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 is a little off topic but mouse and keyboard always go hand in hand, don't they? If you are interested in having cool keyboards, you may be as well excited about cool mouses. I've been searching for a mouse that satisfies me the way customized mechanical keyboards do. But I could not find anything that even come close to what I want. Generally there are gaming mouses which are said to be accurate, sensitive, blah blah. Those I don't need, just like I never need plastic gaming keyboards from Corsair, Razer, Logitech, and the likes. I need aluminum cases, better tactile switches, good build quality and full programmability. For mouses, I need something that looks cool, wireless, durable, excellent build quality.
And finally I found one (links below). This mouse is made from metal and wood. You can't get anything better made than this. It also looks very cool. It's wireless and rechargeable through USB. It's currently on a crowdfunding campaign. The lowest price offered was $60 (which is now too late to get). However if you are interested, please check that out and spread the words. I hope Massdrop will offer mouses like this alongside mechanical keyboards.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exovault/exovault-mouse-artwork-in-your-hand