Author Topic: [IC] Atom47 round 2/rev4 - Revive your Vortex Core (Read 21023 times)

. · « **on:** Tue, 24 March 2020, 14:10:52 »

So many people asked for it, so here it is.

Atom47 round 2 (rev4)

Introduction
For those who are new to this PCB, it's essentially a modern replacement PCB for the Vortex Core.
The PCB uses QMK (and VIA) so you can change every key (on the fly). It's exactly what every 40% needs.

Some of you may know me from the very first round back in 2018, since which I have learned a lot.
The new design is much more pleasing to the eyes and also features ESD protection along with a fuse.

Features

QMK Firmware
The PROPER switch orientation
Supports minitomic layout
Multiple layouts (even the minitomic layout)
ESD protection and fuse
Optional caps lock indicator (0805 size led)
Rotary encoder support

Layouts

Note: every layout requires a custom plate. Plate files will be made available for the Vortex Core!

Price TBD
Vendors TBD

tex_live_utility · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 24 March 2020, 14:21:00 »

Love the layout options. I assume there are still no plans to support the same 4-color LED as the stock PCB?

. · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 24 March 2020, 15:15:37 »

Quote from: tex_live_utility on Tue, 24 March 2020, 14:21:00

Love the layout options. I assume there are still no plans to support the same 4-color LED as the stock PCB?

No

Hokabuki · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 24 March 2020, 20:10:10 »

Any possibility of including a plate, universal or “base” layout?

. · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 25 March 2020, 03:36:15 »

Quote from: Hokabuki on Tue, 24 March 2020, 20:10:10

Any possibility of including a plate, universal or “base” layout?

Yes, it will probably be the stock layout with possibility to swap fn and shift.

Exemplar · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 25 March 2020, 04:02:02 »

Looking forward to this. I really like the look of that 7u bottom row, however impractical it may be. Great work as always.

Mojo3354 · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 26 March 2020, 00:59:32 »

This is very nice. Any consideration for custom cases?

udller · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 27 March 2020, 23:51:42 »

i think i would actualy give using my core another go if i could have a layout like the ones listed

. · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 28 March 2020, 04:57:55 »

Quote from: Mojo3354 on Thu, 26 March 2020, 00:59:32

This is very nice. Any consideration for custom cases?

Like a pcb sandwich kit or more of a milled custom case?

redhawke · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 29 March 2020, 21:23:14 »

Interested in pcb+plate. What kind of plate material will you offer?

sevenseacat · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 29 March 2020, 22:08:17 »

I am definitely interested in this!

. · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 07 May 2020, 05:39:05 »

Prototype is in.

. · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 07 May 2020, 13:19:28 »

Built the prototype with the Minitomic layout, which is supported. Also using a custom plate.

Full album is here

. · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 16 May 2020, 11:58:05 »

I have also designed a 3d printable case for it, which will be on thingiverse once I have tested the design. It fits with the original plate as well.

jaredddm · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:24:53 »

please make this happen. I'm already prepping a vortex core just for this!

Jaxxstatic · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:49:11 »

VIA on a 40% really makes it worth picking up again.
Thank you for this!

. · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 01 June 2020, 02:13:25 »

This is the 3d printed case

I'm going to take a small bit of room out of the edges and I will then upload the stl files along with step and fusion 360 files to thingiverse and github.

Note: this case will not be offered with the group buy because to me, 3d printing is not a great way to produce cases.

It's completely compatible with the stock PCB and stock plate!

. · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 01 June 2020, 11:11:38 »

More pics here with the Devil Design purple glitter PLA filament

Looks good to me, so I'm uploading it!

. · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 01 June 2020, 11:55:42 »

And here it is: https://github.com/Maartenwut/atom47 and https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4416547

WhiffCityUSA · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 04:22:10 »

I would love this. Plus it would give me the opportunity to replace the switches in my Core.

dhanifudin · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 02:45:34 »

usb-c please

. · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 02:46:15 »

Quote from: dhanifudin on Fri, 19 June 2020, 02:45:34

usb-c please

It wouldn't fit in the vortex core!

Willtato · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 23 July 2020, 17:28:01 »

Just curious, is this still going on?

I don't mean to be rude or rush you or anything, but I just feel like I've come in a bit late to this thread (and the 40% scene in general) and just wanted to make sure that I'm not too late.

Thanks

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. · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 23 July 2020, 23:40:32 »

Quote from: Willtato on Thu, 23 July 2020, 17:28:01

Just curious, is this still going on?

I don't mean to be rude or rush you or anything, but I just feel like I've come in a bit late to this thread (and the 40% scene in general) and just wanted to make sure that I'm not too late.

Thanks

Sent from my HD1913 using Tapatalk

Yes, I still plan to run it this year. Other things are taking my time as well.

MortyGoldy · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 24 July 2020, 19:15:00 »

Quote from: maartenwut on Thu, 23 July 2020, 23:40:32

Quote from: Willtato on Thu, 23 July 2020, 17:28:01
Just curious, is this still going on?

I don't mean to be rude or rush you or anything, but I just feel like I've come in a bit late to this thread (and the 40% scene in general) and just wanted to make sure that I'm not too late.

Thanks

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Yes, I still plan to run it this year. Other things are taking my time as well.

Very happy to hear this! Would love to grab this PCB to fix up my Vortex Core (this reply was typed with a Vortex Core, my first time typing on it in quite some time

)

RedJohn456 · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 03 August 2020, 17:39:41 »

Excited about this project, I just got into using 40% boards and have been mulling options for modifying my core. This project was exactly what was looking for. Looking forward to any updates in the future

Also, any chance we can get plate files for the Stock vortex core? If you would sell the file, I am open to that as well

sjuswede · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 30 August 2020, 07:50:52 »

I would love one of these! My Core is not getting any use due to being just too niggly in default.

econeuler · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 15:15:15 »

Glad to see this is still in the pipeline!
Thank you

keygurl · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 16 December 2021, 13:10:42 »

Is this still available for interest?

vitalyk · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 25 February 2022, 11:33:21 »

Would anyone be interested in another attempt this year? Perhaps revision 5?

moyu.studio · « **Reply #30 on:** Sat, 26 February 2022, 05:48:31 »

I like this layout

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Author Topic: [IC] Atom47 round 2/rev4 - Revive your Vortex Core (Read 21023 times)