USE CASES
BoardHand isn't for everyone. It is designed specifically for professionals who hit the ceiling of traditional input paradigms.
Vim / Neovim Power Users
Software EngineeringVim users already know the value of keeping their hands on the home row. But inevitably, you have to browse documentation, interact with a GUI tool, or use a web app that requires a mouse. BoardHand bridges this gap. Map macro gestures to complex Tmux commands while retaining seamless optical cursor control for web browsing—without ever reaching for a physical mouse.
CAD & 3D Modeling
Industrial DesignNavigating 3D viewports (Blender, Fusion360, SolidWorks) usually requires a 3D mouse (like a SpaceMouse) plus a standard mouse and a keyboard. BoardHand's 3D tracking volume allows you to map Z-axis depth to zoom and lateral hand rotation to orbit, combining 6DOF manipulation with standard keyboard input in a single device.
High-Frequency Execution
Prop TradingWhen execution speed is measured in milliseconds, moving a hand from a keyboard to a mouse is a lifetime. Prop traders map discrete spatial zones above the BoardHand to execute specific order types across multiple screens instantly, bypassing the OS cursor entirely.