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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The problem that we run into is that often the manufacturers make a certain key in the bottom row only possible to make with their tooling, which means they are the only people that can make those spacebars (in the case of Corsair) or whatever other non standard key it is. This effectively ruins a lot of the customization that you could do to your board unless you want to start mixing profiles and caps. If you're looking for a good cheap starting point for something standard, check out the Magic Force 68. Also I would check reddit archives to see how people have tried to customize their G710+ to see if I'm just not being creative enough haha.