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've come to really like it. I still use my Ergodox mostly, but the Ergodox is so thumb heavy that my thumbs tire out and I need to use something that allows to me relax my thumbs a bit. The Ergo Pro does that for me. The modifier keys are ridiculously oversized to allow you to press it with the edge of your palm so I can do that instead of holding down a modifier key with my thumb.
I still have problems with keys double or triple actuating. Some switches just are prone to doing that, but it's pretty easy to fix. Removing the keycap and putting to back on seems to rattle the switch enough to reset it.