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
This also has a full aluminum case, as opposed to the mostly plastic one the Magicforce has.
The keycaps on the MF are not very good. They are basically the same Doubleshot keycaps that you find on the Corsairs. I replaced them with Tai-Hao Hawaii so I could be thinker PBT caps. That helped the feel of the board a lot. The caps on the VA68M are thick, PBT, I did not feel the need to replace them.
If I were in the market for a new board I would definitely jump on this VA68M, though. I love the layout.
I was thinking about getting in on this drop to have a similar board with MX Clears but I decided to just grab a MF68 kit off of aliexpress and build it myself :)