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
@Vigrith we did take a crack at it previously - but couldn't quite get it to tip https://www.massdrop.com/buy/custom-topre-keycap-set
Perhaps at some point in the future - we can take another crack at it!
DCS Sanctuary for example is one I am very sorry to have missed, I know the chances of that seeing the light of day again are minuscule, possibly even in the form of XDA as they are very fond of custom lettering/fonts, but I am sorry to see some of the past buys not having had quite made it.
Hell, even Elven struggled to meet MOQ when R4 Granite came around and look where it is nowadays, selling for literally 1000% of its initial price (or more, seen it go for as much as $350).
My 660C is modded with TMX sliders but I'm all for seeing another Topre custom succeed in the future!