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
For anyone who hasn’t been following, The BananaSplit 60 is a collaboration between me and Evan to provide the most versatile 60% keyboard without losing features. The main features are, 2 different styles of split-spacebar support, arrow key support, and other varying things like support for standard ANSI, ISO, HHKB style backspaces and stepped caps lock. The kits will come with the PCB itself, genuine cherry stabilizers and steel plates. To read more of the features go ahead and read through the first post on the geekhack page.
The groupbuy contains three options:
- ($100) The base kit will include: The PCB, Universal Stainless Steel Plate and Genuine Cherry Stabilizers (The stabilizer pack will include one 6.25u stabilizers and six 2u stabilizers).
- ($75) The barebones kit will include: The PCB, and Genuine Cherry Stabilizers.
- ($60) And finally we will offer just the PCB as an option.
Supported Layouts:-Taking orders (until June 19th)
-Manufacturing (4 week lead time)
-Orders arriving-Shipping them out to you :D (end of July)
Feel free to ask any questions I’ll be more than happy to answer them :D.
Follow the geekhack thread for more updates and posts.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89896.0;topicseen