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
Couple of things I learned from setting this up. 1. Don't worry about the small piece of what looks like a transistor sticking up at the bottom of the PCB near the space bar. Leave that as is. When you put the switches into the top plate, you will see that they will automatically create about 2 mm separation to the bottom PCB. 2. Put in the stabilizers and test them out to be sure that the layout you want, will actually work. As the metal plate will cover the stabilizer bar, you can't put these in after you solder your switches. (Like others, I did not see any 7 U stabilizer wire, just the 6.25. I didn't need 7 u wire in any case) 3. As others have pointed out, you have to configure your keyboard for the default layout you want. This is not custom programming. Just a couple of key presses to pick default setup. 4. You have to put in a coin cell battery into the remote. It does not come with a battery. Not sure who decided to leave the battery out, considering how expensive the keyboard itself is. Once you have the battery inserted, then you should be able to turn the lighting effects on and off.
Keyboard looks and works great. Then again, GMK carbon, even if only covering a part of the keyboard would make any keyboard look great.
No 7U stab wire here, either. Seems like they didn't include that.
are the ones from techkeys any good? http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/cherry-mx-stabilizers