Another way to switch between VIM modes.
Prepare an Arduino, a switch and some cable.
Connect your device as follow:
Using Padel to control vim mode.
- while pressing the left padel, send an "a" (or "i") to the computer and send an ESC after released.
- while pressing the right padel, send a "v" to the computer and send an ESC key after released.
Just like the brake and throttle in the vehicle, you should use only one foot to control it for avoiding press 2 pedals at the same time.
Some practices are required in the beginning, and it'll be very easy to use after you got used to it.
You can modify the src/vim_pedal.ino and flash it to Arduino, not only control VIM, but you can also program it to input password or play games.
- Inspired by: alevchuk/vim-clutch
- 知乎上的一些讨论
- arduino keyboard library
- These core libraries allow the 32u4 and SAMD based boards (Leonardo, Esplora, Zero, Due and MKR Family) to appear as a native Mouse and/or Keyboard to a connected computer.
- I'm using KKHMF, it's compatible with Arduino Leonardo and already the cheapest chip I can find.
- I guess using Taobao, you can buy the cheaper boards...
- About the footswitch, finally, I chose YDT1-16 (basically, any switch is OK).
- This one is too heavy (around 1.5kg)
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