5 ms·

I've gotten a lot of use out of using a sim-racing shifter (specifically Thrustmaster THA8) as an input device in Linux: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DksPS2ijo9aPC

I've gotten a lot of use out of using a sim-racing shifter (specifically Thrustmaster THA8) as an input device in Linux: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DksPS2ijo9aPCUi5A https://photos.app.goo.gl/DksPS2ijo9aPCUi5A These shifters are normally designed for use in sim-racing/gaming, but I haven't sim raced a single time in my life. The shifts can be reconfigured for various actions, and I use it for things like switching workspaces or various emacs bindings. It's extremely mechanically satisfying to use.

panda88888 5y ago
This looks really interesting. Could you provide more details on your setup?
- georgewsinger 5y ago
  I use qjoypad (https://github.com/panzi/qjoypad https://github.com/panzi/qjoypad) to configure each shift to a single number press. So for example shifting into 2nd gear sends a single "2" key press to Linux. After that, I usual xbindkeys & emacs to configure more complex bindings. So for example "WindowsKey + n" is configured to go into workspace n. Or "CapsLock + 8" is binded to close the current tab I'm on.
  - loa_in_ 5y ago
    You could improve on this using F13-F24 as they're pretty much universally supported by X, SDL, etc.
    - georgewsinger 5y ago
      Whoa. Interesting idea!
unemphysbro 5y ago
oh damn...you also need a big red button to kick things into turbo/overdrive for the serious hacking
- panda88888 5y ago
  or use it as the build/test button!
leobg 5y ago
That makes me laugh. To imagine how you’re sitting there at your PC switching gears. My grandma would be totally confused, haha. But I like the idea. Would also be interested to know how you’re using it!
notRobot 5y ago
Whoa. I guess I now know what to save up for for my birthday.
ghotli 5y ago
Between this and the Simula One, I basically desire to emulate your entire setup. Nicely done
- georgewsinger 5y ago
  Working on both =]
egypturnash 5y ago
Oh god now I kinda want this. I am saved by the fact that I can't think of a way to use this that fits into what I do but I want this.
alexhwoods 5y ago
That is a very interesting idea my friend.
esho 5y ago
Does it come with a clutch pedal?
mhh__ 5y ago
> mechanically satisfying Magnetic shifters with a direct drive wheel are positively orgasmic then.
deleted 5y ago
[deleted]
panda88888 5y ago
Add a foot pedal as the clutch to add modifier key to the gear shift!
lelag 5y ago
What a brillant idea... I have sim-racing gear amassing dust in the garage, you make me want to try it out... I probably won't but only because the Logitech shifter I have requires to be plugged in to the whole steering wheel assembly which would be bulky to have around the desk...
- panda88888 5y ago
  How about mounting the steering wheel on the floor and use it as feet controllers via rotation. Turn right to scroll down, left to scroll up, and turn more to scroll faster!
fleaaa 5y ago
Angrily shifting gears to go build after a long session seems a nice idea!

panda88888 5y ago

This looks really interesting. Could you provide more details on your setup?

georgewsinger 5y ago
I use qjoypad (https://github.com/panzi/qjoypad https://github.com/panzi/qjoypad) to configure each shift to a single number press. So for example shifting into 2nd gear sends a single "2" key press to Linux. After that, I usual xbindkeys & emacs to configure more complex bindings. So for example "WindowsKey + n" is configured to go into workspace n. Or "CapsLock + 8" is binded to close the current tab I'm on.
- loa_in_ 5y ago
  You could improve on this using F13-F24 as they're pretty much universally supported by X, SDL, etc.
  - georgewsinger 5y ago
    Whoa. Interesting idea!

unemphysbro 5y ago

oh damn...you also need a big red button to kick things into turbo/overdrive for the serious hacking

panda88888 5y ago
or use it as the build/test button!

leobg 5y ago

That makes me laugh. To imagine how you’re sitting there at your PC switching gears. My grandma would be totally confused, haha. But I like the idea. Would also be interested to know how you’re using it!

notRobot 5y ago

Whoa. I guess I now know what to save up for for my birthday.

ghotli 5y ago

Between this and the Simula One, I basically desire to emulate your entire setup. Nicely done

georgewsinger 5y ago
Working on both =]

egypturnash 5y ago

Oh god now I kinda want this. I am saved by the fact that I can't think of a way to use this that fits into what I do but I want this.

alexhwoods 5y ago

That is a very interesting idea my friend.

esho 5y ago

Does it come with a clutch pedal?

mhh__ 5y ago

> mechanically satisfying Magnetic shifters with a direct drive wheel are positively orgasmic then.

deleted 5y ago

[deleted]

panda88888 5y ago

Add a foot pedal as the clutch to add modifier key to the gear shift!

lelag 5y ago

What a brillant idea... I have sim-racing gear amassing dust in the garage, you make me want to try it out... I probably won't but only because the Logitech shifter I have requires to be plugged in to the whole steering wheel assembly which would be bulky to have around the desk...

panda88888 5y ago
How about mounting the steering wheel on the floor and use it as feet controllers via rotation. Turn right to scroll down, left to scroll up, and turn more to scroll faster!

fleaaa 5y ago

Angrily shifting gears to go build after a long session seems a nice idea!