Javelin Year in Review

Tharelia writes:

Javelin 2025 Year in Review

Here's a recap of some highlights from 2025:

Firmware

New Features

* Added Passport protocol

* Added support for encoders and pointers (e.g. Cirque trackpad)

* Added configurable delay between output

* Added support for alternate steno systems (e.g. German Regenpfeifer); switched default system to extended-english

* Added MIDI output

* Added infrared capability

Enhancements

* PloverHID is now the default alternative steno protocol for all boards that used to switch between Gemini PR and Embedded steno.

* Paper Tape and Steno Layout web tools work when using steno protocols

* Fully flexible host layout configuration

* Added a range of cryptographic signing methods for security key implementation, including post-quantum algorithms: Dilithium2/3/5

Web Tools

Connectivity:

* Added Linux support for WebHID over Bluetooth

* Added WebSerial and WebBluetooth connectivity methods

New Tools:

* Asset Tool

* Audio Tool

* Bluetooth Tool

* Infrared Tool

* Security Key Tool

* Serial Bridge Tool

Tool Enhancements

* Lookup Tool now shows prefixes and related outlines

* Added Hesitation times to Paper Tape export

* Added Occurrence Rating and Dictionary options to Suggestions tool

* Added timestamps and ability to execute scripts within Console tool 

* Added ability to add keyboard outlines and interactive controls to Key Layout tool

Visual Editor

* Added cut/copy/paste support

* Added undo/redo

* Added prefab support

* New Triggers:

  * Double Press

  * Rapid Fire

* New Actions:

  * Audio Sequence

  * Condition

  * Delayed Action

  * Set Variable

Firmware Builder

* RTF dictionary support

* Option to ignore bad dictionary entries

There have also been a number of significant power and performance optimizations and bug fixes through the year.

Happy New Year!