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
On a serious note, I think I like the act of building and setting keyboards up, I find them visually appealing and pleasing to the touch. They all have different characteristics. I think people focus on what they think is "the best". Oh this keyboard is the best because every one told me these switches are the coolest, I have the rarest of keycaps and my case is so dank only followers of dat boi can see it. I really think there's different reasons to have different boards, and I think each board can have an "end game". I don't think I need to upgrade my magic force past putting new keycaps on it, and I don't think I need to constantly change things on my GH60 Satan, other than finessing the programming of it. It's not the most pleasant sounding keyboard, but thats fine. Could I put some SA caps on it? sure...but I like it how it is. Some keyboards will evolve and change. I have a MiniVan coming from @evangs but I'll probably swap those keycaps around once I get pulse. And I might experiment with different noise canceling options. Just because I'm happy with one keyboards status doesn't mean other keyboards aren't worth while. People's drive to get 'The one' is a little silly.