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
Update: Whitefox is now on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lekashman/whitefox-mechanical-keyboard/description
What didn't you like about it? I've seen so much positive feedback from it so im curious to hear your opinion (which could sway me towards this drop :))
As for the Varmilo VA87M, I have 0 experience with it. If you're looking for a TKL in this price range I'd also consider the Leopold FC750R if you don't need backlighting and the floating keys.
After over 15 boards in the last five years I've settled on the following: 2 x Leopold FC660M MX Brown (daily drivers at home and at work) 1 x WASD v2 TKL MX Brown 1 x WASD v2 TKL MX Clear (won $100 gift cert from their twitch stream) 1 x CODE 104-key MX Clear