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
PS. Before a lynch mob of the HHKB faithful forms up; it's a lovely kb. It's just not as solid as a Realforce, plus with the lighter domes the tactility and noise are lower, as they should be in a design where portability is a factor. As far as 60% boards go, it's the best. HHKB is joy, HHKB is life - now can you lot please release my kids, their mother misses them...
PS. Some real HHKB Lunatics don't even consider the JP model as the "true" HHKB, so...
Yeah, I figured that already :D I really have to force myself, not to join a drop like every second day, because I wanted to upgrade my pc first. But when that's done, I'm afraid it will become scary for my wallet :D Again, thank you very much for the info - I'm really enjoying this community so far!
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