Left-handed keyboard input mappings

[Ratahpla]

Is there anyone who has a guide to mapping keyboard input for left-handed players?

[Johnno]

Err, that would be down to personal preference. I'm lefthanded but I've always used the mouse with my right and keyboard with my left. Keyboard layouts always end up being about muscle memory/preference for me anyway, I don't see how it'd make a difference. If you use your mouse with left and are used to holding your right hand on the keyboard, I suppose normal would be to probably start where you hold it when typing, maybe IJKL-UO for rotational keys.

I've never really heard of dedicated left-handed mapping.

[Ratahpla]

I'm sure someone who plays this game left-handed will understand.

[LeadMagnet]

I've always recommended a game pad for left handed players. Some of the models out there (G13, Cyber Snipa) can be easily setup for right or left handed playing (the device(s) isn't contoured either way). In my instance, I have flight combat sims where I use a joystick with my left hand and a game pad (G13) for the right, but I'm right handed (old gamer!)

Almost all games (including KSP) allow for key re-mapping. Johnno is right, it really is down to personal preference. Minecraft, for example, G13 for the left hand, mouse in the right. I've seen players using USB touchpads instead of a mouse, because the started out gaming on laptops and this is what they prefer.

I've been playing around with my SSTO planes mapped to a Logitec controller. Just to see if I enjoy it better. Jury still out!

At the end of the day, there is no "right" or "wrong" way to play, whatever works for you will be the best way!

[bsalis]

This is what I use. Anything not covered is probably default.

PITCH_DOWN = Keypad8

PITCH_UP = Keypad5

YAW_LEFT = Keypad4

YAW_RIGHT= Keypad6

ROLL_LEFT = Keypad7

ROLL_RIGHT = Keypad9

TRANSLATE_UP = KeypadDivide

TRANSLATE_DOWN = Keypad2

TRANSLATE_LEFT = Keypad1

TRANSLATE_RIGHT = Keypad3

TRANSLATE_FWD = KeypadMultiply

TRANSLATE_BACK = KeypadMinus

EVA is a similar setup as above, with...

EVA_Run = RightControl

EVA_Jump = Keypad0

THROTTLE_UP = A (secondary = PageUp)

THROTTLE_DOWN = Z (secondary = PageDown)

THROTTLE_CUTOFF = X (secondary = RightControl)

(i can use the throttle secondaries with thumb)

WHEEL_STEER_LEFT = Keypad4

WHEEL_STEER_RIGHT = Keypad6

WHEEL_THROTTLE_DOWN = Keypad5

WHEEL_THROTTLE_UP = Keypad8

MAP_VIEW_TOGGLE = Return

Note that my keyboard has the numeric keypad up againt the main key block...

[KerbMav]

If there are no lefthanded-keyboards out there, then maybe get a seperate numerical keypad (notebook accessoiry (sp???)) or some fancy stuff out of the gaming department, a dashboard or something similar.

[ArmchairGravy]

I use the arrow keys for direction, rctrl and num 0 for roll. Left shift and lctrl for throttle. Remapped that across the board.

[astropapi1]

IDK, I'm lefthanded and play with "stock" keyboard mappings.

The only ones I've changed are U for EVA lights and IJKL for rovers.