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
Admittedly, I'm definitely new Massdrop. And I have almost fallen in love with many drops I've seen here but I'd much prefer an hjkl set. I've recently seen images of the ADM-3A terminal that was used to create the vi text editor and to me they are striking.
After failing to find much history or evidence of hjkl keyboards I thought maybe I'd ask here. Is there something I've missed or are hjkl just not in demand? I've got to believe there are a good number of vi or vim users who would appreciate an hjkl key set. I know I would.