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![Keymap Diagram](https://i.imgur.com/hRjbhEn.png)

# Gamepad Layout by @wavebeem

The concept behind this layout is the left side of a computer keyboard,
optimized with essential keys for playing FPS games. It was designed for TheVan
RoadKit, but it should work for any 4x4 ortholinear keyboard.

I play with my pinky on `Shift`, thumb on `Space`, and the rest of my fingers on
`W A S D`. I use my thumb for `Control`, `X`, and sometimes `C`. I usually use
`Z` with my ring finger. It also helps to angle my fingers more perpendicular to
the board in order to allow my thumb to more easily access the `Z X C` row.

The number keys `1 2 3` are missing for weapon switching, but you can usually
switch with the mouse wheel or rebind those to `Z X C` or something else.

The key `R` for reloading is missing, but I prefer to use my extra mouse buttons
for that.

I don't really use `Alt` for games, but I kept it around for `Alt-Tab` in
Windows.

# Keymap Text Diagram

```
+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Tab   | Q     | W     | E     |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Esc   | A     | S     | D     |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Shift | Z     | X     | C     |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| F     | Alt   | Ctrl  | Space |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+
```