gv-kbd

Linux virtual keyboard for typing using gamepads

This project aims to build a fully working virtual keyboard for Linux gamers. The concept and look is based on the Idea of Charlie Deck that you can find here : https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/towards-better-gamepad-text-input

Build instruction :

1. clone the repository
2. make sure you have the SDL input and display system libraries installed.
3. "cd" to the gv-kbd folder
4. run "make"
5. run the binary from the folder "./prog"

How to use :

1. Connect your xbox controller (maping are hardcoded currently, so other gamepad may not work but you can try)
2. run the binary from the gv-kbd folder "./prog"
3. you can write some text in the terminal window by choosing letter with the left/right analog joystick and select by pressing the left/right analog shoulder

To-Do

I have very few leisure time because of my study. So, updates will takes longer, if you are intested in the project and want to contribute, you can email me to [email protected] or send me message to my matrix account @pisento1:pisento.tk. So you are free to fork this project

• add uinput support for typing text outside the terminal window
• add gamepad user mapping rather than hardcoded mapping (for users who don't own a xbox controller)
• custom sensibility and area selection
• backspace − enter − shift keys
• add non qwerty layout (especially azerty layout for french users)
• create beautiful assets instead of shamely using a screen capture of the https://slashcards.com/#_=_ game asset
• add button for open/close the keyboard during intense play ;)