Author Topic: $150 REWARD - For best video demonstration (Read 7685 times)

i3oilermaker · « **on:** Wed, 27 August 2014, 23:35:04 »

Criteria:

Video must demonstrate the TechKeys Programmable Business Card (Ravello)
Video must be under 4 minutes in length
Video must demonstrate Programming a Key and Pressing a programmed key
Video must demonstrate Secret Tetris Mode, but not how to get to it.
Video must be of high quality video and audio
Video may contain a subtle plug for TechKeys and its products.

TechKeys v1 Youtube is a good example:

Rules:

Contact me via PM to submit an entry.
I would prefer videos remain private or submitted via dropbox
As soon as I see a video that I am happy with, I will declare a winner
Reward may be sent as PayPal funds or TechKeys Credit.

jwaz · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 27 August 2014, 23:35:47 »

Let the games begin!

dorkvader · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 00:19:39 »

Excellent, can't wait!

I'd participate, but I still need to get a business card

cribbit · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 12:38:44 »

I could do this so well if I just had one to use...

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 12:41:52 »

pm'ing mashby to make sure he sees this...

mashby · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 12:46:26 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 28 August 2014, 12:41:52

pm'ing mashby to make sure he sees this...

Thanks for the heads up.

I saw it and already have a card on order.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 12:48:20 »

Argh nooo, mashby go away. How do we have a shot if you enter!?

jalaj · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 13:24:13 »

on the other hand, I'm excited to see mashby's work, you've set the bar for others

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 14:29:33 »

I will point out that capturing this card on video is a bit tricky since LEDs are bright and mess with the exposure.

mashby certainly has a way with words, but making the card look good on a video may be a challenge as well!

JinDesu · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 14:33:02 »

You can always over-exposed the whole scene with additional lights to overcome the LEDs. Then use a ND filter to bring the overall exposure down to a reasonable level.

RabRhee · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 15:00:45 »

Quote from: JinDesu on Thu, 28 August 2014, 14:33:02

You can always over-exposed the whole scene with additional lights to overcome the LEDs. Then use a ND filter to bring the overall exposure down to a reasonable level.

Or you could make some sort of snazzy case for your Ravello, complete with LED tinting......

JinDesu · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 15:10:26 »

Quote from: RabRhee on Thu, 28 August 2014, 15:00:45

Quote from: JinDesu on Thu, 28 August 2014, 14:33:02
You can always over-exposed the whole scene with additional lights to overcome the LEDs. Then use a ND filter to bring the overall exposure down to a reasonable level.

Or you could make some sort of snazzy case for your Ravello, complete with LED tinting......

I guess it depends on how Boilermaker feels about it - if he wants the Ravello shown naked or modified. Tinting would be an interesting way to go about it. I thought of wrapping the LEDs with something to dull their brightness, but I thought it wouldn't look as good.

RabRhee · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 15:15:25 »

Quote from: JinDesu on Thu, 28 August 2014, 15:10:26

Quote from: RabRhee on Thu, 28 August 2014, 15:00:45
Quote from: JinDesu on Thu, 28 August 2014, 14:33:02
You can always over-exposed the whole scene with additional lights to overcome the LEDs. Then use a ND filter to bring the overall exposure down to a reasonable level.

Or you could make some sort of snazzy case for your Ravello, complete with LED tinting......

I guess it depends on how Boilermaker feels about it - if he wants the Ravello shown naked or modified. Tinting would be an interesting way to go about it. I thought of wrapping the LEDs with something to dull their brightness, but I thought it wouldn't look as good.

Rats, you are right, that would reduce the 'plug a product' nature of the vid.

mashby · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 16:20:55 »

Thanks CPTBadAss and jalaj for the vote of confidence, but I'm certainly no ace when it comes to video.

Besides, I'll get bogged down in programming the card and probably never get a video made. $:-\$

Auryon · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 28 August 2014, 21:37:01 »

This is neat, would be interested in seeing the top 5 or something along those lines after you pick a winner.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 30 August 2014, 14:05:22 »

I would think the first wave of cards should be arriving...curious what people are thinking / planning

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 30 August 2014, 15:06:15 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sat, 30 August 2014, 14:05:22

I would think the first wave of cards should be arriving...curious what people are thinking / planning

Mine just arrived and I took some shots of the PCB:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48250.msg1455059#msg1455059

I'll begin playing with it today and if I can manage to discover tetris I'll try to put a video together.

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i3oilermaker · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 18 September 2014, 23:39:39 »

Still not submission on this...anyone...anyone....Buller?

jorgenslee · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 18 September 2014, 23:59:34 »

When's the deadline for this? Got my Ravello the other day but never have a chance to build it due to work.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 19 September 2014, 10:55:32 »

The deadline is when someone submits a video that I think satisfies all the requirements!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 19 September 2014, 13:02:57 »

I forgot about this! I'm going to take some time this weekend and see if I can get something almost halfway decent put together.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 14:10:14 »

Any progress Hoff? Binge? Mashby?

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 14:17:03 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 29 September 2014, 14:10:14

Any progress Hoff? Binge? Mashby?

I'm basically the worst. I didn't get to it last time I said I would. Soon^TM...

rowdy · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:10:34 »

Has anyone actually seen the Secret Tetris Mode in the wild? Maybe that is a blocker for everyone.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:13:20 »

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:10:34

Has anyone actually seen the Secret Tetris Mode in the wild? Maybe that is a blocker for everyone.

I've activated it and at least one other person said they did too that I saw. I'm actually still waiting on an update from i3oiler regarding that, in fact.

jorgenslee · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:15:27 »

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:10:34

Has anyone actually seen the Secret Tetris Mode in the wild? Maybe that is a blocker for everyone.

not yet found it.

If we flash it with the firmware on github, will the tetris mode be deleted? or it is included on the repo?

komar007 · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:40:57 »

Quote from: jorgenslee on Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:15:27

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:10:34
Has anyone actually seen the Secret Tetris Mode in the wild? Maybe that is a blocker for everyone.

not yet found it.

If we flash it with the firmware on github, will the tetris mode be deleted? or it is included on the repo?

The code on github does not have any extra/contest functionality. That means no tetris.

dorkvader · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 16:07:11 »

otherwise people would find all the secrets the easy way.

Binge · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 16:14:34 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 29 September 2014, 14:10:14

Any progress Hoff? Binge? Mashby?

Blame my new family in law. *grumble*

jorgenslee · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 29 September 2014, 23:59:53 »

Quote from: komar007 on Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:40:57

Quote from: jorgenslee on Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:15:27
Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 29 September 2014, 15:10:34
Has anyone actually seen the Secret Tetris Mode in the wild? Maybe that is a blocker for everyone.

not yet found it.

If we flash it with the firmware on github, will the tetris mode be deleted? or it is included on the repo?

The code on github does not have any extra/contest functionality. That means no tetris.

Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 29 September 2014, 16:07:11

otherwise people would find all the secrets the easy way.

Yeah, thought of that too. I'm just clueless right now on what to do.

dorkvader · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 30 September 2014, 02:04:05 »

Quote from: jorgenslee on Mon, 29 September 2014, 23:59:53

Yeah, thought of that too. I'm just clueless right now on what to do.

just have to buy another one and play tetris on it.

I would be all over this with my terrible webcam quality just so you guys would get in gear and make something better, but the expected return (I don't think my submission will be enough to satisfy i3oilermaker, and thereby rate the chances of winning the prize money quite low) does not justify the cost of purchasing a board to demo.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 30 September 2014, 13:31:39 »

If anyone wants a hex to re-flash with the standard firmware, PM me.

If finding the tetris is stopping you from making a video, PM me for a hint

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 08 October 2014, 09:24:11 »

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 08 October 2014, 09:32:16 »

I keep forgetting about this!

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:44:55 »

I want to add to this thread and give away 3 TechKeys Programmable Crads cards to GeekHack Members.

To win a card, post in this thread what you plan to do with it. In my mind there are so many possibilities for projects like developing games, wiring it into a keyboard, timers, persistence of vision etc. I still am waiting for that magical overview video so if you can prove to me you are serious about making a demo video, I will consider your entry. No time restrictions here, I will cherry pick entries that I feel had enough thought and proof that you plan to follow through on it.

dorkvader · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 13 October 2014, 13:05:22 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:44:55

I want to add to this thread and give away 3 TechKeys Programmable Crads cards to GeekHack Members.

To win a card, post in this thread what you plan to do with it. In my mind there are so many possibilities for projects like developing games, wiring it into a keyboard, timers, persistence of vision etc. I still am waiting for that magical overview video so if you can prove to me you are serious about making a demo video, I will consider your entry. No time restrictions here, I will cherry pick entries that I feel had enough thought and proof that you plan to follow through on it.

That is a very generous offer and I will be writing my application very shortly.

Fortunately there are lots of possible uses so it'll be easy to come up with a few. I can't wait to see what other people come up with.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 13 October 2014, 13:11:45 »

I'm really hoping to see "Here is what I WILL do..." rather than "Here are some ideas of things that can be done"

dorkvader · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 13 October 2014, 13:33:58 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 13 October 2014, 13:11:45

I'm really hoping to see "Here is what I WILL do..." rather than "Here are some ideas of things that can be done"

The plan is to bring up lots of ideas, and then pick one and do it and then pick another and do it as well if there is time. That way others can take the ideas you don't do and do them themselves.

I think the biggest issue for me is my lack of programming experience. I might want to team up with another GH'er so we can pool our resources.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 15 October 2014, 11:44:40 »

Surprised at the lack of action on this thread....FREE STUFF GUYS...maybe I'm in the wrong sub with this....

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 15 October 2014, 11:57:26 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 15 October 2014, 11:44:40

Surprised at the lack of action on this thread....FREE STUFF GUYS...maybe I'm in the wrong sub with this....

While I'd love to say I'll do something with one, right now just got too much going on outside work to be able to do work on any projects. Perhaps others are busy as well.

You could always send out an email to your mailing list advertising this and possibly get more interest.

jwaz · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 15 October 2014, 11:59:21 »

I've got my webcam and mic setup, my desk cleared and tetris figured out. I just need to sit down and do the damn video

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:17:26 »

I'd use the business card to play osu, I love clears for typing but linear is my choice for osu. Other than that I'd bind the final key to open either Jalopnik or Oppositelock. I have experience programming these cards (I made one for a friend) but I've never owned one.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 23 October 2014, 09:27:20 »

I'm going to necro this one more time then let it die softly.

$150 is still out there - no videos have been submitted.

jorgenslee · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 25 October 2014, 01:26:25 »

Figured it out now. And now the problem is finding a good camera as the LEDs is too bright for my camera.

GH60 rev. B w/ ali's case	\|	Cherry G80-3000 HFU/05	\|	IBM Model M (51G8572)

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Author Topic: $150 REWARD - For best video demonstration (Read 7685 times)