Nekrofootswitch is a physical Bluetooth foot controller designed specifically for Nekronom. It reflects the current app mode (standard or concert mode) and lets you control the metronome hands-free - perfect for live performances or rehearsals. No more awkward tapping mid-song - just use your foot to switch tempo, start/stop, or jump between setlists, depending on your setup. It's smart, compact, and crafted with musicians in mind.
Right now, Nekrofootswitch is in the prototype phase and not available for purchase. However, we plan to gift early units to supporters and collaborators who help us move the project forward - whether through testing, feedback, or financial contributions. Our long-term goal is to reward meaningful involvement, rather than launch a standard commercial product. If you're passionate about the Nekronom ecosystem, stay tuned!
While generic footswitches can send MIDI messages, Nekrofootswitch is designed to do much more. It communicates bidirectionally with Nekronom - meaning it not only sends commands, but also reflects the current state of the app via built-in LEDs. You always know whether you're in standard or concert mode, whether the metronome is running, or what setlist you're on - without even looking at the screen.
The hardware is also customizable: future revisions will include options for battery or rechargeable power, durable metal switches, and improved enclosures. The internal board can be reused in custom 3D-printed cases - we recommend plastic ones for best Bluetooth range.
Not yet - but never say never. If the project gets enough love, attention, and maybe a few piles of cash, we plan to release the whole thing: Nekronom app, ESP32 firmware, 3D-printable case files, you name it.
Let's put it this way: if we ever hit a symbolic milestone - say, one million euro in total support - we'll unlock the treasure chest and let the whole thing go public. Source code, STL files, dev docs, the works. Until then, we keep things tidy and focused behind the curtain. But hey - anything's possible.
Fun fact: Nekrofootswitch was born out of pure frustration. Every metronome I used before either sucked or was impossible to control with my foot - so I decided to build my own. It started with a footswitch housed in a margarine container (yes, really), and somewhere along the way, I started drinking coffee... despite absolutely hating it. Now here we are - Bluetooth, LEDs, firmware, dreams. Still running on caffeine and stubbornness. 🙂