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
The thing that's slowing me down a bit is the small Shift keys. My fingers are fairly long so it's not too much of a hassle, but it's a little bit more of a reach than I'm used to with a standard keyboard. I expect I'd get used to it over time.
Speaking as a newbie-level enthusiast of mechanical keyboards, it's a unique looking click-clacky thing that's up my alley. I've been pretty happy with my Deck 87 Francium Pro (minus the icky font), but this is a really cool piece I'd be excited to type on.