Footswitch?

[Okeg]

Hello, I am in the market for a footswitch.
Here are my criterias:
1) must be multiplatform
2) must have atleast 3 keys.
(if possible) 3) Must be avaiable for sale in the EU

My idea is to rebind it to things inside of xmodmap. specifically alt, mod4 and ctrl(emacs user)

Any suggestions? I've seen many, but not in the EU. US is fine to, I have a proxy.

[Okeg]

And; user experiences would be nice to hear.

[CeeSA]

perfect DIY project

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[kbdfr]

I use a standard Tipro keyboard as a footswitch.

[Okeg]

I use a standard Tipro keyboard as a footswitch.

I've considered a tipro, but I can't afford one right now.

CeeSa: Can I get the recipe?

[CeeSA]

a simple and cheap variant (black one). Just use a plank and a wood strip. Let the sides open. So the footpedal lies inclined angle on the floor. Get 6 buttons. Make the holes for them and fix them.
Take a Keyboard PCB or a Joypad for the input. Trace (solder) the 6 Buttons one to one (2 cable for each button) to the Keyboard PCB with the keys you like. Fix the keyboard underneath the plank. That's it in the rough...

[Peter]

Have you checked your local musicians supply-store ?
Those foot-boards look A LOT like something a guitarist or bassist could use for effects-switching ..

[Okeg]

Have you checked your local musicians supply-store ?
Those foot-boards look A LOT like something a guitarist or bassist could use for effects-switching ..

Those usually uses a MIDI plug, or normal RCA jacks.


CeeSa: What buttons would you recommend for this project?

[davkol]

Just stay away from those cheap Chinese foot switches sold on eBay/DX/... They are linear and long-throw, which makes them more or less useless for anything but casual gaming, unless you're disabled or extremely slow.

[CeeSA]

You could use button like in staircases for the light (pic 2,3).
(the button has to "swing" back in the non activation position, like keyboard or joystick buttons.

Or some kind of arcade button like pic 1,4.

Both are good for a digital footswitch.
The staircase light button needs much more force, but I am fine with it.

[kbdfr]

I use a standard Tipro keyboard as a footswitch.

I've considered a tipro, but I can't afford one right now. […]

9 € (BuyItNow price) + shpping:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/140968819246

[Okeg]

I use a standard Tipro keyboard as a footswitch.

I've considered a tipro, but I can't afford one right now. […]

9 € (BuyItNow price) + shpping:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/140968819246

Very nice, is the card reader removeable on that board?

[Jmneuv]

yes, just a couple of screws to remove the case bottom the rest is drag and drop;

[Okeg]

Hmm, seems nice. Maybe i'll order two.