I was going to try building a keymap that would use a long list of combos: 26 in fact as each letter would be a chord, with one, two or three keys as defined on the RxCy matrix. I think this means using MagicCombo. Is there a short, readable way to populate a list of combos than that given in the MagicCombo example, or even the keymap in this thread?
Would it be possible to do it using the newer “Chord” plugin? Ironically I don’t want to have any keycodes assigned to the keys that form chords, so could I use the RxCy codes instead?
I am still plodding away on an Atreus layout that makes heavy use of chords and wondering why it won’t build. It is available here. Perhaps somebody has some time on their hands over the weekend to try building it in Arduino IDE?
I have had some success with building a map with only a small number of the chords, but not with all. I am activating the EEPROM plugins, although I have no interest in Chrysalis, in case the system needs this memory for all my chords. Suspicion also falls on the Magic Combo plug-in. I suspect it might not be getting much TLC now that Chord is available and more suitable for “normal” keymaps.
I am trying to build a prototype system for typing Unspell (whitepaper here) script. It will be phonetic and super ergonomic but much easier than “real” stenotype. As per attached image, there are only thirteen “letter” keys (12 finger activated and one thumb key that doubles as vowel modifier) and the rest of the glyths are made from modifying those. These glyphs are available as a font on the webpage linked.
I want to see how well this prototype works for fast typing and then, if there are perceived to be benefits, worry about some sort of dynamic translation into legacy words afterwards. The sketch I linked to is not complete: there needs also to be a means of shifting some of the “vowel” symbols which are available either short or long. But that can be a challenge for later.
A previous prototype in QMK - sadly now lost - for the minidox showed promise, but relied on layers and so required careful typing to ensure the (thumb activated) modifier was pressed before the letter. True chords should be faster.
