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
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This week, Kevin takes a bit of a break to recooperate. Make sure you look after yourself everyone, and those around you. Your own health and mental well being matters a lot. Be good to one another.
This week, as a solo, I talk through:
- Analog Keyswitches https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9ii6gw/this_is_my_first_unmodified_analog_cherry_mx/
- Tarrifs on Keyboard items https://www.keebtalk.com/t/keyboard-parts-are-hit-by-the-new-trump-china-tariffs/3626/23
- Guessing the next keyboard posting picture trend https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9jq8rs/did_someone_say_gunpla_keebs/
- Ladybugs in Keycaps.... https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9jps2k/ladybug_in_amber/
- How far do you go to show your love of Keyboards? https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9jkl53/congratulations_some_sos_do_understand/
- Oh no! https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9jf7y5/well_it_finally_happened_a_coworker_complained/
- Prototyping CNC service? https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9jdpxh/interest_check_bespoke_cnc_cases/
- Homemade desoldering iron https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9inu05/home_made_vacuum_desoldering_iron/
- More 3D printing handwire goodness https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9ihgw5/hand_wiring_with_kailh_sockets_and_diode_holder/
- 2000 Subscriber IdleKey v2 Winner https://typehype.net/threads/giveaway-idle-horror-keyboard-show-the-board-podcast-2000-subscriber-giveayway.454/#post-2443
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