Note: You could also check the FAQ on the official CharaChorder document.
All (Master Forge and CharaChorder One/Two)
Shipment Date / Fulfillment
You could check the Fulfillment Bulletin on the CharaChorder Discord server.
Design of default layout
https://docs.charachorder.com/CharaChorder One.html#:~:text=Design of the default layout
More layers
CC and Forge devices runs on CCOS, which currently supports 3 layers. However, having more layers is a highly requested feature, so it’s very possible that they’ll implement more layers in the near future.
Source: Discord message
Compatible languages
Short answer: CC and Forge devices work with other languages just like any other keyboard.
Long answer: You could check out my article about the compatible languages of CC1 and M4G.
Master Forge
Place to Order Master Forge
Users can order from the product page of Master Forge or Master Forge Premium.
Changes of Bundle Between pre Kickstarter, Kickstarter and post Kickstarter
See my bundle comparison note of M4G.
Content of VIP Membership
There’s a few parts to this:
- Discounts for any newly released Forge Keyboard elements
- YouTube membership for early access / exclusive content access + badge.
- They will also be introducing 2 new discord badges, “VIP” & “Immortal”
Source: Discord message
Way to Get the VIP Role in Discord
You need to DM @Maverick (from CharaChorder Discord Server) with your proof of purchase to get the VIP role.
Default Layout
https://discord.com/channels/861730583092658206/1176366370678653010/1279413287427117147
Storage
Master Forge can have a million chords, and CC1 only supports 16000 chords.
Source: Discord message
Default Keycaps
Planning to use the new cap shown in this video.
Source: Discord message
Spec
This video shows a spec comparison between M4G (Master Forge), CC1 and market-leading keyboard. https://youtu.be/x2swE9URxeA?feature=shared you could also check out my spec comparison note.
Meaning of M4G
M4G is the community chosen abbreviation for Master Forge.
Source: Discord message
Differences from CharaChorder One
Their spec differences are shown in this video https://youtu.be/x2swE9URxeA?feature=shared&t=609 , or you could check out my spec comparison note.
Some other noteworthy points that Master Forge is much better than CC1 are:
- Durability
- Switch quality
- Hardware extendibility (Forge Bolt-ons)
- User serviceable / Repairability
CharaChorder One / Two
Default layout
https://docs.charachorder.com/_images/CCEnglish.png
Diagonal press
It’s not easy to perform and many users avoid it. You can just use an easier chord instead. But if you want to give it a try, here is a video showing how to do it: https://youtu.be/H5aES55JRUs?feature=shared .
Device Manager for CC2
CC2 is only supported on https://charachorder.io/ .
Source: Discord message
