plover-palantype-DE 0.1.1

A Palantype-inspired steno system for the German Language

Palantype DE

This is a complete rework of the Possum Palantype steno system for efficient use with the German language. Its intended use is with a keyboard, not an actual Palantype machine. Each finger operates three keys: Home row, top and bottom. The thumbs are exceptions, they operate four keys. There is no simultaneous pressing of multiple keys with one finger.

Like the original Palantype, this adaption is compatible with Qwerty-keyboards as long as they support N-key roll-over (NKRO). The optimal experience is to be expected with an Ergodox keyboard or similar, i.e. a keyboard that allows full use of the thumbs.

For an introduction including beginner's lessons, checkout palantype.com.

Activating Palantype

After installing this plugin, you need to turn on Palantype in Plover:

1. In Plover's configuration, go to the Systems tab, and change the active system to Palantype DE.
2. In Plover's machine tab, select keyboard.

Current state

The dictionary contains over 100'000 thousand words of the German language. For productive use, a list of over 2'000'000 words has to be included (currently in progress).

Apart from ILKSn to delete the last input, there are no command keys implemented.

Missing features

• numbers
• arrow keys for navigation
• implement capitalize last word
• paragraph (return key)
• hyphenation of arbitrary words
• ...