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
These softer textured PBT keys are well-built, a good thickness compared to the ABS doubleshots they are replacing. Installed on a ducky shine 5 with cherry blues. Shine-through is great. Only thing I do not like is spacebar it comes with (came with two actually, both rather thin). The kb RGB lights up the spacebar to the point where you can see through it, which looks cheap. Otherwise, very very happy so far (might just swap out the spacebar later.)