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So, having the pedal simply substitute for ESCAPE would be sufficient and should be able to improve flow after some practice.
I almost never press `i` to enter insert mode, and I don't expect most vimmers to do so either. My most common ways to enter insert mode are, off the top of my head...
o -- Open new line below current line, enter insert mode.
O -- Open new line above current line, enter insert mode.
ci( -- Delete all text between the nearest parenthesis and enter insert mode within the parens.
A -- Jump to end of line and enter insert mode.
I -- Jump to start of line and enter insert mode.
C -- Delete to end of line, enter insert mode.
cc -- Delete entire current line and enter insert mode.
ctX -- Delete to the character X where X is whatever character I see ahead of my cursor that I want to delete up to, and leave me in insert mode.
cfX -- Same as ctX except include the found character in the deletion, then enter insert mode.
I feel like Emacs needs a footpedal more than vim... but this is cool too.
No joke, a piano style set of three footpedals with Meta, Ctrl, and Hyper, is something I would actually use. Tricky though, because it would have to talk to the keyboard, not the computer.
Problem is utility of tool is low. It's foot dexterity vs finger dexterity, not foot vs hand dexterity and foot dexterity is low and hard to improve. I was unable to derive sufficient utility over six months of continuous use. Would advise against.
Unlike guitar pedal, vim pedal expected to be frequently engaged.
I’m planning on using mine as a mute button for conferencing. Last major hurdle is trying to get the global hotkey configured to send a different keystroke to my conferencing app.
This is cool and all, but nearly useless for any experienced vimmer. I almost never press `i` to enter insert mode, and I don't expect most vimmers to do so either. My most common ways to enter insert mode are, off the top of my head... o -- Open new line below current line, enter insert mode. O -- Open new line above current line, enter insert mode. ci( -- Delete all text between the nearest parenthesis and enter in…
Nice idea but ridiculously wimpy switch. Rig up one of these American made beauties instead. https://www.amazon.com/SSC-Controls-G500-MO-Electrical-Indus... from experience: they're way more satisfying to press and oil/water/dust tight. EDIT: fixed link. this pedal is also OSHA approved with a safety cap to prevent objects from falling onto the switch and triggering insert mode.
This is cool and all, but nearly useless for any experienced vimmer. I almost never press `i` to enter insert mode, and I don't expect most vimmers to do so either. My most common ways to enter insert mode are, off the top of my head... o -- Open new line below current line, enter insert mode. O -- Open new line above current line, enter insert mode. ci( -- Delete all text between the nearest parenthesis and enter in…
Seems like you just need more pedals.
I feel like Emacs needs a footpedal more than vim... but this is cool too.
No joke, a piano style set of three footpedals with Meta, Ctrl, and Hyper, is something I would actually use. Tricky though, because it would have to talk to the keyboard, not the computer.
This is cool and all, but nearly useless for any experienced vimmer. I almost never press `i` to enter insert mode, and I don't expect most vimmers to do so either. My most common ways to enter insert mode are, off the top of my head... o -- Open new line below current line, enter insert mode. O -- Open new line above current line, enter insert mode. ci( -- Delete all text between the nearest parenthesis and enter in…
Seems like you just need more pedals.