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
For mainly Linux, and some Windows 8.1 use, I've been looking for a mech keyboard similar in spec and design to the Gigabyte Force K85. No shouting keyboard. :
- full size
- trimmed right around the keys (no excess, no palm rest)
- floating keys design
- static colour, or off (the other modes and effects are not necessary for me).
But with :
- per key RGB colour selection
And maybe :
- all characters moved to the top of their key cap, over the led
- all the key caps with 2 characters, have the characters side-by-side at the top of their key cap, over the led (like the row of numbers on the Sharkoon Skiller Mech SKG3)
If the Sharkoon Skiller Mech SKG3 did not have the excess metal across the top and bottom it would have been a candidate.
Could you guys and gals push me in the direction of one or more candidates ?
I'm thinking of giving up.