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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This week, Kevin takes control of the ship, and runs a solo episode for the first time in aaaaages, and I think he did a bang up job of it.
Topics he covers this week:
- JTK Hyperfuse! (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9tkns8/jtk_hyperfuse_is_coming/)
- AMA with Haata from Input Club (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9tlzfd/ama_with_haata_jacob_alexander_ask_anything_about/)
- The loss of an OG Vendor (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9tjzev/winkeylesskr_has_closed_its_shop/)
- Movember - (https://mobro.co/donchiou), and giveaway (https://gleam.io/6UB6f/the-board-podcast-movember-2018)
- Another 'Topre' Keyboard! (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9t5flg/ic_conundrum_split_40_ortholinear/)
- Update from Idea23 (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9sulmv/idea23_update/)
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