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
Also your key legends are so slim looking and the shine through on the Description pictures are thicker so to speak.
I'd contact them ASAP I hope mine is not like this.
On a positive note, this version feels less scratchy than the last. It is pretty damn close to my to as smooth as my HHKB.
I'm just hoping that this gets sorted out. This version does not appear to be moddable to a removable cord, so the red on the cord would look terrible with my Carbon SA.
They include a software disk in the box that has the programming software as well as a manual in English. The software is also a more recent version than RK has on their website. While independent key color programming is great, the color selection still sucks. The color you choose still often doesn't match the color the board produces. Luckily I saved all my color profile files so I don't have retinker with colors.
While the cord isn't the right color, the sleeving feels nice and looks a lot better than the cord on the Gen 1.