--make the data from get_key_pressed usable
function minetest.get_control_bits(player)
    local input = player:get_key_pressed()
    local input_table = {up=false,down=false,left=false,right=false,jump=false,aux=false,sneak=false,leftclick=false,rightclick=false}
    --iterate through the table using the highest value first
    local keys = {"rightclick","leftclick","sneak","aux","jump","right","left","down","up"}
    for index,data in pairs(keys) do
        local modifier = math.pow(2, 9-index)
        if input - modifier >= 0 then
            input_table[data] = true
            input = input - modifier
        end
    end
    return(input_table)
end