Tangent's Collection of CharaChorder and Forge Resource Links

:::warning :information_source: [The official list of Web tools is here.](https://discord.com/channels/861730583092658206/1300503878495637624) ::: ## Official Resources ### Platform #### [CCIO](https://adventure.charachorder.io) :::spoiler CCIO is a revolutionary typing game and integrated platform designed for CharaChorder devices. It's a hybrid of an educational tool, MMO, and social network, and also includes the functionalities of the device management tool. Check [the video about the 1st Look at CCIO](https://youtu.be/ONBJlWfzzaQ?feature=shared) for more details. ::: ### Home Page #### [CharaChorder - Type at the speed of thought®](https://www.charachorder.com/) #### [Forge Keyboard](https://forgekeyboard.com/) ### Device Manager / Configuration Tool #### [charachorder.io](https://charachorder.io/) #### ==(Outdated)== [CharaChorder Device Manager](https://manager.charachorder.com/) #### ==(Outdated)== [CharaChorder Launchpad - Chord Manager](https://launchpad.charachorder.com/#/manager) (Note: This website only supports pre-CCOS devices.) ### Kickstarter #### [CharaChorder X - Type at the Speed of Thought.® by CharaChorder — Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/charachorder/charachorder-x-type-at-the-speed-of-thought) #### [The Master Forge: A Keyboard Built for You by CharaChorder — Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/charachorder/the-master-forge-a-keyboard-built-for-you/rewards#reward-UmV3YXJkLVVtVjNZWEprTFRFd01ETTVNell3) ### Documentation #### [CharaChorder Documentation](https://docs.charachorder.com/) #### [CCOS language support](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bY4uaSF9fzd1VlMMZvBnDtDs0fZ-OLdaL-Bo4djQgAs/edit?tab=t.0) ### Practice Tool #### [dot i/o](https://www.iq-eq.io/#/) #### ==(Outdated)== [CharaChorder Launchpad](https://launchpad.charachorder.com/#/) ### Videos #### [CharaChorder's YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@CharaChorder) - [ChorderClub Essentials (Playlist)](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UG1PKtBJF7JQxwee2AwmUA2137eMHXL&feature=shared) :::spoiler In CharaChorder Essentials, there are in-depth tutorial videos provided by CharaChorder. These videos can help you unlock the full potential of your CharaChorder device. ::: - ChorderCon - [2023](https://youtu.be/fux9gU3M25E?feature=shared) - [2024](https://youtu.be/yh5c10bW7z0?feature=shared) ### Development References #### [Serial API — CharaChorder Docs v0.1](https://docs.charachorder.com/SerialAPI.html) #### [Firmware Meta API](https://github.com/CharaChorder/CCOS-firmware?tab=readme-ov-file#firmware-meta-api) #### ==(Partially outdated)== [CCOS Key Remapping Reference Guide - Google Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1--T9bXshCIC-OVly-CY3rK87fgb7AHgJl3IySh7cmHc/edit?gid=0#gid=0) :::spoiler This reference guide includes three tabs: "Action Codes," "Switch Location Map," and "Hex Parser." The "Action Codes" tab is outdated. Instead, use the action information provided by the Firmware Meta API mentioned above. Use the "Switch Location Map" tab to look up the ID of each key on CharaChorder devices. Use the "Hex Parser" tab to understand the conversion between chord input keys and their hex format. ::: ### Others #### [Try CharaChorder](https://try.charachorder.com/) :::spoiler Try CharaChorder is a free CharaChorder emulator that you can try some features of CharaChorder devices directly on your browser with any keyboard. Check [the introduction video of Try CharaChorder](https://youtu.be/ZIzdo_hLbJw?feature=shared) for more detailed explanation and demostration. ::: #### [Master Forge Estimator](https://wheresmyforge.charachorder.com/) :::spoiler It's a web tool that estimates the fulfillment date for your Master Forge order. ::: #### [VoiceBox](https://voicebox.iq-eq.us/) :::spoiler VoiceBox is a live text-to-speech web app. Check [the official release video](https://youtu.be/76W4yvi2eW0?feature=shared) for demostration. ::: #### [CharaChorder/CAD-CAM: CharaChorder's official repository of CAD & CAM files](https://github.com/CharaChorder/CAD-CAM) :::spoiler This repository collects the CAD & CAM files of some parts of CharaChorder devices, Forge devices and Forge Bolt-on. ::: #### [CharaChorder/nexus: CharaChorder's logging and analysis desktop app, supporting Linux, Windows, and macOS.](https://github.com/CharaChorder/nexus) ## Community Resources ### Wiki #### ==(Outdated)== [CCOS Community Wiki](https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1NWgIFE1yl-gQc8hmqbDO00kSV3ETgtKgsIzdntMR_hI/mobilebasic) :::spoiler An old community Wiki but not updated for a long time. Recommend to use [the official documentation](https://docs.charachorder.com/) instead. ::: #### ==(Outdated)== [CharaChorder One Wiki](https://charachorder.notion.site/CharaChorder-One-Wiki-f6f24cdfa4f94df7988d48e9b69fbacc) :::spoiler An old community Wiki but not updated for a long time. Recommend to use [the official documentation](https://docs.charachorder.com/) instead. It seems to me that the "Learn to Type" and "Learn to Chord" sections are still useful. ::: ### Tool #### [CharaTyping](https://cctype.app/) :::spoiler It's a fork/clone of a typing test app, [Monkeytype](https://monkeytype.com/). Differences from Monkeytype: - The anti-cheat module of Monkeytype is removed. - Chording would not affect the accuracy. GitHub Repo: https://github.com/typing-tech/monkeytype ::: #### ==(Outdated)== [CharaChorder Config](https://charachorder-config.com/) :::spoiler An old community tool to configure your device. Recommend to use [the official device manager](https://manager.charachorder.com/) instead. ::: #### [CharaChorder Utilities - Home](https://typing-tech.github.io/CharaChorder-utilities/) :::spoiler CharaChorder Utilities contains a collection of tools for CharaChorder users. ::: #### [CharaChorder Builder (BETA) - Google Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZiVmLQewM9AFnHXMyyWmq5UpMn3w8RCFe9kPOmYsC4Y/edit?usp=sharing) :::spoiler CharaChorder Builder allows anyone to create computer-generated chord libraries from any word list. ::: ### Data - [CC Import Fees - Google Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YLqjQs1EVnWZ_zu3A3oQj-wzRe1gTCyxNKZ6XF4PlyA/edit?gid=0#gid=0) ### YouTube Channel and Video #### [John de St. Germain - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_jbAW5HKHjdUEhnYgFt4w) #### [KlintWithA-K Charachorder - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@klintwitha-kcharachorder3336) #### [LambChorder - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMEhYoYumiOFlour98tYr1Q) - [Hand placement on the CharaChorder - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXvsBoK55B8&feature=youtu.be) ### 3D Model #### [CharaChorder tenting 3D models at Printables.com](https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=CharaChorder) ## Third-Party Resources ### Typing Practice Tools - [ZType – Typing Game - Type to Shoot](https://zty.pe/) - [Monkeytype | A minimalistic, customizable typing test](https://monkeytype.com/) - [Typing Practice (keybr.com)](https://www.keybr.com/) - [Typing Games - Learn to Type with Free Typing Games - Typing.com](https://www.typing.com/student/games) ### Program - [convert Dvorak to Qwerty](http://wbic16.xedoloh.com/dvorak.js) ### Product - [Bluetooth Adapter for Keyboard & Mouse « Handheld Scientific, Inc.](http://handheldsci.com/kb/) ### Troubleshoot - [chmod - Changing permissions on serial port - Ask Ubuntu](https://askubuntu.com/questions/58119/changing-permissions-on-serial-port) ### Software - [psoukie/zipchord: ZipChord is a customizable hybrid keyboard input method that augments regular typing with chords and shorthands.](https://github.com/psoukie/zipchord) ### Testing - ["Key-Test" - keyboard test online](https://en.key-test.ru/) ## My Resource ### Blog - [My CharaChorder and Forge Note List at HackMD](https://hackmd.io/@andy23512/B1e97aNl0) - [My Blog](https://andy23512.github.io/blog/) (A mirror site of my HackMD notes) ### Anki Deck - [CharaChorder 3D Input Device - Default Layout - Letter Keys](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1396809787) ### Web Application - [Alnitak](https://andy23512.github.io/alnitak/) - an unoffical CharaChorder 3D input device practice tool - [Device Comparator](https://andy23512.github.io/device-comparator/) - an unofficial website for comparing the specs of CharaChorder devices, Master Forge and Svalboard - [TanChord Cone (TC Code)](https://andy23512.github.io/tccode/) - an unofficial, experimental code editor for the chord library of CharaChorder device - [CCOS Meta Viewer](https://andy23512.github.io/ccos-meta-viewer/) - an unofficial data viewer for the official CharaChorder Firmware Meta API ### Browser Extension - Keybr CC Extension - An unofficial browser extension for showing layout of CharaChorder 3D input devices at Keybr - [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/keybr-cc-extension/fdofhfbipdhkkhhdjlfjnjfnkibpbdpg) - [Firefox Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/keybr-cc-extension/) - Monkeytype CC Extension - An unofficial browser extension that displays the layout of CharaChorder 3D input devices on Monkeytype - [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/monkeytype-cc-extension/mhfjhmegecimjbohhdbflkhdfnaadple) - [Firefox Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/monkeytype-cc-extension/) ### Statistics - [My Unofficial CharaChorder Learning Progress Statistics (Google Spreadsheet)](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-GIGZcyrT2rhcVUUot14X00CK7XrqMDSI4gqKdE_8jQtrFqId4hD9-UvE6TS9RZjpaHkmyjfgEBZ6/pubhtml?gid=385574544&single=true) - [My Unofficial CharaChorder Practice Time Statistics (Google Spreadsheet)](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTTqOB5RQPwZrzacRKAhlL9_BQs6r96KV68tnOot-8DCFae2OwiXv02UmqQu1r7nYlDJkpTukP1AhPS/pubhtml?gid=36947268&single=true) ### Survey - [State of the Chorder (Google Form)](https://forms.gle/oLw6Wx4tBjFii3N88) - [State of the Chorder (Response) (Google Spreadsheet)](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/163hN9T4CpJ9bLHM7K_lch9bTDIxgqr82DkrEfWrnVmk/edit?usp=sharing) ### Project Tracker - [My Trello Board of My CharaChorder Side Projects](https://trello.com/b/vU9RCh5P/tangents-board-of-his-charachorder-side-projects)