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'd like to get myself a mechanical keyboard, however I just don't know where to start. I have a general idea of what I'd like, as in, a TKL keyboard, with Cherry MX Brown switches. I'd like to customise the keycaps in the future, and I'd like the base of the keyboard to look nice, and be high quality. I'm not sure whether or not I should buy a pre-built keyboard or whether I should buy a base and the keycaps seperately. Any advice on what I should do would be greatly appreciated!