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
This one's rather a fun build/mod since it's an OEM board, a Leopold FC980M PD with Novelkey's kailh pro purple and burgundy switches swapped in. Also changed the LEDs from blue to yellow.
Keycaps are from the SA Camping! custom keyset.
Just plain water in the mug.
EDIT: The keyboard pictured isn't my possession, it belongs to a client of mine requesting that I swap out all of the stock cherry mx switches he doesn't wants.