Matt Richardson's friend Lauren wanted a device to hold down the down arrow and physically scroll through Google Reader, like a sustain pedal on a piano. Matt built it for her using an old USB ...

If you find that having your hands on the keyboard and mouse still isn't giving you enough control over your computer, perhaps you'd like to let your feet in on the action, too. While some people ...

Gaming foot pedals aren’t the most well-known peripherals on the market. They've always been essential for accessibility, but the gaming spotlight has historically shined on accessories like mice, ...

Long time no hear from Tokyo-based USB gadget maker Thanko. The company today announced foot switch pedals [JP] for use with Windows XP, 7 or Vista machines (I am aware this isn’t a world’s first, but ...

It’s 2025, and you’re still probably pressing modifier keys on your keyboard like a… regular person. But it doesn’t have to be this way! You could use foot pedals instead, as [Jan Herman] demonstrates ...

Looking for another unique way to control the devices attached to your computer? This triple USB foot switch allows you to control your peripherals via foot pedals. I’m not entirely sure this method ...

As you may be aware, USB foot pedals aren't an entirely new development, but they've largely been the domain of specialty manufactures who offer them alongside high-end keyboards and other pricey ...

It’s 2025, and you’re still probably pressing modifier keys on your keyboard like a… regular person. But it doesn’t have to be this way! You could use foot pedals instead, as [Jan Herman] demonstrates ...