--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",256},{"leftclick",128},{"sneak",64},{"aux",32},{"jump",16},{"right",8},{"left",4},{"down",2},{"up",1}}
    for _,data in pairs(keys) do
        if input - data[2] >= 0 then
            input_table[data[1]] = true
            input = input - data[2]
        end
    end
    return(input_table)
end