Fragpedal Quad PC Gaming Footpedal

I purchased this device back in June of 2015 after a life altering event that left me without the use of my left arm. I am just getting around to writing this well deserved and affirmative critique after purchasing a second controller for a regional home/office location. In the last four years this simple device has become integral to my day-to-day life in front of a computer.The product is, as advertised, a way to represent mouse and keyboard clicks by using the pedals in conjunction with the included IDI Controller software. Works wonderfully with productivity tasks, gaming and everyday situational activities such as surfing the web, watching videos and listening to music. The product itself most definitely leans towards functionality over form and is constructed of solid, sturdy (not flimsy) plastic and comes in one color -- basic black.The placement of the pedals within the frame is adjustable. The actuation is shallow and translates as either single click/press or click/hold. This means that the pedals are not suited for all tasks, such as those traditionally associated with attenuation which slowly increase or decrease the force applied to the pedals (For gaming think racing and flight sims). This also means that the pedals have an optimum use case for casual home and work environments where you can take your shoes off, or, at least, wear casually light foot ware.The USB issues that I've seen mentioned in a least one review do exist, but are not exclusive to the product itself. Without going too far afield in this review, the USB implementation on modern computers with both built in USB 3 and USB 2 ports is a can of worms. Best practice is for you to know which ports on your computer are USB 2 and which ones are USB 3. The Fragpedal Quad is a legacy USB 2 product, so should be plugged into a USB 2 port. I believe it still will work when plugged into USB 3.x port, but in so doing you run the risk of other legacy USB 2 devices, also connected, to start to perform erratically.Speaking to some of the other occasional USB glitches ever present in the Windows OS, I've also experienced issues where the software controller looses contact with the device. This can happen from an improper cold boot or crash, as well as a perfectly normal and planned restart. Most commonly, this can occur accidentally when your feet jostle or otherwise disturb and then disconnect the pedals from the hub. In almost all scenarios plugging or unplugging and plugging will get you back in business.The real beauty of this product, where it really shines, is and how it melds the included IDI software with the hardware. Having come to this from the Corsair, and even to a lesser extent, the Logitech front end, the IDI Configurator is a thing of beauty. The software front end itself is so intuitively straightforward to use and setup. So much so that I feel awkward, embarrassed even, writing about it since I've used less than half of its included capabilities.It allows for the setup of virtual buttons. It allows for the setup of a selected pedal to perform as a real time switch, effectively enabling you to change the functions of the of the three remaining pedals on the fly. It allows for the setup use and recording of macros. And, of course, it allows for the setup of individual profiles for every individual program or situational task that needs addressing.In short, this is a well deserved five-star review for a five-star product. Look at the marketplace. What other product out there is better? What other product fills this particular niche so well?Bottom line: in the context of being able to competently interact with a desktop computer or laptop computer this product empowers individuals to do more than they normally would be able to do. This most notably applies to Gamers who wish to push the envelope even more, but also to everyday folks, including those of us with disabilities, who just need to do.

The software it’s very picky and difficult to get working in windows 10. They do provide exact instructions to get the software working but it is still a significant pain. You can tell the software has not really been iterated or updated frequently.With all that said…the software does NOT need to be running once you get it set up for a particular game or program.The buttons work great, they don’t slide around (on a wood floor) and they are ergonomic. I use them with bare feet or socks. I don’t think they are meant for use with shoes?It’s a shame that this company doesn’t really seem interested in improving the product, however the existing product does work and is pretty solid. I like that you can order individual parts for pedals if something breaks.Would i buy again - YES.

(See my photos for more product details)OverviewA solid idea for gamers, this product pairs four foot pedals to your PC with customization software to configure their operation allowing for more interaction options with your games.Pros- Fully customizable via the downloadable software. Software (and hardware) works just fine on latest version of Windows 10.- Pedals can be reconfigured to be closer or farther apart judging by the holes in the base (see photos).- Replacement parts easily available via the manufacturer website.Cons- Gaudy stickers make the product look cheap. Black text on white labels would be more professional.- The pedals are mounted on a plastic base, and are plastic themselves that are just bent to actuate the small switch underneath.- Pedals are simple plastic plates. More could have been done to make them more attractive and useful, such as a grip surface on top.- The switch on each pedal is the only thing taking the force of your foot. There is no rubber or framing under the pedal to prevent overloading or shocking the switch by accidental force. The switch is small and by no means would take the force of an adult stomping on it.ThoughtsI really like the idea, and the execution of the hardware/software interaction seems to be working just fine for me. I plugged it into a USB 2.0 port to see if others' reports of needing a USB 3.0 port to configure were true. I was able to configure and such without a problem. I was also able to use a longer cable to test with successfully... I think since this device uses an older USB plug on the device side, people were using charging cables. Don't do that. The provided factory cable is just over 6 feet in length. Feel free to compare with my screenshot info provided in the photos.I was able to use the pedals with sneakers on, but since the pedals are extremely compact, it is, indeed, tough to position your foot quickly. However, I do note that there are abundant extra holes in the plastic base. A simple 1x6 wooden board would easily mount each set of pedals and you could build a custom tilt to better angle the pedals for sneakers.I was able to test this on a very low pile carpet set on top of hardwood floors and the pedals pressed just fine. Medium to high pile carpet may require a hard surface to be placed under them to work consistently. Again a small plank of wood or even a high quality carpet saver chair mat for a desk would likely solve this issue.I intend to put rubber gripping tape on each pedal to increase the ability to locate them with my feet. Overall, I think if the switches fail on me (since I have good electronics and soldering skills) I may attempt to replace with a more durable switch in the future (possibly an MX-style mechanical keyboard switch???), possibly with a custom pedal made of billet aluminum (think sport pedal in a car) fabricated to a hinge. Certainly something for the manufacturer to consider offering as an optional upgrade...It is also concerning that there has been little product update or improvements in 7 years. Sure, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" but I would think there's plenty of feedback and ideas to make this system even better. Even just updating the copyright would show that they haven't gone AWOL.