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Title: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 12 June 2014, 13:24:48
VENUE

The corporate offices of 724support.com, longtime geekhack supporter, and chief hohogged by samwisekoi -- who we all owe a HUGE THANKS to for letting us use his offices for this gathering!

The address of  the KeyCon West 2014 meeting plate at 724support corporate is:
724support.com (https://724support.com/contact.html)
Stand Sure Systems (http://standsure.com/about.html)
1077B Independence Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
650-967-9070


Mountain View is between San Jose and San Francisco, on what is commonly known as the South Bay Area, or 'The Peninsula'. Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Jose, Saratoga and so on are all close by (except in traffic -- yeeurgh).

AIR TRAVEL:

There are three airports you can fly into: San Jose International (closest to the venue), San Francisco International (the only one of the three airports with a BART/medium rail station), and Oakland Airport (there is a shuttle service to the closest BART station). Oakland is slightly further than the rest of the airports from the venue, but traffic is the main determinant in travel time (although note that San Jose and San Francisco are an hour away in good traffic).

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:

There will be an undetermined number of cars, and it's difficult to get a count on cars before the day of, since we encourage people to carpool whenever possible, etc. so _most_ activities involved in the con -- eating, gawking at keyboards, chatting, more eating, etc. -- will be in walking distance from the venue.

However, IF you need a ride from or to the airport, please post in this thread, so that we can arrange for you to get from and to home. I will have my car, but it only seats one. 724support.com VAN IS AVAILABLE FOR MASS TRANSIT. NOTE: public transportation in the south bay is spotty. BART only covers the east bay, and san francisco. The furthest south it goes is millbrae, which is still quite a ways from the venue.

Here is a map of the BART routes: https://www.bart.gov/stations

To get further south on public transportation, you need to take Caltrain: http://www.caltrain.com/stations/systemmap.html

Note that while BART is considered medium rail and runs fairly often, Caltrain is a commuter heavy rail system, and has much more limited weekend service: http://www.caltrain.com/schedules/weekendtimetable.html

Another great way to make short trips in the Bay Area is Uber. If you're not familiar with Uber, it is a crowdsourced taxi service based on a smartphone app. You simply request a ride, and the nearest system car is routed to you. Be prepared to be on the ball with the driver on getting where you want to go. Uber is less expensive than a taxi service because its drivers are laypeople who contract as drivers for short periods of time that are wholly determined by their desire to drive people around.

ROLL CALL!

Who is attending Keycon West?

LIST:

CptBadAss
dorkvader
HOFFMAN, MAN OF MYSTERY
Input Nirvana
samwisekoi (well, it's his office)
vibex
haata
jdcarpe
HASHBAZ
acantha
kurplop + ic07
jacobolus (+2)
hcry4
Smasher816 (+2)
spopepro
nuclearsandwich +1
WASDkeyboards (sunday, afraid of loud noises and bright lights)
ebacho
lingj
sonicrevolution w/ qwerky
evilHMB +3
V1ral + (2-5)
yicaoyimu
massdrop (2)
clacktalk
CM Storm Nurumu
damieng?
keyboard.io?
YOU?

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TENTATIVE ITINERARY:


FRIDAY JULY 11: at most a nighttime happy hour thing for people to go from the airport to to meet fellow nerds before the festivities start and to relax somewhere after potentially long flights. and by happy hour i don't necessarily mean some thingamajig at a bar, but really anywhere we can hang out for a while that is accessible to people getting in

DINNER STARTING 6-7PM AT EITHER A LITTLE STAR PIZZA OR ZACHARY'S PIZZA LOCATION IN BERKELEY/OAKLAND/ALBANY

SATURDAY JULY 12: the meetup will start in the morning, potentially as early as 8-9am, and we'll probably close up and leave the venue by 5pm. after that, we'll try to give people some time to either wander around or clean up at their hotels/other places they're staying, and then do a large dinner at someplace than can accommodate gigantic parties of nerds. lunch on saturday will probably be delivered or eaten at a nearby strip mall, but expect fast food.

KEYCON SATURDAY: 9A-5P AT VENUE. LUNCH WILL BE COSTCO PIZZA AND/OR COSTCO FOOD COURT SPECIAL ORDER, DELIVERED TO VENUE.

PRESENTATION TIMES: START @ 1pm with PROJECT RAVELLO

LIVE STREAM: MULTIPLE CAMERAS, INCLUDING CPTBA HEADKENDAMACAM, PRESENTATIONS + SHOW FLOOR

DINNER: MOUNTAIN VIEW, TBD


expect presentations to start at about 11:30am and last until the early afternoon. there is a separate conference room in which the presentations will be given (some remotely even!), so you can wander and chat even during the presentations


SUNDAY JULY 13: Same deal as Saturday, except the dinner will probably be much smaller, and the afternoon more hectic as we try to get people who are flying out to their respective airports.

KEYCON SUNDAY: 9A-5P AT VENUE. LUNCH WILL BE A WALKING TREK OUT TO LOCAL FOOD COURT. POSSIBLE PRESENTATION SPILLOVER

DINNER: SMALL, TBD.


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POSSIBLE OUTINGS:

computer history museum

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PRESENTATIONS:

1-1:30PM techkeys.us PROJECT RAVELLO ANNOUNCEMENT
1:30pm-2pm haata ON THE VARIETY OF ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCHING MECHANISMS
2-2:30pm dorkvader SENOR HALL AND HIS A/EFFECT
2:30pm-3pm cptbadass METALS: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY AND PROCESSING aka iiiII HAVE hooOOKS FOR HANDS OH MY GOD I'M A MONSTER
3pm-3:30pm hoffman POLYMERS: CHEMISTRY AND PROCESSING
3:30pm-3:35pm mkawa THE SMALLFRY KEYBOARD PROTOTYPE
3:45-4:15pm haata MASSDROP CO-PRESENTATION
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Vibex on Thu, 12 June 2014, 13:28:02
Me! ;D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 12 June 2014, 13:39:38
Yes I'm still going, there's a few others who may not chime in from my t-shirt buy who have indicated they're going. I can post their names later but Haata is definitely in and mkawa should be there yes?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: codyeatworld on Thu, 12 June 2014, 13:49:03
i will be there :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 12 June 2014, 13:50:33
So if this is the organization thread, I have questions.

- When is start and end time?
- Address?
- Are we doing presentations?
- Should I come up with a schedule?
- Will there be group meals planned like last time?
- Who is down for ice cream time?
- Who wants to see CPTBadCam?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 12 June 2014, 13:52:23
Remind me when/where this is?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 12 June 2014, 13:53:11
724support.com
Stand Sure Systems
1077 Independence Ave. Suite B
Mt. View, CA 94043 USA

start time is tentatively 9am.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 June 2014, 15:43:39
I need to sell some stuff so I can buy my plane tickets, but the plan is to be there.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 12 June 2014, 15:44:58
724support.com
Stand Sure Systems
1077 Independence Ave. Suite B
Mt. View, CA 94043 USA

start time is tentatively 9am.

Date?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 12 June 2014, 15:46:12
7/12/14-7/13/14
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 12 June 2014, 16:49:00
it will basically be all day 7/12 and 7/13. we might try to arrange for a happy hour type thing for introductions and hanging out on friday night. saturday night and sunday we will have ultra-cool big dinners somewhere. lunch will be delivered on both days.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: acantha on Thu, 12 June 2014, 16:50:09
i will be in attendance at least some portion, depending on what activities are happening on which days.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 12 June 2014, 16:52:59
for those who are flying in, please get cptbadass and i your itineraries once they are set. for some, we should be able to coordinate rides from SJO. if you're flying in at an odd time, i highly suggest uber
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 12 June 2014, 16:53:57
I'm flying in late Friday night and leaving early Monday morning. I couldn't get flights for a better price at different times and I'm out of vacation. Think my arrival time is like 2300 or something on Friday and my outbound flight is like 0800.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 12 June 2014, 16:56:08
this is also a good time to start collecting food restrictions. things we need to know: food allergies, vegetarianism, veganism, lactose intolerance, pescetarianism, pork exclusions, red meat exclusions, whether you would like to imbibe
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HaaTa on Sun, 15 June 2014, 21:39:26
Massdrop will likely be attending (probably 1-2).
keyboard.io might have someone there.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jacobolus on Sun, 15 June 2014, 22:18:29
I’ll be there.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 15 June 2014, 22:57:03
this is also a good time to start collecting food restrictions. things we need to know: food allergies, vegetarianism, veganism, lactose intolerance, pescetarianism, pork exclusions, red meat exclusions, whether you would like to imbibe
for me (and likely at least one other):
Tea, coffee, alcohol are out.

Pretty easy.
I'm flying in late Friday night and leaving early Monday morning. I couldn't get flights for a better price at different times and I'm out of vacation. Think my arrival time is like 2300 or something on Friday and my outbound flight is like 0800.

they gave me like 3-4 weeks vacation I think. I didn't use any of the actual "annual leave" and they're paying me for the 56 hours I had of it when I left.

It's crazy, 'cause 25 year guys get even more.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 15 June 2014, 23:29:17
Yayyy, Keycon!  I still haven't bought my ticket   :eek:   but I will do that shortly.  And it's good to know about SJO being better for possibly getting a pickup ride.  I'll try to work it out so I'm going there.  And with this going all day Sunday I'm glad I didn't buy my ticket yet because now I can ask off Monday and hopefully stay for the whole event.    :cool:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 15 June 2014, 23:54:40
in addition to itineraries, can people without a place to stay let everyone know? sharing hotel rooms would be an extremely good idea.

it's looking like i'm even going to be staying at a friend's house, so i'm afraid i won't have a place for people to crash

also, is anyone up for board games at the actual con?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hcry4 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 00:33:26
I will be there.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 00:39:17
I'll be there. I'm travelling with my dad and have some family out there so housing shouldn't be an issue.

I would be up for some boardgames. Slight lactose intolerance but it shouldn't be a big deal as long as there is no cheesecake :p
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 16 June 2014, 07:32:43
in addition to itineraries, can people without a place to stay let everyone know? sharing hotel rooms would be an extremely good idea.

it's looking like i'm even going to be staying at a friend's house, so i'm afraid i won't have a place for people to crash

also, is anyone up for board games at the actual con?

I'm going to be staying with a friend. And I can send settlers of catan out. I'd be interested in playing board games.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 16 June 2014, 08:54:02
also, is anyone up for board games at the actual con?

Axis and Allies, or D&D? :P



I PURCHASED MY AIRLINE TICKETS!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 16 June 2014, 14:15:31
risk variants are a favorite of my friends up there, but the idea might be to have a table for pick-up board games that people can play. d&d is probably too involved for a single day, but axis and allied, catan, dominion, etc.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 16 June 2014, 14:16:27
If we're planning activities, I vote we post a schedule soon :D. Also I'll have Catan either sent or brought with me unless someone else has it.

Also we need Cards Against Humanity.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Spopepro on Mon, 16 June 2014, 14:35:01
I plan on attending. I'm in SF, and have a car, so I can help a bit with transportation if people have needs.

I also have munchkin, if that would be fun.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 16 June 2014, 15:38:11
Okay, so if you post in this thread and let mkawa know that you will be at Keycon, I'm planning on bringing nametags for everyone. I think they look nice, personally, but you'll have to wait until Keycon to see them for yourself.


I'm flying into San Jose on Friday, and leaving Sunday afternoon. I'm not paying for checked bags (American Airlines), so what I am bringing will be minimal. I wish I could bring my entire collection for you guys to see, but logistically, that ain't happening.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 16 June 2014, 16:21:06
munchkins are cool
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 16 June 2014, 16:27:37
I wish I could bring my entire collection for you guys to see, but logistically, that ain't happening.

That would probably require renting a uhaul truck and driving :P
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 16 June 2014, 16:28:04
I wish I could bring my entire collection for you guys to see, but logistically, that ain't happening.

That would probably require renting a uhaul truck and driving :P

Or at least a cargo van. :))
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mashby on Mon, 16 June 2014, 16:30:40
I wish I could bring my entire collection for you guys to see, but logistically, that ain't happening.

That would probably require renting a uhaul truck and driving :P

Or at least a cargo van. :))

Road Trip!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HaaTa on Mon, 16 June 2014, 16:58:02
I wish I could bring my entire collection for you guys to see, but logistically, that ain't happening.

That would probably require renting a uhaul truck and driving :P

:P
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 16 June 2014, 17:23:30
no worries about bringing keyboards if you're out of town. i can probably fit a 20th of haata's collection in the fiat XD
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 16 June 2014, 17:27:03
I'm bringing keyboards. You can't stop me! But what should I bring? I think I can bring 3-4. Kingsaver was requested by a few people so that's coming. But what else?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 16 June 2014, 18:01:51
I'm bringing keyboards. You can't stop me! But what should I bring? I think I can bring 3-4. Kingsaver was requested by a few people so that's coming. But what else?

Man, you have to bring your KMAC. that thing is like your travel companion. :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 19:10:51
Also we need Cards Against Humanity.

I got it. Just the plain set, no expansions or anything. I can pack it if you want...
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 16 June 2014, 19:32:03
BRING IT SMASHER816!!

And ok. KMAC and Kingsaver. One more board :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 16 June 2014, 19:37:45
CBA knows the story of me bringing an SSK through security at BCIA (beijing airport)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 16 June 2014, 19:41:22
I'm not telling that story in the forums. That can be something we laugh about at Keycon and on the Keycon stream :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 16 June 2014, 21:44:51
You misspelled my nickname! (Also, I’ll probably drag 1-2 others along.)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 22:38:00
BRING IT SMASHER816!!

Alright, lol. I can do that :cool:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 16 June 2014, 23:09:43
I don't have a ton of exotic stuff but I can bring basically my entire collection since I'm local and will be driving down in a car.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:40:07
maybe i'll build an SSK assembly during one of the days. who knows! it's keycon. it's like a box full of surprises, but it turns out that the surprise is that inside is another box WITH A SURPRISE IN IT
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:40:49
oh, i will definitely have an SSKr and the first prototype Ti JD40 (aka The Smallfry) with me.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HaaTa on Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:54:06
I will not bring my entire collection, even though I'm local...I'd need a uhaul...

I'll bring a large selection of rare stuff though :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:02:41
updated with a tentative itin and invitations for presentation proposals
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Tue, 17 June 2014, 21:04:51
I wish smallfry was still around and on the role call list. I think it would have been fun to talk to him and get to know him.

I'm just curious. But is there anyone else attending around my age (18)? I got no problem with being on the younger side of things.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Vibex on Tue, 17 June 2014, 21:28:35
I wish smallfry was still around and on the role call list. I think it would have been fun to talk to him and get to know him.

I'm just curious. But is there anyone else attending around my age (18)? I got no problem with being on the younger side of things.
I'm 18, so you won't be all alone. ;D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 17 June 2014, 21:30:56
I wish smallfry was still around and on the role call list. I think it would have been fun to talk to him and get to know him.

I'm just curious. But is there anyone else attending around my age (18)? I got no problem with being on the younger side of things.
I'm 18, so you won't be all alone. ;D

I used to be 18 at one point, so I can pretend I'm 18 if it makes you feel better.

Actually, no.  Cause I wanna drink.  So I'll be at least 21.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HaaTa on Tue, 17 June 2014, 22:19:39
Things that suck about 'murica
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: obra on Thu, 19 June 2014, 15:25:18
I'm really bummed out. It looks like Kaia and I have an unavoidable conflict and won't be able to make it :/
But it looks like Mike, who's helping us out at Keyboardio will be coming.

If folks are still around SF on Tuesday, we'd totally love to meet up, though.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 19 June 2014, 15:58:25
booooooooooo

i'll be around, but i think most out-of-towners are flying out sunday night.

speaking of out-of-tonwers, is everyone good on lodgings so far?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 19 June 2014, 16:18:12
This is where I say I'm not going, right?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 19 June 2014, 17:09:57
first i have to say YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO GO NYAAA
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Thu, 19 June 2014, 17:16:51
I'll be there through Tuesday but on campus for college orientation.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 19 June 2014, 20:49:01
booooooooooo

i'll be around, but i think most out-of-towners are flying out sunday night.

speaking of out-of-tonwers, is everyone good on lodgings so far?

I do not have lodging secured yet.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Fri, 20 June 2014, 19:13:42
I'm really sorry if this has already been discussed, but there will be a stream of the July 12th/13th meetups, right? I really enjoyed watching the one last year!  ;D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Fri, 20 June 2014, 19:21:43
Also we need Cards Against Humanity.

I got it. Just the plain set, no expansions or anything. I can pack it if you want...
I have the base and a couple expansions and am in the Bay Area already if you don't want to carry the weight.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 20 June 2014, 19:36:23
I'm really sorry if this has already been discussed, but there will be a stream of the July 12th/13th meetups, right? I really enjoyed watching the one last year!  ;D
it hasn't really been discussed properly, but yes, we're going to have an EPIC stream. there will be at least 3 cameras and two separate livestreams.

one of them will be a gopro on cptbadass's head.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Fri, 20 June 2014, 19:46:18
I will be coming +1ish on both days. If anyone arrives early on Friday and wants to go to the Computer History Museum (http://computerhistory.org) let's figure out a time and I can lead a tour. Ideally we'd start by 1pm at the latest so we can see the Babbage engine demo.

I'll bring as much of my collection as I can carry. Maybe damieng is coming and can give me a lift. I have linear green Alps, a Minitouch, an Atreus, and some Duck boards as the collection highlights.

Edit?

I am a GitHubber, aside from bringing some Octocat stickers I won't really be there in "official" capacity but if someone wants a GitHub-related side event please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring some t-shirts to give to people with my favorite keyboards.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Fri, 20 June 2014, 20:02:27
I'm really sorry if this has already been discussed, but there will be a stream of the July 12th/13th meetups, right? I really enjoyed watching the one last year!  ;D
it hasn't really been discussed properly, but yes, we're going to have an EPIC stream. there will be at least 3 cameras and two separate livestreams.

one of them will be a gopro on cptbadass's head.
WOW..next level live stream!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 20 June 2014, 20:40:45
I will be coming +1ish on both days. If anyone arrives early on Friday and wants to go to the Computer History Museum (http://computerhistory.org) let's figure out a time and I can lead a tour. Ideally we'd start by 1pm at the latest so we can see the Babbage engine demo.

I'll bring as much of my collection as I can carry. Maybe damieng is coming and can give me a lift. I have linear green Alps, a Minitouch, an Atreus, and some Duck boards as the collection highlights.

Edit?

I am a GitHubber, aside from bringing some Octocat stickers I won't really be there in "official" capacity but if someone wants a GitHub-related side event please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring some t-shirts to give to people with my favorite keyboards.

I was just telling CPT the other day that while I'm there I HAVE to go to the Computer History Museum. That is my kind of place! This has to happen. I arrive early on Friday, and I'm planning on stopping by to see hashbaz at Pixar at some point, but scheduling a trip to the museum shouldn't be a problem for me at all.

Also, I would love some github swag!

Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Fri, 20 June 2014, 21:09:27
Make sure you stop by the gift store at the computer history museum. There are some very nice android tshirts I picked up last time I was in Cali.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Fri, 20 June 2014, 21:22:35
Make sure you stop by the gift store at the computer history museum. There are some very nice android tshirts I picked up last time I was in Cali.

They're waaaay overpriced at CHM and the Google Stores. If you can get a Googler to use their discount on stuff. Also if there are any Googlers going to KeyCon y'all get half off your whole group's tickets at CHM and I want to talk to you. I can ply you with coffee.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 20 June 2014, 22:09:04
afaik no one i know at google wants to be caught dead buying an android t-shirt
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 20 June 2014, 22:36:43
I will be coming +1ish on both days. If anyone arrives early on Friday and wants to go to the Computer History Museum (http://computerhistory.org) let's figure out a time and I can lead a tour. Ideally we'd start by 1pm at the latest so we can see the Babbage engine demo.

I'll bring as much of my collection as I can carry. Maybe damieng is coming and can give me a lift. I have linear green Alps, a Minitouch, an Atreus, and some Duck boards as the collection highlights.

Edit?

I am a GitHubber, aside from bringing some Octocat stickers I won't really be there in "official" capacity but if someone wants a GitHub-related side event please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring some t-shirts to give to people with my favorite keyboards.

I was just telling CPT the other day that while I'm there I HAVE to go to the Computer History Museum. That is my kind of place! This has to happen. I arrive early on Friday, and I'm planning on stopping by to see hashbaz at Pixar at some point, but scheduling a trip to the museum shouldn't be a problem for me at all.

Also, I would love some github swag!

Mother. ****er. I knew I shouldve came in earlier :( :( :(.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Sat, 21 June 2014, 02:00:24
I will be coming +1ish on both days. If anyone arrives early on Friday and wants to go to the Computer History Museum (http://computerhistory.org) let's figure out a time and I can lead a tour. Ideally we'd start by 1pm at the latest so we can see the Babbage engine demo.

I'll bring as much of my collection as I can carry. Maybe damieng is coming and can give me a lift. I have linear green Alps, a Minitouch, an Atreus, and some Duck boards as the collection highlights.

Edit?

I am a GitHubber, aside from bringing some Octocat stickers I won't really be there in "official" capacity but if someone wants a GitHub-related side event please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring some t-shirts to give to people with my favorite keyboards.

I was just telling CPT the other day that while I'm there I HAVE to go to the Computer History Museum. That is my kind of place! This has to happen. I arrive early on Friday, and I'm planning on stopping by to see hashbaz at Pixar at some point, but scheduling a trip to the museum shouldn't be a problem for me at all.

Also, I would love some github swag!

Mother. ****er. I knew I shouldve came in earlier :( :( :(.

Are you hanging around after. I would literally go to that museum every day if I could afford it.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 21 June 2014, 02:49:14
Unfortunately, I'm flying in late Friday night and leaving early Monday morning.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 21 June 2014, 03:32:40
I'm really sorry if this has already been discussed, but there will be a stream of the July 12th/13th meetups, right? I really enjoyed watching the one last year!  ;D
it hasn't really been discussed properly, but yes, we're going to have an EPIC stream. there will be at least 3 cameras and two separate livestreams.

one of them will be a gopro on cptbadass's head.

I'm not ok with appropriating a downtrodden minority's head for no profit into his own pocket. 

Say no to "voluntary" head cams on ice cream lovers.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 21 June 2014, 09:25:54
HE CAN'T HELP IT IF HE LOVES ICE CREAM. IT'S NOT A CHOICE, HE WAS BORN THAT WAY.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 21 June 2014, 09:27:49
CPTBadCam only happens if my following demand is met: We have ice cream time at 8 PM.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 21 June 2014, 10:17:19
dinner will probably run until after 8pm, but we will have ice cream afterward. IT IS ONLY PROPER
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Sat, 21 June 2014, 10:56:59
Unfortunately, I'm flying in late Friday night and leaving early Monday morning.

(http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq3pze9MxX1qko4x4o1_500.gif)

Next time Gadget!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: DamienG on Sun, 22 June 2014, 19:13:54
If I'm still in the Bay area I'll be there.  Good chance I'll be moving tho.

[)amien
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 22 June 2014, 19:36:15
Haata and I were talking and it seems that there's going to be at least four presentations for Saturday:

1) i3oilermaker unveiling Project Ravello
2) Haata and Massdrop unveiling their keyboard projects
3) Haata's talk on keycap sensing
4) Captain Badass' materials processing talk: learn more about injection molding, metals processing, and 3D printing.

Does anyone else want to present something?



I'll also be doing a raffle for a few items.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 23 June 2014, 08:15:49
can anyone offer hoffman a place to stay for the weekend?

if all else fails, i think i can find him a place, but if you have a couch for him to crash on, it would be ideal
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 23 June 2014, 08:43:48
can anyone offer hoffman a place to stay for the weekend?

if all else fails, i think i can find him a place, but if you have a couch for him to crash on, it would be ideal

I reserved a hotel room with two beds, and I told Hoff he's welcome to stay with me.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 23 June 2014, 09:07:48
 :thumb:

PM me the hotel address jd
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: ebacho on Wed, 25 June 2014, 00:17:58
I think I'm going, though I might not stay the whole time since I have family in town.  I'll bring some boards since I'm local.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 25 June 2014, 23:59:28
Hoooooly crap.  So, I'm bad at flights.  I don't fly often at all.

Does it seem normal that a typical two way flight would end up costing over $550??  (from MKE to SJC)  And that's with the super cheap option of Southwest's "Wanna get away" deal.  If I did a 'regular' flight it would be closer to a thousand.   :eek:

Is this typical?  I was expecting it to be, like...$300-400...

I mean, I'm still gonna go.  Cause why wouldn't I?  But I just don't want to get ripped off.

And yes I realize I'm getting tickets rather late, but unfortunately I didn't have a choice.  :(  I didn't know my vacation options until a few days ago and then due to a payment thing I didn't have money until now.  :(  And actually this is the price that the tickets have been for months, even though I thought they were cheaper.  Southwest apparently prices each direction separately.  Cause that makes sense for a two way flight...    :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 26 June 2014, 00:10:53
I was thinking  about what to bring, but then I realized: most of my stuff HaaTa has anyway.

Maybe I'll just bring the skeldon along so people can compare american cases to korean ones. And I'll have something to type on instead of my laptop keyboard.

Oh and the US military alphameric. I don't think anyone else has one and is going.

Oh and those horrible clicky hall effect keyswitches. I'll definitely have to bring some of them.

Maybe some tripleshot hall effect keycaps, I'm not sure if anyone else has any.

I was considering bringing 4-5 Ms, so everyone can test them against eachother and feel the slight differences, but on my last roadtrip there was little interest.

Will all that fit in a carryon?

no worries about bringing keyboards if you're out of town. i can probably fit a 20th of haata's collection in the fiat XD
It all fit in a moving van, but he's acquired much more since then!

I will not bring my entire collection, even though I'm local...I'd need a uhaul...

I'll bring a large selection of rare stuff though :D

Maybe we can coordinate, you bring some, I bring some. I was thinking of bringing my first gen fujitsu leaf springs so people can compare to yours (much smoother than mine, which is not yet fully cleaned, etc.)

Hoooooly crap.  So, I'm bad at flights.  I don't fly often at all.

Does it seem normal that a typical two way flight would end up costing over $550??  (from MKE to SJC)  And that's with the super cheap option of Southwest's "Wanna get away" deal.  If I did a 'regular' flight it would be closer to a thousand.   :eek:

Is this typical?  I was expecting it to be, like...$300-400...

I mean, I'm still gonna go.  Cause why wouldn't I?  But I just don't want to get ripped off.

And yes I realize I'm getting tickets rather late, but unfortunately I didn't have a choice.  :(  I didn't know my vacation options until a few days ago and then due to a payment thing I didn't have money until now.  :(  And actually this is the price that the tickets have been for months, even though I thought they were cheaper.  Southwest apparently prices each direction separately.  Cause that makes sense for a two way flight...    :rolleyes:

~$500 sounds about right.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 26 June 2014, 00:11:33
Lucky you. My airfare alone was $820. Did you notice my sale? I still have some stuff available, if anyone wants to buy. :)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 26 June 2014, 00:17:42
Okay.  :|   rip my wallet...   :'(
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 26 June 2014, 14:31:23
Will there be a soldering station there?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HaaTa on Thu, 26 June 2014, 14:40:45
I can bring my fancy OKi one?

http://www.okinternational.com/Hand_Soldering_Systems/id-MFR-PS2200/Power_supply_for_MFR-2200_Series (http://www.okinternational.com/Hand_Soldering_Systems/id-MFR-PS2200/Power_supply_for_MFR-2200_Series)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 26 June 2014, 15:28:34
Will there be a soldering station there?
i can bring my 2020

we can have a solder-off (well, on, but you know what i mean)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 26 June 2014, 22:54:41
YOU GUYS I FINALLY BOUGHT MY TICKETS.  I will be arriving in OAK around noon on Friday, and departing from SJC around 4:00 pm on Sunday. 

:D

I'M SO EXCITED.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 27 June 2014, 13:53:06
YOU GUYS I FINALLY BOUGHT MY TICKETS.  I will be arriving in OAK around noon on Friday, and departing from SJC around 4:00 pm on Sunday. 

:D

I'M SO EXCITED.
So excited!!!

I'm writing up stuff already.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 27 June 2014, 14:18:18
Man...you guys may be flying out of really small markets or the prices have gone up way faster than I expected. I paid $400ish for my flight to SFO.

Dorkvader, I think you could bring up to 4 keyboards if you don't need a lot of clothing.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 27 June 2014, 15:02:07
DamienG (pizza-on-head) you GOTTA show, just GOTTA!

CHM is an interesting place, the Babbage steals the show in my opinion, but I have not seen it operate other than on video.

Sounds like this is a late Fri pm-late Sun/Mon deal for most people at this point…HOW NIFTY IS THAT SHIZZ? ??? ?

I work out of town these days but will be attending the 60 HOUR KEYBOARD FESTIVAL in it's entirety. Look forward to meeting more GHers, maybe seeing a few new places, and tons of keyboards. Plus, I need to get my GH tshirts from CPTBadAss so I can post pic of gf wearing hers.

* * * Maybe send a GH email blast about Keycon in case anyone has missed the announcements? * * *
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Lingj on Sun, 29 June 2014, 14:52:55
I am fairly new to the community but it looks like I will also be going to Keycon from Florida!! Super excited. The only issue is that I haven't found any sort of transportation nor lodging as of yet. If anyone could lend me a hand or point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sun, 29 June 2014, 15:53:40

I am fairly new to the community but it looks like I will also be going to Keycon from Florida!! Super excited. The only issue is that I haven't found any sort of transportation nor lodging as of yet. If anyone could lend me a hand or point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it.

Where are you at in Florida?

Stay as close to Keycon as possible so transpo is not an issue or coordinate to stay near peeps going (carpool)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Lingj on Sun, 29 June 2014, 16:07:04

I am fairly new to the community but it looks like I will also be going to Keycon from Florida!! Super excited. The only issue is that I haven't found any sort of transportation nor lodging as of yet. If anyone could lend me a hand or point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it.

Where are you at in Florida?

Stay as close to Keycon as possible so transpo is not an issue or coordinate to stay near peeps going (carpool)

I am in Orlando and I'll be flying into SFO at 2:00pm. I'm hoping that someone is arriving around that time so we can work something out.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sun, 29 June 2014, 18:07:18

I am fairly new to the community but it looks like I will also be going to Keycon from Florida!! Super excited. The only issue is that I haven't found any sort of transportation nor lodging as of yet. If anyone could lend me a hand or point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it.

Where are you at in Florida?

Stay as close to Keycon as possible so transpo is not an issue or coordinate to stay near peeps going (carpool)

I am in Orlando and I'll be flying into SFO at 2:00pm. I'm hoping that someone is arriving around that time so we can work something out.

2:00pm Friday? Saturday? When fly out?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Lingj on Sun, 29 June 2014, 18:09:28

I am fairly new to the community but it looks like I will also be going to Keycon from Florida!! Super excited. The only issue is that I haven't found any sort of transportation nor lodging as of yet. If anyone could lend me a hand or point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it.

Where are you at in Florida?

Stay as close to Keycon as possible so transpo is not an issue or coordinate to stay near peeps going (carpool)

I am in Orlando and I'll be flying into SFO at 2:00pm. I'm hoping that someone is arriving around that time so we can work something out.

2:00pm Friday? Saturday? When fly out?

2:00pm Friday and I leave Sunday at 10:30pm at SFO
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Tue, 01 July 2014, 01:48:22
i'm going since i live like a city over! and possibly bring 3 friends :]
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: V1ral on Tue, 01 July 2014, 13:22:34
I'll be going! And hopefully dragging my boyfriend with me, along with maybe 1-3 other friends!

I don't have anything particularly interesting to bring, unless anyone wants to see a rainbow of Binge lions. I'd offer to bring baked goodies, but I'm not sure if there would be any food safety issues. And, yanno, keyboards don't always mix well with cookies, cake, and pie. :P
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 01 July 2014, 14:06:47
Please bring baked goods omg. If y'all don't know, GH meetups are always about food first and keyboards second...or maybe that's if I'm involved :P
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 01 July 2014, 14:08:38
Um, yeah. Baked goods > keyboards. :))
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 01 July 2014, 14:17:46
I require more pie
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Vibex on Tue, 01 July 2014, 14:21:31
I vote chocolate chip cookies. Nothing is better then cookies. ;D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 01 July 2014, 14:49:49
Chocolate makes me sad. Gives me headaches when I eat it :(
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 01 July 2014, 14:52:49
Chocolate makes me sad. Gives me headaches when I eat it :(

I'll bring Tylenol.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 01 July 2014, 14:55:09
Chocolate makes me sad. Gives me headaches when I eat it :(
how do you manage to eat so much ice cream then? i am completely boggled by this contradiction
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 01 July 2014, 15:16:48
actively soliciting presentations now
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 01 July 2014, 15:29:38
jd, does our hotel have an oven?  :))  I wanna bake a cheesecake!

actively soliciting presentations now

I would enjoy presenting, but I don't have much to present on that's in any way related to keyboards.  All I know about is general polymer stuff and paper and polymer processing in industry.   :confused:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 01 July 2014, 16:02:02
i would personally enjoy that immensely.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jacobolus on Tue, 01 July 2014, 16:56:51
I would enjoy presenting, but I don't have much to present on that's in any way related to keyboards.  All I know about is general polymer stuff and paper and polymer processing in industry.   :confused:
Keyboard cases, keycaps, and many internal keyswitch parts are made of plastic, so that sounds pretty relevant to me!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 02 July 2014, 07:15:11
jd, does our hotel have an oven?  :))  I wanna bake a cheesecake!

actively soliciting presentations now
I would enjoy presenting, but I don't have much to present on that's in any way related to keyboards.  All I know about is general polymer stuff and paper and polymer processing in industry.   :confused:

I was going to give a presentation on general polymer and metal processing but it might work better if we split it into two topics. If you're still interested in presenting, I've got some keycaps I can bring in that show things like how doubleshots are made.

Chocolate makes me sad. Gives me headaches when I eat it :(
how do you manage to eat so much ice cream then? i am completely boggled by this contradiction

I eat ice cream that doesn't have chocolate in it. Ice cream =/= chocolate.

Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Wed, 02 July 2014, 11:35:23
Man...you guys may be flying out of really small markets or the prices have gone up way faster than I expected. I paid $400ish for my flight to SFO.

Dorkvader, I think you could bring up to 4 keyboards if you don't need a lot of clothing.

LESS CLOTHES MORE BOARDS!!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 02 July 2014, 11:46:46
I will be coming +1ish on both days. If anyone arrives early on Friday and wants to go to the Computer History Museum (http://computerhistory.org) let's figure out a time and I can lead a tour. Ideally we'd start by 1pm at the latest so we can see the Babbage engine demo.

I'll bring as much of my collection as I can carry. Maybe damieng is coming and can give me a lift. I have linear green Alps, a Minitouch, an Atreus, and some Duck boards as the collection highlights.

Edit?

I am a GitHubber, aside from bringing some Octocat stickers I won't really be there in "official" capacity but if someone wants a GitHub-related side event please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring some t-shirts to give to people with my favorite keyboards.

In for group tour and Github goodies. :thumb:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 02 July 2014, 11:56:19
I will be coming +1ish on both days. If anyone arrives early on Friday and wants to go to the Computer History Museum (http://computerhistory.org) let's figure out a time and I can lead a tour. Ideally we'd start by 1pm at the latest so we can see the Babbage engine demo.

I'll bring as much of my collection as I can carry. Maybe damieng is coming and can give me a lift. I have linear green Alps, a Minitouch, an Atreus, and some Duck boards as the collection highlights.

Edit?

I am a GitHubber, aside from bringing some Octocat stickers I won't really be there in "official" capacity but if someone wants a GitHub-related side event please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring some t-shirts to give to people with my favorite keyboards.

In for group tour and Github goodies. :thumb:

Friday 1pm start at the CHM, followed by a look around Pixar? :)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: terrpn on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:04:37
pictures and any video you guys might be able to grab for us un-socialites that cannot come

try and grab a group shot if you guys can............. :cool:

i know cpt is a chow hound, so food is a priority

cpt you taking your KS?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:18:17
In for group tour and Github goodies. :thumb:

The Github visit I did earlier this year made me so sad. My workplace is so unbelievably sad in comparison. Make sure you get nuclearsandwich to make you some coffee if you like coffee.

pictures and any video you guys might be able to grab for us un-socialites that cannot come

try and grab a group shot if you guys can............. :cool:

I'll have my camera with me and take lots of pictures. And there should be a stream or two.

i know cpt is a chow hound, so food is a priority

cpt you taking your KS?

Food pictures are a must. Jwaz promised me In n Out so I will be getting that.

Yes I will be taking my Kingsaver.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: V1ral on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:18:57
Please bring baked goods omg. If y'all don't know, GH meetups are always about food first and keyboards second...or maybe that's if I'm involved :P

Maybe I'll bring a few dozen cookies or cupcakes with me then... (Promise there will be some without chocolate!)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 02 July 2014, 14:17:43
I will be coming +1ish on both days. If anyone arrives early on Friday and wants to go to the Computer History Museum (http://computerhistory.org) let's figure out a time and I can lead a tour. Ideally we'd start by 1pm at the latest so we can see the Babbage engine demo.

I'll bring as much of my collection as I can carry. Maybe damieng is coming and can give me a lift. I have linear green Alps, a Minitouch, an Atreus, and some Duck boards as the collection highlights.

Edit?

I am a GitHubber, aside from bringing some Octocat stickers I won't really be there in "official" capacity but if someone wants a GitHub-related side event please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring some t-shirts to give to people with my favorite keyboards.

In for group tour and Github goodies. :thumb:

Friday 1pm start at the CHM, followed by a look around Pixar? :)

very difficult to get from south bay to east bay in the afternoon. are you coming in to SJO, OAK or SFO?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 02 July 2014, 14:25:11
I will be coming +1ish on both days. If anyone arrives early on Friday and wants to go to the Computer History Museum (http://computerhistory.org) let's figure out a time and I can lead a tour. Ideally we'd start by 1pm at the latest so we can see the Babbage engine demo.

I'll bring as much of my collection as I can carry. Maybe damieng is coming and can give me a lift. I have linear green Alps, a Minitouch, an Atreus, and some Duck boards as the collection highlights.

Edit?

I am a GitHubber, aside from bringing some Octocat stickers I won't really be there in "official" capacity but if someone wants a GitHub-related side event please let me know and I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring some t-shirts to give to people with my favorite keyboards.

In for group tour and Github goodies. :thumb:

Friday 1pm start at the CHM, followed by a look around Pixar? :)

very difficult to get from south bay to east bay in the afternoon. are you coming in to SJO, OAK or SFO?

I don't mind meeting hashbaz at any time on Friday to visit Pixar. I'm flying into SJC, arriving at 9:15am. :D  And I'm probably going to rent a car, just to make things easier.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 02 July 2014, 14:40:38
i suspect you should start at the CHM then, and then head up to the east bay. did i say we would try to do friday night in the east bay? i forget..
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 02 July 2014, 14:43:13
I spot a massive problem. WHY ARE PRESENTATIONS AROUND LUNCH TIME?? I can't be presenting on an empty stomach :(
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 02 July 2014, 15:11:43
I vote to push back presentations too
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 02 July 2014, 15:16:35
they have to be done by like 4pm though..
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 02 July 2014, 15:19:36
I'm giving a 15-20 minute talk tops. I don't think it's going to take 5 hours. And if it does, it really shouldn't. IMO, the talks should take at most 2 hours. This is something we're doing for fun. I don't think spending 5 hours listening to lectures is fun.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 02 July 2014, 15:36:02
If ming gives a presentation, it's likely to take 5 hours. Just remember how long the pizza conversation with Hoff lasted. And that was only pizza! :))
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 02 July 2014, 19:57:46
I'm going to have some free stuff:

- Cherry replica Geekhack caps
- Geekhacked stickers
- IBM branded Pilot Varsity fountain pens

And some raffles:

- Turtle Power set
- Tooth keycap
- Flip 'em keycaps
- Melvang's custom paracord keypullers

And some things for sale:

- Geekhack Keycon "SSK logo" t shirts
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 02 July 2014, 23:14:24
I'll be going! And hopefully dragging my boyfriend with me, along with maybe 1-3 other friends!

I don't have anything particularly interesting to bring, unless anyone wants to see a rainbow of Binge lions. I'd offer to bring baked goodies, but I'm not sure if there would be any food safety issues. And, yanno, keyboards don't always mix well with cookies, cake, and pie. :P

I would absolutely be happy with baked goods. I will see if I can make some as well. People can snack on them during the talks.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Thu, 03 July 2014, 06:31:26
i'd actually be willing to bring some baked goods, any requests? i'll just stop by a safeway/luckys or something before hand. Otherwise it'd be cookies and chips (crumbs for your keyboard :D)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 03 July 2014, 06:43:00
I *love* pie :D

But any baked goods without chocolate will be fine with me. Thanks for offering to bring goodies ^__^
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mashby on Thu, 03 July 2014, 09:13:09
But any baked goods without chocolate will be fine with me. Thanks for offering to bring goodies ^__^

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What Up Shoney? (ツ)_/¯  Why you hatin' on chocolate so much?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: samwisekoi on Thu, 03 July 2014, 09:21:58
Some org details:

If anyone wants to SHIP their keyboards/other things in advance, go to 724support.com (https://724support.com/contact.html) and you can ship things to the address shown there.  Advance drop-offs are okay as well.  Contact me first before showing up, please.

We'll have soft drinks, water, and a full espresso bar available.  (And a big fridge and a microwave.)  Costco is very, very close.  We are a wheelchair-friendly facility.

Bringing snacks is fine, but remember: surfaces covered in food cannot also hold keyboards!  (Related: surfaces covered in keyboards cannot be used for playing pool.)

I'll have my tools and supplies available,  Note that I am old-school, so there are no stinkin' dials on my soldering iron!

Send me a PM if you have any special needs or requests.

Happy 4th, and I'll see you all in a week!

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: V1ral on Thu, 03 July 2014, 12:46:30
such noms, much excite.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 03 July 2014, 13:00:33
But any baked goods without chocolate will be fine with me. Thanks for offering to bring goodies ^__^

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What Up Shoney? (ツ)_/¯  Why you hatin' on chocolate so much?

^ this
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Thu, 03 July 2014, 13:43:46
I *love* pie :D

But any baked goods without chocolate will be fine with me. Thanks for offering to bring goodies ^__^

its okay, I dont even like chocolate x:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: V1ral on Thu, 03 July 2014, 14:17:00
its okay, I dont even like chocolate x:

Seems like a lot of men don't like chocolate. My boyfriend is not a fan either, so I have a lot of chocolate-free recipes stocked up.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: yicaoyimu on Thu, 03 July 2014, 20:46:29
I see a bunch of well-known names on the list. That's awesome. Finally got a chance to meet you guys. I will definitely be there.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: KangarooZombies on Thu, 03 July 2014, 21:11:45
Turns out this is actually really close to me. I might go... would be neat to meet some of you dudes.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 03 July 2014, 21:25:43
Yes! Everyone come hang out!  ;D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 04 July 2014, 00:20:25
i'm going to bring several hundred pounds of ghirardelli chocolate just to spite you CBA

edit: no, i'm going to bring it because it's GOOD and because they have gigantic bags at the factory store
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 04 July 2014, 00:23:07
OTHER FOODS:

it's its <-- SO MANY

jelly belly b-stock from the factory? anyone live close to the factory?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 04 July 2014, 00:51:14
It's relatively close to my place, but in the wrong direction.  Would be hard to make it out there before next weekend.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 04 July 2014, 01:16:29
i'm going to bring several hundred pounds of ghirardelli chocolate just to spite you CBA

I honestly don't understand how bringing and eating chocolate would spite me but ok. Do you.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 04 July 2014, 07:52:27
i'm going to bring several hundred pounds of ghirardelli chocolate just to spite you CBA

edit: no, i'm going to bring it because it's GOOD and because they have gigantic bags at the factory store

I'll eat some. I love chocolate!

I'm conspiring with HaaTa on what bakes Good(s) I will be making before keycon. There are several family recipes that have been handed down through the generations. The Buttermilk Pie is a particular favourite of mine.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Fri, 04 July 2014, 14:55:07
I will be staying in Santa Clara by school and plan on taking the CalTrain into Mountain View. What is the best way to get to 727 from the station?

It is about 3mi so I would prefer not to walk and that is what google suggests even with buses and stuff selected. Is there some more public transportation that I should know about? I suppose I could always take a cab (or maybe someone could pick me up on their way if they drive. I don't know).
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 04 July 2014, 15:34:40
i'm going to bring several hundred pounds of ghirardelli chocolate just to spite you CBA

I honestly don't understand how bringing and eating chocolate would spite me but ok. Do you.

It's to make you eat it, not for him to eat.  Clearly you need some.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 04 July 2014, 21:03:59
i'm going to bring several hundred pounds of ghirardelli chocolate just to spite you CBA

I honestly don't understand how bringing and eating chocolate would spite me but ok. Do you.

It's to make you eat it, not for him to eat.  Clearly you need some.

I'd be game for that, too.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 05 July 2014, 12:29:11
thinking of doing friday night at in n out. thoughts?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 05 July 2014, 12:29:56
Aww, jwaz told me he was going to get me some In n Out and I won't be until like 2300 Friday :(.

What were you thinking for saturday? And are we going to have the streams working? I haven't heard anything in a little while about that.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 05 July 2014, 12:34:14
ooh, that's close. in n out closes at midnight.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 05 July 2014, 12:34:39
i'm looking around the office for walkable restaurants that could fit us for saturday
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: samwisekoi on Sat, 05 July 2014, 17:44:51
I will be staying in Santa Clara by school and plan on taking the CalTrain into Mountain View. What is the best way to get to 727 from the station?

It is about 3mi so I would prefer not to walk and that is what google suggests even with buses and stuff selected. Is there some more public transportation that I should know about? I suppose I could always take a cab (or maybe someone could pick me up on their way if they drive. I don't know).

The best thing for us to do is have people go to the Mountain View CalTrain/Light Rail station.  Express trains from north and south go there, as does light rail.

Then we can have someone drive the 724support.com company van over there to pick up 1-8 people per trip.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Sat, 05 July 2014, 19:02:41
I will be staying in Santa Clara by school and plan on taking the CalTrain into Mountain View. What is the best way to get to 727 from the station?

It is about 3mi so I would prefer not to walk and that is what google suggests even with buses and stuff selected. Is there some more public transportation that I should know about? I suppose I could always take a cab (or maybe someone could pick me up on their way if they drive. I don't know).

The best thing for us to do is have people go to the Mountain View CalTrain/Light Rail station.  Express trains from north and south go there, as does light rail.

Then we can have someone drive the 724support.com company van over there to pick up 1-8 people per trip.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Sounds good to me. Thanks Ron.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Lingj on Sat, 05 July 2014, 19:24:26
What hotel are most people staying at? Still looking for one.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Sat, 05 July 2014, 23:18:58
I'd be willing to drive since im local. Just lmk if anybody needs rides. Although I do have 3 friends I do not think they will attend the whole event, worse case scenario ill take multiple trips. Logistics will be better arranged as the event draws closer. Pm me if you need a ride or need to be picked up. Gas money welcome, but not necessary.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 06 July 2014, 19:27:07
I would enjoy presenting, but I don't have much to present on that's in any way related to keyboards.  All I know about is general polymer stuff and paper and polymer processing in industry.   :confused:
Keyboard cases, keycaps, and many internal keyswitch parts are made of plastic, so that sounds pretty relevant to me!

This is true.   :p  But I do die extrusions, rather than injection molding, which is what those pieces are.  :)  I make flexible packaging.  Entirely unrelated.   :))

That said, I do know things about polymers and can still present about all sorts of polymer processing techniques.  I was just saying that I'm not an expert on injection molding.   ;)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HaaTa on Mon, 07 July 2014, 13:54:05
Massdrop has confirmed at least 2 people will be there.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 07 July 2014, 13:56:20
That said, I do know things about polymers and can still present about all sorts of polymer processing techniques.  I was just saying that I'm not an expert on injection molding.   ;)

I can help you out a bit and I'll bring some examples of stuff so people can touch things.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jwaz on Mon, 07 July 2014, 14:01:07
i'm looking around the office for walkable restaurants that could fit us for saturday

There isn't really much in the way of restaurants near that office, we'll probably have to drive somewhere close to University ave.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Tue, 08 July 2014, 13:55:18
Theres always ikea very spacious and cheap.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jwaz on Tue, 08 July 2014, 16:30:35
^Let's keep the trolling in this thread to a minimum ;)

The In-n-out on Rengstorf is good for a quick bite but not really for a meal together with drinks, conversation, etc.

Ming did you have anything specific in mind? Something on Castro/California/University maybe?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: samwisekoi on Tue, 08 July 2014, 17:52:18
Couple of things...

#1: Shoreline Pho is an easy walk, and could handle 20-30 people.

#2: I want to rent some folding tables and chairs so we'll have enough display space, but I will need some help to pick them up on Friday afternoon.  I have a truck and trailer, but need another person to help lift and carry.

Anyone going to be available to help with that?

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 08 July 2014, 19:20:27
#2: I want to rent some folding tables and chairs so we'll have enough display space, but I will need some help to pick them up on Friday afternoon.  I have a truck and trailer, but need another person to help lift and carry.

Anyone going to be available to help with that?

 - Ron | samwisekoi
I will be happy to help lift and carry.

---
Okay, so I'm going to bring some hall effect sensors to the keycon. One has a clear epoxy window where you can look in and see the IC itself. Since it's so old (1970) you can sorta make out the various elements.

I think it'd be awesome to get a macro photo of it. Does anyone have a macro camera, or some sort of lens? My cellphone is not "sharp" enough close in to make out anything decent more so than the naked eye, so maybe even a better camera could work.

I'm compiling the slides I'll be talking on for my presentation now. <3 hall effect.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 08 July 2014, 19:37:31
Couple of things...

#1: Shoreline Pho is an easy walk, and could handle 20-30 people.

#2: I want to rent some folding tables and chairs so we'll have enough display space, but I will need some help to pick them up on Friday afternoon.  I have a truck and trailer, but need another person to help lift and carry.

Anyone going to be available to help with that?

 - Ron | samwisekoi
pho is very difficult for vegetarians. is shoreline pho more of a full-menu vietnamese place or just a pho place?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 08 July 2014, 19:43:42
#2: I want to rent some folding tables and chairs so we'll have enough display space, but I will need some help to pick them up on Friday afternoon.  I have a truck and trailer, but need another person to help lift and carry.

Anyone going to be available to help with that?

 - Ron | samwisekoi
I will be happy to help lift and carry.

---
Okay, so I'm going to bring some hall effect sensors to the keycon. One has a clear epoxy window where you can look in and see the IC itself. Since it's so old (1970) you can sorta make out the various elements.

I think it'd be awesome to get a macro photo of it. Does anyone have a macro camera, or some sort of lens? My cellphone is not "sharp" enough close in to make out anything decent more so than the naked eye, so maybe even a better camera could work.

I'm compiling the slides I'll be talking on for my presentation now. <3 hall effect.

I will be bringing my macro lens and, unless I forget, my tripod.  This setup usually allows for at least decent macro shots.  If someone else brings a better setup feel free to pass on using mine, but it'll be there!   :thumb:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 08 July 2014, 19:58:03
the new kawa kamera with its nikkor 105/2.8g micro will be there with a tripod. the most useful thing that people could do is bring speedlights.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Wed, 09 July 2014, 03:20:31
#2: I want to rent some folding tables and chairs so we'll have enough display space, but I will need some help to pick them up on Friday afternoon.  I have a truck and trailer, but need another person to help lift and carry.

Anyone going to be available to help with that?

 - Ron | samwisekoi

i'm up for helping out just lmk i'll pm you my phone number if anything

^Let's keep the trolling in this thread to a minimum ;)

The In-n-out on Rengstorf is good for a quick bite but not really for a meal together with drinks, conversation, etc.

Ming did you have anything specific in mind? Something on Castro/California/University maybe?

:( okay.

pizza at mountain mikes? they usually have big group tables to lounge around and  they serve some beers there too ;]
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: samwisekoi on Wed, 09 July 2014, 10:07:02
pho is very difficult for vegetarians. is shoreline pho more of a full-menu vietnamese place or just a pho place?

It is the sort of place where the old women in the kitchen ignore special requests made in English.  Then the owner has to go yell at them in Vietnamese.

I would not consider it Vegan-safe, but the menu contains many "vegetarian" items.

However, they do NOT have their liquor license yet, so no-go for beer.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: clacktalk on Wed, 09 July 2014, 13:30:58
Count me in! I hail from Fremont, so if anyone needs any help regarding anything, I'd love to contribute. I'll free up my schedule (meaning I won't be streaming TI4 haha) for the weekend. Also, I drive a Camry if that information helps with any planning. Don't hesitate to PM me with any figuratively big requests.

And thanks mkawa for the extra push!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 09 July 2014, 13:33:38
Don't hesitate to PM me with any figuratively big requests.

I demand you bring me the best local ice creams :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 13:42:15
Don't hesitate to PM me with any figuratively big requests.

I demand you bring me the best local ice creams :D

Seconded!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 09 July 2014, 13:54:27
you literally have to run all over the bay area for the best ice cream. bi-rite in SF, fentons in oakland is a classic (that's what i grew up on), etc. etc. and there are a ton of pop-up shops that are using new artisinal techniques, including LNO2 JIT production, small batch fresh and sustainable everything pop-ups from kitchener in oakland (actually founded and run by a friend of mine from high school), and god knows what more has popped up in the years i've been gone.

i can't point you to the best of _any_ food in the bay area because so much of it is so damned good.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 13:56:20
you literally have to run all over the bay area for the best ice cream. bi-rite in SF, fentons in oakland is a classic (that's what i grew up on), etc. etc. and there are a ton of pop-up shops that are using new artisinal techniques, including LNO2 JIT production, small batch fresh and sustainable everything pop-ups from kitchener in oakland (actually founded and run by a friend of mine from high school), and god knows what more has popped up in the years i've been gone.

i can't point you to the best of _any_ food in the bay area because so much of it is so damned good.

I don't see the problem.  Put that little Fiat of yours to use and go go go get us some ice cream!

Edit: Bring a cooler.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: clacktalk on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:12:18
I'll bring at least a tub of something decadent to start the morning right. Although, I hear from the grapevine the hip way to get ice cream these days is in sandwich form at places like CREAM. But the hippest things are so overpriced, so maybe I'll just bring a sack of some satisfaction guaranteed aka klondike bars.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:19:32
I'll bring at least a tub of something decadent to start the morning right. Although, I hear from the grapevine the hip way to get ice cream these days is in sandwich form at places like CREAM. But the hippest things are so overpriced, so maybe I'll just bring a sack of some satisfaction guaranteed aka klondike bars.

TIL I'm hip.  I've been eating ice cream sandwiches since I was 4 years old.   :cool:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:27:51
Damn hipsters and their ice cream sandwiches!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:29:06
Damn hipsters and their ice cream sandwiches!

Jd, I bet you ate ice cream sandwiches before they were cool.

Edit: pun
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:32:38
It's not hipster if you're old.  :P

Playing Final Fantasy Legends on an original Game Boy isn't hipster of you bought it when you were a kid.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:33:37
Ravello is on its way to the west coast!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:35:20
Ravello is on its way to the west coast!

Should have sent it north first so I could get a sneak peak.   :p

I'm excited!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:42:28
Actual shot of Ravello being loaded into the truck for shipment to Keycon

(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/qz5JmgLQEzs/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:47:12
HOW DID YOU GET THAT!?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:48:59
Actual shot of Revello being loaded into the truck for shipment to Keycon

Show Image
(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/qz5JmgLQEzs/maxresdefault.jpg)


Is he sending it to Jurassic Park?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:49:08
TIL Ravello is a velociraptor
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:50:29
TIL Ravello is an Italian velociraptor

FTFY
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:53:54
mkawa just make sure there is plenty of security on-hand when Ravello arrives.  You know, to prevent any unfortunate ... accidents.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:55:18
I hired armed guards...reach into his bag, and prepare to be sniped
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: V1ral on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:55:50
Bay area best area, because food. :D

clacktalk forgot to mention that the ice cream sandwiches from CREAM aren't ordinary ice cream sandwiches; they're ice cream squished between two warm (supposedly freshly baked) cookies of your choice. Very yummy. I'd still rather have an Its-It.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:00:18
Bay area best area, because food. :D

clacktalk forgot to mention that the ice cream sandwiches from CREAM aren't ordinary ice cream sandwiches; they're ice cream squished between two warm (supposedly freshly baked) cookies of your choice. Very yummy. I'd still rather have an Its-It.

Oh.  Even better.  I can make this at home for free.   :))   Can't make those chocolate wafers that regular ice cream sandwiches have as easily.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:01:03
Foodcon West, anyone?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:02:12
Foodcon West, anyone?

I'm not even going to lie. I'm coming for the food. Keyboards are secondary.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:05:28
Foodcon West, anyone?

I'm not even going to lie. I'm coming for the food. Keyboards are secondary.

I'm going home with you for TX BBQ, btw.   :p
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:15:55
imo, CREAM is pretty blah. the ice cream is just like grocery store ice cream, and the cookies are like pillsbury. the major redeeming factor is that it's incredibly cheap.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:16:33
Foodcon West, anyone?

I'm not even going to lie. I'm coming for the food. Keyboards are secondary.

I'm going home with you for TX BBQ, btw.   :p

Works for me. I know a place in Midland that has great BBQ. :)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:17:24
you literally have to run all over the bay area for the best ice cream. bi-rite in SF, fentons in oakland is a classic (that's what i grew up on), etc. etc. and there are a ton of pop-up shops that are using new artisinal techniques, including LNO2 JIT production, small batch fresh and sustainable everything pop-ups from kitchener in oakland (actually founded and run by a friend of mine from high school), and god knows what more has popped up in the years i've been gone.

i can't point you to the best of _any_ food in the bay area because so much of it is so damned good.

I don't see the problem.  Put that little Fiat of yours to use and go go go get us some ice cream!

Edit: Bring a cooler.

oh damn, thanks for reminding me to bring my insulated TJ's bag.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:23:41
Foodcon West, anyone?

I'm not even going to lie. I'm coming for the food. Keyboards are secondary.

I'm going home with you for TX BBQ, btw.   :p

Works for me. I know a place in Midland that has great BBQ. :)

Mmmmmm.  I'm ready!

I'm not sure what you locals consider good and bad, but the only TX BBQ I've actually been to is Salt Lick in Driftwood, outside Austin.  Ever since then I'm totally sold on your meats.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: V1ral on Wed, 09 July 2014, 15:33:18
imo, CREAM is pretty blah. the ice cream is just like grocery store ice cream, and the cookies are like pillsbury. the major redeeming factor is that it's incredibly cheap.

I didn't want to seem overly negative towards all of the local eateries with ridiculous lines, so I didn't say it. But my thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Thu, 10 July 2014, 02:35:52
If you want to come to the Computer History Museum (http://www.computerhistory.org/) on Friday, please PM me and I'll get you my mobile number.

My plan is to be at Red Rock Coffee (http://www.redrockcoffee.org/) at around 9 or 10a and start walking from there over to the Computer History Museum around 11:30a. At a slow walking pace we'd arrive around 12:15 - 12:30p. Tickets are $15, less for students, active military, or seniors and the Babbage demonstration starts at 1p.

We can wander through the museum until we're over it and then move on.

If anyone wants to group message, I'm a fan of Telegram (http://telegram.org).


Update: Based on some other neat stuff that might be happening in the afternoon, this jaunt may start at 10:30 or 11:00 and end with the Babbage demo rather than start with it.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 06:09:38
Foodcon West, anyone?

I'm not even going to lie. I'm coming for the food. Keyboards are secondary.

It's Food and Shoe con. Keyboards are the weak premise for us getting together.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Thu, 10 July 2014, 08:57:35
rofl, man we got ice cream, cookies, and pie. i hope somebody brings water or soda; the thirst will be real.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 10 July 2014, 09:16:14
ron's office has that stuff, thankfully
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:01:28
keyfood-con east burlington, ma.

there's tons of good places popping up near the mall. people drive up from Boston to eat there.

im waiting on lazybones to get up so we can get all the typewriters & keyboards out of his office. it's like 11:00. geez. i slept in until 10.
(nb: that means 8:00 - 7:00 local time)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:03:45
You guys, you guys.  This is tomorrow.  Well, Saturday, technically.  But tomorrow!  Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so excited!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:35:41
You guys, you guys.  This is tomorrow.  Well, Saturday, technically.  But tomorrow!  Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so excited!

Get hyped. When are you flying in?

[s=key[/s]food-con east burlington, ma.

there's tons of good places popping up near the mall. people drive up from Boston to eat there.

Are you trying to get me to go on a mandate with you in the Northeast? 'Cause I'm totally down  :-*
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:04:03
You guys, you guys.  This is tomorrow.  Well, Saturday, technically.  But tomorrow!  Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so excited!

Get hyped. When are you flying in?

I arrive just before noon tomorrow.  :D  Trust me, I am hyped!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Lingj on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:22:26
Hype hype! I'll be landing around 1:30! I'll be taking the Caltrain to Mountain View around that time too.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:23:21
Would it be advisable to bring cash for keyboard related things?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:24:34
Would it be advisable to bring cash for keyboard related things?

I'm not sure who else will have things for sale but I'll have shirts. I'll take cash but honestly, we're all in front of computers at the con and you'll probably be on the forums after. Paypal works too.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:31:15
I'm bringing cash to hide inside CPTBadAss' KMAC.  He'll never suspect it!

^ Don't read that, CPTBadAss.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:33:55
Would it be advisable to bring cash for keyboard related things?

I'm not sure who else will have things for sale but I'll have shirts. I'll take cash but honestly, we're all in front of computers at the con and you'll probably be on the forums after. Paypal works too.

brad will have one of those square/paypal here swipers, I think, too.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:35:10
He's not going.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:35:42
He's not going.

Yep.  No spaghetti this time.  :(
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:36:43
He's not going.

Yep.  No spaghetti this time.  :(

Oh, just mailing ravioli?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:41:42
Would it be advisable to bring cash for keyboard related things?

I'm not sure who else will have things for sale but I'll have shirts. I'll take cash but honestly, we're all in front of computers at the con and you'll probably be on the forums after. Paypal works too.

Save me a M if you can!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:42:37
What? Shirts =/= Model M

Sorry, keyboards on the brain. I got you. It's going to be first come first serve. But I'll try and save you one.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:45:42
What? Shirts =/= Model M

Sorry, keyboards on the brain. I got you. It's going to be first come first serve. But I'll try and save you one.

Lol.  I thought the same thing.  xD  But then I realized what he meant.  :P
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:28:19
i will have geeckers goods. what i have depends on what fits into my car. i'll take cash or an order on the store that i just refund the shipping for. i'll have some specials or something of some kind for attendees. paypal refuses to give me one of those swiper things because they haven't tested their thingamajig on a moto x, but what're you gonna do.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CM Norumu on Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:30:49
Hey folks. I'm Kevin (alias Norumu) with Cooler Master USA.

Just wanted to note that I'm coming out for this with the current iteration of the Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL in tow so you can get some hands on and I can get some feedback. Carter sends his regards (and confirms my words http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112) )
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:46:29
Hey folks. I'm Kevin (alias Norumu) with Cooler Master USA.

Just wanted to note that I'm coming out for this with the current iteration of the Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL in tow so you can get some hands on and I can get some feedback. Carter sends his regards (and confirms my words http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112) )

Yipppeeee!!  Super excited to give the Novatouch a try!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:59:51
Hey folks. I'm Kevin (alias Norumu) with Cooler Master USA.

Just wanted to note that I'm coming out for this with the current iteration of the Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL in tow so you can get some hands on and I can get some feedback. Carter sends his regards (and confirms my words http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112) )

very cool!

in other news, if you want to come to dinner on friday night, POST NOW OR NEVER

i'm trying to put either a reservation or battle plan together for tomorrow. it's either going to be a little star pizza location in the berkeley/oakland area or zachary's, most likely the location on college, but solano if we can fit.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 10 July 2014, 23:08:24
major update to OP
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 10 July 2014, 23:54:33
tentative schedule for presentations. presentations will start saturday at 1pm (shortly after pizzas arrive) with techkeys' project ravello announcement, and will end with haata and massdrop's announcement at about 4pm.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 11 July 2014, 01:31:09
I have to leave for the airport in an hour and a half and I'm still awake.  Why didn't I make this presentation sooner??  I apologize for my negligence, people who may have been looking forward to it!  It's only alright.   :p
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 11 July 2014, 02:47:36
My presentation currently consists of 7 slides.

I'm going to keep it short and sweet. get out a notebook 'cause it's gonna be a wild ride of learning!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 11 July 2014, 03:15:42
My presentation currently consists of 7 slides.

I'm going to keep it short and sweet. get out a notebook 'cause it's gonna be a wild ride of learning!

Heh.  Good, then!  Mine's currently about 10?


HEY GUYS.  I'm on my way to the airport!!  I haven't slept yet.  :|

BUT good news!!  I don't think I'll have to leave any keyboards behind that I was hoping to bring!!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: jacobolus on Fri, 11 July 2014, 05:08:23
tentative schedule for presentations. presentations will start saturday at 1pm
Awesome, because there’s no way I’m getting there before 11 AM :).
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 11 July 2014, 05:46:12
Not going, logistics etc., but the kind of presentation you guys mentioned above (7 slides, 10 slides) could be called a "lightning talk", where someone is given an opportunity to speak for maybe 5 or 10 minutes only.  This was done at a software conference a while back (can't remember which one), and anyone could register to give a lightning talk on any (related) subject they like.

Maybe it would be an idea to invite any participant to give a lightning talk - vendors could briefly describe new or upcoming products, members could describe their favourite keyboard, artisans could give a little insight into how they work their craft.

As I said, not attending, so I haven ot been following the discussions, and apologise if this has been mentioned before.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:00:52
Mines 20 slides with videos. I planned on a 20 to 25 minute talk. And just because a PowerPoint has little slides doesn't mean the talk is short. Imo, that's better. The audience should focus on the talk, not reading PowerPoint.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:27:38
People tend to go through slides at a rate of 1 per minute
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:48:34
People tend to go through slides at a rate of 1 per minute

Except mkawa? ;)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:50:46
lol hoff is still on forums, i'm expecting bags under his eyes to go with his bag of keyboards :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:51:40
lol hoff is still on forums, i'm expecting bags under his eyes to go with his bag of keyboards :D

I'm not expecting to sleep much either haha.

People tend to go through slides at a rate of 1 per minute

Except mkawa? ;)

Yeah 5 minute presentation?? I THINK NOT.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:55:14
zombie meet tmrw @_@:
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:57:46
Samwisekoi said his office had an espresso maker. And nuclearsandwich was a barista. I think I'm gonna get some hella good coffee  :))
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Fri, 11 July 2014, 09:58:50
I'm heading to Red Rock Coffee now. Once in Mountain View, I'm basically stuck there until someone with a car gets me out since I'm otherwise on transit. I could probably get to downtown San Jose in a reasonable about of time but if y'all stand me up at the CHM I'ma be  :(
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 11 July 2014, 13:36:11
Samwisekoi said his office had an espresso maker. And nuclearsandwich was a barista. I think I'm gonna get some hella good coffee  :))

I bought every coffee bean in the bay area and had it shipped to Seattle.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Fri, 11 July 2014, 16:47:55
Anybody like donuts? I might grab them at 11pm  (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/avapeny4.jpg)
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: OnTheBrink on Fri, 11 July 2014, 17:53:43
Man I wish I lived in Cali so I could attend.

You guys should bring your talents to NYC! :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: samwisekoi on Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:02:09
Just picked up six 8' folding tables and some folding chairs so everyone will have a flat place to show off their keyboards!  And sit.

Also, yes, we have an Expobar Office Lever Plus plumbed with filtered water and a few custom blends from a small roaster who takes good care of us.  And a pair of grinders.  And a backup Gaggia in case of equipment failure.

We also have a prosumer K-cup machine with assorted coffees, teas and other pods.  Plus cases of sodas in the fridge.

So you will NOT run low on caffeine if you didn't get sleep!  (Decaf is available in all forms as well.)

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:16:47
I like donuts and coffee
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: clacktalk on Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:27:44
I like donuts and coffee

How do you feel about gelato? I'm going to have to make some hard decisions pretty soon. Flavors are no joke.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:28:25
Gelato and I've cream trumps baked goods. I'm not sure you understand my love if ice cream
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: V1ral on Fri, 11 July 2014, 19:34:28
I thought you liked pie. Traitor.
I love gelato too. A good vanilla is always delicious. Personally, I love hazelnut, pistachio, and lemon.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 19:52:11
I can like two things right?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: JPG on Fri, 11 July 2014, 19:57:37
n00b question here, but it's going to be 1 pm at which GMT thing?

Any conversion to EST?  :-*
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:04:24
1 pm local time. So 1300 Pacific time means it's 1000 eastern
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: JPG on Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:07:53
1 pm local time. So 1300 Pacific time means it's 1000 eastern

Thx Captain!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HaaTa on Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:09:22
Uhhh, 1 PM PST is 4 PM EST...
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: JPG on Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:10:26
Uhhh, 1 PM PST is 4 PM EST...

Thx Haata for correcting Captain!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:15:03
Sorry you're right. So used to the est to pst conversion
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Heliosphere on Fri, 11 July 2014, 21:46:26
I will be attending. I work practically next door too! Is there anything going on in the early morning or should I come at around 10 or 11?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Fri, 11 July 2014, 21:58:02
My flight from Pheomix to San Jose is about to take off. Any advice for some late night eating when I arrive?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: codyeatworld on Fri, 11 July 2014, 22:14:50
Just confirming that I'll be there tomorrow!

If there is time I might speak about ctrlalt and some upcoming projects. :D
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Smasher816 on Fri, 11 July 2014, 22:23:22
Just confirming that I'll be there tomorrow!

If there is time I might speak about ctrlalt and some upcoming projects. :D

I need the golden Ctrl[alt] topre switch tester :P
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: damorgue on Sat, 12 July 2014, 04:50:01
Could we get a countdown?

Also, where did we end up with the CptGoPro's stream?
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: RabRhee on Sat, 12 July 2014, 06:01:57
Just confirming that I'll be there tomorrow!

If there is time I might speak about ctrlalt and some upcoming projects. :D

I need the golden Ctrl[alt] topre switch tester :P

I heard a rumour that creating envy at keycons was a major factor in its creation....
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 12 July 2014, 07:39:32
I thought you liked pie.
I love gelato too. Personally, I love hazelnut

Yes! And on a pie! Oh goodness!
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Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 12 July 2014, 09:04:19

Yes! And on a pie! Oh goodness!
gonna make it tomorrow
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: ebacho on Sat, 12 July 2014, 11:20:19
I'll be showing up in an hour or so with my parents, since they want to see what the fuss is with this hobby that I spend all my money on.  I'm bringing a couple of Kustoms and vintage boards (M, F XT, old Cherry, etc etc).  If anyone really wants alps let me know here and I'll throw a few boards in the car with the rest of my things.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: cgbuen on Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:13:07
Will be there around noon!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:35:57
Omw upp x.x
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: codyeatworld on Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:41:26
Also on my way!
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:47:04
The rest of the presentations after dorkvaders will happen tomorrow
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:50:29
nuuuuu :(

muh DT-35
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Sat, 12 July 2014, 22:11:25
Where are you guys help im lost wat do.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 13 July 2014, 12:11:58
Where are you guys help im lost wat do.

It's okay guys we have comforted EvilHMB after this trauma.  All is well.
Title: Re: Keycon West Organizational Thread
Post by: EvilHMB on Sun, 13 July 2014, 12:16:14
Was lonesome. Thanks for rescue.