Your CharaChorder may have shipped with older firmware that is not the latest version.

This device is in such a rapid point of development that updating your firmware will make sure you have all the best features, keyboard shortcuts, and bug fixes.

It’s recommended that all new users check their firmware version and update their CharaChorder if a new version is available.

The process is straightforward and easy to do.

How to check your firmware version

Option 1: Chord Manager

  1. Go to Chord Manager using a Chromium based browser (or one that supports the serial api) (https://launchpad.charachorder.com/#/manager)

  2. Connect your CharaChorder to your device

  3. Click “Connect”

  4. Your firmware version will display near the top of your screen, such as 0.8.2:

    firmware version.jpg

Option 2: Using the GTM

  1. Chord middle alt + G to access the GTM
  2. Press R for Resources
  3. Press U for updates
  4. You should see a message like CharaChorder Updates [ Version: 1.0.7 || >F<irmware_files || >B<ootloader_mode ] which has your version and also has a link to find the latest firmware files (F).

How to update firmware

  1. Go to Chord Manager using a Chromium based browser (or one that supports the serial api) (https://launchpad.charachorder.com/#/manager)
  2. Connect your CharaChorder to your device
  3. Click “Connect”