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'll be updating the kits over the next few months, mostly to incorporate last-minute changes and lessons learned from Round 1. In the meantime I've heard several requests to run Round 2 in a fully sculpted profile. This is one of the ideas I said I would consider for the future so I'm putting it to a community vote. Oblotzky was kind enough to create some renders to help us decide -- thank you, Oblotzky!
When you're ready, here's the Google survey to collect your responses:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKpjp_NrZZijBdUSvdocqffqD4MQL8UAVB23oCaPnmS6kSwg/viewform
I'll leave this poll open for a month or so. Please only vote once.
Feel free to discuss your preferences here, and watch this Talk thread for more updates as we move through Spring and Summer. See you in the Danger Zone!