The thread http://forum.naturalpoint.com/forum/ubb ... umber=2619 lists some great advice for using SmartNav without experiencing neck pain.
I would be grateful if somebody could give the same kind of advice on how to use a foot switch without experiencing ankle pain. I bought the Savant Elite USB dual foot switch along with SmartNav 4 AT and I use it as a mouse clicker. The Savant Elite Foot Switch User�s Manual isn't that much useful. It only says very general warnings which I put below:
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Hints and Tips for using the Savant Elite foot switch
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Re: Hints and Tips for using the Savant Elite foot switch
It's probably best to switch it up a bit here and there. Personally, I like to put my foot on something to slightly elevate it, and let my toes hang over the edge. The switch is light enough that it can be actuated just by flexing the toes instead of the whole foot.
An old trick from drumming is to leave your foot off the pedal when you're not using it, a lot of strain from playing the bass drum comes from hovering over the switch waiting instead of actually pushing on it.
Of course, standard disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, it's probably best to ask one before trying anything, especially internet advice.
An old trick from drumming is to leave your foot off the pedal when you're not using it, a lot of strain from playing the bass drum comes from hovering over the switch waiting instead of actually pushing on it.
Of course, standard disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, it's probably best to ask one before trying anything, especially internet advice.
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Re: Hints and Tips for using the Savant Elite foot switch
Thanks Mike for the advice!
Just a few more questions:
Just a few more questions:
- Is it better to use it with or without shoes?
- What knee and ankle angles would you advise? 90� both?
- Do you stretch from time to time?
- Would you have by any chance a photo of your setup?
- How long can you use pedals without experiencing any pain?
- How does the Savant Elite foot switch compares to other pedals in terms of ergonomics?
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Re: Hints and Tips for using the Savant Elite foot switch
The foot switch is flexible enough that any angle can be achieved, really. I don't have direct comparison data, but I would assume that it's more based on usage than anything else. I generally prefer having my legfurther outstretched when using it, but then again that's how I drive, as well, so it's more natural for me. I do get up and walk during the day so it can break up the monotony of foot switch usage (i guess this would count as a stretch)
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Re: Hints and Tips for using the Savant Elite foot switch
Thanks for the additional information!
Just two more questions I had in mind:
Just two more questions I had in mind:
- Do you use pedals with or without shoes?
- Do you use pedals as mouse clickers? If so, do you use them as the only mouse clickers (i.e. you use neither computer mice nor keyboard shortcuts in addition to the pedals)?
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Re: Hints and Tips for using the Savant Elite foot switch
I use them with shoes, and I when I use them it's usually just them.