I think a custom mechanical keyboard is going to be much nicer than a foot pedal. Though, I'd encourage a custom keyboard where the thumb can reach 2-3 keys ea

I think a custom mechanical keyboard is going to be much nicer than a foot pedal. Though, I'd encourage a custom keyboard where the thumb can reach 2-3 keys each (instead of only really being able to hit the spacebar). That way, you can put Esc on a thumb key. -- e.g. ZSA's moonlander or planck ez are nice.