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
Huge thanks to Yanbo for making the drop page and Massdrop team for supporting this project.
FAQ! Does [insert a kit] include [insert a keycap]? All packs include only the keys pictured.
Which layouts are covered by Tsangan/Whitefox Kit? This kit covers layouts such as winkeyless, Whitefox (Aria, Vanilla, Truefox), Neutrino, Duck Viper, Duck Eagle, Leopold FC660M, Winkeyless, Kmac Happy, Redscarf68, TADA68… Shift sizes are 2.25U and 1.75U and space bars are 7U.
I have an ISO board, which child deals do I need? You'll need to pick either the UK or the International Kit.
Does UK/International include ISO enter? Yep.
Which languages the International kit covers? Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish layouts.
How do I cover [insert a keyboard layout]? Standard 60%: Base kit + Modifiers Standard TKL: Base kit + Modifiers Qisan/Magicforce 68: Base kit + Modifiers Planck or Preonic: Base kit + 40% Minivan: Base kit + 40% Ergodox: Base kit + Ergodox Atreus: Base kit + Ergodox (just turn around the R2s of the thumb cluster and use it as R4s) Whitefox, Neutrino, Redscarft68, TADA68: Base kit + Modifiers + Tsangan/Whitefox Winkeyless keyboard: Base kit + Modifiers + Tsangan/Whitefox HHKB-like keyboard (Duck Viper, Duck Eagle, some GH60 layouts, some KMAC Happy layouts): Base kit + Modifiers + Tsangan/Whitefox Leopold FC660M, Clueboard: Base kit + Modifiers + Tsangan/Whitefox Fullsize keyboard: Base kit + Modifiers + Numpad Standalone numpad: Numpad UK keyboard: [any of the above] + UK Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Spanish, or Swedish keyboard: [any of the above] + International Dvorak or Colemak keyboard: [any of the above] + Dvorak & Colemak
Are the Corsair Strafe and Logitech G710 covered? Unfortunately no, Signature Plastics doesn't manufacture 6.5U SA space bars.
Why do these keycaps cost that much? These are high profile, thick ABS, doubleshot CUSTOM made keycaps produced by Signature Plastics.
By participating on the drop you enter the raffle, winners will receive the Massdrop keycap (like a real life Golden Ticket, but for MK enthusiasts) What size is the 'up and out' key in the novelty set?
The 'UP AND OUT' novelty key is a R3 1.75U which is the same size as a standard CAPS LOCK keycap How tall are the SA keycaps?
The height of the keycap depends on the row profile, R3s are 0.462 inches tall (1,17cm)
Stepped Caps Lock and Control are off-center mounted
Note to the designer: Because of this, it would have made sense to have included a 1.5u TAB key in the Tsangan/whitefox kit.