surajraika / mechtype

MechType is a lightweight application designed to elevate your typing experience by allowing you to enjoy custom soundtracks with every keystroke.

MechType

MechType is a lightweight application designed to elevate your typing experience by allowing you to enjoy custom soundtracks with every keystroke. Say goodbye to the need for a dedicated mechanical keyboard with built-in sound features.

Features

• Customizable Soundtracks: Import and play your preferred soundtracks as you type. Add more soundtracks from MechVibes to diversify your typing experience. Note that only soundtracks with WAV files are supported.

Supported Formats

MechType currently supports soundtracks in the WAV file format.

Efficient Rust Tauri Framework

MechType is developed using Rust and Tauri, ensuring superior efficiency compared to Electron-based applications.

Acknowledgments

MechType owes its existence to the inspiration provided by rustyvibes, a CLI tool with a similar purpose. Special thanks to KunalBagaria for leading the way.

Getting Started

To get started with MechType, download the latest version from the Releases section:

• Download MechType v0.0.1 for Linux (82.5 MB)

• Download MechType v0.0.1 for Debian (16.7 MB)

• Download MechType v0.0.1 for macOS (15.2 MB)

• Download MechType v0.0.1 for Windows (Setup.exe) (3.94 MB) Download MechType v0.0.1 for Windows (msi) (4.44 MB)

• Download MechType v0.0.1 Source Code (ZIP)

• Download MechType v0.0.1 Source Code (TAR.GZ)

Note: This app is not signed, so you may receive a warning that it's not commonly downloaded. However, feel free to ignore it as long as you download from here.

Adding More Soundtracks

Explore additional soundtracks at

Soundpacks: Here

🎵🎶 Note that only soundtracks with WAV files are supported. 🎵🎶

MechVibes

If you prefer an Electron app, MechVibes was the pioneering application in this space. Explore it at MechVibes.

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Experience the joy of typing with MechType – a straightforward yet powerful companion for your keyboard. Happy typing!

mechtype's Issues

Inconsistent Folder Selection Handling and UI Glitches in MechType Tauri

Issue Description:

Folder Selection Error:

When: User clicks "Select Folder" but doesn't select a folder (cancels the dialog).
Problem: Rust sends an error message.
Proposed Solution:
Display a user-friendly notification on the frontend using the error message received from Rust.
The notification should clearly state: "No folder was selected. Please choose a valid folder to proceed."

Invalid Folder Selection:

When: User selects a folder that is not valid (e.g., doesn't exist, incorrect format).
Problem: Rust sends a message to the frontend.
Proposed Solution:
Display a user-friendly notification on the frontend using the message received from Rust.
The notification should provide specific guidance:
"The selected folder is invalid (e.g., doesn't exist, incorrect format). Please choose a valid folder."

Search Bar UI Glitch:

Problem: Once the search bar is opened, it cannot be closed.
Proposed Solution:
Implement a clear closing mechanism for the search bar (e.g., an "X" button or clicking outside the search area).

Additional Information (Optional):

Provide any relevant screenshots or code snippets demonstrating the issues.
If applicable, include reproduction steps that consistently trigger the errors.

Setup Project :
https://tauri.app/v1/guides/getting-started/prerequisites/

Add more Track

Only one sound track is available.
To add more,
copy the track file to the soundPack folder and
update the path in tauri.conf.json.

MechType/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json

Line 40 in 961462c

"soundPack/super_paper_mario_v1/"