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
I bought 2 off aliexpress. the tkl and full size versions. They were great. I had kalih bronze speed switches on them and now have kalih speed pale blue.
I had them for 6 months with no issues, but the only issue I have is that the light for the windows button is always on if you want to actually use it. Only way to disable the lighting for the windows button is to disable the windows functionality itself using FN + WIN.
Also these are those bad rainbow lighting where there is only 1 color lighting for a row. It looks terrible in my opinion, but I don't use lighting which is also why I hate that windows lighting.
Otherwise, I have no issues. They still work great aside some from lighting irritations, but they do not affect the typing experience.