Post by: katushkin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:58:54
KEYBOARD OF THE YEAR IS HERE. The poll is up, I will put the poll up for TEN DAYS so the maximum amount of people can get a chance to vote. You also have THREE VOTES to use, so vote for your top THREE. You don't have to, it is up to you :)
So, in ascending order:
December's winner was Lastpilot's GON with white POM keycaps.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7484/15821904167_4b4425a37a_k.jpg)
The winner for January was Zeal's Gateron build, with more POM caps.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZKCaQKJ.jpg)
In February, DrHubblePhD came out on top with his re-assembled Hyper Grey 360 Corsa
(http://puu.sh/g6IIF/38cbf3a979.jpg)
March's vote caused a stir, but the decided winner was Yoe's 60% custom Alps build
(http://i.imgur.com/YJzh4ab.png)
April's winner was Snoopy's monolithic Kishsaver
(http://i.imgur.com/lTXZIBL.jpg)
May saw Metalliqaz's Project Zeta a runaway winner with 70% of the vote
(http://i.imgur.com/pxIwBqGl.jpg)
June's favourite was Bazh's custom build, Codename: Weaven
(http://i.imgur.com/oCILVd9.jpg)
July saw ghostjuggernaut's 356CL DGE run away with the prize
(http://i.imgur.com/CQGr0vS.jpg)
In August, the Zealios were revealed, and Zeal proceeded to win in a close race with his Duck Viper
(http://i.imgur.com/3BCAl4p.jpg)
September's winner was Yoe yet again, with another Alps build, this time with a poured, granite effect case
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75278.0;attach=111146;imagehttps://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75278.0;attach=111146;image)
October saw Nubbinator's woodworking skills take him to victory against tough competition
(http://i.imgur.com/jaqapWt.jpg)
November's winner was E3E with his custom Duck Eagle, with hot swappable alps switches!
(http://i.imgur.com/qg7Qw1S.jpg)
So I wasn't far off the start date... I have decided that the winners of each month will get a free KOTM calendar if I do get them made :) Of course Zeal and Yoe wont get two, unless they ask for them of course...
So, in ascending order:
December's winner was Lastpilot's GON with white POM keycaps.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7484/15821904167_4b4425a37a_k.jpg)
The winner for January was Zeal's Gateron build, with more POM caps.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZKCaQKJ.jpg)
In February, DrHubblePhD came out on top with his re-assembled Hyper Grey 360 Corsa
(http://puu.sh/g6IIF/38cbf3a979.jpg)
March's vote caused a stir, but the decided winner was Yoe's 60% custom Alps build
(http://i.imgur.com/YJzh4ab.png)
April's winner was Snoopy's monolithic Kishsaver
(http://i.imgur.com/lTXZIBL.jpg)
May saw Metalliqaz's Project Zeta a runaway winner with 70% of the vote
(http://i.imgur.com/pxIwBqGl.jpg)
June's favourite was Bazh's custom build, Codename: Weaven
(http://i.imgur.com/oCILVd9.jpg)
July saw ghostjuggernaut's 356CL DGE run away with the prize
(http://i.imgur.com/CQGr0vS.jpg)
In August, the Zealios were revealed, and Zeal proceeded to win in a close race with his Duck Viper
(http://i.imgur.com/3BCAl4p.jpg)
September's winner was Yoe yet again, with another Alps build, this time with a poured, granite effect case
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75278.0;attach=111146;imagehttps://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75278.0;attach=111146;image)
October saw Nubbinator's woodworking skills take him to victory against tough competition
(http://i.imgur.com/jaqapWt.jpg)
November's winner was E3E with his custom Duck Eagle, with hot swappable alps switches!
(http://i.imgur.com/qg7Qw1S.jpg)
So I wasn't far off the start date... I have decided that the winners of each month will get a free KOTM calendar if I do get them made :) Of course Zeal and Yoe wont get two, unless they ask for them of course...
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 15 December 2015, 14:26:00
Post by: E3E on Tue, 15 December 2015, 14:53:04
Post by: zombimuncha on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:02:31
Post by: E3E on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:04:26
How can I choose only one!
Exactly! I've been staring at this thing for a few minutes and I really don't know who to pick. It's like the last month's poll but 10x more difficult.
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:08:10
How can I choose only one!
Exactly! I've been staring at this thing for a few minutes and I really don't know who to pick. It's like the last month's poll but 10x more difficult.
Well I know where my vote is going ;)
Post by: xondat on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:26:48
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:28:35
Post by: rm-rf on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:31:18
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:33:26
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:58:37
With such a huge list, would it be beneficial to allow people to vote for their top 3 boards? I think that might make it a bit more interesting.
Yeah, I was thinking it would dilute the votes a bit. Good idea houff :thumb:
I have reset all the votes back to ZERO ladies and gents, so please vote for your TOP THREE. There may have to be a tie breaker... I don't know what it will be... I guess I have ten days to decide.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 15 December 2015, 16:02:05
I have reset all the votes back to ZERO ladies and gents, so please vote for your TOP THREE. There may have to be a tie breaker... I don't know what it will be... I guess I have ten days to decide.
Voted! Still a tough decision, but I'm in favor of this voting style. :thumb:
Post by: Steezus on Tue, 15 December 2015, 16:13:20
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 15 December 2015, 16:37:02
Post by: itzmeluigi on Tue, 15 December 2015, 16:47:32
Post by: Steezus on Tue, 15 December 2015, 16:49:47
Voted, hard decision but i was able to decide on which two to vote for :)
Didn't vote for three?
Post by: itzmeluigi on Tue, 15 December 2015, 17:03:19
Only did two, was going to think and choose a third, but i found out after voting you can only do one batch of votes :))Voted, hard decision but i was able to decide on which two to vote for :)
Didn't vote for three?
Post by: demik on Tue, 15 December 2015, 17:05:10
Post by: pr0ximity on Tue, 15 December 2015, 17:12:09
It's been a very good year
(http://i.imgur.com/kXyI80V.jpg)
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 15 December 2015, 17:13:25
Only did two, was going to think and choose a third, but i found out after voting you can only do one batch of votes :))Voted, hard decision but i was able to decide on which two to vote for :)
Didn't vote for three?
Hmm, I thought you could change it. Might be an option that Kat would have to set tho.
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 15 December 2015, 17:16:26
Only did two, was going to think and choose a third, but i found out after voting you can only do one batch of votes :))Voted, hard decision but i was able to decide on which two to vote for :)
Didn't vote for three?
Hmm, I thought you could change it. Might be an option that Kat would have to set tho.
I've changed it so you can change your votes :) Shouldn't affect the vote as you wont be able to see the results until it expires.
Post by: itzmeluigi on Tue, 15 December 2015, 17:32:15
Only did two, was going to think and choose a third, but i found out after voting you can only do one batch of votes :))Voted, hard decision but i was able to decide on which two to vote for :)
Didn't vote for three?
Hmm, I thought you could change it. Might be an option that Kat would have to set tho.
I've changed it so you can change your votes :) Shouldn't affect the vote as you wont be able to see the results until it expires.
Awesome thanks, just put the third in.
Post by: E3E on Tue, 15 December 2015, 18:03:04
Post by: piemancoder on Mon, 21 December 2015, 09:03:24
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 21 December 2015, 13:28:44
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 21 December 2015, 14:24:34
Just voted, you guys have all built first-class boards. I'm not saying who I voted for but I appreciate a well-detailed work log. It encourages community and allows others to follow in your footsteps. :llama:
I know who you voted for, hehehe. >:D
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 21 December 2015, 14:26:17
Just voted, you guys have all built first-class boards. I'm not saying who I voted for but I appreciate a well-detailed work log. It encourages community and allows others to follow in your footsteps. :llama:
I know who you voted for, hehehe. >:D
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Post by: STARLORDCOFFEE on Thu, 24 December 2015, 15:48:49
Post by: Yoe on Fri, 25 December 2015, 14:38:19
Congratulations to E2E!! A solid win! :)
Post by: Steezus on Fri, 25 December 2015, 14:50:41
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 25 December 2015, 14:57:31
Post by: E3E on Fri, 25 December 2015, 15:10:03
So this is the icing on the... Well, we already used a **** ton of icing. I had the ending time plastered in my mind today, haha. I really didn't expect to win this. Thanks guys! It means a ton, but there were some seriously amazing builds this year that had a lot of love put into them.
I can't wait to see the calandar showcasing all these amazing builds :D
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 27 December 2015, 12:05:40
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 27 December 2015, 12:07:17
Really awesome keyboard E3E! IMO had the best combo of a custom build, unique functionality, and aesthetics.
+1
Post by: bcredbottle on Sun, 27 December 2015, 12:14:17
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 28 December 2015, 01:56:13
Post by: calavera on Mon, 28 December 2015, 02:22:33
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 30 December 2015, 15:38:21
Would be even cooler if each winning board had their own link to a thread or something with more detail..etc.
They do if you go into their respective monthly vote, but I agree, I probably should have transferred those links over into this thread too.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 31 December 2015, 16:05:03
Can't wait for the year of the topre. HHKB shall rule every month!
Post by: SamirD on Sat, 02 January 2016, 08:52:22
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 02 January 2016, 15:20:29
Can't wait for the year of the topre. HHKB shall rule every month!:puke:
Post by: Snowdog993 on Sat, 02 January 2016, 15:57:29
It's a trend but I wonder if the full-size keyboard will come back. I do like having the function row above the numbers and having a full numeric keypad as well as the arrows. About the minimum I will go is SSK.
Now, if the 60% does continue, (and it's not a bad thing) I would like to see indicators letting you know what layer you are on as you are using it. This would seriously eliminate error, and make things less complicated in my opinion.
Maybe by the year 2017, there will be less and less demand for a real keyboard, and people will be using those virtual keyboards to the point of bringing a true keyboard to extinction. I really don't want to see that happen.
"What do you mean, you have to use your hands for this?"
Oh man.
Post by: jerue on Sat, 02 January 2016, 16:07:19
Can't wait for the year of the topre. HHKB shall rule every month!
wtb ghostgunnernaut's DGE
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 02 January 2016, 16:07:53
Can't wait for the year of the topre. HHKB shall rule every month!
wtb ghostgunnernaut's DGE
;)
Post by: SamirD on Sun, 03 January 2016, 08:54:23
I guess 2015 will be known at the 60% board year. More and more users here are going with them. I guess it's a form factor thing, but I still prefer the standard layout overall. Maybe it's just me, but I feel that the 60% form factor is more in tune to Mac users than PC users too.The downward size trend is definitely here for now, but depending on what task is needing to be done, the fulls-size may come back. They really won't ever die with those that have to deal with numbers constantly and that's why they'll always still be a staple in businesses. And business purchases outnumber enthusiast purchases probably 100 or 1000:1 if not more.
It's a trend but I wonder if the full-size keyboard will come back. I do like having the function row above the numbers and having a full numeric keypad as well as the arrows. About the minimum I will go is SSK.
Now, if the 60% does continue, (and it's not a bad thing) I would like to see indicators letting you know what layer you are on as you are using it. This would seriously eliminate error, and make things less complicated in my opinion.
Maybe by the year 2017, there will be less and less demand for a real keyboard, and people will be using those virtual keyboards to the point of bringing a true keyboard to extinction. I really don't want to see that happen.
"What do you mean, you have to use your hands for this?"
Oh man.
Post by: LeandreN on Sun, 03 January 2016, 09:20:26
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 03 January 2016, 10:24:11
The downward size trend is definitely here for now, but depending on what task is needing to be done, the fulls-size may come back. They really won't ever die with those that have to deal with numbers constantly and that's why they'll always still be a staple in businesses. And business purchases outnumber enthusiast purchases probably 100 or 1000:1 if not more.
The problem is that fullsize boards with everything to the right of the alphas is a terribly un-ergonomic layout for anyone that uses a mouse with their right hand. My Model F is probably my favorite board to type on, but I have to find alternatives to using a traditional mouse with my right hand else I'll need shoulder surgery in the future.
I'd love to see more standalone numpads and/or attached ones to the left of the alphas.
Post by: SamirD on Sun, 03 January 2016, 18:54:24
But this is more of an ergonomics issue than anything else. I actually place my trackball in front of the numeric keypad at times. This way, I don't have to worry about the reach. I also learn every keyboard shortcut there is, so I'm just mousing a lot, lot less. Like on this post--Alt-s and it's posted!The downward size trend is definitely here for now, but depending on what task is needing to be done, the fulls-size may come back. They really won't ever die with those that have to deal with numbers constantly and that's why they'll always still be a staple in businesses. And business purchases outnumber enthusiast purchases probably 100 or 1000:1 if not more.
The problem is that fullsize boards with everything to the right of the alphas is a terribly un-ergonomic layout for anyone that uses a mouse with their right hand. My Model F is probably my favorite board to type on, but I have to find alternatives to using a traditional mouse with my right hand else I'll need shoulder surgery in the future.
I'd love to see more standalone numpads and/or attached ones to the left of the alphas.
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 03 January 2016, 19:36:51
Nice! I've been thinking of getting a trackball to put in front of my larger keyboards like that, seems like a great idea. Getting a little off-topic now, but good stuff to consider!But this is more of an ergonomics issue than anything else. I actually place my trackball in front of the numeric keypad at times. This way, I don't have to worry about the reach. I also learn every keyboard shortcut there is, so I'm just mousing a lot, lot less. Like on this post--Alt-s and it's posted!The downward size trend is definitely here for now, but depending on what task is needing to be done, the fulls-size may come back. They really won't ever die with those that have to deal with numbers constantly and that's why they'll always still be a staple in businesses. And business purchases outnumber enthusiast purchases probably 100 or 1000:1 if not more.
The problem is that fullsize boards with everything to the right of the alphas is a terribly un-ergonomic layout for anyone that uses a mouse with their right hand. My Model F is probably my favorite board to type on, but I have to find alternatives to using a traditional mouse with my right hand else I'll need shoulder surgery in the future.
I'd love to see more standalone numpads and/or attached ones to the left of the alphas.