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
Many of you know that BSP is one of the legacy keycap makers out there since the beginning of time. BSP is one of the OG manufacturers of PBT keysets and is well known to be one of the best PBT dye-subbed with nearly unequaled quality.
Many of you are now familiar with Hammer, the brain behind the infamous spinner artisan, designer collabo artisans (MiTo, A. Schmidt) and many more.
Inspired by the classic beige/cream color way, Team Hammer have worked on this since we were in talks for a loooooong time. That being said, the drop will be launching soon , and I want to get a pulse check to see what you guys are excited about the most. We will be offering the following below, also check out the GH thread below for some more design details.
ANSI sets: APL Ansi, Arabic Ansi, Tulip GK Ansi, Tulip OG Ansi
Add on kits/sets: Icon Mods, Retro Winkey Set, RGB Add On Set
Edit: Dr Clicks Artisan: in Beige or Cream
Original thread by Hammer: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94158.0
Cheers and looking forward!
Xi