatibility. Do you guys use a PCB manufacturer who does the acquisition of the components or do you buy the components yourself and just deliver them to the PCB house to assemble?
Thank you in advance for the answers, and I apologize for any ill will you may perceive, as I may have come off aggressive in the past... Thank you!
Why do you defend what is a win win for everybody. Transparency regarding suppliers has never been discussed and I feel we are getting played when Massdrop creates a part sells 1500 but splits it across two drops, not extending the savings to the customer.
Maybe I am wrong, but numbers would close the case and I think everybody would be interested in the details. Again, I do not want to argue, I made a mistake opening my critic by just blasting MiTo for jumping on the hype train, I was wrong he can do what he wants, but I should be allowed to make these simple requests; I hope people can see the validity.
And in the corporate world, yes, organizations ask about suppliers and know the real cost of parts and labor and wouldn't accept the first price blindly pasted on the invoice. Which is counter to the relationship here... Massdrop markets itself as the intermediary but operates like any traditional online store.