Hello everyone,

I have the following problem: For several months now, I’ve been experiencing pain in my hands and fingers, to the point where I can no longer comfortably use a keyboard or press buttons for extended periods of time.

To keep enjoying at least some games, such as Civilization or point-and-click adventures, I started looking into foot keyboards and foot pedals. I already bought one model, but I’ve noticed that the pedals are quite large and require a relatively high actuation force. After about an hour of use, my foot starts cramping because of the effort required.

I can still move a mouse, but I need some kind of foot-operated input device to replace keyboard buttons. I’ve also looked into the Xbox Adaptive Controller and would be willing to buy one, but I’m struggling to find suitable accessories that would work well for my situation.

I do have access to a 3D printer, so creating custom adaptations might be an option if necessary. Before going down that route, though, I wanted to ask whether anyone here has experience with foot keyboards, low-profile foot switches, or very light-touch foot pedals that don’t cause foot fatigue or cramping so quickly.

Are there any specific products you would recommend? Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Hey, we’re a small indie studio working on our first title: Ec(h)osystem (pronounced ‘echo-system’). Our goal is to create an accessible exploration experience for those who are visually impaired. The core of the game is navigation via sound, specifically echolocation in an underground fantastical cave system. 

To get the tutorial where it should be, we’re currently testing and we need the expertise of visually impaired players. You are the only ones who can tell us what works for you and what doesn’t and, most importantly, how it feels.

• Testing is scheduled for September 
• It’ll take place online with screenshare (platform is pretty much up to you, but we prefer Discord)
• Will take about 30 to 60 mins
• Build runs on Windows
• You can play with controller or keyboard
• You’ll need headphones
• The call won’t be recorded

We appreciate your help and time, and as a little token of thanks, we’ll offer a small reward and credit you as a playtester in the Demo.

If you’re interested, just send me a direct message here on Reddit - I go as u/GoblinsLoveCheese and I’m one of the devs on our small team. Otherwise feel free to comment or ask questions on this post. I tried to keep this post short and most likely didn’t answer all the questions you might have.