Atomic build log

[joey]

Since I first saw the Atomic ~1 month ago, I knew that I wanted to build one.

So after a few days of thinking about it. I contacted Jack and set the ball rolling.

Anyway here is the final result:


Some may find the colours boring... but I prefer subtle over fancy!

This was my first time really doing any proper soldering. it mostly went without problem..
Apart from this little bit of wire causing a short:


Still getting used to typing on it, the bottom alpha row is the most confusing so far. Also the stabilisers for my 2u keys all seem to get jammed when I press on them. so that's something I need to figure out. (Right now I'm 2u stabless.. but it's working well enough)

You can find the full build pics here: http://imgur.com/a/3OcNf/

I had a lot of fun.. I want to make a case of some form for this. and after that.. I may look at doing something totally custom

[joey]

Sorry for bumping my own post.. but it seemed to get un-noticed before and I think it may have just been unlucky timing (or maybe no-one cares about atomics )

[vvp]

Interesting. Why do you have those 2u keys surrounded by 1u keys? What is the layout?

[Halverson]

No idea what the atomic is, but awesome job! Looks damn cool.

[joey]

Interesting. Why do you have those 2u keys surrounded by 1u keys? What is the layout?

The layout I'm using is http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/bdc1562e83fb828090be1420cdb82675
I plan to make some tweaks, changing Delete to FN, and maybe a few other things.

No idea what the atomic is, but awesome job! Looks damn cool.

It's a set of plates you can buy here http://ortholinearkeyboards.com/atomic-top-plate-semi-standard

[vvp]

The 2u keys are enter and shift. It makes sense now

[noobicus]

Sorry for bumping my own post.. but it seemed to get un-noticed before and I think it may have just been unlucky timing (or maybe no-one cares about atomics )

I saw this when I was away from my computer so didn't get a chance to post!  )

This is a cool build, and I had just stumbled upon the Planck and Atomic earlier that day, so it was awesome to see this pop up immediately.

The board looks great.  Any plans on making a case?

[suicidal_orange]

Interesting - straight columns.  I bet that will take a bit of getting used to...  That design looks strange as noted above but actually there's a lot of functionality on the right without adding much width and I could use it with your blank keycaps after just one look at the keymap (if I were used to ANSI ))

Good work handwiring the matrix with bare wire with only one short too, looking forward to seeing what you come up with for a case

[joey]

Sorry for bumping my own post.. but it seemed to get un-noticed before and I think it may have just been unlucky timing (or maybe no-one cares about atomics )

I saw this when I was away from my computer so didn't get a chance to post!  )

This is a cool build, and I had just stumbled upon the Planck and Atomic earlier that day, so it was awesome to see this pop up immediately.

The board looks great.  Any plans on making a case?

Interesting - straight columns.  I bet that will take a bit of getting used to...  That design looks strange as noted above but actually there's a lot of functionality on the right without adding much width and I could use it with your blank keycaps after just one look at the keymap (if I were used to ANSI ))

Good work handwiring the matrix with bare wire with only one short too, looking forward to seeing what you come up with for a case

I do plan on making a case at some point but haven't spent much time thinking about it yet.
Probably get some acrylic cut.. or maybe two layers, one acrylic, one wood. Might look cool.

[CPTBadAss]

This is really cool. Just stumbled across it now. Thanks for sharing your matrix wiring

[joey]

This is really cool. Just stumbled across it now. Thanks for sharing your matrix wiring

Thanks!

I'm in early stages of planning a new build.
I've been researching PICs as an alternative to a Teensy.

[CPTBadAss]

Looking forward to your new builds. Please post a build log when you finish up that board .