tenderlove/initial-v

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Initial V converts a BMW gear shifter into a Bluetooth keyboard specialized for controlling Vim, using an ESP32-based PCB that communicates with the shifter over CAN bus. The repo includes PCB schematics, 3D-printable housing files, a Vim plugin, and client software for state synchronization.

Use cases

• turn a BMW gear shifter into a Vim controller
• build a custom Bluetooth HID input device with ESP32
• control Vim modes with a physical gear lever
• learn CAN bus communication with ESP32
• print and assemble a custom housing for a hardware project

When to choose

• you want a fun, over-engineered Vim clutch-style hardware input device
• you're comfortable soldering, flashing ESP32 firmware, and assembling hardware
• you want reference designs for ESP32 Bluetooth HID plus CAN bus integration

When to avoid

• you need a practical, ergonomic everyday Vim input device
• you don't have access to a BMW gear shifter or willingness to fabricate a PCB
• you want a polished, supported product rather than a hobbyist project

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embedded plugin-system developer-tools hardware developer-tools text-editors embedded iot cross-platform bluetooth-keyboard bmw-shifter vim-plugin can-bus esp32 diy-hardware novelty-input-device hardware automation vim

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