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
This seems to be a common thing with these frames. Luckily it's an easy fix. If the brass screw threads inside are loose enough to freely rotate, put a screw in a little ways and then use it to lift out the mount. Once the brass mount is removed, dampen the inside of the hole on the wooden frame with a small amount of water via a cuetip or toothpick. Then, holding your mount with tweezers, brush a SMALL amount of the gorilla glue in the picture I posted on to the shaft of the mount. Be careful not to get any inside the mount or on the threads. Then place the mount back into the hole on the wood frame and push it in until the brass is flush to the wood frame. Let this cure overnight before you attempt to mount your PCB in the frame.
I've built and repaired a fair amount of wood frames this way.