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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 06 May 2013, 10:36:50
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We ended up having five geekhackers in attendence: prdlm2009, CPTBadAss, ninjadoc, Hubbert, and phosphorglow. Thanks all for coming!
Pictures:
prdlm's photos: https://plus.google.com/photos/109016974705560136128/albums/5997434028953607233?authkey=CP3Im-Lr54fSuAE
CPTBadass's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cptbadass/sets/72157643184585655/
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I'm there. I live 2 hours away and it's a really easy drive. I'll be bringing my collection again and I'll hopefully have my TKL Alps project done. Hopefully you're really into it 'cause I'm so excited to build it.
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Oooooo.. 5 hour drive :/ damn I hate SD! :'(
Who knows, depending on when this is I still may make the trip!
Gupgup
EDIT: stupid google maps.. drive is actually 11 hours.. NOOO
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I'm in Chicago, but I like Indy a lot. Its about a 2 hour drive last I remember? I'm down for it as long as the weekend works, I probably won't bring too many boards to show off, but will definitely have some Model M's to sell if anyone is interested...
We need to hit up the Three Wise Men brewery... I freaking love that place...
http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/ (http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/)
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I can't make it anymore :(
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If not on-call at work I'm there.
John
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I'm in Chicago, but I like Indy a lot. Its about a 2 hour drive last I remember? I'm down for it as long as the weekend works, I probably won't bring too many boards to show off, but will definitely have some Model M's to sell if anyone is interested...
We need to hit up the Three Wise Men brewery... I freaking love that place...
http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/ (http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/)
Trent, the Threewisemen brewery probably isn't even in the top 5 breweries in town. It's not even the best in that neighborhood. We have some really good beer in this city.
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Anyone in Chicago want to carpool down to this? I wouldn't mind going assuming I'm not out of town for a wedding/vacation/etc that weekend.
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I may be interested depending on when this takes place. Ideally, I'd want to have finished modding my boards before then.
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If its on a weekend I'm not working or otherwise obligated I might could make it....its only ~4 hours away.
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If all we get is interest from people in Chicagoland, I'm not sure if this meetup would be such a great idea. I hope to drag in Hoosiers, Ohioans, Kentuckians, and some folks that did not attend the Chicagoland meetup. Otherwise, we should just hold another Chicagoland meetup.
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Hm, where's that meme....Why not both? :P
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Anyone in Chicago want to carpool down to this? I wouldn't mind going assuming I'm not out of town for a wedding/vacation/etc that weekend.
Yep!
I may be interested depending on when this takes place. Ideally, I'd want to have finished modding my boards before then.
Yep!
I volunteer my SUV
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Reach out to ashort, he's in Indy. (Geekhack servers actually live in Indy too!)
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Reach out to ashort, he's in Indy. (Geekhack servers actually live in Indy too!)
Can we take a fieldtrip to see actually see GeekHack?? Server fieldtrip!!
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Reach out to ashort, he's in Indy. (Geekhack servers actually live in Indy too!)
Can we take a fieldtrip to see actually see GeekHack?? Server fieldtrip!!
wonder if it has a keyboard attached to it for emergency use?
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If it doesn't have a rackmounted IBM BS board or a Dolch PAC, I'm leaving :P
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I'll be gone for a week here guys, but when I get back, I'll get back to gathering interest and throwing something together.
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Yea, I just found out about Key Con. This isn't happening. I can't compete with that.
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Nooooo, that's not making moves!
All these meets are being canceled, first the Chicagoland mod meet and now this :(
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Nooooo, that's not making moves!
All these meets are being canceled, first the Chicagoland mod meet and now this :(
Eh, I always tentative about it, anyways. I would rather concentrate my efforts on this KeyCon idea. Perhaps in the dead of the midwest winter, when the frigid cold has destroyed any hope of life ever being enjoyable again, I could host a meetup to brighten the spirits of keyboard freaks in a 200-mile radius, complete with eggnog, roasted walnuts, and Christmas tree decoration.
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Ok, well since you said Christmas meetup...I'll let you go for now. :P
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I'm in Chicago, but I like Indy a lot. Its about a 2 hour drive last I remember? I'm down for it as long as the weekend works, I probably won't bring too many boards to show off, but will definitely have some Model M's to sell if anyone is interested...
We need to hit up the Three Wise Men brewery... I freaking love that place...
http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/ (http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/)
4 hours on a good day lol.
I'd be down for this, live like 10 minutes from downtown.
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I'm in Chicago, but I like Indy a lot. Its about a 2 hour drive last I remember? I'm down for it as long as the weekend works, I probably won't bring too many boards to show off, but will definitely have some Model M's to sell if anyone is interested...
We need to hit up the Three Wise Men brewery... I freaking love that place...
http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/ (http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/)
4 hours on a good day lol.
I'd be down for this, live like 10 minutes from downtown.
I'd find a way to make it 3 hours :D
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I'm in Chicago, but I like Indy a lot. Its about a 2 hour drive last I remember? I'm down for it as long as the weekend works, I probably won't bring too many boards to show off, but will definitely have some Model M's to sell if anyone is interested...
We need to hit up the Three Wise Men brewery... I freaking love that place...
http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/ (http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/)
4 hours on a good day lol.
I'd be down for this, live like 10 minutes from downtown.
I'd find a way to make it 3 hours :D
You prolly could do that, speeding and bar traffic.
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I'm in Chicago, but I like Indy a lot. Its about a 2 hour drive last I remember? I'm down for it as long as the weekend works, I probably won't bring too many boards to show off, but will definitely have some Model M's to sell if anyone is interested...
We need to hit up the Three Wise Men brewery... I freaking love that place...
http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/ (http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/)
4 hours on a good day lol.
I'd be down for this, live like 10 minutes from downtown.
I'd find a way to make it 3 hours :D
You prolly could do that, speeding and bar traffic.
I've made it from Chicago to Peoria in 2 hours. And that's usually a 3.5 hour drive for most :)
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Nooooo, that's not making moves!
All these meets are being canceled, first the Chicagoland mod meet and now this :(
Eh, I always tentative about it, anyways. I would rather concentrate my efforts on this KeyCon idea. Perhaps in the dead of the midwest winter, when the frigid cold has destroyed any hope of life ever being enjoyable again, I could host a meetup to brighten the spirits of keyboard freaks in a 200-mile radius, complete with eggnog, roasted walnuts, and Christmas tree decoration.
Similar to my earlier sentiment, I am thinking of organizing a meetup this winter. Because I feel it's too late to get commitments for a pre-Christmas meetup, I can throw something together in January or February. I like this point in time because it's a dead time of the year for most people, when Christmas cheer has subsided, winter is in full swing, the days are short, the end of the semester is far off, the warmth of spring is a distant dream, and we desperately need something to look forward to. So you can look forward to a meetup in always charming Indianapolis.
Also, I want to show off some new boards and hopefully some projects I will have completed.
Not sure if I want to host this in a neutral location or in my house.
ANYBODY INTERESTED???
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Yes. I think MKULTRA and mistakemistake have expressed interest in doing an Indy meetup as well. But I'll let them speak for themselves. I'd rather this be before February, preferably in 2013. February or March is Keycon West time frame. But I'm pretty close to Indy so it doesn't matter too much to me.
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Yes. I think MKULTRA and mistakemistake have expressed interest in doing an Indy meetup as well. But I'll let them speak for themselves. I'd rather this be before February, preferably in 2013. February or March is Keycon West time frame. But I'm pretty close to Indy so it doesn't matter too much to me.
Hmm, interesting. I was just thinking that Thanksgiving through Christmas is a busy time for most people, and I do not want to throw this together before Thanksgiving.
Is there a discussion about Keycon West anywhere, or is that taking place behind the scenes? Perhaps I found a good use of those airline miles...
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I would certainly try to make it if the date works out.
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The Keycon West date was floated out by Mkawa at Keycon in Chicago and again when I went to visit him last week. Mkawa was saying he wants iMav to attend and iMav will be in the LA/San Diego area around Feb or March 2014. Kawa also said that time works best for him and he could find a place to hold the meet at UCSD.
I'm pretty sure it's been talked about before in random threads on GH but there's no dedicated thread right now.
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As CPT said, interested.
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The Keycon West date was floated out by Mkawa at Keycon in Chicago and again when I went to visit him last week. Mkawa was saying he wants iMav to attend and iMav will be in the LA/San Diego area around Feb or March 2014. Kawa also said that time works best for him and he could find a place to hold the meet at UCSD.
I'm pretty sure it's been talked about before in random threads on GH but there's no dedicated thread right now.
Well I imagine most of the folks around here would not be able to attend Keycon West, so I will not regard that as an impediment to planning this meetup.
Or we could all go to both, which is what I will do if I still have those airline points laying around.
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Maybe I'm the wrong person to ask since I was already planning on going to both :P
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I probably can't get there. I'm still waiting for the NYC meetup to get sorted.
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Don't be shy, folks. I know you want to come. I'll make pies.
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I'll bring my collection, headphones/amp, and if we get enough people I'll grab snacks from the Asian grocery store. And save a bag of green tea kit kats XD.
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I'll bring my RealForce :kreygasm:
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I'll bring my RealForce :kreygasm:
Is that all you got left? Noticed your signature is rather bare these days.
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I'll bring my RealForce :kreygasm:
Is that all you got left? Noticed your signature is rather bare these days.
Yep. After I tried John's 10th Anniversary 55g RF at KeyCon, I knew it was the best switch I've tried. However, I do plan on getting a 60% ALPS keyboard. I really liked the orange ALPS one of your Apple keyboards has. How are they in comparison to the standard Matias Quiet Switch?
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I'll bring my RealForce :kreygasm:
Is that all you got left? Noticed your signature is rather bare these days.
Yep. After I tried John's 10th Anniversary 55g RF at KeyCon, I knew it was the best switch I've tried. However, I do plan on getting a 60% ALPS keyboard. I really liked the orange ALPS one of your Apple keyboards has. How are they in comparison to the standard Matias Quiet Switch?
I could not tell you about the standard Matias quiet switch, but I do have some Matias clicky switches sitting right next to me. The Matias clicky feels a little heavier than the Orange Alps. Orange Alps are known for being on the lightest vintage Alps. I am selling those boards with Orange Alps. It could be yours if you are interested.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46277.0
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I'm just gonna send out another feeler for this. Post here if you are interested in attending.
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;D
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Still interested
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Still interested. I want to enlighten my neighbors with the glory that is the silenced 55g Topre switch.
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Still interested. I want to enlighten my neighbors with the glory that is the silenced 55g Topre switch.
I really wanna try Topre.
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I'm just gonna start PMing anybody that has a location in the general vicinity. Also, I will try to nail down a date soon.
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I'd be interested in meeting up! I live in Indy as well, so chalk me up on the roster.
I repair and recondition Model M's so if anyone needs something done, holler at me!
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I'd be interested in meeting up! I live in Indy as well, so chalk me up on the roster.
I repair and recondition Model M's so if anyone needs something done, holler at me!
Thanks for the interest. I kinda forgot about this. I was originally hoping to have something is February, but I do not think that is enough notice for most people. Maybe something towards the end of March.
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I was originally hoping to have something is February, but I do not think that is enough notice for most people. Maybe something towards the end of March.
I'm still interested in coming out. I'll be AFK in early March so end of March/beginning of April would work best for me. Just floating that out there :D.
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I'm still down.
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I was originally hoping to have something is February, but I do not think that is enough notice for most people. Maybe something towards the end of March.
I'm still interested in coming out. I'll be AFK in early March so end of March/beginning of April would work best for me. Just floating that out there :D.
I had to look up the meaning of AFK.
Anyways, I will look at some dates this week and nail something down. I would like to schedule something that works around the spring breaks for the local colleges in case any of the college kids are interested, and it seems March 29 or April 5 would work best. Purdue and IU are still on spring break on March 22.
So how about March 29th or April 5th? Both are Saturdays, by the way.
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Those dates would work fine for me.
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Here is what I am gonna do:
I will try to find a place to meet in the downtown area for March 29. I will look for a meeting/conference space in the area will be close to hotels for anybody may stay overnight. I will look for some place that might be a little bit interesting and near some place that have a good bite to eat.
Should be a decent time.
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Sounds good. And remember, you can try and get a meeting room/space at a hotel too
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So, what is everyone bringing? I'll bring my RF 55g, sprit custom, Kensington Slimblade Trackball, and tcjaustin-modded ATH-M50.
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I can probably make that trip. Have to wait till a little closer to see.
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So, what is everyone bringing? I'll bring my RF 55g, sprit custom, Kensington Slimblade Trackball, and tcjaustin-modded ATH-M50.
I have the ability to bring my whole collection:
KMAC with MX Greens
Epsilon with MX Blacks, lubed, 65g springs
SSK with buckling spring over membrane
6019284 with capacitive buckling spring
Leopold FC700R with MX Blues
Pure with MX Whites, Pure CNC Case
Filco Majestouch 2 with MX Blues
Chicony KB7001 with Complicated White Alps
Ducky 1087XM with Complicated White Alps
Dell AT101W with Complicated Black Alps
Alpsulator with Matias Tactile Switches (AKA Matias Clicky)
Apple AEK II with Dampened Cream Alps
Dauphin DCK84 with Linear Black Alps
Siig Minitouch with Monterey Blue Alps
A Zenith PCB with some caps and Linear Green Alps, no case though...might be disassembled by the time this happens
Razer Orbweaver with MX Blacks
TechKeys Business Card with MX Ghetto Greens
And I should have my GH60 rev B built. Probably not my 1800, JD40, or GHPad though :(.
Audio gear? Magni amp, Mad Dogs, and Grado SR80i.
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So, what is everyone bringing? I'll bring my RF 55g, sprit custom, Kensington Slimblade Trackball, and tcjaustin-modded ATH-M50.
I have the ability to bring my whole collection:
KMAC with MX Greens
Epsilon with MX Blacks, lubed, 65g springs
SSK with buckling spring over membrane
6019284 with capacitive buckling spring
Leopold FC700R with MX Blues
Pure with MX Whites, Pure CNC Case
Filco Majestouch 2 with MX Blues
Chicony KB7001 with Complicated White Alps
Ducky 1087XM with Complicated White Alps
Dell AT101W with Complicated Black Alps
Alpsulator with Matias Tactile Switches (AKA Matias Clicky)
Apple AEK II with Dampened Cream Alps
Dauphin DCK84 with Linear Black Alps
Siig Minitouch with Monterey Blue Alps
A Zenith PCB with some caps and Linear Green Alps, no case though...might be disassembled by the time this happens
Razer Orbweaver with MX Blacks
TechKeys Business Card with MX Ghetto Greens
And I should have my GH60 rev B built. Probably not my 1800 or GHPad though :(.
Audio gear? Magni amp, Mad Dogs, and Grado SR80i.
:eek:
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Sounds good. And remember, you can try and get a meeting room/space at a hotel too
Yea, that's what I was thinking. Sorry I did not make that clear. Turns out that downtown has lots of spaces i in hotels that I can book for the day.
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So, what is everyone bringing? I'll bring my RF 55g, sprit custom, Kensington Slimblade Trackball, and tcjaustin-modded ATH-M50.
I have the ability to bring my whole collection:
KMAC with MX Greens
Epsilon with MX Blacks, lubed, 65g springs
SSK with buckling spring over membrane
6019284 with capacitive buckling spring
Leopold FC700R with MX Blues
Pure with MX Whites, Pure CNC Case
Filco Majestouch 2 with MX Blues
Chicony KB7001 with Complicated White Alps
Ducky 1087XM with Complicated White Alps
Dell AT101W with Complicated Black Alps
Alpsulator with Matias Tactile Switches (AKA Matias Clicky)
Apple AEK II with Dampened Cream Alps
Dauphin DCK84 with Linear Black Alps
Siig Minitouch with Monterey Blue Alps
A Zenith PCB with some caps and Linear Green Alps, no case though...might be disassembled by the time this happens
Razer Orbweaver with MX Blacks
TechKeys Business Card with MX Ghetto Greens
And I should have my GH60 rev B built. Probably not my 1800 or GHPad though :(.
Audio gear? Magni amp, Mad Dogs, and Grado SR80i.
:eek:
Ppppffff. That's a mid-size collection.
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I might be able to bring myself . . .
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I might be able to bring myself . . .
I highly recommend bringing yourself.
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I might be able to bring myself . . .
I highly recommend bringing yourself.
Yes please!
Ppppffff. That's a mid-size collection.
Very mid sized :P. I was ashamed to post it because it made me feel insecure :(.
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I might be able to bring myself . . .
I highly recommend bringing yourself.
Yes please!
Ppppffff. That's a mid-size collection.
Very mid sized :P. I was ashamed to post it because it made me feel insecure :(.
Why insecure? Because it's small? I have some things that are small, but I post them all over the Internet. What's more important is how you use these small things.
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Very mid sized :P. I was ashamed to post it because it made me feel insecure :(.
Why insecure? Because it's small? I have some things that are small, but I post them all over the Internet. What's more important is how you use these small things.
/me wipes his tears with Alpsulator
They're so lonely, my meager collection needs more friends :P
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I just put this on my calendar. Please keep me posted with the details.
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For anybody that is interested in attending, I am wondering how much they would mind having to pay for parking, because having the meetup in a sleek downtown hotel means that you will have to pay for parking, most likely.
I could secure a location more on the outskirts of town with ample parking, but it will not be as central or as close to good eats or entertainment and such.
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I think $20 is a reasonable maximum. But the last time we paid for parking in Indy it was really cheap. Hopefully that's still the case here?
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With all the meetups in the works, I'm ready to put some miles on my car :thumb:
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I think $20 is a reasonable maximum. But the last time we paid for parking in Indy it was really cheap. Hopefully that's still the case here?
You do not have to pay $20 to park on the weekend anywhere in Indianapolis, except maybe an overnight deal at a swanky hotel. For an interesting venue near decent food, pay parking is almost a given.
I'm probably gonna find a historic downtown location, even though the tranquil option of a meetup in a city park is mighty appealing to me.
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Even though the tranquil option of a meetup in a city park is mighty appealing to me.
O-o-outside? MY BABIES DON'T GO OUTSIDE :P
(I do like the park idea though)
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Even though the tranquil option of a meetup in a city park is mighty appealing to me.
O-o-outside? MY BABIES DON'T GO OUTSIDE :P
(I do like the park idea though)
Gosh, no, I would not have the meetup in a picnic shelter. I would rent out a conference or meeting room at a city park. But I already nixed that idea in my head because I want to be closer to grub.
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I would not have the meetup in a picnic shelter. I would rent out a conference or meeting room at a city park.
Oh I didnt even realize that was a possibility.
But I already nixed that idea in my head because I want to be closer to grub.
I like how you think ;)
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I would not have the meetup in a picnic shelter. I would rent out a conference or meeting room at a city park.
Oh I didnt even realize that was a possibility.
But I already nixed that idea in my head because I want to be closer to grub.
I like how you think ;)
The idea of having a cookout at the city park crossed my mind. But that would require more planning than I am willing to put forth. And weather could be an issue.
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Even though I'm out of the keyboard game soon, I'd come probably to chill.
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Even though I'm out of the keyboard game soon, I'd come probably to chill.
The pursuit of the perfect keyboard never ends.
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Alright, I secured a meeting space for now. It's in the Fountain Square area just southeast of downtown. Parking should be free.
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Alright, I secured a meeting space for now. It's in the Fountain Square area just southeast of downtown. Parking should be free.
Sweet! Get hype!
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Just gonna bump this to give it some exposure.
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Let's start adding the people to the OP that are coming to the meet. It'll entice more people to come if they know who or how many people are coming.
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Let's start adding the people to the OP that are coming to the meet. It'll entice more people to come if they know who or how many people are coming.
That's a swell idea. I will do that. And I will add keyboards as well.
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Anybody that plans to attend have one of a Matias keyboard with Quiet switches? I would like to try those out.
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Anybody that plans to attend have one of a Matias keyboard with Quiet switches? I would like to try those out.
I'll take that as a no.
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Anybody that plans to attend have one of a Matias keyboard with Quiet switches? I would like to try those out.
I'll take that as a no.
Didn't you try this out at the Chicago/Gurnee gathering? There was one available at that time.
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Anybody that plans to attend have one of a Matias keyboard with Quiet switches? I would like to try those out.
I'll take that as a no.
Didn't you try this out at the Chicago/Gurnee gathering? There was one available at that time.
Yea, I think that I did, but I was such a noob then that I did not even remember if I liked it or not. Back then, I thought Model M's were too heavy, among other preferences that have changed.
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Anybody that plans to attend have one of a Matias keyboard with Quiet switches? I would like to try those out.
I'll take that as a no.
I think I have some loose Quiet switches you can play with. My Alpsulator has the Tactile/Clicky Matias switches.
This is still happening on March 29th right? Just double checking. I'm really excited for that vacation slideshow and to see a toonie.
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Yea, definitely happening. I was going to update with some photos and such, maybe take suggestions if anybody wants to do a presentation or two. I was thinking of throw together a slideshow of how to refurb and bolt mod a Model M. And maybe something on this Model F refurb that I'm doing. This thing was like a rusty, stale dustball when I got it in the mail, and I'm hoping it will look like a smooth running sports car when I'm done.
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I was going to update with some photos and such, maybe take suggestions if anybody wants to do a presentation or two.
I could always do the Q&A session I wanted to do last year on basics of plastic manufacturing/metals processing. That is if there's interest. Think that's the only thing I'd really want to present on.
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I was going to update with some photos and such, maybe take suggestions if anybody wants to do a presentation or two.
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I could always do the Q&A session I wanted to do last year on basics of plastic manufacturing/metals processing. That is if there's interest. Think that's the only thing I'd really want to present on.
Plastic manufacturing be great, considering it's the backbone of our keycaps obsession.
What about some pictures of keyboards in Hong Kong???
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Most of the shops I went to didn't allow me to take pictures. So I have zero keyboard pictures from my trip.
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Most of the shops I went to didn't allow me to take pictures. So I have zero keyboard pictures from my trip.
No pictures? That's the kind of shop that interests me the most. Must be the good stuff.
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My favorite shop was one that had most of the higher end stock keyboards. So Leopolds, Realforces, and Filcos. That was cool. But it wasn't anything so special that I instantly had to buy something cool. I did try a Filco Minila Air and I kind of want one know.
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Hmmm, so is the meeting place a hotel or what?
I can bring an LZ-MX FE and a Kaliet 22Mini-EX. Maybe something else - say an undyed blue alps board
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Hmmm, so is the meeting place a hotel or what?
Can you post where we're actually meeting up at prdlm2009? And maybe update the OP with times and maybe parking or if we have to pay you anything for renting a spot?
I can bring an LZ-MX FE and a Kaliet 22Mini-EX. Maybe something else - say an undyed blue alps board
Yes, bring me that Blue Alps board ninjadoc. :P
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Hmmm, so is the meeting place a hotel or what?
Can you post where we're actually meeting up at prdlm2009? And maybe update the OP with times and maybe parking or if we have to pay you anything for renting a spot?
I can bring an LZ-MX FE and a Kaliet 22Mini-EX. Maybe something else - say an undyed blue alps board
Yes, bring me that Blue Alps board ninjadoc. :P
Yea, I was just about to do that. It will be in this building called the Fountain Square Theatre. It's a pretty interesting multi-use space with a couple restaurants, bars, some hotel on the top floors, duckpin bowling, a theatre, and they had a few meeting spaces inside. It was a close race between that Theatre, the Alexander Hotel (a new-agey boutique hotel), or a German-style beer hall.
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Damn I was hoping it'd be in a mall so we could attract random people again :P. Thanks prdlm2009 :D.
MIDWEST GEEKHACKERS, COME HANG OUT WITH US.
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Damn I was hoping it'd be in a mall so we could attract random people again :P. Thanks prdlm2009 :D.
MIDWEST GEEKHACKERS, COME HANG OUT WITH US.
Just bring a keyboard or two down to the bar/restaurant and that will get a conversation going.
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Do you have a hilariously huge keyboard so we can start the appropriate conversation? I wish I had a aircraft carrier M...
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Do you have a hilariously huge keyboard so we can start the appropriate conversation? I wish I had a aircraft carrier M...
Yes. Oddly enough, all other keyboards feel puny to me now. That or the Maltron always is a great conversation starter.
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I wish I had my 40% built...then we could really have a proper conversation. Guess my Pure will have to do XD.
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I updated the OP with some specific information. The venue also has some hotel rooms, if you wish to spend the night, and it only a mile or two from downtown, which has thousands of hotel rooms.
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prdlm2009 do you need help setting anything up? I can arrive a little early if you do need help. And it'd be cool if we could get more confirmations on who is planning on showing up.
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prdlm2009 do you need help setting anything up? I can arrive a little early if you do need help. And it'd be cool if we could get more confirmations on who is planning on showing up.
Thanks, but not really. I think the venue will take care of things. Unfortunately, there will not be any AV equipment because getting that extra perk was a little pricey.
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Yea, definitely happening. I was going to update with some photos and such, maybe take suggestions if anybody wants to do a presentation or two. I was thinking of throw together a slideshow of how to refurb and bolt mod a Model M. And maybe something on this Model F refurb that I'm doing. This thing was like a rusty, stale dustball when I got it in the mail, and I'm hoping it will look like a smooth running sports car when I'm done.
I'm bringing my visible model m! Also, if you haven't started sanding the rust off yet, or if it's not behaving, you're more than welcome to let it soak in my tub of citric acid. I've been getting great results with basically zero effort.
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Yea, definitely happening. I was going to update with some photos and such, maybe take suggestions if anybody wants to do a presentation or two. I was thinking of throw together a slideshow of how to refurb and bolt mod a Model M. And maybe something on this Model F refurb that I'm doing. This thing was like a rusty, stale dustball when I got it in the mail, and I'm hoping it will look like a smooth running sports car when I'm done.
I'm bringing my visible model m! Also, if you haven't started sanding the rust off yet, or if it's not behaving, you're more than welcome to let it soak in my tub of citric acid. I've been getting great results with basically zero effort.
Tub of citric acid? Great results with zero effort? Sounds like a great method!
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Tub of citric acid? Great results with zero effort? Sounds like a great method!
Indeeed. And for the REAAAAALLY rusty stuff there's my electrolysis tub. :D
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Ooooooh this is very tempting. Only an hour drive for me. Put me down for a maybe :-)
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Scratch me off the list, fellas. I can't make it. ;_; enjoy and take lots of pics
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Ooooooh this is very tempting. Only an hour drive for me. Put me down for a maybe :-)
You should!
FYI, I am on vacation this week and away from my computer, so I will not have much opportunity to check in. All I've got is my cell phone. Sorry bout that.
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Just a reminder this is happening Saturday.
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Just a reminder this is happening Saturday.
Come out! I'll let you buy me ice cream or coffee :P
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I will be there. I will bring a few keyboards. 😜
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Just a reminder this is happening Saturday.
Come out! I'll let you buy me ice cream or coffee :P
Coffee. Always coffee! 😝
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Just a reminder this is happening Saturday.
Unfortunately, it's a Saturday that I work, or I'd come and bring my whole collection with me
I'll go to a meetup sometime! Enjoy this one for me!
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Bummed I can't make it - I tried guys...sorry.
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I wish I could make it; having to deal with a hernia right now :(
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Just a reminder this is going down today. Come out, meet some keybros, have some food, play keyboards. It'll be a good time. I might spam this thread with pictures like it's Twitter. :P
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Bummed I can't make it - I tried guys...sorry.
I wish I could make it; having to deal with a hernia right now :(
That's fine guys. Thanks for letting me know. Probably ssee you at the next Chicago Keycon!
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If anybody has trouble finding the venue, just send me a PM and I will give you my phone number.
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Had a great time guys, thanks for coming! We ended up having a small time affair with Phosphorglow, cptbadass, ninja doc and Hubbert. A few of us took pictures, and Phosphorglow brought some interesting Model M's. Very interesting. Dinner followed at a Peruvian restaurant. That also was delicious.
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Thanks for setting this up! I had a great time and enjoyed meeting everybody!
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Peruvian food is WONDERFUL.
What did you guys order?
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Peruvian food is WONDERFUL.
What did you guys order?
Grilled llama. It was pretty fresh. They keep a couple out back.
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I've processed all the pictures :D. As usual, there's no people pictures. Don't blame me. People are shy :D Album can be found here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cptbadass/sets/72157643184585655/).
Some of my favorite pics are below:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/13525061374_81dd82b10e.jpg)
So when prdlm2009 put in the reservations, the easiest thing to tell the building is that our group was a Vintage Computer Club. Awwww yeahhhh. I had to have the signs the venue put up!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/13525055434_b7a16b60ca.jpg)
One of the diners asked us if we were in town for the NCAA basketball tournament games. Hubbert response was, "NO BETTER! We're keyboard enthusiasts!!" #SwitchLife
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/13525009094_b329afc056.jpg)
Phosphorglow's "Visual Model M". Yes it works, yes it's mounted on acrylic, yes I loved it.
Peruvian food is WONDERFUL.
What did you guys order?
We went here (http://www.mamairma.com/) and ordered:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/13524829423_64d799c455.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3755/13524832293_208c9bb3e0.jpg)
I really should start and Instagram so I can post more food pictures. And #selfies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdemFfbS5H0).
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Awww. I wish I would have know about this earlier. Someone needs to PM next time there is a "midwest" meetup :thumb:
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Awww. I wish I would have know about this earlier. Someone needs to PM next time there is a "midwest" meetup :thumb:
There is talk of having one in Chicago later in the summer. Keep your eye on the off-topic page.
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The venue:
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Ergo board hangout section:
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Two kishsaver's falling in love:
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A family of custom Korean's:
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Two kishsaver's falling in love:
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D'awww, they're so cute together.