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
Quick update after talking with both ABC3D and Prokeycaps. Out of respect for all parties involved, we have decided to take this drop down for now while we work to resolve this issue. Both keycap makers have been incredibly patient and professional, but we would like to handle this offline without keeping everyone in suspense as to whether or not this drop will go through. We hope to work with everyone to bring back the Kitty keycap soon. Until then, thanks everyone for understanding and flagging this to us.
The 3D printed cap was crap unless you splurge for the high end materials (pointless because it would still be lifeless without being painted IMO), the copy cat punk made something way better, they both need to work together, that's how I see it.
MD can only do so much. But again, I just post here so I don't actually know.
What anyone thinks of the 3D print versions is irrelevant to the propriety of the sale. The design behind the cap apparently wasn't licensed or released to Massdrop's supplier/partner at the time of the contract. I don't blame Massdrop for getting caught in the middle and certainly applaud them for canceling the drop. I've no doubt they will take steps to reduce the likelihood in the future and hopefully the design's creator will receive appropriate compensation if the drop resumes. Then everyone wins.