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
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There has been quite a bit of controversy this week in the community, and we take a look at two of them, plus a few more 'regular' kind of topics, unfortunately we do run a little over our normal episode length, but I hope you can forgive us for it.
This weeks topics:
- Mechanicon Transparency (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9m9bk6/open_letter_to_candykeys_re_mechanicon_rant_or/)
- NOP vs IP (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9md09u/icnew_original_panda_linear_switch/)
- Luddite GB (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/9metxn/gb_luddite_pcb_group_buy_very_cheap_skeleton_ansi/)
- Candybar Keyboard (https://thekey.company/blogs/blog-updates/tkc-candybar-the-click-o-stick)
- CoolerMaster Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolermaster/controlpad-24-keys-with-analog-control/description)
Plus our two competitions for the month, for a Idea23 keycap, and our Keebio kit.
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