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
My Setup :
This is my beloved current clacker, the Ducky Shine 3 TKL, that I picked up for 35 euros. One of the LED's is defective (the "W" key), which is why it was so amazingly cheap. (Repairing and modding hardware is a hobby of mine, just look at the Deathadder 3.5G on the desk --> different scrollwheel, carbon fiber sides and different slippy feet) I'm planning to solder blue leds in the WASD and ESC keys. It's outfitted with the Vortex backlit PBT keycaps, an artisan gem ESC keycap and translucent WASD keycaps. I'm also using the nice braided cable that came with my Quickfire TK. I might also do some more fun stuff with the case, cable and keycaps, I have not yet decided though.
The Ducky Shine 3 TKL :
The Artisan "Gem" Keycap :
I also have a French AZERTY Blackwidow Chroma which I bought for 20 euros and repaired, which, of course, I'm, going to sell again, and a blue CM Storm Quickfire TK, which was my very first mechanical keyboard and has been such for about 2 years :) I have also had and repaired a Logitech G710+ and a Corsair Vengeance K70.
I do apologize for the terribly long story, I got a bit too much into it I guess... Anyway, thanks for reading and have a great day/night/etc, and don't be afraid to ask if you want to know something, of course !