Zerowriter Core 1.1 Update

Now that Zerowriter Ink is finally out in the wild, I am happy to announce the first major update to Zerowriter Core (the brains in your ...Zwink).

This is a significant update and addresses a lot of shortcomings with the software that shipped on every Zerowriter. I recommend updating yours.

To update your Zerowriter Ink:

  1. Download firmware.bin on your computer. 
  2. Copy it (drag and drop) to your microSD card. (Don't put it inside a subfolder).
  3. Eject your microSD card.
  4. Insert your microSD card in to your Zerowriter Ink. Power it on. Plug in your Zerowriter Ink if it is low on battery. 
  5. The display will show you updates as it automatically installs and reboots itself.

Major Updates

  • Simple Folders: Working on a larger project, or managing a few different writing jobs at once? You can now work in up to 9 folders, labelled 1-9. This optional feature is enabled by pressing a number key while in the main menu. That will set that folder as the "active" folder.
  • 'Save As': You can now choose to save and work with files in whatever naming format you want. The default is still the Zerowriter system (automatic file naming and organizing) but at any time you can highlight a word and press CTRL+S to "save as" that selection as your file name. For example: type "cat", highlight it, press ctrl+s: your file is now saved as cat.txt.
  • External .TXTs: Your Zerowriter will load any external .txt files you drop on the SD card. They'll appear at the bottom of the file list.
  • Full Screen: You can choose to disable the menu bar entirely, giving you an extra line of workspace and fewer distractions.
  • Writing Session Mode: On a sprint? At any time, you can set a writing goal by typing a number, highlighting it, and pressing CTRL+G. You'll have started a writing goal session and your Zerowriter will let you know your writing stats.
  • Hotswap Files: If you find yourself switching back and forth between a few key files often, this one is for you. Assign any file to a hotswap slot with CTRL+ALT+(NUM 1-9). Activate the assigned slot with CTRL+NUM. No messing with menus, just quickly toggle between files. Your Zerowriter will even remember where you are inside hotswapped documents, meaning you can easily edit or merge files.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed line spacing to actually adjust line spacing (oops)
  • Fixed various bugs related to editor features, specifically related to handling shift-selected text edits
  • Fixed bugs related to diacritical/deadkey system
  • Fixed some issues with hotkey navigation tools (jump ahead by word, line, etc)
  • Fixed some issues with cursor-based navigation and movement
  • Tweaked the refresh speed settings and clarity for the display
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