$68,668 raised out of $40,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
768
Start date
Sep 19, 2023
Close date
Oct 20, 2023
Concept

Replace the Keyboard for a Left Hand Gaming Controller | True Analog Stick | 22 Inputs | Ergonomic |

Story

An innovative gaming controller that allows you to replace the standard mouse-and-keyboard setup for the new mouse-and-controller setup and take your gaming experience to a whole new level.

Note: Joystick module will be upgraded to Hall Effect if $250.000 stretch goal is unlocked.

 

 

The Hex Evo gives you the best from console and PC. Gain an edge over your opponents by combining the precision of mouse aim with the freedom of controller movement.

 

You can perform all the in-game actions that you would do with the keyboard with a true analog stick and 22 mappable inputs. All at your fingertips. This is how much of the keyboard you get:

You’re no longer desk-bound, so you can sit back and hold the Hex Evo wherever you feel most comfortable. You can even game from your bed or couch!

Forget about awkward positions, long stretches, and wrist pain. Reach every input effortlessly and keep your wrist in a straight, natural position at all times.

The tool adapts to your body, not the other way round. 

The Hex Evo is super-easy to access and fully repairable. Buy official replacement modules (joystick, battery, motherboard, and more) and easily swap out damaged parts for brand new ones. No soldering required.

A controller that lasts you a lifetime! This is our commitment to you and the environment.

Taking your gaming setup anywhere has never been easier. The Hex Evo takes a fraction of the space any keyboard does, which means you can easily take it and your mouse anywhere you go, and never miss a chance to game.

The Evo Case has removable foam inserts (see add-on section) that fit any mouse and the Hex Evo in place, securing them from harsh movements and impact. Put it on your backpack and carry your setup around without a single worry.

 

Click any of the following links to chat directly with the creator. Nicolas will be happy to answer any questions.

Compatible with consoles (PS4/PS5, Xbox One/ Xbox Series X) and PC (Windows, Mac). The Hex Evo’s buttons and analog stick have two different input modes: controller mode and keyboard mode.

You can toggle between controller mode or keyboard mode to your preference depending on the platform and game that you’re playing. The analog stick can be set to controller mode for true analog 360° movement; or to keyboard mode, where it’s mapped to the WASD keys (or any keys you want).

 

Our custom software allows you to configure your Hex Evo according to your own preferences and needs in a simple and intuitive way. 

  • Toggle analog stick and button input modes (between keyboard and controller modes).
  • Create, edit, and save custom keymap profiles and save them on the Hex Evo’s on-board memory (you can switch between profiles using the software, or also on the fly by pressing buttons 2+5 for 5 seconds).
  • Create custom combo presses (i.e. pressing two buttons at the same time is a new input), macros, or assign multiple key presses to a single button.
  • Configure any button to act as “Shift Key” button or normal button.
  • Calibrate analog stick dead zones, operation angles, sensitivity.
  • Check battery percentage level.

Would you like us to implement any other software features?

We’re continuously updating the configuration software to include your feedback and the features you want on it. If you think we’re missing something, please reach out to contact@hexgameware.com! We’d love to hear and implement your suggestions!

 

The Hex Evo has an analog stick (with push button 5), four top buttons (1-4), two bumper buttons (6-7), and one side button (Shift Key Button).

When pressed, the ‘Shift Key’ button enables a secondary action for all of the other 7 buttons (buttons 1-7), allowing for 14 different inputs.

Additionally, pressing buttons 1+2, 3+4, and 6+7 at the same time gives three new inputs. You can also pair these combo presses with the Shift Key Button function for yet 3 more inputs, for a total of 20.

With the accelerometer feature, you can shake your Hex Evo, or shake it while the Shift Key Button is pressed, for two more inputs, giving a total of 22.

You can map any button to any in-game action that you want, or make the Shift Key Button function as a regular button if you prefer.

 

As gamers, we understand that quality of materials and components, performance, ergonomics, textures, build quality, button feel, button noise, durability, accompanying software, and even weight, are all factors that make a significant impact on how enjoyable it is to play videogames.

At Evo, our mission is to create innovative products that improve our gaming experience, like the Hex Evo.

We are committed to creating top-quality products, with meticulous attention to each of these factors, in order to give our clients the best possible gaming experience. Those are the values we pursue as a brand, and the kind of experience we want to bring to you when you have our products in your hands.

 

 

At Evo, we believe that implementing your ideas is the best way to create an amazing product. The Hex Evo has already been immensely improved thanks to your suggestions, and we will continue do so.

We are happy to say that we have already built an online community of over 10.000 earthlings, with more than 2.500 in our Discord server. We invite you to join the community!

Nicolas (creator) is always happy to talk to customers. You can always directly reach out to him in the Discord or any of our channels if you have any questions, or if you just want to chat.

 

 

 


 

 

Meet Nicolas Franco, creator of the Hex Evo.

Nicolas is a gamer, Industrial Engineer, and entrepreneur from Colombia. He is passionate about videogames and creating new things that improve our lives. Nicolas started playing videogames since he was 4 years old has been a gamer for more than two decades. Some of his most fond memories from his childhood include playing PS1 games with his brothers when they were just kids. 

Nicolas experienced the need for a keyboard alternative when trying to switch to switch from console to PC. Looking for solutions online, he found that many other gamers around the world were going through the same frustration, and it became his mission to solve this problem for the gaming community. And that’s how the Hex Evo was born.

We are committed to giving you an amazing gaming experience by creating a high-end product, while taking care of the environment and minimizing our carbon footprint. 

Quality Build/Materials: The Hex Evo is a controller built to last. We are making a premium product that not only gives you the best experience in terms of the build quality, weight, material texture and quality, and performance; but also one that is durable. So material waste is reduced.

Repairability: We designed the Hex Evo to be fully repairable and easy to access. Instead of throwing away a whole controller and perfectly functional components when only one is broken, you can just replace individual damaged parts. This prevents you from having to buy a whole new controller, and waste is significantly reduced.

Sustainable Partners: We are working with environment-friendly suppliers with ethic and sustainable manufacturing processes that minimize material and energy waste.

 

Please note that the pledge amount does not include shipping fees. We will charge for these before fulfillment begins and when the Hex Evo is almost ready. This allows us to give you actual and accurate rates when shipping comes.

Before fulfillment, we will contact you via email to confirm your shipping address and you will be able to pay for your shipping method of choice. We are working with large-scale logistics partners to ensure a successful fulfilling process, on-time delivery, at the lowest cost possible. We will also let you know if there are any taxes due depending on your location.

Please refer to the table below for shipping cost estimates based on your location. The following are estimates (in USD) based on current fees. These are high estimates and we are committed to keeping them at a maximum and reducing shipping cost whenever possible. We will update you with more recent and accurate shipping fees as we approximate fulfillment of your Hex Evo pre-orders.

Special thanks to all the Earthlings who have been part of the journey and who have supported us all this time. Thank you for being part of the community, sharing your ideas and suggestions, giving us your encouragement and support and, above all, thank you for making this project possible. You guys are what kept us going through the hard times! :alien:

A very special thank you to John Teel for his mentorship, advise, friendship, and guidance throughout the project. The Hardware Academy is the place where electronic hardware projects like this get the help they need to succeed:

Special mention to Rex Randan, the best voiceover artist ever! Thank you for narrating our video and making sure we got exactly what we needed.

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