The humble Wii Nunchuck has been turned into a video editing tool because it’s ‘one of the most ergonomic things ever made’
A video editor has repurposed the Nintendo Wii Nunchuk as an ergonomic macropad for editing software, providing an alternative to traditional keyboard shortcuts. YouTuber John Dingley from “John’s Projects” created the modification by connecting the Nunchuk controller to a PC using the Anavi Handle, an open-source USB adapter designed to enable this kind of hardware integration.
The project addresses a common complaint among video editors: repetitive strain and wrist pain caused by constantly reaching across a keyboard to input shortcuts. The Wii Nunchuk, according to Dingley, is “one of the most ergonomic things ever made,” making it an ideal alternative to standard macropads or traditional keyboard-based workflows.
This creative approach to professional editing tools reflects a broader trend of makers and professionals finding new uses for decade-old gaming hardware, leveraging its original design benefits in contemporary contexts. The modification demonstrates how specialized gaming peripherals can be adapted for professional work, offering both ergonomic advantages and a cost-effective solution compared to dedicated video editing macropads.