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
I'd already set to buy both Yuri and Laser no matter the cost, the fact this comes out under $150 shipped for Cyrillic + icon mods + spacebars + glorious kit is just icing on the cake.
I suspect you have seen black lotus as well? You seem to stay on top of these things, but given your love of purple I just wanted to make sure you have seen it :)
EDIT: of course you have seen black lotus, you are all over that IC thread lol
Definitely in for Yuri and Laser but since I recently went in for like 250 on Miami Dolch too, I think I might have to skip Nautilus. It's incredible too, lovely set and I have nothing but respect for Zambumon but the colour scheme doesn't call to me as much as the others do. I'll still try to get in on it but given the time-line it's not looking likely.
Nautilus only popped to me when Zambumon added the yellow spacebar kit so yeah, the blue on blue does not intrigue me much either. That is the same reason why originally I didn't get into Laser until very recently when I looked again at all the kits. Now there is much more pink/magenta that it suits my preference better. And I'm pinning my hope on a laughing man logo novelty as a special special treat to me.
If you haven't already, I would subscribe to the keyboards community of massdrop, then they will email you a week or so any big keycap set dropping