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
Might help us narrow down which combinations are the worst and what to expect for those of us who have not received the kit yet. We've heard Cherry blues are bad, gateron good, Zealios ok. How about Clears, anyone got those? Seems weird to me that different cherry switches would have different dimensions. Nightmare reading the comments and waiting for the kit:/
Also, those who filed, have you flattened out the red circled corners completely or just a tad?
I filed the red circled corners but its was slightly. It was just enough so that the edge was rounded off.