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
I'm having rough time picking a TKL keyboard. Note that this is going to be my first mechanical keyboard. Before like 1.5 month I was complete Noob in the mechanical keyboard world but I did a lot of research I'm glad I ended up here, it's a place to be!
Now as for the keyboard, I have some options but I'm not completely sure which should I buy. I'll give an ordered list (1 being the one I like most) of some keyboards so you can give your opinions, If you have any other option you think might be good, feel free to recommend. The preferred switch type is Cherry MX Blue.
60%-65% keyboards are not an option since I need F1 to F12 and arrow keys, but absolutely don't need numeric keypad. It doesn't REALLY HAVE to be a backlit keyboard but I would appreciate it.
1) IKBC MF-87 RGB (Anyone has any information about this keyboard being ACTIVE on Massdrop again? I'm really into this one)
2) Ducky One TKL RGB
3) Cooler Master: Masterkeys Pro S
4) Varmilo VA87MR
5) Filco Majestouch 2 TKL
And the last one is K-Type form Input Club. As far as I know this keyboard should already be released but they've pushed it even further into 2017. Is it worth waiting tho?
Thank you for your advises.