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
The wait is inevitable but without any news, it's hard....
On topic - I really wonder what's taking them so long. This Planck drop seem to have been a disaster. I actually missed it and am currently waiting for the next one (which according to Jack Humbert back on r/olkb should happen right after the current one has shipped), but I'm starting to think if it isn't better to just order the parts directly from olkb's website... Sure I would miss out on the gunmetal or green case, switches and keycaps as well as a probably a bit better price but I would at least have the things shipped to me within the month, no?
A plank perhaps?