It's plug and play for almost all versions of Window so no installers are needed.Transcription Foot Pedal Resource
Thursday, September 2, 2010
DIY USB Foot Pedal for Transcription
It's plug and play for almost all versions of Window so no installers are needed.Tuesday, March 17, 2009
How to set-up the People's Pedal using Express Scribe
Single-Step Transcription Pedal
- Plug the pedal into your USB/Serial port
- Open ExpressScribe
- Go to the"Settings" Tab (you can find it in the top part)
- Select "Pedals and Hotkeys"in the dropdown menu
- Tick the "Use foot pedal control" box
- Untick the "Quick tap on play pedal locks play on" box
- In "Port" Choose "Gameport1 or USB" if it is a USB pedal ,and "COM1" if you have the 9-pin Serial
- Set the number of pedals to "3 pedals" (Yes, you read it right, it's three).
- Run the "Foot pedal control setup wizard"
- Step on the pedal for rewind, play, and ffd.
- Next, you'll need to configure ExpressScribe's autobackstep feature
- Go to the "Playback" tab
- Set the auto back step on stop to a figure you are comfortable with (I prefer 2500ms)
- You're good to go.
The 3-Step Transcription foot pedal
It's basically the same steps as the single-step's, you'll just set the switch on the left as your "Rewind", the middle is "Play", and the one in the right is your "Fast Forward" the speed of which, you can set in the Playback menu.
There are clients that require you to insert timestamps, and you can do it with Expresscribe by following the instructions posted HERE.
If you're in need of extra work, you can also try your luck by submitting your resume, please follow the instructions posted HERE.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Single Step Transcription Pedal
Foot pedals usually sells upwards of Php4,000 and the cheapest locally built ones sell for Php2,000 so I've decided to see what makes them tick and have built one for my self, thereby allowing me to offer to the market a cheaper alternative to the imported foot pedals and make a few bucks for myself. (not bad!)
My 3-switch foot pedal sells for Php1,600 and has the rewind, play, and fastforward functions. But for those of you who are only in need of the play function, why not get for yourself, or your loved one, a single-step foot pedal?



It's priced very competitively at PHP1,200 for USB and PHP1,ooo for 9-pin/15-pin serial
About the 1-step foot Pedal.
- STURDY
- AFFORDABLE
- DURABLE
- RELIABLE
- PORTABLE
- Made of durable steel with no-slip rubber foot grips
- Designed/made by a seasoned transcriptionist to aide fellow/would-be transcriptionists
- Plug and play -- Vista-ready (yay!)
- Works with most transcription softwares out there
- Ergonomically-designed for a more fluid, more natural foot movement
- Includes a DVD-ful of transcription handy software (ExpressScribe, Audio Recorders, Filezilla, OpenOffice, Audio Conversion Tools, Audio Players etc.)
- 2-meter long shielded cable
Price includes delivery to the following meet-up points:
- Boni/Shaw blvd/Taft MRT Stations
- MOA/MetroPoint Mall
- San Pablo, Laguna (Only on Weekends)
I'm only available for meet-ups Mondays to Fridays.
Please note that I do not ship on weekends.
If you're from the provinces, I can ship the items to you via AIR21 and you will receive it within 1-2 working days.
Shipping Fees (very minimal if i might add!):
- For Luzon and Visayas, Just add Php 100 to the list price
- For Mindanao, Just add Php 150 to the list price
The preferred payment method for transactions like these is Gcash. I also accept Paypal, discounts available for bulk orders.
IF YOU STILL CAN'T AFFORD IT BUT WANT TO GET INTO TRANSCRIPTIONS, CHECK OUT My Instructions on how to build your own pedal.
A fraction of the price imported pedals, and cheaper than most locally built pedals in the market.I CAN ALSO CUSTOMIZE THE PEDALS TO YOUR COLOR OF CHOICE (just add P100 on the list price)
I can convert your existing serial pedals to USB and viseversa for a minimal fee
STILL HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS? FRET NO MORE AS THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY A RISK FREE WARRANTY!
- You can return the item within 3 days from the date of purchase (or the day of your receipt if it's via courier)
- Should there be any defects, the item will be covered by a 1-month replacement guarantee, and a 6-month repair guarantee.
You think you have what it takes to get into transcriptions? Then send your resume and follow the instructions posted here
Interested? I can be reached through the ff means:
- Mobile: 09273269858
- Gmail: erwin.gipit@gmail.com
- YM: erwingipit
- MSN/Live: erwingipit@hotmail.com
Thank you!
For Sale: 3 Step Transcription Foot Pedals
Foot pedals usually sells upwards of Php3,000 and the cheapest locally built ones sell for Php2,000. so I've decided to see what makes them tick and have built one for my self, thereby allowing me to offer to the market a cheaper alternative to the imported foot pedals and make a few bucks for myself. (not bad!)
I've christened it the People's Pedal :P



About the Three Step USB Transcription Foot Pedal.
PRICE: Php 1,600
- STURDY
- AFFORDABLE
- DURABLE
- RELIABLE
KEY Features:
- Made of durable steel with no-slip rubber foot grips
- Designed/made by a seasoned transcriptionist to aide fellow/would-be transcriptionists
- Plug and play -- Vista-ready (yay!)
- Works with most transcription softwares out there
- Ergonomically-designed for a more fluid, more natural foot movement
- Includes a DVD-ful of transcription handy software (ExpressScribe, Audio Recorders, Filezilla, OpenOffice, Audio Conversion Tools, Audio Players etc.)
- 2-meter long shielded cable
Price includes delivery to the following meet-up points:
- Boni/Shaw blvd/Taft MRT Stations
- MOA/MetroPoint Mall
- San Pablo, Laguna (Only on Weekends)
I'm only available for meet-ups Mondays to Fridays.
Please note that I do not ship on weekends.
If you're from the provinces, I can ship the items to you via AIR21 and you will receive it within 1-2 working days.
I accept Gcash and Paypal (for an additional fee), discounts available for bulk orders.
IF YOU STILL CAN'T AFFORD IT BUT WANT TO GET INTO TRANSCRIPTIONS, CHECK OUT My Instructions on how to build your own pedal.
A fraction of the price imported pedals, and cheaper than most locally built pedals in the market.
I CAN ALSO CUSTOMIZE THE PEDALS TO YOUR COLOR OF CHOICE (just add P100 on the list price)
I can convert your existing serial pedals to USB and viseversa for a minimal fee
HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS? THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY A RISK FREE WARRANTY!
- You can return the item within 3 days from the date of purchase (or the day of your receipt if it's via courier)
- Should there be any defects, the item will be covered by a 1-month replacement guarantee, and a 6-month repair guarantee.
You think you have what it takes to get into transcriptions? Then send your resume and follow the instructions posted here
Interested? I can be reached through the ff means:
- Mobile: 0927-326-9858
- Gmail: erwin.gipit@gmail.com
- YM: erwingipit
- MSN/Live: erwingipit@hotmail.com
