May 12 2008Guitar Hero Mod For One Handed Players
That handsome devil in the picture there is Ben Heckendorn, a man best known for his portable consoles and a number of one handed controller mods. Well he's back with another, this time a controller that allows someone to play Guitar Hero with a single hand (and foot). It's basically a pedal that replaces the strum bar. You just wonk on it with your foot when you need to strum, and press the buttons on the guitar like you normally would. Great job, Ben. I love the fact that there are people out there like yourself that take the less-fortunate gamer into consideration when you're modding. Now if you could just make a robotic arm that chucks a Wii Wheel at the television whenever someone loses at Mario Kart, I think we'll be set. Not that I have a use for one -- I don't lose. No, I think The Superficial Writer needs one. You see, while not handicapped in the traditional sense, he's no good at the game and throws a hissy fit whenever you red shell him. Plus he's just an all around poor sport*.
*I'm going to the free clinic this afternoon, you better have been joking.
One more picture of the device after the jump.
Guitar Hero pedal controllers [benheck]
Thanks to Shawn, a guy who gets perfect scores on Guitar Hero playing with his tongue -- that's right ladies
Reader Comments
1. Jumpin_J - May 12, 2008 1:03 PM
Wonder what his need for having all these contraptions for one hand? Just what does he do with his free hand and why is he smiling? Inquiring minds NEED TO KNOW!
2. SmokingGirl - May 12, 2008 2:05 PM
And again with the insinuation that the Superficial guy and the Geekologie guy aren't the same person. *sigh* I will not be moved from my opinion on this matter.
3. em - May 12, 2008 2:27 PM
i don't think they're the same person, the Superficial guy is nastier. :P
this guy on the other hand really needs to shave his head and stop fighting nature.
4. Manuel - May 12, 2008 2:43 PM
What is it with computer/electronic savvy guys and white socks? Seriously people, that's lame. God forbid you ever attempt that while wearing sandals, it should warrant summary execution. Even if you're Ben Heck, modder extraordinaire.
5. cc - May 12, 2008 6:05 PM
sweet now i can rub one out while playin guitar hero? two birds with one stone...
6. buzz_clik - May 12, 2008 8:09 PM
#4 - Oooh, I enjoy a nice, warm summery execution. It's getting chillier down here in Australia, so that'll do the trick nicely. Ta.
7. john - May 12, 2008 9:03 PM
wtf is wrong with white socks
8. Truthbringer - May 13, 2008 1:14 AM
Anyone concerned with the color of someone socks as long as they match, is a metrosexual, a homosexual, and in addition to both of those things, extremely gay, or a woman. Manuel even *sounds* gay as a name. You're Mexican, a hairdresser, and a fudgepacker, yes?
9. Manuel - May 13, 2008 7:29 AM
#8 Isn't it past your bedtime yet?
10. serene - May 13, 2008 2:22 PM
this hippie needs to put on some shoes. who rocks out without the use of shoes?
...hippies.
11. jon - June 5, 2008 1:15 AM
i think the pedal works out if youre playing gh on the hardest level. that way you can use both hands to hit the fret buttons. sweet idea
12. PM - June 15, 2008 8:40 AM
why not go with the whole wiimote idea?
and a whole new one handed no foot atatchment.
like the dis version, no top screen and strum bar on a box, and whammy next to it?
of course im not saying that this is a peice of shit,
if i had a stroke, the only thing id be thinking about is not being able to play wow/guitar hero, this was needed. thankyou Ben Heckendorn
13. Kyle - August 18, 2008 3:23 PM
To all of you who have posted a comment making fun of Ben, I feel sorry for you. I know you may find it funny, because you take the use of 2 arms for granted. For those of us who have the use of only one arm, Ben is a Godsend. Instead of sitting around watching people play Guitar Hero and listen to everyone talk about how fun it is to play, Ben has given us a great tool to join in.
I am not complaining of the fact that I have the use of only one arm. I wouldn't change a thing if I could. I'm saying, Ben should be praised for helping make sure that everyone gets the chance to play.
Ben has been gracious enough to build me a petal and I'll be able to playi in no time. Thank Ben! Keep up the great work!