The debate over keyboard and mouse versus controller for gaming is a popular topic among gamers, but the author of this video takes a different approach. They argue that while PC setups are superior for most genres, particularly those that require precise pointing, such as first-person shooters (FPS) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, the keyboard and mouse is not necessarily a natural interface.

The author suggests that there are many movements involved in using a keyboard and mouse that take time and muscle memory to develop. However, they propose an alternative solution by offloading some of these trickier moves to a third appendage, which can allow users to do more things with little effort. The author jokingly introduces the concept of a "beacon," a Bluetooth controller design for the foot.

The author acknowledges that this idea may seem far-fetched at first, but they explain that it's a Kickstarter project and could be both innovative and a waste of money. They decide to check out the beacon after explaining its potential benefits. The author starts by discussing the early test unit they have received, which has some rough edges from its small-scale 3D printer. Despite these minor issues, the plastic construction is solid, the strap appears durable, and it's lightweight.

The author notes that the beacon is detachable due to a strong magnet, but aside from charging, there's not much reason to pick it up because everything else is communicated through differently colored LEDs and vibrating haptic feedback. The author then explains what can be done with this device once strapped on to the foot. According to theoretical possibilities, lots of things can be done with this device.

Theoretically, users can use it for nearly anything that their keyboard can do using the included software to map key presses to one of four actions: roll left, roll right, pitch up, and pitch down. The device calibrates itself every time it's activated, making all movements relative to the starting position. This means users can even use it with their legs crossed if they wanted to stretch a glute while gaming.

However, the author notes that each gesture can accommodate up to six keystrokes, allowing for sequential commands across the range of movement. The idea is that the farther one tilts the device, the more commands can be executed in this way. Users can also create pseudo-macros without using actual automation. For example, they can map a sequence of actions so that all they have to do is rock their foot to throw fireballs during gameplay.

The author concludes by highlighting the usefulness of the beacon for FPS and MOBA fans, particularly those who need to perform certain actions repeatedly without holding down keys. They mention that others might only get marginal utility from it, which means the price needs to be right. The retail price is set at €138 (about $160 USD), which is a bit pricey considering some other foot controllers are available for under $100.

However, the author also notes that some pedals cannot simulate a gas pedal with varying amounts of force, and the input is either on or off like a regular keyboard. They finish by asking whether this Kickstarter project will be a "non-starter" (a colloquialism meaning something that won't work) due to its unconventional nature.

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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enI'm not gonna sit here and debate the merits of a keyboard mouse versus a controller for gaming todayBecause the PC setup is obviously superior for the majority of genres whether you need accuratepointing in an FPS or a ton of key real estate in a MOBAbut that doesn't mean that the keyboard and mouse is aNatural interface. There are a ton of movements here that take time andmuscle memory to develop if you want to get good at them or at least there werewhat if I told you that you could offload some of those trickier moves to aThird appendage allowing you to do more things with little effortI'm talking of course about the beaconGet your mind out of the gutter man. It's a Bluetooth controller design for yourFoot I said get your mind out of the gutter. Come onBut is this just what you need to gain an edge and kick ass or is it a waste of your hard-earned money?Well, it's a Kickstarter so it could very well be bothLet's check it outAfter I tell you about today's sponsor Mac Weldon Mac Weldonmakes great underwear t-shirts socks wallets and more they believe in simple shopping and if you use code tech tipsYou'll get 20% off at the link belowThey're kind ofBig cut now our early test unit still has some rough edges from their small-scale 3d printerBut it's got it where it counts the plastic construction isvery solid despite being lightweight the strap appears to beDurable enough and it's long enough to wrap aroundEven your steel toed boots with foam cushioning on the bottom to contribute to a comfortable feelEven after multiple hours of use which it's USB rechargeable battery affords so so far so goodThe unit is detachable. Thanks to a satisfyingly strong magnet though other than chargingthere's not really much reason to pick it up because aside from the on/off switch everything is communicated by differently colored LEDs andvibrating haptic feedbackSo then once you strap it on to your footWhat exactly can you do with this thing?Well, theoreticallyLots, you can use it for nearly anything that your keyboard can do using the included software to map key pressesTo one of four actions roll left roll right pitch up and pitch downSorry aviation nerds. There is noYahNow the device calibrates itselfEvery time it's activated and all of the movements are relative to your starting positionSo you can even use it with your legs crossed like if you wanted to stretch a glute while you gameBut it's more than just four extra keys each gesture can accommodate up to sixkeystrokes map sequentially across the gestures range of movementSo the idea is that the farther you tilt the device the moreCommands you can execute in this wayYou can create pseudo macrosBut without actually using any automation like if you have to press down forward punch to throw a HadoukenThen you can map that sequenceso all you have to do is rock your foot to throw fireballs all day long asFor the shooter and MOBA fans out there. The beacon can be useful for you too in FPSI found the most useful commands to offload are the ones that would otherwise make you have to hold a key down likecrouching sprinting or push-to-talk with the beaconYou can do these things withoutinhibiting the movement of your fingers in any way and you can even do otherwise impossible things like strafing right andreloading at the same timeand with MOBAs a mouse or RTS games, it's really nice to be able to easily deploy spells orseldom-used abilities without fumbling to reach for keys that you aren't fairly familiar withnotice that I said nice to be able to now there areLots actually lots of gamers out there with physical disabilities for whom this could be a total lifesaverSince you can use it instead of a hand or PEC even wear it on your headBut others might only get marginal utility from it, which means that the price needs to be right?So it's gonna be retailing for a hundred and thirty-eight euros or about a hundred and sixty US dollarsIt's a little bit out sheet and that's with them trying to keep the price downDoesn't even come with a micro USB cable in the boxCompare that with other stomp based foot controllers that while may be bulkier and less versatile come in at under$100Although it should be noted that the stinky foot board, which I'm referring to specificallyDid go out of business despite being widely adored. So maybe that one should have cost moreor less I don't know andunlike some pedalsYou can't expect the beacon to be able to simulate a gas pedal with varying amounts of forceThe input is either on or off just like a regular keyboardSo should you invest in a beacon wearable controllerWell while it is pretty darn decent at doing what it saysIt's going to do offering you a tweak task amount of control over how the keys are pressedThe reality is that most of us won't need something like this that badlyso the main people we'd recommend it for are those with physical impairments orgamers finding themselves in desperate need of a few more buttonsBut who aren't concerned about complying with tournament play rules, which generally don't allow macrosWhich this could kind of be considered to be?otherwise thiskick starter might be aSupposed to be shaking my my foot a non-starterFresh bollocks is the small business accounting software custom-built for how you want to workIt's a simple way to be more productive more organized and to get paid fasterYou can create and send professional-looking invoices in less than 30 secondsYou can set up online payments with just a couple of clicks to get paid up to four days fasteryou can see when your client has seen your invoice to put an end to the guessing games andYou can take all that functionality with you on the road with their fantastic apps for bothAndroid and iOSfor your unrestricted 30-day free trial just go to fresh book Stockholm slash tech tips andEnter Linus tech tips in the how did you hear about us section?So thanks for watching guys. 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