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
- VE.A 2nd
- https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=98324.0
- acrylic VE Clone (uses bootmapperclient as well)
- Aliexpress
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33006060286.html
- Taobao
- https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=556970472669
- VE Clone + 60% + Aluminum Case + Hot Swap (uses bootmapperclient as well)
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000074426801.html
- VE style split keyboard with QMK firmware
- https://keeb.io/collections/sinc/products/sinc-split-staggered-75-keyboard
- How to make VE.A Stand
- https://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=3286770
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