The humble Wii Nunchuck has been turned into a video editing tool because it's 'one of the most ergonomic things ever made'
What a wonderfully geeky way to edit.
A video editor has found an innovative solution to alleviate wrist pain caused by the repetitive stress of using a keyboard for editing – the Nintendo Wii Nunchuk. According to Hackaday, YouTuber John Dingley created a setup using the Wii Nunchuk and an open-source USB adapter called the Anavi Handle, which allows the Nunchuk to function as a macro pad on a PC.
The Anavi Handle is powered by the Seeed Studio Xiao RP2040, a relatively inexpensive component that makes the entire process cost-effective. Dingley emphasizes that the Wii Nunchuk is comfortable and ergonomic, as it was designed for a family-friendly console and can be held upright, reducing strain on the wrist. The current shortcut controls for the Nunchuk include a lower end pushbutton for splitting clips, an upper end pushbutton reserved for future use, left joystick for ripple delete, and right joystick for undoing the previous action.
Dingley acknowledges that the Nunchuk's limited button options make it suitable for users who only require a few functions during editing. However, this creative setup could be beneficial for those seeking a more comfortable and efficient way to edit videos without straining their wrists.
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