Setting up Pinchord: Starboard

How to set up Pinchord on Javelin for the Starboard.

Note that Pinchord is in Pre-release, meaning that it not stable yet! It is ready for full time use for those interested, so you can still try it out if you'd like :)

If you'd like to set up Pinchord manually on Javelin, see Setting up Pinchord on Javelin.

Last built on October 21, 2026 for version v30.2

Firmware Download: https://grahp.dev/pinchord-starboard-rp2040-v30.2.uf2 (Copyright Jeffrey Lim (http://lim.au) under https://polyformproject.org/licenses/noncommercial/1.0.0)

Flashing Instructions

If you already use Javelin, back up your User Dictionary and Layout from the Web Tools before flashing Pinchord!

1. Heed the warning that Pinchord is in pre-release
2. Download the .uf2 above
3. Unplug the USB port
4. While holding the "BOOT" button on the microcontroller, plug the board into your computer via the USB port
5. A new drive called "RPI-RP2" should appear
6. Drag the .uf2 file into the drive
7. Wait a few minutes while the board flashes your new firmware

You can test that it worked by writing a few chords!

Or go back to Setting up Pinchord.

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