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Footswitch?
Posted: 23 Apr 2013, 19:44
by 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.
Posted: 23 Apr 2013, 19:44
by Okeg
And; user experiences would be nice to hear.
Posted: 23 Apr 2013, 21:12
by CeeSA
Posted: 24 Apr 2013, 07:13
by kbdfr
I use a standard Tipro keyboard as a footswitch.
Posted: 24 Apr 2013, 13:29
by Okeg
kbdfr wrote: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?
Posted: 24 Apr 2013, 16:34
by 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...
Posted: 24 Apr 2013, 17:59
by 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 ..
Posted: 26 Apr 2013, 01:34
by Okeg
Peter wrote: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?
Posted: 29 Apr 2013, 11:08
by davkol
derp
Posted: 29 Apr 2013, 13:50
by 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.
Posted: 03 May 2013, 05:00
by kbdfr
Okeg wrote:kbdfr wrote: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
Posted: 04 May 2013, 21:07
by Okeg
kbdfr wrote:Okeg wrote:kbdfr wrote: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?
Posted: 04 May 2013, 21:59
by Jmneuv
yes, just a couple of screws to remove the case bottom the rest is drag and drop;
Posted: 05 May 2013, 14:36
by Okeg
Hmm, seems nice. Maybe i'll order two.
