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Title: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 14 June 2013, 09:45:26
A lot of us have been to a few meetups which have been a blast...met some other GHers and shared/traded some cool stuff.

I had a vision to take this up a notch and host the 1st "KeyCon". 

My hopes and dreams for KeyCon 2013
So here is what we have for sure:
The room is SEO 1000, the "Science and Engineering Offices" Building: https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=science+and+engineering+offices&data=!1m4!1m3!1d2716!2d-87.650459!3d41.8708248!4m11!1m10!4m8!1m3!1d190256!2d-87.7319639!3d41.8337329!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!17b1 (https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=science+and+engineering+offices&data=!1m4!1m3!1d2716!2d-87.650459!3d41.8708248!4m11!1m10!4m8!1m3!1d190256!2d-87.7319639!3d41.8337329!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!17b1)

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ITINERARY
11:00 - 11:15 | General Welcome
11:15 - 11:45 | Introductions
   - Say your name
   - Talk about what you brought, what you're selling, etc.
12:00 - 01:00 | Lunch from Giordano's
   - Courtesy of...
01:00 - 3:30 | Presentations
   - CPTBadAss to present on industrial 3D Design/Printing
   - Binge to demonstrate the fine art of Key Sculpting
   - i3oilermaker to present "Project Praiano"
   - Any other spur of the moment presentations
   - Break up and let people mill about the room and have fun
03:30 - 04:00 | Wrap Up and Raffle
04:30 - ??:?? | "After Party" at Three Aces

PLEASE COMPLETE THE KEYCON POLL (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NQJrPSBfpx3SgN9CXF3BMpynBaF_wnTW_H2kEhU9bEk/viewform)

RAFFLE PRIZES:
Sponsored by TechKeys.us:
Sponsored by Signature Plastics:Sponsored by KeyPop.net:
Sponsored by CM Storm:
Sponsored by Binge:Sponsored by CPTBadAss
Sponsored by KrogenarSponsored by The_Beast
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 14 June 2013, 09:45:47
Interested Members
i3oilermaker CONFIRMED
SmallFry's Father CONFIRMED (possibly Sister and Mother)
mkawa CONFIRMED
jcrouse CONFIRMED
CPTBadAss CONFIRMED (Present on Metal Machining and  Molding)
Halverson CONFIRMED
mashby CONFIRMED (and Wife)
Dianoda CONFIRMED
Dante CONFIRMED
The_Beast CONFIRMED
keymaster CONFIRMED
Boost (tentative)
amishmansteve (Can not commit)
Hashbaz CONFIRMED
tjcaustin CONFIRMED
rknize CONFIRMED
eth0s CONFIRMED
reverkiller
TheBinary
rarar CONFIRMED (with friend)
Melvang CONFIRMED (with wife)
wcass CONFIRMED
Trent (tentative)
Sifo CONFIRMED
HoffmanMyster CONFIRMED
prdlm2009 CONFIRMED
jalag CONFIRMED
jameslr CONFIRMED
binge CONFIRMED
elton5354 CONFIRMED
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 14 June 2013, 09:47:52
I'm attending if work permits. I'll try and find out soon. I will try and think of some things I can present or at least show off. I should have my KMAC, Epsilon, and custom Alps board to bring.

Edit: I can talk about manufacturing processes such as metal machining and injection molding if there's interest. But I'll think of some other stuff too.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:00:05
Wife and Work permitting I'd love to attend, though probably have nothing to offer otherwise......

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:00:48
No need to feel obligate to bring things to show off or present.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: BunnyLake on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:00:52
Wife and Work permitting I'd love to attend, though probably have nothing to offer otherwise......

the beard will be more than enough
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:04:40
You know I'm in. Thank you for organizing this! :D

I'm looking forward to this regional meetup, but what I really want to attend is a CONVENTION. Anyone else want to see KeyboardCon 2013 this summer? We could have it in a central location (Chicago?), and invite retailers to sponsor it and have giveaways and such. Have reps from the manufacturers there, also, like Melissa and/or Ben from Signature Plastics, etc.

I know I risk derailing my own thread here, but I've just been thinking about it quite a bit lately.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:05:49
Hmmm Chicago is pretty close to Ontario. I can't say what I'll be doing, or where I'll be this fall, but if things are in good favor I will join.

Oh and I have not much to share, other than being Canadian. 
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:12:17
I'm definitely down for this.

Happy to give a presentation too, I just don't know what I'd talk about.  ;D However, I do give presentations for a living and have spoken professionally, so if there's a topic without a speaker, happy to volunteer.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dianoda on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:14:04
Given that I live in Chicago, I assume I'll be there.  I should have my LZ-GH by the end of the month, so I could bring some korean custom goodness with me.  And then there's also my Dolch, and the WASD, and my typewriter w/ vintage MY's, and a poker II, and a Leopold FC210TP numpad, and that darn G84-4100.  Crap, how did I get some many keyboards?  I'll probably be selling a few of those at the convention (not the LZ :p).  Need to finish poker II LED mod first, and hopefully the G80-18XX's series plates are ready by then so I can have the Dolch plate-mounted.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:22:27
I'm definitely down for this.

Happy to give a presentation too, I just don't know what I'd talk about.  ;D However, I do give presentations for a living and have spoken professionally, so if there's a topic without a speaker, happy to volunteer.

I've got or will have a few ideas floating around if you wanted to talk about a topic and come up with a presentation. PM me.

You know I'm in. Thank you for organizing this! :D

I'm looking forward to this regional meetup, but what I really want to attend is a CONVENTION. Anyone else want to see KeyboardCon 2013 this summer? We could have it in a central location (Chicago?), and invite retailers to sponsor it and have giveaways and such. Have reps from the manufacturers there, also, like Melissa and/or Ben from Signature Plastics, etc.

I know I risk derailing my own thread here, but I've just been thinking about it quite a bit lately.

Yesssss, I get to meet Mr. JD?!

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:26:40
As long as I have a way there I'll go. Should have my bike by then, but I won't be able to fit more than a board or two with me.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:29:01
Interested! But we'll see when it comes closer to that date


Also, the 15th is my birthday!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:32:29
Beast - would you like to have a vendor booth for your woodworking?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:34:22
Beast - would you like to have a vendor booth for your woodworking?

Let me decide closer to the date. I'm doing pretty much all custom orders and don't really have a stock of stuff to show or sell.

I should have some wood cases by then since I just got my tooling today. However, I'll decide closer to the date of the meetup
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:50:54
Interested.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Fri, 14 June 2013, 11:03:32
Why am I not on this list already?!

I'm interested.  :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: boost on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:18:21
looking at the flights, it's like $400 for the weekend. Might do it :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:27:59
looking at the flights, it's like $400 for the weekend. Might do it :D
Jesus sounds abit steep? Over here we have mega cheap flights such as easyjet you can go to France for £39 do you have nothing like that?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:30:34
looking at the flights, it's like $400 for the weekend. Might do it :D
Jesus sounds abit steep? Over here we have mega cheap flights such as easyjet you can go to France for £39 do you have nothing like that?

They'll let you look at an airplane from a distance for that.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: wiredPANDA on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:34:23
Definitely interested, too, but I don't know if I'd be able to make arrangements between work, training, and a 5-month old.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:36:26
Definitely interested, too, but I don't know if I'd be able to make arrangements between work, training, and a 5-month old.

Should I put you on the list, or do you think its a low probability?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:44:02
I just checked the schedule. As it stands, I will be able to make it.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: amishmansteve on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:48:52
This sounds cool, I am moving to the Chicago area at the beginning of August and would love to attend.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:52:57
This sounds cool, I am moving to the Chicago area at the beginning of August and would love to attend.

Well ahead of time, welcome to the Chicagoland area.  Sounds like this would be a great welcome week activity!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: ekw808 on Fri, 14 June 2013, 14:12:29
If boost drives.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Acetrak on Fri, 14 June 2013, 14:17:19
If boost drives.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Fri, 14 June 2013, 14:23:00
If boost drives me the 3,803 Miles that would be great, although im not sure I could cover my share of the fuel, I'l split it with ekw808 andAcetrak ? You don't mind an inter-continental detour ?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: aggiejy on Fri, 14 June 2013, 15:16:49
I have family vacation that day, but such a great idea!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 14 June 2013, 15:56:24
Great idea boiler.  I'm tentatively in, work and family obligations allowing.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 14 June 2013, 15:58:26
Put me down as a maybe as well.  That's far enough off that I can maybe afford plane ticket.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Grimey on Fri, 14 June 2013, 16:06:31
Tentatively interested as with most folks. 

Idea: I have attended several bike swaps and have always enjoyed the portion of the event that allows persons to bring bikes and attempt to sell them in a designated area separate from the vendors.  This was done by the owner of the bike leaving a tag on said bike providing an asking price and cell phone / return time for a person to chat with them.  The mentioned concept could be extended to this provided a small number of tables where sellers could display their wares (keyboards, etc) with a tag for discussion about price and what not.

Just an idea I thought I would bring up, the shot of cutting down the keyboard collection might help motivate me to hop a state over.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 14 June 2013, 16:08:59
Tentatively interested as with most folks. 

Idea: I have attended several bike swaps and have always enjoyed the portion of the event that allows persons to bring bikes and attempt to sell them in a designated area separate from the vendors.  This was done by the owner of the bike leaving a tag on said bike providing an asking price and cell phone / return time for a person to chat with them.  The mentioned concept could be extended to this provided a small number of tables where sellers could display their wares (keyboards, etc) with a tag for discussion about price and what not.

Just an idea I thought I would bring up, the shot of cutting down the keyboard collection might help motivate me to hop a state over.

Great idea. I believe a few people at the Chicago meet did some small sales of keyboards and keycaps. Your idea would simply make everything more efficient.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: linziyi on Fri, 14 June 2013, 16:09:58
 :( Too far away, I wish I can come
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 14 June 2013, 16:10:47
Tentatively interested as with most folks. 

Idea: I have attended several bike swaps and have always enjoyed the portion of the event that allows persons to bring bikes and attempt to sell them in a designated area separate from the vendors.  This was done by the owner of the bike leaving a tag on said bike providing an asking price and cell phone / return time for a person to chat with them.  The mentioned concept could be extended to this provided a small number of tables where sellers could display their wares (keyboards, etc) with a tag for discussion about price and what not.

Just an idea I thought I would bring up, the shot of cutting down the keyboard collection might help motivate me to hop a state over.

For sure!  I think everyone that wants to bring their collection for showing off or for selling / trading is more than welcome to and there will be plenty of table space to lay out items.

I like the idea of tagging....or having some sort of organization / security.  I know at the last meetup, even though I trusted the GHers, I felt uneasy walking away from some of some of my $100 pieces of plastic / metal in a public place.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 14 June 2013, 16:44:46
Tentatively interested as with most folks. 

Idea: I have attended several bike swaps and have always enjoyed the portion of the event that allows persons to bring bikes and attempt to sell them in a designated area separate from the vendors.  This was done by the owner of the bike leaving a tag on said bike providing an asking price and cell phone / return time for a person to chat with them.  The mentioned concept could be extended to this provided a small number of tables where sellers could display their wares (keyboards, etc) with a tag for discussion about price and what not.

Just an idea I thought I would bring up, the shot of cutting down the keyboard collection might help motivate me to hop a state over.

For sure!  I think everyone that wants to bring their collection for showing off or for selling / trading is more than welcome to and there will be plenty of table space to lay out items.

I like the idea of tagging....or having some sort of organization / security.  I know at the last meetup, even though I trusted the GHers, I felt uneasy walking away from some of some of my $100 pieces of plastic / metal in a public place.

You know where most of us live anyway :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 14 June 2013, 16:46:57
Hahaha that is true, but honestly I was more concerned about the people walking in from the mall.  I have had literally thousands of transactions and have only gotten screwed over by 1 user.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SmallFry on Fri, 14 June 2013, 16:56:21
I'm in (tentatively)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:07:51
Hahaha that is true, but honestly I was more concerned about the people walking in from the mall.  I have had literally thousands of transactions and have only gotten screwed over by 1 user.

Some sort of $5 entry fee? Gets you a wrist band + Security and say a drink? Stops random members of the public wondering in?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:08:47
I'm in (tentatively)

Who are you kidding - you will be there :)

Hahaha that is true, but honestly I was more concerned about the people walking in from the mall.  I have had literally thousands of transactions and have only gotten screwed over by 1 user.

Some sort of $5 entry fee? Gets you a wrist band + Security and say a drink? Stops random members of the public wondering in?

I was thinking the same thing...more so to get commitment from people, but name tags / drinks would be nice.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:14:19
But I liked when we didn't have name tags. It made things interesting and forced everyone to socialize :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: lightsout714 on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:14:21
Sounds like a ton of fun. I'm in so cal no way I'd be able to make it out but you guys have fun.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:25:05
I'm not trying to hijack this in anyway just throwing ideas out there, I think selling tickets would allow you to get hold of a bigger/nicer venue as well? Oh and you need to get hold of the GH banner! :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:39:19
We may not have forum badges, but we need some sweet badges with logo'd up lanyards.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:41:23
I'll be the only shark around I'm guessing :p

Why name tags?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:42:33
I think name tags would be a plus, especially if there are a lot of people.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:45:01
Dog Tags ?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Fri, 14 June 2013, 17:54:44
Make mine tentative since its a bit out there in terms of time.  But given that it is on a weekend I think its very likely that I'll be able to attend :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:00:11
If I come I will force rknize to come with me. sheesh! If I can cross country it he can drive half an hour (!!!)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:04:50
If Halverson drives me then I will attend too.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:10:10
ca...ca...can i come?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:10:40
ca...ca...can i come?

Ride with kawa.  I bet there's room in the fiat
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:14:35
won't make it, i'll pull steering wheel going into the freeway so we'll die.

5 minutes into our trip
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: KangarooZombies on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:16:49
Would love to take part in this. (work permitting)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:20:49
looks awesome to me.
too far of drive from new jersey atm for me! have fun guy
can't wait to hear more updates about it
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:23:28
I would come, work and family allowing.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:34:17
mkawa please bring your ssk
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: eth0s on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:39:19
I am definitely going to this. 

Put me down as a yes on your RSVP list.

I can't wait to actually meet people IRL, I even want to meet tp4tissue, doesn't he live near Chicago?

I think Tym said we had to charge $5 to keep the public out.  Do you really think anybody from the "public" will want to wander into this group of mutants?  I think the public will most likely stay away on their own.  Which is good, actually, 'cuz  do you really want to try to explain to some stranger that you traveled 2,000 miles to discuss computer keyboards, and to maybe trade some tiny 1/2 inch plastic skulls made by some guy in San Diego?  Oh yeah, ima bringing mah clax!  (well at least some.)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:43:06
The public came when we had the last Chicago meet. There was a few people who came in to look at things. It was pretty funny :D. And I think it's so cute that people are so shy about their hobby.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:44:54
I am definitely going to this. 

Put me down as a yes on your RSVP list.

I can't wait to actually meet people IRL, I even want to meet tp4tissue, doesn't he live near Chicago?

I think Tym said we had to charge $5 to keep the public out.  Do you really think anybody from the "public" will want to wander into this group of mutants?  I think the public will most likely stay away on their own.  Which is good, actually, 'cuz  do you really want to try to explain to some stranger that you traveled 2,000 miles to discuss computer keyboards, and to maybe trade some tiny 1/2 inch plastic skulls made by some guy in San Diego?  Oh yeah, ima bringing mah clax!  (well at least some.)

CC is not from san diego..
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 15 June 2013, 00:50:08
Really cool idea, too bad it's in Chicago. Perhaps next time make it in Nice or the Swiss Alps, it would be much more tempting to buy a plane ticket.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 15 June 2013, 14:56:59
Really cool idea, too bad it's in Chicago. Perhaps next time make it in Nice or the Swiss Alps, it would be much more tempting to buy a plane ticket.
I second this,  It would be closer to me.   I sadly cannot attend  :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 15 June 2013, 16:03:31
The public came when we had the last Chicago meet. There was a few people who came in to look at things. It was pretty funny :D. And I think it's so cute that people are so shy about their hobby.

I think you're cute
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 15 June 2013, 16:16:35
Dude we'll die anyway, it's la
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 15 June 2013, 16:23:49
I need an excuse to try an authentic chicago hot dog.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 15 June 2013, 17:08:33
I need an excuse to try an authentic chicago hot dog.

They are the best. 
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jalaj on Sat, 15 June 2013, 21:58:55
If you can round up other vendors, that would be cool.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Sat, 15 June 2013, 22:01:01
I need an excuse to try an authentic chicago hot dog.

They are the best. 


Portillos, son!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 15 June 2013, 22:03:10
I need an excuse to try an authentic chicago hot dog.

I need an excuse to try an authentic chicago hot dog.

They are the best. 


Someone's taking me to get one right??
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 15 June 2013, 22:04:29
Keycon EU 2023 please
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 15 June 2013, 22:16:44
Keycon EU 2023 please

For Summer '14 this would be amazing. Planning a trip there (France/Italy/Switzerland) for next year anyway.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glod on Sat, 15 June 2013, 22:22:28
Damn, i would love to go to this if there was a lot of people, I've always wanted to check out Chicago and my wife would love it  (visiting Chicago) . But it is too close to another vacation i am taking and i work Saturdays :( i doubt its possible for me.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: reverkiller on Sat, 15 June 2013, 22:32:42
I'd be interested in coming for sure! I should be able to come up for that whole weekend!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:15:03
I'm in.  August 17 is my mom's birthday, so I should be in the area in first place.  Also, UIC is so much easier to get to than Gurnee Mills mall.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:18:05
I could do a presentation on ergonomic keyboards, because I have owned almost every single one on the market.  Except for Truly Ergonomic, but I don't really care for that one.  And I have got more on my radar.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:20:32
Really cool idea, too bad it's in Chicago. Perhaps next time make it in Nice or the Swiss Alps, it would be much more tempting to buy a plane ticket.
I second this,  It would be closer to me.   I sadly cannot attend  :(

You could sent up a webcam and have somebody carry you around the whole time.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:27:20
Surely the who thing could be streamed on twitch TV or something? Not like cctv everywhere but a stall where people could come up or something?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:29:45
Stop copping out all you international kids. Make some moves and fly in to see us in person :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:33:58
I suggest some live entertainment.  Anybody in a band?

And skits.  And a keynote speaker.  And a sing-a-long.  And BBQ.  Capped with a closing campfire.  Ok, I know that I'm going overboard.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: TheBinary on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:34:16
Please sign me up as well. I'm looking forward to it :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:35:48
Stop copping out all you international kids. Make some moves and fly in to see us in person :P
I already asked to carpool with mkawa, but never got a response?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:36:38
Stop copping out all you international kids. Make some moves and fly in to see us in person :P
If you had it your way then everyone in the world would be making moves 24/7 :))

If this happens every year then it's a real possibility that I might turn up to one of them. I have relatives in the states and every few years we visit in the summer.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:40:35
If you had it your way then everyone in the world would be making moves 24/7 :))

I fail to see an issue with this statement. :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 16 June 2013, 12:42:17
Stop copping out all you international kids. Make some moves and fly in to see us in person :P
I already asked to carpool with mkawa, but never got a response?

O'Hare airport in Chicago gets plenty of direct international flights from London, if I'm not mistaken.  You could sell a couple keyboards at the meetup to fund your trip.  That should taken care of most of the costs.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Sun, 16 June 2013, 14:37:42
I need an excuse to try an authentic chicago hot dog.

They are the best. 


Portillos, son!

Love that place.  Haven't been in ages man I gotta go soon.

Although I gotta shout out to the best Chicago hot dog place, Byrons.  Ladies and Gentleman, the best hot dog place in the city:
http://tinyurl.com/l9y6edw (http://tinyurl.com/l9y6edw)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:36:13
This time we need name tags and a sharpie too.   ;D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 18 June 2013, 08:25:40
Interested.  Not a long drive for me, but I will be starting school etc around that time so I will be busy.  So tentative.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: funkymeeba on Tue, 18 June 2013, 08:28:38
Would love to attend, but doubt I'll be able to make it. We'll see!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 18 June 2013, 09:51:36
This time we need name tags and a sharpie too.   ;D

Is that within the budget?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tipo33 on Wed, 19 June 2013, 07:25:01
This time we need name tags and a sharpie too.   ;D

Is that within the budget?

lol.  at the last meetup, it wasn't.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Wed, 19 June 2013, 10:38:13
Interested! If anyone from the MN area would want a ride down there, I might be able to do something about that
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 20 June 2013, 08:09:25
I would love to say i would be interested but I am doubting I can swing the work and wife approval.  Not to far of a drive though from North Eastern Iowa.  Besides the wife thinks I'm spending to much money on this really custom phantom project i have going.

Melvang
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 20 June 2013, 08:10:21
You would be spending no money on keyboards though! It's pretty much a road trip to meet some bros :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 20 June 2013, 08:30:53
Yeah but the problem is "OHHH SHINEY... HONEY I WANT"
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 22 June 2013, 09:22:41
Edit put me down as tentative
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: pichu23 on Mon, 24 June 2013, 13:46:40
dang cool.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 29 June 2013, 04:51:38
Is there any idea on a time that this will be taking place?  The reason I ask is because Chicago is about 6 hours away and I work until about 6:30 that morning.  But I do have that Sat off. So now I just need to finalize the wife approval.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 29 June 2013, 08:49:58
We are tentatively thinking 11-4
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Sat, 29 June 2013, 21:29:19
Are you going to have a list of equipment people are going to be bring?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sun, 30 June 2013, 00:57:01
~
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: wcass on Sun, 30 June 2013, 20:10:22
yes, i would like to come.
i could bring my custom buckling spring boards.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: iMav on Mon, 01 July 2013, 01:44:55
I would absolutely LOVE to be there.  However, Aug 17th is the ONE Saturday I am unavailable.  Any other weekend a I'd definitely be down there...

How set in stone is this date??
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 01 July 2013, 06:57:44
the room at UIC is courtesy a good friend of mine. he has reserved the room already, so imav, please touch base with the scheduling thread and give chris a set of dates that you _can_ make it please! i don't think it would be acceptable to have THE KEYCON without you there! (i'll bring some raw beef larb from sd ;))
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Mon, 01 July 2013, 09:26:49
*sigh* I'm in the same boat as iMav.

EDIT: Actually I can make the 17th.

EDIT 2: Actually I mgiht not. I'm tenitave.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Mon, 01 July 2013, 11:23:46
Mark me as a maybe/tentative.  I may be unable to attend.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 01 July 2013, 11:39:03
Please don't move this back to the last week of August...I'm unavailable then :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: reaper on Mon, 01 July 2013, 11:42:56
*sigh* I'm in the same boat as iMav.


So both of you are coming by boat?  :)    I'd imagine iMav isn't so bad to be stuck on a boat with.  :llama:
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Mon, 01 July 2013, 11:52:56
*sigh* I'm in the same boat as iMav.


So both of you are coming by boat?  :)    I'd imagine iMav isn't so bad to be stuck on a boat with.  :llama:
huehuehue :))
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 01 July 2013, 13:29:56
Please don't move this back to the last week of August...I'm unavailable then :(

Same here, I'll be moving near the end of August
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Mon, 01 July 2013, 13:37:51
yep. We're sailing down the Mississippi.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: wcass on Tue, 02 July 2013, 23:01:30
are we date positive? August 17 2013 - at what time? i need to buy airline tickets.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:35:46
No, the date might be moving since I think we're trying to accommodate iMav.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:59:53
So.... what's going on with the assigned day?  Moving?  Staying?  Is there a consensus?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 03 July 2013, 13:07:56
We're trying to work that out now...should have a final decision soon
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 03 July 2013, 15:11:56
yep. We're sailing down the Mississippi.

Somebody in my town canoed down the Mississippi.  It's doable.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: RougeR on Thu, 04 July 2013, 17:55:17
hmmm i could sell a kidney and fly over...im considering this...also later in august is better, mid September is ideal
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Fri, 05 July 2013, 18:40:56
We're trying to work that out now...should have a final decision soon

Please do.  Would like to schedule ahead of time hoping that I can attend :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: zoolzoo on Sun, 07 July 2013, 06:32:24
Put me down as tentative actually. I might make it a mini vaca....Always wanted to check out Chicago, Ive only driven by it!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 07 July 2013, 12:16:27
Hopefully I can still attend :O

I think even if Halverson doesn't go which you know, he better go, I'll find a way to get there.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 09 July 2013, 10:50:49
Do we have a date yet?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 09 July 2013, 17:03:36
Sorry for all the confusion on the date - we wanted to try to include iMav, but it wont work this time around.

THE DATE STANDS AS THE 17th.

THIS IS FINAL - PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR TRANSPIRATION AND CONFIRM IF YOU CAN MAKE IT.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 09 July 2013, 17:09:58
Noooooo, I wanted to meet the man himself! T_T
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 09 July 2013, 17:24:44
Sorry for all the confusion on the date - we wanted to try to include iMav, but it wont work this time around.

THE DATE STANDS AS THE 17th.

THIS IS FINAL - PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR TRANSPIRATION AND CONFIRM IF YOU CAN MAKE IT.

Sucks about iMav :(


Anyone mind picking me up at the train station? I was going to take the kenosha train in. Unless someone wouldn't mind picking me up around twin lakes, kenosha, burrlington or around that area.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 09 July 2013, 17:26:49
I wonder if I could talk my wife into it, its about 5 hours either driving or by train....she has always wanted to ride the train....hmmmmmm
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 09 July 2013, 17:37:39
this is a reminder for me to book tickets for keycon. i am not imav, but i'll have to do, sorry.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 09 July 2013, 18:30:06
Sorry for all the confusion on the date - we wanted to try to include iMav, but it wont work this time around.

THE DATE STANDS AS THE 17th.

THIS IS FINAL - PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR TRANSPIRATION AND CONFIRM IF YOU CAN MAKE IT.

Transpiration?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 09 July 2013, 18:43:37
Ugh, I guess you'll do kawa <3
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: wcass on Tue, 09 July 2013, 22:31:10
Sorry for all the confusion on the date - we wanted to try to include iMav, but it wont work this time around.

THE DATE STANDS AS THE 17th.

THIS IS FINAL - PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR TRANSPIRATION AND CONFIRM IF YOU CAN MAKE IT.

what about time?

direct flight from FLL to ORD arrives at 2:25PM. unless someone wants to pick me up, i'll take the CTA and get to UIC and be there around 4ish. is that late or early for this party?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 09 July 2013, 23:33:09
This is likely going to start late morning and go to late afternoon - 4 might be a bit late, but in sure people will be hanging around and going out to dinner.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 10 July 2013, 07:39:56
I'm still in. And I'll be doing giveaways so people should show up just for that! :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Wed, 10 July 2013, 07:44:06
I'm still in. And I'll be doing giveaways so people should show up just for that! :P

Ooh! Free stuff! I doubt that you can match bunny though.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 10 July 2013, 08:14:35
Give aways...I like that idea :)

I did give everyone free brushes at the last meet...

:: ponders ::
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 10 July 2013, 08:17:00
Last meet I gave away a bunch of key caps and a G84-4100.  This meet I plan on giving away a wood wrist rest, more keycaps, and maybe a keyboard.

Those brushes were sweet i3oilermaker. I'm still using mine :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 10 July 2013, 13:57:08
Is there an agenda, or is this more of a meet-and-greet?

I've got a topic if we're doing presentations and what not.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 10 July 2013, 14:17:47
I would like to do presentations, but also have plenty of time for meet and greet.

Agenda will be coming...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Wed, 10 July 2013, 14:18:47
Will there be tables for people to set up their collections on? :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 10 July 2013, 14:25:47
Will there be tables for people to set up their collections on? :D

Yep! and Vendors to sell goods
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 10 July 2013, 14:44:03
i3oilermaker even has this fancy Square device where he can swipe your debit card on his phone. No cash needed! Talk about a wallethack...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tipo33 on Wed, 10 July 2013, 14:49:58
I can't make it :(   I do plan to attend Keycon '14.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Wed, 10 July 2013, 22:00:57
Sorry for all the confusion on the date - we wanted to try to include iMav, but it wont work this time around.

THE DATE STANDS AS THE 17th.

THIS IS FINAL - PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR TRANSPIRATION AND CONFIRM IF YOU CAN MAKE IT.

Sucks about iMav :(


Anyone mind picking me up at the train station? I was going to take the kenosha train in. Unless someone wouldn't mind picking me up around twin lakes, kenosha, burrlington or around that area.

I prolly can.  I've gotta double check the date, I think I may be doing an all day cubs game thing (planned months ago).
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 10 July 2013, 22:03:59
The_Beast, if I end up driving I'll come get you.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 10 July 2013, 22:05:11
The_Beast, if I end up driving I'll come get you.

Swing! That's great. I don't really feel like lugging all my stuff on the train!

But if Trent is driving through it might be easier for him (I pmed him)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 10 July 2013, 22:06:26
Well let me know if he falls through. If I'm driving I don't mind coming to get you regardless of where you're at. I'm already driving 6 hours, a few extra minutes out of my way won't hurt :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 10 July 2013, 22:14:04
I plan to drive up as well. Finalizing the details now, so now you have yet another option. :-)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 10 July 2013, 22:19:45
I plan to drive up as well. Finalizing the details now, so now you have yet another option. :-)

Will you drive up and back the same day?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 10 July 2013, 22:30:52
I plan to drive up as well. Finalizing the details now, so now you have yet another option. :-)

Will you drive up and back the same day?

I'm coming up from Nashville, so I'll probably drive up that evening. Since the con starts in the morning, there just isn't enough time for me to get there if I drive.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 10 July 2013, 23:34:01
I plan to drive up as well. Finalizing the details now, so now you have yet another option. :-)

Will you drive up and back the same day?

I'm coming up from Nashville, so I'll probably drive up that evening. Since the con starts in the morning, there just isn't enough time for me to get there if I drive.

Yeah that's a good 8-9 hour drive!

I don't know what I was thinking.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Thu, 11 July 2013, 02:03:47
Well let me know if he falls through. If I'm driving I don't mind coming to get you regardless of where you're at. I'm already driving 6 hours, a few extra minutes out of my way won't hurt :D

Glad you got it taken care of m8.  My goal is to drive less, and given that I live about 10 minutes away from the event I think I'm doing a pretty good job lol.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 11 July 2013, 14:20:47
News flash: I'm no longer driving so I can't pick you up The_Beast. TRENT, STOP BEING SO LAZY :P

Yes I'm still attending, I just won't be driving. ^__^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 11 July 2013, 16:11:30
Can we get an actual address for the place of the event for driving directions?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 11 July 2013, 16:16:10
Don't know where exactly at UIC this will be but the address from their website is:

2035 W Taylor St  Chicago, IL 60612
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 11 July 2013, 16:44:04
Can we get an actual address for the place of the event for driving directions?


mkawa?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Hyde on Thu, 11 July 2013, 20:57:08
Man this sounds awesome, I'll try to attend if I can.  Need to figure out how my work schedule and how I'm gonna get myself down there.  >____>
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 11 July 2013, 21:08:25
Can we get an actual address for the place of the event for driving directions?

^^^^^^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 11 July 2013, 21:17:55
Or at least an address for a parking garage within walkin distance.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Sat, 13 July 2013, 00:24:32
Ya I think I'm gonna be at a cubs game :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 13 July 2013, 16:18:20
Ya I think I'm gonna be at a cubs game :(

Why go?  You know what's going to happen.  The starting pitcher will throw a gem but the Cubs will lose 2-1.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 13 July 2013, 16:34:58
I wish i could make the 12 hour car ride  :confused:
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: eth0s on Sat, 13 July 2013, 17:57:19
What time on Saturday is this thing happening?

I'm asking because I was wondering if I can fly to Chicago on Sat. morning, or if I have to come the night before (which will be more difficult but not impossible.)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 13 July 2013, 18:03:25
Man this sounds awesome, I'll try to attend if I can.  Need to figure out how my work schedule and how I'm gonna get myself down there.  >____>

Go so you can take me there as well I need a ride

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Sat, 13 July 2013, 18:18:07
Time and address would be useful to know at this point.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: JPG on Sat, 13 July 2013, 18:44:39
Damn, 3-4 hours, maybe 5 and I could have found a way to come, but 13 is just way too much.

I hope you will all have a lot of fun!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: wcass on Sat, 13 July 2013, 20:50:51
i have $400 in AA vouchers to cover the cost of the flight, but due to arrival and departure times, it looks like i will have to fly in on Friday and out on Sunday.

any suggestions on where to spend two nights? i would prefer not to rent a car, so a hotel within walking distance to the venue would be best. +1 to requests for actual time and address.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 13 July 2013, 22:11:29
Time and address would be useful to know at this point.


I am confirming this now with Ming's contact.  It will be on UIC campus and I am confirming a time slot of 11:00 - 4:00 

I will follow up here as soon as i know an exact address and confirm time.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 13 July 2013, 22:44:46
Time and address would be useful to know at this point.


I am confirming this now with Ming's contact.  It will be on UIC campus and I am confirming a time slot of 11:00 - 4:00 

I will follow up here as soon as i know an exact address and confirm time.


Excellent, thank you for the update.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Sat, 13 July 2013, 23:12:58
I am confirming this now with Ming's contact.  It will be on UIC campus and I am confirming a time slot of 11:00 - 4:00 

I will follow up here as soon as i know an exact address and confirm time.

I know you're swamped this weekend and I hate to add to the pile of stuff on your plate, but I do home the KeyCon is longer than 5 hours.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 13 July 2013, 23:14:09
I do hope the KeyCon is longer than 5 hours.

Yup, me too
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: meiosis on Sun, 14 July 2013, 03:10:21
How far is UIC from O'Hare? I may be able to attend if i can create a layover from CA to Toronto,CA :x.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 14 July 2013, 07:11:27
we have the room for 5 hours, but we can go bombard a restaurant and eat afterwards. this is SOP for conventions, if you've never been to one before :D. if brad can find a nighttime hangout we can end the day there too. i'm going to be in chicago for around 5-6 days, so the fun doesn't have to last only 5 hours!

i may be able to get my friend's SO to help with rides. we're still trying to figure out who's actually going to be around that weekend -- he has to be in DC for a conference until friday
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: wcass on Sun, 14 July 2013, 10:07:38
How far is UIC from O'Hare? I may be able to attend if i can create a layover from CA to Toronto,CA :x.

the campus is about 20 miles away. 30 minutes by car or 1:20 by light rail. the blue line is only a couple of bucks, leaves every 5 minutes, and goes from the airport to UIC without transfer.

i will be flying in Friday night and probably stay at the Airport Hilton for two nights. rooms there are only $100 a night vs $200 a night near the campus.

i will bring my buckling springs goodness - Unicomp Classic 101, TSSK (122 with 10key and nav chopped off), Model F 122 (transplanted into Model M case), M60 (60% with NKRO), XTant (modified XT) - and also spring, hammers, barrels, and caps.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 14 July 2013, 10:28:27
Yeah... if I'm heading down there I'd probably stay the weekend.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 14 July 2013, 10:59:22
SIFO IS NOT HEADING DOWN THERE?!??!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 14 July 2013, 11:01:59
I AM T_T if I have a ride :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 14 July 2013, 11:03:33
TSANGAN, GIVE THIS MAN A RIDE
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 14 July 2013, 12:49:33
Just purchased bus ticket.  Might be willing to split a hotel room for the night, but I will probably will couchsurf.  What people want for AirBNB for just a room in that area of town blows my mind.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: wcass on Sun, 14 July 2013, 13:26:50
"Hostelling International Chicago" looks like a nice place if you don't mind sharing a bunk room. $35 a night and you don't have to book in advance - that's the walk in the door price. online reviews are 96% positive. the clientele is mostly collage age. i think it is about 2 miles from the venue.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: meiosis on Mon, 15 July 2013, 04:46:11
Is Northwestern or UChicago closer? I'll see if I can come and stay at a friends :p. I'm so new though D:
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Mon, 15 July 2013, 04:57:10
BTW do you have to dress up as keycaps?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 15 July 2013, 06:51:12
BTW do you have to dress up as keycaps?

Absolutely! Here are some ideas courtesy of google.....

For the Business Casual

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For that keyboarder who just doesn't care!

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The member who knows how to make a statement.

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College appropriate foot wear

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For the ladies...

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For the serious collector

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Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 15 July 2013, 12:24:06
TSANGAN, GIVE THIS MAN A RIDE

yes
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 15 July 2013, 13:11:42
The room is SEO 1000, the "Science and Engineering Offices" Building: https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=science+and+engineering+offices&data=!1m4!1m3!1d2716!2d-87.650459!3d41.8708248!4m11!1m10!4m8!1m3!1d190256!2d-87.7319639!3d41.8337329!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!17b1

We are planning on being in the room from 11-4, but like mkawa said we will work out other activities.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 15 July 2013, 19:30:53
I'll bring some baked goods.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jalaj on Mon, 15 July 2013, 19:35:02
"Hostelling International Chicago" looks like a nice place if you don't mind sharing a bunk room. $35 a night and you don't have to book in advance - that's the walk in the door price. online reviews are 96% positive. the clientele is mostly collage age. i think it is about 2 miles from the venue.

Great recommendation for budget lodging in a prime location. Its close to train stops for both airports. And for the cuba/miami fans, theres a very good cuban sandwich shop called cafecito at the base of the building
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:19:14
Ya I think I'm gonna be at a cubs game :(

Why go?  You know what's going to happen.  The starting pitcher will throw a gem but the Cubs will lose 2-1.

Rooftop game, free tickets, all you can drink, all you can eat.

Besides, everyone knows you don't go to cubs games for the team, you go to watch the fans that drink too much and enjoy the classic Wrigley Field.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:39:59
Ya I think I'm gonna be at a cubs game :(

Why go?  You know what's going to happen.  The starting pitcher will throw a gem but the Cubs will lose 2-1.

Rooftop game, free tickets, all you can drink, all you can eat.

Besides, everyone knows you don't go to cubs games for the team, you go to watch the fans that drink too much and enjoy the classic Wrigley Field.

Good call.  You can never pass up free rooftop tickets.  I got that setup when I was underage.   And when you're underage, and somebody says you can drink all the beer you would like, it's one of the greatest days of your underage life.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:31:57
No cup cakes from me this time guys, no girlfriend
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:34:37
Just giveaway all those Green Tea Kit Kats I'll be delivering to you
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:34:51
No you can do that I'm not sharing
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:35:24
Theyre too delicious, I'm not giving any away.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 19 July 2013, 20:45:46
So since Halverson isn't going (he'll be busy), I need a ride T_T
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 19 July 2013, 20:50:41
Drive yourself fool!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Fri, 19 July 2013, 20:55:20
Drive yourself fool!

Isn't he Canadian? He'd have to rent a car.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 19 July 2013, 21:02:28
Canadians arent allowed to own cars?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 19 July 2013, 21:13:21
Canadians arent allowed to own cars?

That's so unamerican.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 19 July 2013, 22:29:41
Canadians arent allowed to own cars?

Sifo is 12 (like you CPT) and can't drive or rent a car

So sad :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 19 July 2013, 23:56:10
Auction: Unite SifOG with American Sifo. American Sifo isnt nearly #legitballin or #vintage or #notnew as he is and he wants to learn
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Sat, 20 July 2013, 10:57:51
Canadians arent allowed to own cars?
Sifo is 12

Seriously? I thought he was like 20.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 20 July 2013, 13:24:47
I'm neither
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Sat, 20 July 2013, 13:28:27
Well his profile says 25, and since all 13 year olds are actually 40 year old men, that must mean he is ~80 years old.  My math is flawless.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Sat, 20 July 2013, 14:06:56
Well his profile says 25, and since all 13 year olds are actually 40 year old men, that must mean he is ~80 years old.  My math is flawless.
Well it DOES say Exquisite Elder...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 24 July 2013, 21:40:05
Anyone mind picking me up at the train station? I was going to take the kenosha train in. Unless someone wouldn't mind picking me up around twin lakes, kenosha, burrlington or around that area.

Oooh Oooh Oooh!  I can help!  (I think you're still ride-less right now, correct?)  I'll be coming from the Fox Valley, so that's exactly on my way.  :)

Oh, and I'll be attending!  I only just saw this thread now.  This is so exciting.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 25 July 2013, 00:36:28
Anyone mind picking me up at the train station? I was going to take the kenosha train in. Unless someone wouldn't mind picking me up around twin lakes, kenosha, burrlington or around that area.

Oooh Oooh Oooh!  I can help!  (I think you're still ride-less right now, correct?)  I'll be coming from the Fox Valley, so that's exactly on my way.  :)

Oh, and I'll be attending!  I only just saw this thread now.  This is so exciting.

Super sweet. I can meet you anywhere around the Kenosha area. Pm me with your deals closer to the meetup.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tormentor on Thu, 25 July 2013, 01:04:26
Sounds fun. I'll keep an a eye on this. ^_^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 25 July 2013, 02:52:37
I won't be on GH for a bit but pls someone from toronto drive me
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 25 July 2013, 11:43:02
If everyone could send me a PM confirming they will make it (or if they can not make it) that would help us plan!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 25 July 2013, 11:46:15
does anyone have a picture of sifo driving a car?

also PM boilermaker, PLEASE. even if you're a maybe. if you have a special needs diet^H^H^H^H tell him that too. he's been tasked with arranging for foods
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 26 July 2013, 15:10:37
Folks,

If you haven't been checking the attendance list (understandable), Smallfry's father has confirmed that he will be coming.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 26 July 2013, 15:23:04
Folks,

If you haven't been checking the attendance list (understandable), Smallfry's father has confirmed that he will be coming.

^^That is awesome!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 26 July 2013, 15:28:53
Mashby, you better be confirming!!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Fri, 26 July 2013, 16:13:15
Mashby, you better be confirming!!

(http://i.imgur.com/hj7xwTN.gif)


Just kidding. Totally confirmed. How could I let my Captain down?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 26 July 2013, 16:16:01
Mashby gets the award for meme that creeped me out the most today.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 26 July 2013, 16:18:01
Mashby gets the award for meme that creeped me out the most today.
(http://t.qkme.me/3oqisp.jpg)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: whiteduck on Fri, 26 July 2013, 16:26:49
Anyone mind picking me up at the train station? I was going to take the kenosha train in. Unless someone wouldn't mind picking me up around twin lakes, kenosha, burrlington or around that area.

Oooh Oooh Oooh!  I can help!  (I think you're still ride-less right now, correct?)  I'll be coming from the Fox Valley, so that's exactly on my way.  :)

Oh, and I'll be attending!  I only just saw this thread now.  This is so exciting.
where you at in MN/WI?  Hudson or something?  I may be in but would probably carpool or look for cheap <75$ plane tic
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 26 July 2013, 16:34:52
where you at in MN/WI?  Hudson or something?  I may be in but would probably carpool or look for cheap <75$ plane tic

Sorry for the misleading location!  I'm currently in the fox cities for work, but I attend the UofM in MPLS, and since I've moved back and forth twice in the last 7 months I decided to put WI/MN as my location.

Again, I'm currently in east central WI, so carpooling with a Minnesotan wouldn't be beneficial, sorry.   :(  Wish I could help.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 28 July 2013, 00:59:58
Hey question... so for us attending, should we like... bring anything? Boards/caps? etc
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 28 July 2013, 01:07:32
Please bring your LZ-S so I can try it :3
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: eth0s on Sun, 28 July 2013, 03:15:03
oh yes, I can't wait for this thing to happen.

As for food, near the U of C campus, i have just two words:  Harold's Chicken Shack.  Or three words.  I dint go to the U of C okay?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 28 July 2013, 07:37:44
oh yes, I can't wait for this thing to happen.

As for food, near the U of C campus, i have just two words:  Harold's Chicken Shack.  Or three words.  I dint go to the U of C okay?

Are you talking UIC or U of C.  BIG difference.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 28 July 2013, 10:36:12
Okay @ CPT. And if you guys are interested in anything Halverson has, let me know or post in this thread so he knows to bring it... I have no idea what he has but his collection is pretty huge.

If anyone else has a GON case board you should bring it to show case it to everyone else and maybe convince them to get one. I'd bring mine but it's sitting naked until Miami is finished, and plus isn't anything special.

I'll bring all my keychains too!!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 28 July 2013, 10:42:06
we will be at the UIC campus. not U of C (known internally as "The University", by the by; one side of my family is a U of C family.. long hilarious story i'm happy to share over PM).

sifo, all we want you to bring is pictures of yourself doing things.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 28 July 2013, 12:15:06
Why pictures when I can demonstrate live? I'm so fast I could be in 10 places at once.

I fully expect everyone to just ask each other if they're Sifo or not.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 28 July 2013, 12:16:05
I vote that we take no pictures except for pictures of Sifo doing things at Keycon.

Also I just booked my hotel room so I'm in for sure. Everyone should come meet me and fondle my KMAC. Just saying :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sun, 28 July 2013, 18:39:36
MN represent! ^_^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: oTurtlez on Mon, 29 July 2013, 14:55:20
Any way the presentations could be live streamed / recorded for those whom cannnot attend?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Mon, 29 July 2013, 15:01:44
So what else are folks bringing?  I'd bring some Model F goodness, but that is kind of pointless with wcass coming.  ;)  I'll probably bring the Phantom and a Poker with ergo-whites.  I also have a FC660C if no one else is bringing theirs.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 29 July 2013, 15:18:00
Heres an idea, how about a typing contest? Bring your own weapon.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 29 July 2013, 15:23:07
So what else are folks bringing?  I'd bring some Model F goodness, but that is kind of pointless with wcass coming.  ;)  I'll probably bring the Phantom and a Poker with ergo-whites.  I also have a FC660C if no one else is bringing theirs.

LZ-GH, Poker II, and if I'm lucky I'll have my "project" done by then.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: boost on Mon, 29 July 2013, 15:24:11
So what else are folks bringing?  I'd bring some Model F goodness, but that is kind of pointless with wcass coming.  ;)  I'll probably bring the Phantom and a Poker with ergo-whites.  I also have a FC660C if no one else is bringing theirs.


how about you bring that turbonetics turbo for me!


If I do make it, I won't be bringing anything as I'm keyboardless.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 29 July 2013, 15:29:29
Heres an idea, how about a typing contest? Bring your own weapon.

boiler did have typeracer setup at that street fair or whatever, there could be prizes etc.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Mon, 29 July 2013, 15:30:59
Heres an idea, how about a typing contest?

*Hides in shame*  :-[
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 29 July 2013, 15:48:53
So what else are folks bringing?  I'd bring some Model F goodness, but that is kind of pointless with wcass coming.  ;)  I'll probably bring the Phantom and a Poker with ergo-whites.  I also have a FC660C if no one else is bringing theirs.

I'll bring my Maltron, some vintage Apple boards, Ergodox, and maybe a board with Monterey blues.   And some stuff that I would like to sell.   Might have another keyboard is the next couple weeks.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Carter on Mon, 29 July 2013, 15:51:18
Unfortunately, I stumbled upon this a bit too late. CM Storm will probably send some gear for this one as giveaway/prizes.

If there is another one of these and hopefully on a larger scale (Hearing SoCal!!).... CM Storm will be there in full force as we plan to grow with this community and gain feedback on current and future product.

L&R
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 29 July 2013, 16:43:36
Sorry guys... typing contest I think I've won.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Mon, 29 July 2013, 16:48:14
Sorry guys... typing contest I think I've won.

Probably.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 29 July 2013, 16:50:19
does anyone have a picture of sifo typing?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 29 July 2013, 16:50:45
There's a video.

(http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/18546943/2/stock-photo-18546943-confident-smiling-asian-man-typing-on-computer.jpg)
(http://ak8.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/927514/preview/stock-footage-young-asian-businessman-typing-on-computer.jpg)
(http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/85699/85699,1264756494,1/stock-photo-a-young-asian-businessman-typing-on-a-laptop-computer-whiles-taking-notes-on-a-notebook-horizontal-46618777.jpg)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 29 July 2013, 16:53:46
There's a video.

Show Image
(http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/18546943/2/stock-photo-18546943-confident-smiling-asian-man-typing-on-computer.jpg)

Show Image
(http://ak8.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/927514/preview/stock-footage-young-asian-businessman-typing-on-computer.jpg)

Show Image
(http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/85699/85699,1264756494,1/stock-photo-a-young-asian-businessman-typing-on-a-laptop-computer-whiles-taking-notes-on-a-notebook-horizontal-46618777.jpg)


pretty sure that middle one is legit....#nowatermark.....#trutyping...#maniac
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 29 July 2013, 16:54:41
You got me this is clearly what I type on

(http://ak9.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/927517/preview/stock-footage-young-asian-businessman-typing-on-computer-at-desk.jpg)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 29 July 2013, 16:56:28
You got me this is clearly what I type on

Show Image
(http://ak9.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/927517/preview/stock-footage-young-asian-businessman-typing-on-computer-at-desk.jpg)


Only at work....all customs stay at home, must protect the gold!  :o
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 29 July 2013, 17:37:13
I'll bring my dt35 so you guys know why it's the best keyboard in the world
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 29 July 2013, 18:48:38
Sifo, I'm willing to bet that you've thrown in an actual picture of yourself one of these times (of the many places this has happened) as a bit of an Easter Egg.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 29 July 2013, 18:51:21
There was a very obvious one in my thread, but it wasn't meant to be hidden since I had cross posted it from the Many Faces of Geekhack thread.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 29 July 2013, 18:53:55
Someone please bring some Topre boards! I'd love to try out the variable, 45g, and 55g RealForce.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Mon, 29 July 2013, 18:56:17
(http://i.imgur.com/tBLMjdR.jpg)

He has been unmasked.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 29 July 2013, 19:00:18
it's shopped. Here's the original.

(http://i.imgur.com/wDIhtQr.jpg)

#trulyunmasked
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 29 July 2013, 19:02:07
it's shopped. Here's the original.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wDIhtQr.jpg)


#trulyunmasked

I don't wanna sound creepy, but that's how I've always imagined you.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Mon, 29 July 2013, 19:02:32
it's shopped. Here's the original.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wDIhtQr.jpg)


#trulyunmasked


#seemslegit
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 29 July 2013, 19:12:55
OH. I will bring a board with 62g springs and 62g gold springs, and then you noobs can #FEELTHEDIFFERENCE.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Mon, 29 July 2013, 19:16:46
it's shopped. Here's the original.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wDIhtQr.jpg)


#trulyunmasked

I don't wanna sound creepy, but that's how I've always imagined you.

I had always imagined him like this:

(http://miista.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Internet-tough-guy-troll.jpeg)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 29 July 2013, 19:20:47
Someone please bring some Topre boards! I'd love to try out the variable, 45g, and 55g RealForce.
I will bring an hhkb pro 2 and a 10th anniv (55g).
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 29 July 2013, 19:36:13
Someone please bring some Topre boards! I'd love to try out the variable, 45g, and 55g RealForce.
I will bring an hhkb pro 2 and a 10th anniv (55g).

Awesome. Thank you. :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 29 July 2013, 19:44:58
whalebro abides
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 29 July 2013, 20:00:33
it's shopped. Here's the original.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wDIhtQr.jpg)


#trulyunmasked

I don't wanna sound creepy, but that's how I've always imagined you.

I had always imagined him like this:

Show Image
(http://miista.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Internet-tough-guy-troll.jpeg)


Don't be posting TP4's pic without his permission.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 30 July 2013, 06:07:07
Will selling stuff be acceptable at Keycon?  Like have a for sale table?  Because I have some stuff that I would like to sell.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 30 July 2013, 06:28:12
Will selling stuff be acceptable at Keycon?  Like have a for sale table?  Because I have some stuff that I would like to sell.
I hope so. I pmed boiler about something similar yestetday. I have a few items I would sell and/or donate the proceeds to keycon 2014 or GH.

John
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 30 July 2013, 07:07:04
So what else are folks bringing?  I'd bring some Model F goodness, but that is kind of pointless with wcass coming.  ;)  I'll probably bring the Phantom and a Poker with ergo-whites.  I also have a FC660C if no one else is bringing theirs.

I'll probably bring my entire collection if I can get the SSK back soon enough. And my Epsilon isn't built but everything else will show up.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 30 July 2013, 08:41:23
it's shopped. Here's the original.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wDIhtQr.jpg)


#trulyunmasked

I don't wanna sound creepy, but that's how I've always imagined you.

I had always imagined him like this:

Show Image
(http://miista.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Internet-tough-guy-troll.jpeg)


The first I thought when I saw this photo was "what kind of keyboard is in that photo?"  I'm sure that I was not the only one.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 31 July 2013, 06:13:51
If anyone there can beat me at StarCraft 2 HotS I will give them $50. I need motivation to practice. This is, if I don't **** out cuz I got lazy ^_^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 31 July 2013, 07:06:47
If anyone there can beat me at StarCraft 2 HotS I will give them $50. I need motivation to practice. This is, if I don't **** out cuz I got lazy ^_^

I've never played StarCraft 2 but I feel confident that I can beat you.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Wed, 31 July 2013, 11:03:04
If anyone there can beat me at StarCraft 2 HotS I will give them $50. I need motivation to practice. This is, if I don't **** out cuz I got lazy ^_^

What league are you?  I'll 1v1 ya. Bo3?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 01 August 2013, 05:32:47
So what else are folks bringing?  I'd bring some Model F goodness, but that is kind of pointless with wcass coming.  ;)  I'll probably bring the Phantom and a Poker with ergo-whites.  I also have a FC660C if no one else is bringing theirs.

I'll probably bring my entire collection if I can get the SSK back soon enough. And my Epsilon isn't built but everything else will show up.

If I can get it cut by then I will bring my custom plate for my project.  I call it the anti-ping design.

it's shopped. Here's the original.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wDIhtQr.jpg)


#trulyunmasked

I don't wanna sound creepy, but that's how I've always imagined you.

I had always imagined him like this:

Show Image
(http://miista.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Internet-tough-guy-troll.jpeg)


The first I thought when I saw this photo was "what kind of keyboard is in that photo?"  I'm sure that I was not the only one.

Probably wrong but would that be an IBM Model F with the "F" keys on the left side like that?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: samwisekoi on Thu, 01 August 2013, 08:22:38
I cannot come, but I shall send you the GH banners from Krogenar.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Thu, 01 August 2013, 10:24:09
Last night I received plane tickets to Midway.  My sister could not cancel a trip she was taking to the area to go house hunting, and I can get the dates transferred to keycon.

Anyone shacking up in a large room and want to split the costs of the hotel?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 01 August 2013, 10:26:50
Depending on what Halverson decides to do I might have a spot in my room.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Thu, 01 August 2013, 10:34:22
I can sleep in the closet :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: meiosis on Sun, 04 August 2013, 05:43:52
If anyone there can beat me at StarCraft 2 HotS I will give them $50. I need motivation to practice. This is, if I don't **** out cuz I got lazy ^_^

Meet me at GIG@bites Internet Cafe in Ktown. Sometime in September, I am GM Protoss, and a bronze Terran
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 04 August 2013, 09:57:29
You guys realize that KeyCon happens to coincide with the first day of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 04 August 2013, 10:03:06
You guys realize that KeyCon happens to coincide with the first day of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival?

What a scheduling error!  Cancel everything.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 04 August 2013, 10:13:06
Its all good the festival spans 7 themed weekends.

It is official I have an overnight babysitter for my 4 year old and my 7 month old so me and the wife will be attending.  The question now is there going to be any non-keyboard geeks that my wife will be able to talk to?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Sun, 04 August 2013, 18:40:01
Its all good the festival spans 7 themed weekends.

It is official I have an overnight babysitter for my 4 year old and my 7 month old so me and the wife will be attending.  The question now is there going to be any non-keyboard geeks that my wife will be able to talk to?

My wife is coming as well. Maybe we can even setup a support group. LOL!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 04 August 2013, 18:44:32
Its all good the festival spans 7 themed weekends.

It is official I have an overnight babysitter for my 4 year old and my 7 month old so me and the wife will be attending.  The question now is there going to be any non-keyboard geeks that my wife will be able to talk to?

My wife is coming as well. Maybe we can even setup a support group. LOL!

The last meetup was at a mall. I think 3 other GHer's brought SO who went shopping while we nerded out. I don't know whats around the event this time.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: boost on Sun, 04 August 2013, 19:23:43
Sad I can't make it as I wanted to point at mings can and giggle.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 04 August 2013, 19:54:17
Lol guys.  Sorry about not being able to make it boost.  I am going to try and talk the wife into letting me bring my setup to show off my modded orbweaver and Das.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Lastpilot on Sun, 04 August 2013, 23:10:31
Any way the presentations could be live streamed / recorded for those whom cannnot attend?
Someone please do a video! This would be awesome!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: elton5354 on Sun, 04 August 2013, 23:11:42
Would this be at a trade convention with other booths, or just this one keyboard/cap booth in the middle of a mall?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 04 August 2013, 23:55:53
Would anyone happen to have an open spot on a table where I might be able to plug in my PC to show off my modded Orbweaver and the HDD LED on my Das?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 August 2013, 06:10:13
Any way the presentations could be live streamed / recorded for those whom cannnot attend?
Someone please do a video! This would be awesome!

It's already in the works.  :)  I'll be bringing my laptop and, unless something goes wrong, streaming the whole event.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: oTurtlez on Mon, 05 August 2013, 08:45:50
Any way the presentations could be live streamed / recorded for those whom cannnot attend?
Someone please do a video! This would be awesome!

It's already in the works.  :)  I'll be bringing my laptop and, unless something goes wrong, streaming the whole event.

Suh-weet! I'd have made an attempt to get out there if I wasn't moving to school so soon. I gotta get in on one of these meetups some time!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Lastpilot on Mon, 05 August 2013, 11:40:32
Thanks Hoffman!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 August 2013, 12:14:32
No problem!  Also thank Binge for helping set it up.  Oh, and don't thank me til you can see the stream!   :p
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Mon, 05 August 2013, 12:33:52
Don't thank me!  I am innocent!!!  :-X
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Lupizza on Tue, 06 August 2013, 09:49:50
Now all we need is a Ke(uro)ycon for us who don't live in 'murica  :'(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 06 August 2013, 10:07:47
You know about the deskthority keyboard party?  They just had it last weekend.  I would give you the link but my cellular network Internet is terrible right now.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CalmB4tehPwn on Wed, 07 August 2013, 01:47:21
Hah! Sign me up for KeyCon 2014. I'll do a USB Armor mod class for anyone interested, and maybe have a couple for sale.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Wed, 07 August 2013, 02:27:23
Hah! Sign me up for KeyCon 2014. I'll do a USB Armor mod class for anyone interested, and maybe have a couple for sale.

I see what you did there
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tgujay on Wed, 07 August 2013, 08:40:00
Can't make it, have a wedding next weekend near Detroit sorry guys :/
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 07 August 2013, 08:45:06
So it's a little over a week to Keycon and I haven't seen a schedule. And apparently I'm the only one presenting? I think if that's the case, I'm not going to present at all and I can make a thread if people are still interested.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 07 August 2013, 12:51:02
I've been working on an agenda. Right now there are 3 possible presentations. Yours, mine and mkawa. I'll have more later today.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 07 August 2013, 12:55:55
I've been working on an agenda. Right now there are 3 possible presentations. Yours, mine and mkawa. I'll have more later today.

mash, any updates on a livestream?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 07 August 2013, 13:11:38
I don't have a confirmation on Internet access, but I'm bringing a small setup to stream live if possible. However, Hoff has said he's bringing stuff too I believe.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 07 August 2013, 18:15:12
I could show off my shop via some pictures I have and try to answer any questions about woodworking if anyone has an interest in it (I doubt there is any interest). Otherwise I just plan on showing my boards and some of the projects I'm working on.


Anyone bringing a soldering station to teach CPT how to soldapullt?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 07 August 2013, 20:08:41
Bring keyboards too. I dont even have any. I'm so new.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 07 August 2013, 22:45:01
I don't have a confirmation on Internet access, but I'm bringing a small setup to stream live if possible. However, Hoff has said he's bringing stuff too I believe.

Yes, I am bringing my laptop and Binge said he'd bring an external mic to get some good quality sounds.  Though I don't see him on the confirmation list in the OP so I'm confused by that.  Still need to get in touch with him to set up everything on my laptop and make sure it runs smooth so we can have minimal setup time at KeyCon.  Once that gets cleared up we should be good to go!  Assuming we have internets...  :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 07 August 2013, 22:59:46
WHAT?! I'M PRESENTING SOMETHING?!?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 08 August 2013, 00:01:13
WHAT?! I'M PRESENTING SOMETHING?!?

Sounds to me like you got volun-told.

Anyone got a bit of extra room at their table for my PC, my modded Das, and Orbweaver?  Would like a plug in so peeps can see the HDD activity blinking away under my ESC key.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 08 August 2013, 06:00:17
We have designated tables? Lol, mkawa didn't know he was "presenting". I don't think we know if we have space or not man. I certainly dont.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 08 August 2013, 06:02:37
Not a problem I will bring the setup minus my IPS panel.  Will just bring the TN.  I can be there a bit early and check it out and see if I can wiggle my way in somewhere.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Thu, 08 August 2013, 11:02:20
I'll be working with wcass to setup a table of buckling spring glory.  Beyond that, I'll probably bring a Poker with MX whites and maybe the LZ-GH with lubed ergo-clears if it is done.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: boost on Thu, 08 August 2013, 11:06:04
I'll be working with wcass to setup a table of buckling spring glory.  Beyond that, I'll probably bring a Poker with MX whites and maybe the LZ-GH with lubed ergo-clears if it is done.

and the turbo!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 08 August 2013, 11:50:54
boiler, can you ask CK if we are going to have tables or if not arrange for them? we may also need a huge number of extension cords
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 08 August 2013, 12:27:10
I will be bringing my entire collection, minus the unbuilt Epsilon. Hoping to have my SSK back by then as well.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 08 August 2013, 13:00:38
I have been told - "I don't have any pictures but it's one room, there are plenty of tables and chairs, a decent AV setup, and space for probably 60 people if they're all sitting in an orderly fashion and maybe 40 if the tables are in use and everyone is milling about."
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 08 August 2013, 16:28:49
SOMEONE MUST BRING A SUPER NINTENDO
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jameslr on Thu, 08 August 2013, 21:17:07
I'll be there, and I'm bringing T-Shirts. $10 each. Nostalgia banner logo dye-subbed into white shirts.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 09 August 2013, 00:33:45
SOMEONE MUST BRING A SUPER NINTENDO

Seriously?  Cause I have one...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Fri, 09 August 2013, 12:35:10
SOMEONE MUST BRING A SUPER NINTENDO

Seriously?  Cause I have one...

Then by all means, bring it!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Krogenar on Fri, 09 August 2013, 12:43:03
I'll be there, and I'm bringing T-Shirts. $10 each. Nostalgia banner logo dye-subbed into white shirts.

Woo-hoo!!!

I won't be there, but I will be there in spirit.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 09 August 2013, 13:43:38
I'll be there, and I'm bringing T-Shirts. $10 each. Nostalgia banner logo dye-subbed into white shirts.

I'm definitely getting one of those.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:06:41
I could show off my shop via some pictures I have and try to answer any questions about woodworking if anyone has an interest in it (I doubt there is any interest). Otherwise I just plan on showing my boards and some of the projects I'm working on.


Anyone bringing a soldering station to teach CPT how to soldapullt?

I'm interested in that woodworking.  Seems like a useful skill.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: inlikeflynn on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:22:43
What time is this happening then on the 17th? Its not listed in the OP, although likely in the thread somewhere that I didn't see in a quick scan
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:24:17
1100-1600
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:28:12
and then dinner and nerding out afterwards
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:28:25
boiler is arranging for a dinner spot and reservation
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: inlikeflynn on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:35:51
^^^thanks for the details. That is quite the group of people attending.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:40:54
Best kind of people is more people?  ^-^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:49:46
I've got a reservation at http://www.threeaceschicago.com (http://www.threeaceschicago.com)

They have a wide selection of food and beers, and a nice atmosphere.  I think there will be something for everyone there and its walking distance from the venue
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:52:56
Can someone estimate the cost of a 25 minute cab ride in Chicago?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:53:20
30-35 bucks I would guess...more dependent on distance that time.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 09 August 2013, 14:56:53
30-35 bucks I would guess...more dependent on distance that time.

Oh the folly of being the driver but wanting sweet sweet ambrosia.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:00:56
Quick question:
I will be driving there - is there convenient parking by the venue?  Should I expect to pay 5, 10, 20 dollars?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:01:55
Quick question:
I will be driving there - is there convenient parking by the venue?  Should I expect to pay 5, 10, 20 dollars?

Same here
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:02:35
It's a university campus isn't it? Unless I misunderstand how UIC is laid out, can't you just park in a lot on campus?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:03:56
at the campus my mom works at you need a school issued parking pass to use any of their lots.  If not i think they can tow your car.  But thats small town Iowa.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:05:01
At a lot of universities that I've ever been to, parking rules get suspended on the weekends. I'm not sure if that's the case but it seems like it would be.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:06:21
At a lot of universities, I've ever been to, parking rules get suspended on the weekends. I'm not sure if that's the case but it seems like it would be.

I hope people have to pay for parking, it would make me feel all warm inside for taking a cab :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:23:34
At a lot of universities, I've ever been to, parking rules get suspended on the weekends. I'm not sure if that's the case but it seems like it would be.

I hope people have to pay for parking, it would make me feel all warm inside for taking a cab :)

That's not nice!  I hope we don't have to pay.  :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:39:10
At a lot of universities, I've ever been to, parking rules get suspended on the weekends. I'm not sure if that's the case but it seems like it would be.

I hope people have to pay for parking, it would make me feel all warm inside for taking a cab :)

That's not nice!  I hope we don't have to pay.  :P

I'm just a jerk :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jameslr on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:40:47
Here's a preview sample of what the printed shirt will look like:

(http://i.imgur.com/ULnZiYm.jpg)

Just on scrap cloth.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:45:21
Considering this is near downtown Chicago, I would assume you have to pay to park.  That's why I never drive to downtown Chicago. Could be street parking nearby.  When my family goes, we park at Millineum Park and take the EL train or walk to where we need to go.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:45:48
I forgot to say, I will have the following for giveaways at Keycon:

- IOMania wood wrist rest
- 62g springs
- QFR if I can find one really soon.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: oTurtlez on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:46:33
EDIT: Wrong window. Carry on.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:47:04
Edit: oTurtlez thought I was doing a giveaway in this thread. I am not. It will be in person at Keycon.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: oTurtlez on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:48:42
???

I meant giveaways at Keycon

I noticed haha. I thought I still had my "Free Stuff!..." Window open, so I thought it was in there lol.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:49:43
Can someone estimate the cost of a 25 minute cab ride in Chicago?

Just wondering where are you taking the cab from?  There might be some public transportation options.  The El train is very easy to use and a stop is nearby.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:52:28
I would assume that t-shirt and jeans will be acceptable attire for this event?  Me and the wife both got new shirts just for this event and no they do not match.  They are both geek though.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:56:58
Can someone estimate the cost of a 25 minute cab ride in Chicago?

Just wondering where are you taking the cab from?  There might be some public transportation options.  The El train is very easy to use and a stop is nearby.

I'll check that out! Thanks!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:59:47
I would assume that t-shirt and jeans will be acceptable attire for this event?  Me and the wife both got new shirts just for this event and no they do not match.  They are both geek though.

Tux only. And it better be Italian made.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 09 August 2013, 16:06:15
I would assume that t-shirt and jeans will be acceptable attire for this event?  Me and the wife both got new shirts just for this event and no they do not match.  They are both geek though.

Tux only. And it better be Italian made.

Whats wrong with US made?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 16:07:36
See, it's like keyboards. Western-made boards are bad. Korean customs are good. But in suits, you sub in "Italian" for "Korean". :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 09 August 2013, 16:08:17
i was planning on using uber to get around town for the most part.

coverage and fares: https://www.uber.com/cities/chicago
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 09 August 2013, 16:08:30
Quick question:
I will be driving there - is there convenient parking by the venue?  Should I expect to pay 5, 10, 20 dollars?
From our UIC contact:

"No secrets to parking. There's a pay garage you can use that's just across the street, but otherwise it's meter parking on Taylor or take the CTA."

https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!data=!1m4!1m3!1d1766!2d-87.6483156!3d41.8715759!4m22!3m21!1m4!3m2!3d41.8707591!4d-87.6498828!6e2!1m5!1sLot+4%2C+Chicago%2C+IL!2s0x880e2ce8dafa935d%3A0xda09e80717c4000d!3m2!3d41.871496!4d-87.64632!2e2!3m8!1m3!1d1766!2d-87.6487072!3d41.8717357!3m2!1i1276!2i913!4f13.1&fid=0
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: wcass on Fri, 09 August 2013, 19:16:50
i was going to take the CTA, but if anyone would like to share a ride, i am staying at the O'Hare Airport Hilton.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:56:50
I would assume that t-shirt and jeans will be acceptable attire for this event?  Me and the wife both got new shirts just for this event and no they do not match.  They are both geek though.

Tux only. And it better be Italian made.

Whats wrong with US made?

i like you.

MURICA.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:06:56
:O I have disappeared from the forums but I am ready for KeyCon!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:07:46
Who are you?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:08:09
I am you.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:24:56
I can't wait to be in the same room as both of you....the universe may implode!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 10 August 2013, 02:19:20
Also starcraft challenge is totally, off, game is way too hard.

Hurt my wrist after doing 40 games/day for a bit. Since my body can't keep up I decided to just stop playing.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 10 August 2013, 20:10:20
Would anyone have an issue with me having 2 keyboards on a silent auction at KeyCon?  The proceeds would be either split between owners of equipment of the lost Switch/Caps test tour or donated to Geekhack.  Trust me the 2 boards will be in demand.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jameslr on Sun, 11 August 2013, 00:34:05
T-Shirts are ready! Here is the quantity I will have on hand at Keycon. If you'd like to pre-purchase and pick up at Keycon that is cool with me ($10 each) just send me a PM:

5 XL
4 L
3 M

And here's a pic of the finished shirts:
(http://i.imgur.com/W0r6GXY.jpg)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Sun, 11 August 2013, 11:02:25
I am selling some vintage video game stuff, mostly Nintendo Virtualboy stuff. I have:
NIB console
a couple of used consoles
many games

I also have a GCE Vectrex. It is in great shape, with working controller. It also has two additional brand new controllers made from Sega Genesis pads. I will sell cheap. I just don't want to ship it for fear of damage.

John
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 11 August 2013, 12:20:07
I am selling some vintage video game stuff, mostly Nintendo Virtualboy stuff. I have:
NIB console
a couple of used consoles
many games

I also have a GCE Vectrex. It is in great shape, with working controller. It also has two additional brand new controllers made from Sega Genesis pads. I will sell cheap. I just don't want to ship it for fear of damage.

John

Oh, now that sounds tantalizing!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: daerid on Sun, 11 August 2013, 12:59:26
Oh mani wish I could go to this thing, but my buddy's getting married on the 17th in LA :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 11 August 2013, 13:13:29
Got a couple WYSE terminal boards I will be bringing that I am auctioning right now.  Will be accepting bids at Keycon.  Post in Classifieds section.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Sun, 11 August 2013, 17:14:25
Not titalizing, just tantalizing?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 11 August 2013, 17:38:17
Not titalizing, just tantalizing?

Every kind of izing good sir!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Mon, 12 August 2013, 00:37:29
**** why did I imagine the date was the 24th not the 17th >_< I just came here to doublecheck and this sure surprised the **** outta me... ****. Might not be able to make it now :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 12 August 2013, 08:34:38
**** why did I imagine the date was the 24th not the 17th >_< I just came here to doublecheck and this sure surprised the **** outta me... ****. Might not be able to make it now :(

But what about the 25 punches I paid for?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 August 2013, 08:38:06
**** why did I imagine the date was the 24th not the 17th >_< I just came here to doublecheck and this sure surprised the **** outta me... ****. Might not be able to make it now :(

But what about the 25 punches I paid for?

You can transfer those to me and I'll take care of it when I go back to the twin cities in the fall.  ;D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Mon, 12 August 2013, 08:40:13
Is there a way to hide this thread?

Reading it is making me wish that I could go even more.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 August 2013, 08:43:53
**** why did I imagine the date was the 24th not the 17th >_< I just came here to doublecheck and this sure surprised the **** outta me... ****. Might not be able to make it now :(

But what about the 25 punches I paid for?

That's just how it is around here people pay for things they never get.

#sarcasmfail
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 August 2013, 17:59:39
Can any of you going to KeyCon possibly fix this up for me within the 2-3 days that I stay?

(http://i.imgur.com/Eva1d8H.jpg)

Filco cable .
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:23:46
Can any of you going to KeyCon possibly fix this up for me within the 2-3 days that I stay?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Eva1d8H.jpg)


Filco cable .

I can bring my iron, solder, and wire cutter/stripper but you may not want me to work on your filco.  If there is a pin in the connector I can bring my pin remover tool.  I will be bringing my PC so you can test the repair there as well.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:25:18
Can any of you going to KeyCon possibly fix this up for me within the 2-3 days that I stay?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Eva1d8H.jpg)


Filco cable .

I can bring my iron, solder, and wire cutter/stripper but you may not want me to work on your filco.  If there is a pin in the connector I can bring my pin remover tool.  I will be bringing my PC so you can test the repair there as well.

Bring everything. You're not working on the Filco I'm not worried about that I'm not even bringing it, I just want this damned cable fixed so I can sell it (it's a MiMiC one and I've sent it back for repairs/attempted myself like 5000 times)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Mon, 12 August 2013, 22:18:12
**** why did I imagine the date was the 24th not the 17th >_< I just came here to doublecheck and this sure surprised the **** outta me... ****. Might not be able to make it now :(

But what about the 25 punches I paid for?
Looks like I will be able to make it! But AFAIK, no one has paid me for the punches :) They are still available, though! Shoot me a PM ;)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:30:08
Can any of you going to KeyCon possibly fix this up for me within the 2-3 days that I stay?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Eva1d8H.jpg)


Filco cable .
i won't bring any tools because the TSA will think i'm a terrorist, but i am happy to laugh at your misfortune and take a picture of you frowning.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:35:18
I could show off my shop via some pictures I have and try to answer any questions about woodworking if anyone has an interest in it (I doubt there is any interest). Otherwise I just plan on showing my boards and some of the projects I'm working on.


Anyone bringing a soldering station to teach CPT how to soldapullt?

Anyone interested? I don't want to waste my time putting something together if no one is interested.

PS, saying you're not interested won't hurt my feelings
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:43:36
i am very interested. also, you should grow a beard and look like ron swanson. you're not allowed to not look like ron swanson.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:44:37
i am very interested. also, you should grow a beard and look like ron swanson. you're not allowed to not look like ron swanson.

Ok, I'll bring some stuff (case templates, the wood cases, some rests....) and do a small shop tour via pictures.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:46:22
I could show off my shop via some pictures I have and try to answer any questions about woodworking if anyone has an interest in it (I doubt there is any interest). Otherwise I just plan on showing my boards and some of the projects I'm working on.


Anyone bringing a soldering station to teach CPT how to soldapullt?

Anyone interested? I don't want to waste my time putting something together if no one is interested.

PS, saying you're not interested won't hurt my feelings

I'm interested in wood but I have limited experience and access to tools.  So I probably wouldn't know what to ask or what to expect you to talk about.  I'd be happy to hear you speak about it though and show off examples and whatnot.  I've been thinking about getting one of your wrist rests so hearing you talk about it could help with that.  :)  Also if you have examples?  I speak only for myself here though, not sure what others' interest is.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:49:06
I could show off my shop via some pictures I have and try to answer any questions about woodworking if anyone has an interest in it (I doubt there is any interest). Otherwise I just plan on showing my boards and some of the projects I'm working on.


Anyone bringing a soldering station to teach CPT how to soldapullt?

Anyone interested? I don't want to waste my time putting something together if no one is interested.

PS, saying you're not interested won't hurt my feelings

I'm interested in wood but I have limited experience and access to tools.  So I probably wouldn't know what to ask or what to expect you to talk about.  I'd be happy to hear you speak about it though and show off examples and whatnot.  I've been thinking about getting one of your wrist rests so hearing you talk about it could help with that.  :)  Also if you have examples?  I speak only for myself here though, not sure what others' interest is.

I have a bag full of cutoffs from pretty much every rest I've made. I can bring that (they aren't sanded or finished, but it might give you some idea of what you'd like)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:49:18
i am very interested. also, you should grow a beard and look like ron swanson. you're not allowed to not look like ron swanson.

Ok, I'll bring some stuff (case templates, the wood cases, some rests....) and do a small shop tour via pictures.
seriously, that would be awesome.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:50:41
I have a bag full of cutoffs from pretty much every rest I've made. I can bring that (they aren't sanded or finished, but it might give you some idea of what you'd like)

That would be spectacular.  Then I could see the wood and how it actually looks instead of just pictures.  :)  If it's too much to bring with then it's your call but I'd like to see it all.   :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:53:20
I'm interested in hearing about woodworking....some of those woodworking videos are soooo satisfying to watch...like this one:


Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:54:42
I'm interested in hearing about woodworking....some of those woodworking videos are soooo satisfying to watch...like this one:



demik showed that to me a couple days ago, it was amazing! I wish I was that good
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mistakemistake on Tue, 13 August 2013, 00:06:11
Can any of you going to KeyCon possibly fix this up for me within the 2-3 days that I stay?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Eva1d8H.jpg)


Filco cable .

you'll need the crimpable wirehousing to fix that.. :/
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 13 August 2013, 00:09:07
that jigsaw work. oh my god. OH MY GOD

amazing.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 13 August 2013, 09:45:03
We are trying to finalize some number for lunch and dinner....if you are attending, please complete the KEYCON POLL (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NQJrPSBfpx3SgN9CXF3BMpynBaF_wnTW_H2kEhU9bEk/viewform)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 09:58:23
Poll completed.  This is getting close!

Also, what ever happened to good ole pepperoni pizza?  Chicago is crazy.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 August 2013, 09:59:59
Beast, bring your swag. I'm very interested.

Speaking of which, does anyone want me to put something together about machining/plastic molding/3D printing? If not, we can just talk shop when you see me.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 10:06:12
Beast, bring your swag. I'm very interested.

Speaking of which, does anyone want me to put something together about machining/plastic molding/3D molding? If not, we can just talk shop when you see me.

Honestly, I'm interested in learning about anything.  Talk to me about your area of expertise and I will listen.  I love hearing about stuff like that.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 August 2013, 10:07:25
Come find me at Keycon. I'll have some 3D printed goodies (to show, not for sale :P) and The_Beast and I can talk about the case we designed. Or if you just have any questions, come find me. PMs work here as well. ^__^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 10:11:35
Come find me at Keycon. I'll have some 3D printed goodies and The_Beast and I can talk about the case we designed. Or if you just have any questions, come find me. PMs work here as well. ^__^

Will do.  :D  KeyCon is gonna be soo busy...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 13 August 2013, 10:17:20
Also - Registration will close on Thursday (via PM to me)

At that point I will assign everyone a Raffle number via PM.

There will be prizes (TechKeys and hopefully other vendors) to be raffled at KeyCon.

THE ONLY WAY TO GET A RAFFLE NUMBER IS TO HAVE A GREEN CONFIRMED NEXT TO YOUR NAME IN THE OP
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 August 2013, 10:26:32
i3oilermaker, would it be possible for me to add some raffle prizes as well? I've got a wood wrist rest from iomania and 62g springs to giveaway. And I might add some other things
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Tue, 13 August 2013, 10:35:54
btw I'll be there.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 13 August 2013, 11:23:02
Also - Registration will close on Thursday (via PM to me)

At that point I will assign everyone a Raffle number via PM.

There will be prizes (TechKeys and hopefully other vendors) to be raffled at KeyCon.

THE ONLY WAY TO GET A RAFFLE NUMBER IS TO HAVE A GREEN CONFIRMED NEXT TO YOUR NAME IN THE OP
note that you are still encouraged to come if you don't PM boilermaker in time, but you may have to find your own lunch and you won't be entered in the raffle.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 August 2013, 11:24:50
btw I'll be there.

Sexy time  ;)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 13 August 2013, 13:46:50
So plane tickets are a lot cheaper than I thought, but I still have to figure out what to do with my dogs...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 14:09:19
No straight up pepperoni pizza? :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 13 August 2013, 14:20:33
Mashby - want to add a Pepperoni option?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 13 August 2013, 15:34:16
btw I'll be there.

Sexy time  ;)

This made me laugh.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:17:34
Form completed.  Though the wife and I may find our own lunch.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:21:38
Form completed.  Though the wife and I may find our own lunch.

This is a team activity!  You will eat with us and you will like it!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:46:04
I hope they have big tables. May need to rent a trailer though, to get there ...

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Can't forget the clacks ...

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This is gonna be fun.

John
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:54:02
I hope they have big tables. May need to rent a trailer though, to get there ...

(Attachment Link)

Can't forget the clacks ...

(Attachment Link)

This is gonna be fun.

John

Oh wow..........   :eek:       :cool:
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:58:42
Can't forget the clacks ...

(Attachment Link)

If those are all clacks, you may only be second to kisakuku...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:58:53
Can't forget the clacks ...

(Attachment Link)

This is gonna be fun.

John

nice collection ya got there ;)

again, sad i can't make it
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 17:26:43
Wow only bringing 1/10 of your collection jcrouse? soft.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:02:15
Mashby - want to add a Pepperoni option?

Added it to the form.



The Agenda
KeyCon 2013 is basically an "un-conference", which simply means that it's a participant-driven meeting. There is a loose outline, but the intent is provide plenty of time to nerd out on what interests you most, not have a pre-determined series of presentations. Below is the current draft of the working agenda.

11:00 - 11:15 | General Welcome
11:15 - 11:45 | Introductions
   - Say your name
   - Talk about what you brought, what you're selling, etc.
12:00 - 01:00 | Lunch from Giordano's (http://giordanos.com)
   - Courtesy of...
01:00 - ??:?? | Show & Tell
   - Go around the room and ask if anyone has anything they'd like to share
   - Stand up and talk about a project, or something of interest
   - When that peters out, then just break up and let people mill about the room and have fun
03:30 - 04:00 | Wrap Up
04:30 - 07:00 | "After Party" at Three Aces (http://www.threeaceschicago.com/)

About Lunch - Giordano's Pizza
Since the conference starts just before the lunch hour, it made the most sense to have lunch brought in. This way we get to maximize the time together and not have to leave and come back. Given that we're in Chicago, having local legend Giordano's (http://giordanos.com/) pizza nearby made the decision to have them bring it in a no brainer. Giordano’s has been acclaimed “Chicago’s Best Pizza” by NBC, CBS Chicago, New York Times, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune, etc. I would encourage you to browse their menu (http://giordanos.com/the-menu/).

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qcHpgzgD1e0/TV7r4hLrzVI/AAAAAAAACWs/sq6_0MxegjY/s1600/Giordano%2527s01-701077.jpg)

The Cost
Ideally, a sponsor will provide lunch and soda with zero out-of-pocket expense for attendees. The estimated cost is approximately $300 and we're and I'm waiting to hear back from a few leads on this.

A large pizza costs approximately $30 a pie and my estimate is that one pie can feed 4 people. I mention this because although I added plain Pepperoni as an option in the form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NQJrPSBfpx3SgN9CXF3BMpynBaF_wnTW_H2kEhU9bEk/viewform), we won't make a final determination on what pizzas will be available until we run the final numbers. LOL! I guess what I'm saying is that there is a MOQ of 4.  :p

In the event we can't find a sponsor for the lunch, then we can always opt to brown bag it, or simply charge a flat $10 to cover the costs and we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

About The "After Party"
We have to be out of the room at 4pm so we are planning on having an "after party" at Three Aces (http://www.threeaceschicago.com/), which is located at 1321 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL (GoogleMap (http://goo.gl/maps/Y6ILy)). i3oilermaker has made us a reservation and it's an easy walk from UIC. However, you'll have time if you want to put stuff in your car, take a break, whatever.

Current Numbers
Based on the responses thus far (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NQJrPSBfpx3SgN9CXF3BMpynBaF_wnTW_H2kEhU9bEk/viewanalytics), we have 15 responses. 18 people are attending the conference and approximately 16 attending the after party. Form has only been up for less than 12 hours, but if you haven't filled it out yet, please do.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:07:32
Uhm... I'll pay for my pizza. A large for just me please. I'm sure everyone knows here I kill pizza

Been to pizza jail too many times
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:22:41
Idk who's what age or anything but is the after party all ages or 21+?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:27:20
Idk who's what age or anything but is the after party all ages or 21+?
Please refernce the post about "ban kids from restaurants" .....


Just kidding. I have no clue.

I too will gladly chip in for pizza. How about drinks? Is there a convenience store close?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:30:42
It's a Gastropub, so although it may not be suitable for children, I don't think you have to be 18 to enter. Yelp Reviews (http://www.yelp.com/biz/three-aces-chicago).
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:35:51
Uhm... I'll pay for my pizza. A large for just me please. I'm sure everyone knows here I kill pizza

Been to pizza jail too many times
Idk...I have a feeling a large Chicago style deep dish might be a lot more than you realize.  Hope everyone has fun, I look forward to hearing CPT's opinion on all the boards he tries :D.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:36:38
Even if it's 18+ I can just use CPT's ID. We're all Sifo afterall
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:38:57
I HAVE A CHANGE TO MAKE SIRS

[8/13/13 4:34:20 PM] ming: binge should give a sculpting demo at keycon
[8/13/13 4:34:31 PM] ming: and then he should sculpt sifo @ keycon @ keycon
[8/13/13 4:34:39 PM] ming: the sculpture will be named sifo @ keycon
[8/13/13 4:34:43 PM] ming: @ keycon
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: inlikeflynn on Tue, 13 August 2013, 20:03:00
I tried but could not make things work out so that I could make the drive out to attend keycon :(

Who is from IL that is attending and not leaving for it until Saturday morning so that I could priority mail out a bunch of the F&F/M3/SmallFry caps for people in attendance?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 August 2013, 20:12:59
I tried but could not make things work out so that I could make the drive out to attend keycon :(

Who is from IL that is attending and not leaving for it until Saturday morning so that I could priority mail out a bunch of the F&F/M3/SmallFry caps for people in attendance?

Couldn't you send them to boiler?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:10:23
I filled out the form. It might be a good idea to add it to the OP so more people who are attending can see it easily.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:26:45
dante confirmed.

looking forward to testing sifo's dt35!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:27:31
oh ****... I'm bringing my DT35? okay
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:30:55
oh ****... I'm bringing my DT35? okay

That's what you said back here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44762.msg978080#msg978080
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:31:21
OH right! okay :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:35:46
OH right! okay :D

Up to you really.  Basically everyone claims it is a generic rubber dome feeling board; only those who actually type on it actually seem to really enjoy it.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:37:44
I HAVE A CHANGE TO MAKE SIRS

[8/13/13 4:34:20 PM] ming: binge should give a sculpting demo at keycon
[8/13/13 4:34:31 PM] ming: and then he should sculpt sifo @ keycon @ keycon
[8/13/13 4:34:39 PM] ming: the sculpture will be named sifo @ keycon
[8/13/13 4:34:43 PM] ming: @ keycon

I would be more than willing to speak about my experience casting and sculpting provided a whiteboard is available?

Aside from doing a live demonstration and explaining techniques having the ability to present ideas with a whiteboard and some markers could really give people some idea of the work that goes into making some homebrew caps.  It would be good for other people too during show & tell :p  Maybe a game of pictionary then? xD
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:39:17
Ok, form filled, plane ticket bought.  Chicago better be ready.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:44:14
So ok, I don't have anything prepared and but I will have a 3D printed ABS and titanium piece. I can show those off and do a Q&A session about anything more on the mechanical side: materials, machining, 3D printing, etc. For those who don't know, I've been learning how to operate my FDM 3D printer at work. And I need to deal with materials and machining/processing methods daily so I can talk shop off the top of my head.

If you guys wanna prepare some questions and do a Q&A that could work. Or I could just be available all day to talk about whatever. I'm not sure what the interest is but it seems like there's a bit of it.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:53:30
Ok, form filled, plane ticket bought.  Chicago better be ready.
YYYEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSssssssssssssss......... (tiny ses)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:55:14
okay DT-35 is ready
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 13 August 2013, 22:59:40
IT IS OFFICIALY, BINGE IS GOING TO SCULPT SIFO TRYING TO CONVINCE DANTE THAT THE DT-35 IS NOT A PIECE OF CRAP

the sculpture is going to be called "whalebro fail" @ keycon
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 23:00:09
IT IS OFFICIALY, BINGE IS GOING TO SCULPT SIFO TRYING TO CONVINCE DANTE THAT THE DT-35 IS NOT A PIECE OF CRAP

the sculpture is going to be called "whalebro fail" @ keycon

Whalebro is not coming. Too dangerous
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 13 August 2013, 23:00:28
I tried but could not make things work out so that I could make the drive out to attend keycon :(

Who is from IL that is attending and not leaving for it until Saturday morning so that I could priority mail out a bunch of the F&F/M3/SmallFry caps for people in attendance?
yes, please send them to boiler. i have another address you can send them to that is where i will be staying as well. email me if you want it. boiler is probably the safest bet though.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 13 August 2013, 23:00:58
IT IS OFFICIALY, BINGE IS GOING TO SCULPT SIFO TRYING TO CONVINCE DANTE THAT THE DT-35 IS NOT A PIECE OF CRAP

the sculpture is going to be called "whalebro fail" @ keycon

Whalebro is not coming. Too dangerous
i would kill you if you tried to take whalebro. KILL YOU

edit: GIRLSHARK WILL BE THERE






IT WON'T BE SAFE

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:06:28
Anyone gonna be out on the town in Chicago Friday night? I think the wife and I are heading to Navy Pier around 9:00PM for the fireworks and a few adult beverages.

John
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:11:23
Updated OP with some raffle prizes!  If any other vendors see this and want to donate prizes, PM me!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:16:22
Mashby and I probably won't be in until around 2330 Friday or 0000 Saturday.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:45:31
I would be more than willing to speak about my experience casting and sculpting provided a whiteboard is available?

Aside from doing a live demonstration and explaining techniques having the ability to present ideas with a whiteboard and some markers could really give people some idea of the work that goes into making some homebrew caps.  It would be good for other people too during show & tell :p  Maybe a game of pictionary then? xD

So ok, I don't have anything prepared and but I will have a 3D printed ABS and titanium piece. I can show those off and do a Q&A session about anything more on the mechanical side: materials, machining, 3D printing, etc. For those who don't know, I've been learning how to operate my FDM 3D printer at work. And I need to deal with materials and machining/processing methods daily so I can talk shop off the top of my head.

If you guys wanna prepare some questions and do a Q&A that could work. Or I could just be available all day to talk about whatever. I'm not sure what the interest is but it seems like there's a bit of it.

It's unclear what the A/V situation. All we know is the room has "a decent AV setup". It's unclear if that means a whiteboard or not, but given that it's a university, it is a possibility.

I'm hoping they'll have an LCD Projector, so I will have my laptop and connections. If you want to bring your own laptop, or just bring a thumb drive of photos and/or slides, you're more than welcome to use my laptop.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:47:29
White board is more than fine in my opinion. I prefer to do presentations with no PowerPoint if I can. Detracts from me talking. People nitpick pictures instead of talking to me or paying attention to what I'm saying. And I get distracted easily. :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:50:28
My iPad has a mobile hotspot, so if there are any internet issues, we can connect to it.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:52:55
My iPad has a mobile hotspot, so if there are any internet issues, we can connect to it.

Do we know if their is public wifi there? I ask because there was some talk of video streaming and I don't think you'd want your iPad used for that. :-)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:55:49
My iPad has a mobile hotspot, so if there are any internet issues, we can connect to it.

Do we know if their is public wifi there? I ask because there was some talk of video streaming and I don't think you'd want your iPad used for that. :-)

In my experience, many universities have "guest" wifi networks with throttled bandwidth.  Hopefully we can use that and hopefully it'll be sufficient for streaming.  If not, we don't need to bombard i3oiler's iPad connection and use all his bandwidth.  I guess we'll have to think on our feet once we arrive in order to get it worked out.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:56:33
I have 5GB of data so I'm fine with some heavy usage, but I would assume there will be some WiFi there that we can use.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 14 August 2013, 09:58:10
My iPad has a mobile hotspot, so if there are any internet issues, we can connect to it.

Do we know if their is public wifi there? I ask because there was some talk of video streaming and I don't think you'd want your iPad used for that. :-)

In my experience, many universities have "guest" wifi networks with throttled bandwidth.  Hopefully we can use that and hopefully it'll be sufficient for streaming.  If not, we don't need to bombard i3oiler's iPad connection and use all his bandwidth.  I guess we'll have to think on our feet once we arrive in order to get it worked out.

Or instead of streaming, maybe just record video and upload it later?

I  might be making some prizes today, but I'm not quite sure
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:00:20
My iPad has a mobile hotspot, so if there are any internet issues, we can connect to it.

Do we know if their is public wifi there? I ask because there was some talk of video streaming and I don't think you'd want your iPad used for that. :-)

Hacked in realtime! Seriously, though, I hope this gets streamed, that would be pretty cool. Someone bring rotting vegetables for Ming's presentation.  :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:12:20
It's going to be a "best effort" scenario since we don't have any information ahead of time. There are just too many unknowns at this point. Proxy settings, port blocking, bandwidth restrictions, etc.

Livestream consumes approximately 700Kbps of upload bandwidth. Mobile devices tend to be very bursty with their bandwidth, so even if you have 1MB of upstream bandwidth, it's not consistent. Additionally, if the entire conference is streamed, you're looking at 1.5GB of bandwidth being consumed.

I'm going to have a small setup with me and if we can get it to work then that'll be awesome, but I don't want to raise anyone expectations too high.  :)


Who Else Is Bringing Video Gear?
Anyone else brining equipment? Anyone want to volunteer to record it for posting later?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:17:42
UIC shoudl have a guest wifi network. boiler, can you ask chris?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:19:47
Who Else Is Bringing Video Gear?
Anyone else brining equipment? Anyone want to volunteer to record it for posting later?

I'm bringing my laptop and Binge is bringing an external webcam and external mic.  I see that you are also bringing your laptop, Mashby.  Maybe we could get two streams going??  :)  We can hope!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:34:58
I'm bringing my laptop and Binge is bringing an external webcam and external mic.  I see that you are also bringing your laptop, Mashby.  Maybe we could get two streams going??  :)  We can hope!

We can try. 1.5MB up may be asking too much, but we can see. Sounds like we'll have options, which is good, so if one setup doesn't work, then we can try the other. Or, run both!

I'm brining an iPhone 4 setup that'll stream directly to Livestream and I have an iSight Firewire cam I'm brining as well as a backup if we use the laptop. No external mic though, so your setup my be better overall.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:38:44
I can do a Verizon hotspot as well.  Data usage is not a concern.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:40:00
Yeah 1.5MB up would be a bit much.  Hopefully we can experiment and find a good solution to let all the kind folks who aren't able to attend see what's going on.  :)  Might be fun to stream the introductions too?   :eek:  But then everyone will know our true identities.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:40:14
I think it'd be cool to post a video of everyone swag when we're there. If no one has a nice video camera to do it, I'll do it in true YouTube fashion and use my cell phone :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:43:21
Guest WiFi info added to OP.

80" TV and Projector will be available in room.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:45:51
Guest WiFi info added to OP.

80" TV and Projector will be available in room.

Perfect, thank you i3oilermaker.

Also, I forgot to mention that I'll be bringing my AppleTV as well. So if you have an iOS or Mac device, you'll be able to use AirPlay.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:47:48
I think it'd be cool to post a video of everyone swag when we're there. If no one has a nice video camera to do it, I'll do it in true YouTube fashion and use my cell phone :P

I'll be bringing my camera that can record high-def video.   :thumb:  And maybe others will be too.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:55:59
The setup hoff and I will are going to rig up will be able to record video for upload later :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:57:09
I will be unveiling "Project Praiano"

If I missed anyone that wants to present something let me know and I will add it to the itinerary in the OP


Also, if the timing works, and someone wants to Skype in a presentation that could work too!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:57:52
The setup hoff and I will are going to rig up will be able to record video for upload later :)

How much space might a full KeyCon take up on harddrive?  I will bring an external just in case, but an estimate would be nice too.  :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:58:46
The setup hoff and I will are going to rig up will be able to record video for upload later :)

How much space might a full KeyCon take up on harddrive?  I will bring an external just in case, but an estimate would be nice too.  :D

I would suggest only recording presentations...I'm not sure how everyone will feel about being recorded for the entire event.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 August 2013, 11:03:35
The setup hoff and I will are going to rig up will be able to record video for upload later :)

How much space might a full KeyCon take up on harddrive?  I will bring an external just in case, but an estimate would be nice too.  :D

I would suggest only recording presentations...I'm not sure how everyone will feel about being recorded for the entire event.

Good call.  Maybe stream the presentations and a walk-through showing everyone's gear?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 11:06:40
The setup hoff and I will are going to rig up will be able to record video for upload later :)

How much space might a full KeyCon take up on harddrive?  I will bring an external just in case, but an estimate would be nice too.  :D

I would suggest only recording presentations...I'm not sure how everyone will feel about being recorded for the entire event.

Good call.  Maybe stream the presentations and a walk-through showing everyone's gear?

I second this. I'd love to see the presentations, but one of the main attractions for me to go to one of these events would be to see what everyone else has brought to the table(s) (Quite literally :)) )
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:17:58
(http://i.imgur.com/QMYSF76.jpg)

Qsenn DT-35, greatest keyboard in existence, will be attending KeyCon. Ignore the 122 F.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:30:03
you can get 4-5 hours of video on a hard drive for about... 2-3 gigs with the right config
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:30:51
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QMYSF76.jpg)


Qsenn DT-35, greatest keyboard in existence, will be attending KeyCon. Ignore the 122 F.

Ignore the pristine, amazing F-122 in the background.
DAT DT-35!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dianoda on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:45:20
I have some studio equipment (umbrellas, light stands, radio triggered flashes, etc.) and was thinking about setting up a compact photo booth of sorts to efficiently document the many rare and unique boards at KeyCon.  Some sample photos w/ my LZ-GH: http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg (http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg), LEDs: http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg (http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg), a full resolution shot: http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg (http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg)

Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:47:19
Dianoda, YES. You have amazing photography skills that you were kind enough to showcase for myself and others last time. Please please please bring more photo stuff :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:58:59
I have some studio equipment (umbrellas, light stands, radio triggered flashes, etc.) and was thinking about setting up a compact photo booth of sorts to efficiently document the many rare and unique boards at KeyCon.  Some sample photos w/ my LZ-GH: http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg (http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg), LEDs: http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg (http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg), a full resolution shot: http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg (http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg)

Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).

Lol.  A photography booth specifically for keyboards.  That would be amazing/ridiculous.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:59:18
Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).

Everyone attending should say, "YES" to keyboard boudoir photos.

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Dianoda provided some really awesome photographs to the SP Color Chip Project -- so take his offer.

Some rose petals dribbled around the edges of the photos couldn't hurt either.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:00:39
LOL Some of us are at work Krog, NSFW that! :P
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:02:00
LOL Some of us are at work Krog, NSFW that! :P

Just update your resume and start looking you giant crybaby.  :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:02:28
LMAO. You're really just doing me a favor huh?  :))
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:04:31
I have some studio equipment (umbrellas, light stands, radio triggered flashes, etc.) and was thinking about setting up a compact photo booth of sorts to efficiently document the many rare and unique boards at KeyCon.  Some sample photos w/ my LZ-GH: http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg (http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg), LEDs: http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg (http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg), a full resolution shot: http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg (http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg)

Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).


YES!!!! PLEASE!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:20:34
^ I was gonna suggest a photo booth. Great idea  :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:34:25
I have some studio equipment (umbrellas, light stands, radio triggered flashes, etc.) and was thinking about setting up a compact photo booth of sorts to efficiently document the many rare and unique boards at KeyCon.  Some sample photos w/ my LZ-GH: http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg (http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg), LEDs: http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg (http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg), a full resolution shot: http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg (http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg)

Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).


YES!!!! PLEASE!

Mashby understands the implications.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:34:46
Yes, would be great ^_^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:42:11
Any plans for voting on:

"Most Sexy-ful Keyboard at KeyCon '13"
"Best LED Keyboard"
"Most Unique Keyboard"

... and so forth?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:42:38
Sexiest Sifo? No, I don't wanna vote on stuff. Too circle jerkish. Makes people feel good, makes others feel bad, then some others just don't care. It's like why bother. Just appreciate everyone's ****.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 August 2013, 14:50:44
Best Sifo: American Sifo.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Wed, 14 August 2013, 15:01:31
I have some studio equipment (umbrellas, light stands, radio triggered flashes, etc.) and was thinking about setting up a compact photo booth of sorts to efficiently document the many rare and unique boards at KeyCon.  Some sample photos w/ my LZ-GH: http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg (http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg), LEDs: http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg (http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg), a full resolution shot: http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg (http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg)

Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).
Holy crap.  I thought the first one was a render or something.  Amazing pictures :o.  Really like the orange spacebar too.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 August 2013, 15:13:32
I have some studio equipment (umbrellas, light stands, radio triggered flashes, etc.) and was thinking about setting up a compact photo booth of sorts to efficiently document the many rare and unique boards at KeyCon.  Some sample photos w/ my LZ-GH: http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg (http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg), LEDs: http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg (http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg), a full resolution shot: http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg (http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg)

Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).

YES PLEASE.  This will be good.   :-*
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dianoda on Wed, 14 August 2013, 15:17:11
kk, will bring some photo stuff.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Wed, 14 August 2013, 18:14:36
Just a reminder, for those of you that haven't completed Attendance Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NQJrPSBfpx3SgN9CXF3BMpynBaF_wnTW_H2kEhU9bEk/viewform), please do so ASAP. We're using these numbers for head counts and supporting materials, so knowing that you're coming and how many are in your party is a big help.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Wed, 14 August 2013, 18:47:27
I have some studio equipment (umbrellas, light stands, radio triggered flashes, etc.) and was thinking about setting up a compact photo booth of sorts to efficiently document the many rare and unique boards at KeyCon.  Some sample photos w/ my LZ-GH: http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg (http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg), LEDs: http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg (http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg), a full resolution shot: http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg (http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg)

Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).

My wife is bringing her 7d and I can bring my Lens baby with a macro kit as well if anyone wants close ups of caps etc.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 August 2013, 20:26:32
I have some studio equipment (umbrellas, light stands, radio triggered flashes, etc.) and was thinking about setting up a compact photo booth of sorts to efficiently document the many rare and unique boards at KeyCon.  Some sample photos w/ my LZ-GH: http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg (http://i.minus.com/iREcuEBvvZiH0.jpg), LEDs: http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg (http://i3.minus.com/i5wZ6ZjQz5oxd.jpg), a full resolution shot: http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg (http://i.minus.com/ikWQ9UbbX6kZa.jpg)

Anyone interested?  Attendees would have to bring their boards to the booth to get photographed, but once the studio equipment is set up, it should go pretty quickly as the only limiting factor between shots will be the time it takes for the flashes to recycle (~2 seconds).

My wife is bringing her 7d and I can bring my Lens baby with a macro kit as well if anyone wants close ups of caps etc.

All you peoples have super fancy gear.  I've got a DSLR wannabe, but I've got a macro lens too, so I can take decent shots.  So that's another option for people.  Too many cameras.  :))
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 14 August 2013, 20:34:31
So looks like there will be soldering equipment there and I'll be doing a cable or three, so if anyone wants one, now is the time to tell me so I bring enough stuff
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 15 August 2013, 08:16:33
TJ - want to present on cable making?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 15 August 2013, 12:22:17
I am guessing Lot 10 or Lot 5 would be our best bet for parking judging by this map (http://www.uic.edu/uic/docs/UICVisitorMapMCeastsouth.pdf).

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 15 August 2013, 13:40:18
I am guessing Lot 10 or Lot 5 would be our best bet for parking judging by this map (http://www.uic.edu/uic/docs/UICVisitorMapMCeastsouth.pdf).

That looks to be the case.   :confused:  Are we able to park in any lot?  No restrictions being visitors?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 15 August 2013, 15:03:14
TJ - want to present on cable making?

May as well at this point XD
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: kmiller8 on Thu, 15 August 2013, 15:04:35
This thread's count is: 3
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 15 August 2013, 15:54:33
For those of you that are going to be in Chicago tomorrow night Black Sabbath is playing.  This is the last tour date not on the west coast for this tour and could be the last tour for them as reported by the DJ on my local rock station.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Thu, 15 August 2013, 17:06:47
Wintersun is playing at the House of Blues tonight, apparently.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 15 August 2013, 17:27:59
Too bad Ozzy sounds HORRIBLE now :(

And rkinze is a Wintersun fan? That's awesome.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:38:55
Lunch Update
Sponsorship for the luncheon has fallen though.  :-[ So we're going to have to fall back to plan B, which is to pay our own way.

The average cost-per-person is $10, which includes world-famous pizza and soft drinks. If you're planning on enjoying lunch at the conference, please send $10 as a gift via PayPal to me@mashby.com. I'll then use this money to order our pizzas tomorrow so that they arrive on time on Saturday and purchase the soft drinks as well.

According to the results thus far (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NQJrPSBfpx3SgN9CXF3BMpynBaF_wnTW_H2kEhU9bEk/viewanalytics), we have 21 responses. Here's the numbers:
   - 27 are attending the Conference
   - 23 are attending the After Party
   - Pizza Order (one pizza feeds 4 people)
      - (2) Cheese @ $22
      - (2) Pepperoni @ $25? (cheese +1 not priced online)
      - (4) Chicago Classic @ $29.50
      ------------------------------------
      $212 + tax and tip

Since I'll be covering the up-front cost, the sooner everyone can pay the better.  ;D

Thanks in advance!

Paid List
   - The_Beast
   - CPTBadAss
   - Dante
   - eth0s
   - Sifo
   - Halverson
   - Dionoda
   - HoffmanMyster
   - elton5354
   - i3oilermaker
   - Anonymous
   - Anonymous
   - prdlm2009
   - mashby
   - rkinze
   - Admiral
   - wcass
   - keymaster
   - jameslr
   - mkawa
------------------------------------
Total Collected: $270

Order placed: $265.66 (includes tax and tip)
Soda: $12
------------------------------------
Total Costs: $277.66
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:40:25
ill pay 10 dollars if somebody gets a lock of halv, tj, or cptbadass' hair and ships it to me
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: eth0s on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:40:25
I hope they have big tables. May need to rent a trailer though, to get there ...

(Attachment Link)

Can't forget the clacks ...

(Attachment Link)

This is gonna be fun.

John

HOLY CLACKS!

I can't believe your bringing all of them!

I can't wait to see them in person.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:40:49
I had no idea they were in the states, let alone in Chicago.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:44:27
ill pay 10 dollars if somebody gets a lock of halv, tj, or cptbadass' hair and ships it to me

I see who's your favorite now!


*beast cries in the corner*
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:45:01
ill pay 10 dollars if somebody gets a lock of halv, tj, or cptbadass' hair and ships it to me

I see who's your favorite now!


*beast cries in the corner*


oh i gotta pay for YOUR hair now? i thought we were friends :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: elton5354 on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:46:44
Hm pizza.  I'm on a diet.  Any McDonald's around?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:47:14
ill pay 10 dollars if somebody gets a lock of halv, tj, or cptbadass' hair and ships it to me

I see who's your favorite now!


*beast cries in the corner*


oh i gotta pay for YOUR hair now? i thought we were friends :(

How were you getting my hair before this!!?!?!?!?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: eth0s on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:47:20
Lunch Update
Sponsorship for the luncheon has fallen though.  :-[ So we're going to have to fall back to plan B, which is to pay our own way.

The average cost-per-person is $10, which includes world-famous pizza and soft drinks. If you're planning on enjoying lunch at the conference, please send $10 as a gift via PayPal to me@mashby.com. I'll then use this money to order our pizzas tomorrow so that they arrive on time on Saturday and purchase the soft drinks as well.

According to the results thus far (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NQJrPSBfpx3SgN9CXF3BMpynBaF_wnTW_H2kEhU9bEk/viewanalytics), we have 21 responses. Here's the numbers:
   - 27 are attending the Conference
   - 23 are attending the After Party
   - Pizza Order (one pizza feeds 4 people)
      - (2) Cheese @ $22
      - (2) Pepperoni @ $25? (cheese +1 not priced online)
      - (4) Chicago Classic @ $29.50
      ------------------------------------
      $212 + tax and tip

Since I'll be covering the up-front cost, the sooner everyone can pay the better.  ;D

Thanks in advance!

Hey, I was on vacation and didn't see this pizza lunch option.  I just sent you $10, so I hope it's not too late.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:48:42
ill pay 10 dollars if somebody gets a lock of halv, tj, or cptbadass' hair and ships it to me

I see who's your favorite now!


*beast cries in the corner*


oh i gotta pay for YOUR hair now? i thought we were friends :(

How were you getting my hair before this!!?!?!?!?

from asking!

(other people to cut your hair while you slept)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Thu, 15 August 2013, 19:53:00
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QMYSF76.jpg)

There is something seriously wrong with me.  I think the DT35 is the #1 board I'm most excited about seeing.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 15 August 2013, 20:13:45
Paid good sir :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Thu, 15 August 2013, 20:20:20
sent pizza funds, thx
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 15 August 2013, 20:22:05
sent pizza money
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 15 August 2013, 20:48:06
jcrouse is on da way. Be in chitown in about quatro hours.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: eth0s on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:23:25
jcrouse is on da way. Be in chitown in about quatro hours.

lol.  I'll be arriving in about ventidos horas.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:23:52
5 people have already paid. Thanks guys! I'm updating my list at this link (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44762.msg999654#msg999654) as I tally the payments.

Need A Volunteer -- ICE
There might be some at the venue, but just to be safe, would someone mind picking up a couple of bags? You'll probably need a small cooler to keep them in as well. I'll be brining in the soda (Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite), but without ice, it just wouldn't be a party amirite?  :))

Thank you Melvang!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:37:35
5 people have already paid. Thanks guys! I'm updating my list at this link (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44762.msg999654#msg999654) as I tally the payments.

Need A Volunteer -- ICE
There might be some at the venue, but just to be safe, would someone mind picking up a couple of bags? You'll probably need a small cooler to keep them in as well. I'll be brining in the soda (Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite), but without ice, it just wouldn't be a party amirite?  :))

I will supply the cooler and ice.  Will send pizza money when I get home from work.  That will be around 4 am.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:48:28
jcrouse is on da way. Be in chitown in about quatro hours.

lol.  I'll be arriving in about ventidos horas.
The freakin car is "packed". Got venticinco keyboards in da trunk.

:)

Seriously.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:48:44
Milky.....I cut off all my hair yesterday! I could have brought a full grocery bag for you if I knew!

Mashby, zaaaa money sent!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:49:05
Thank you Melvang!
I will supply the cooler and ice.  Will send pizza money when I get home from work.  That will be around 4 am.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:49:36
Did someone say I.C.E.?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:52:44
I'll submit my pizza payment for me and my gf tomorrow, Mashby.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 15 August 2013, 21:58:11
Couple questions.  Would my payment be $20?  For me and my wife. 

Also does anyone who is in the area happen to have a monitor they can bring to the event that I can plug into?  I had to do some tough convincing to get her to let me bring my tower and now she doesn't want me to bring a monitor.  She is just paranoid about it co.king up missing at the hotel.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Thu, 15 August 2013, 22:13:30
Couple questions.  Would my payment be $20?  For me and my wife.

Yes, please.


Also does anyone who is in the area happen to have a monitor they can bring to the event that I can plug into?  I had to do some tough convincing to get her to let me bring my tower and now she doesn't want me to bring a monitor.  She is just paranoid about it co.king up missing at the hotel.

We're told that there is a 60" TV in the room, but that'll probably require HDMI. Are you needing it for a presentation?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dianoda on Thu, 15 August 2013, 22:25:19
Just sent you some pizza money, mashby.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: elton5354 on Thu, 15 August 2013, 22:43:51
How about I hand you the cold, hard $10 CAD cash to you in person?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 15 August 2013, 22:54:48
Couple questions.  Would my payment be $20?  For me and my wife.

Yes, please.


Also does anyone who is in the area happen to have a monitor they can bring to the event that I can plug into?  I had to do some tough convincing to get her to let me bring my tower and now she doesn't want me to bring a monitor.  She is just paranoid about it co.king up missing at the hotel.

We're told that there is a 60" TV in the room, but that'll probably require HDMI. Are you needing it for a presentation?

No just to display my rig and if anyone wants to they can try out my Orbweaver/Naga combo.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 15 August 2013, 23:09:23
mashby, I sent you $15.00 for the pizza in case anyone forgets and as a thank you for your troubles.   :thumb:  Thanks for taking charge!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Thu, 15 August 2013, 23:14:10
How about I hand you the cold, hard $10 CAD cash to you in person?

I'm placing the order tomorrow, so I'll be charged at that time. I expect that I will have to cover some folks, but I'd prefer to be paid via PayPal if at all possible.


mashby, I sent you $15.00 for the pizza in case anyone forgets and as a thank you for your troubles.   :thumb:  Thanks for taking charge!

Thank you sir! No need to add in more, but it's appreciated nonetheless.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 16 August 2013, 02:35:06
i am, at this very moment, packing a mini displayport to * converter.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 16 August 2013, 04:26:47
Pizza money paid
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:32:15
I sure hope you guys have a blast!!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tadbitnerdy on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:34:57
This is one of those rare times I wish I still lived in Indiana.  I want to go to keycon :(  :foreveralone:
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:35:05
It needs to be 1600 EST already...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:35:39
leaving with the girlshark soon
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Fri, 16 August 2013, 08:04:02
leaving with the girlshark soon
WooooHooooo
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 08:04:12
leaving with the girlshark soon

for some reason I can't help but see it going something like this.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 08:07:44
It needs to be 1600 EST already...
leaving with the girlshark soon

YOU GUYS ARE MAKING ME SO EXCITED.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Fri, 16 August 2013, 09:57:51
12 hours after posting that we needed to collect money for lunch and we've collected $190! Thank you to everyone who paid so very quickly.  :thumb: The running total is being updated here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44762.msg999654#msg999654), so if you don't see your name up there, or you think I've made an error please let me know.

Anonymous Donations
We have had several people send in anonymous donations. They stated that they were not attending, but understood that some people may be tight on funds and not be able to afford the $10 per person cost of lunch. They wanted to contribute anonymously to ensure that everyone was able to enjoy lunch.

All I can say is... w o w !

The capacity for giving in this community is amazing. You guys blow me away.

I'll be placing the order in about an hour.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:16:30
mashby, are you already in Chicago?  I kind of wish you're still in TN, because the thought of ordering a pizza multiple states away amuses me.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:17:52
mashby, are you already in Chicago?  I kind of wish you're still in TN, because the thought of ordering a pizza multiple states away amuses me.

I believe he is still in the Nashburbs.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:18:02
That's exactly what he's doing Hoffman lol
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:18:56
mashby, are you already in Chicago?  I kind of wish you're still in TN, because the thought of ordering a pizza multiple states away amuses me.

I believe he is still in the Nashburbs.
That's exactly what he's doing Hoffman lol

Hehehe, awesome.  :D

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:23:47
Yep. I'll be ordering the pizza from East Nashville. My office is here (http://center615.com).
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:39:46
Just heard back from MechanicalKeyboards.com (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com) and they would like to provide a full-set of PBT Key Caps as a door prize for the conference. Since I'm not able to pick it up prior to KeyCon, they will mail it directly to the winner.

Big thanks to ShakeR (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14817), JoshMK (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=28657) and Joel. These guys are always so helpful and generous to this rabid community. Thanks guys!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Fri, 16 August 2013, 11:57:19
Order placed for 8 pizzas. Cost with tax was $245.66. Don't know if tip is included or not, but they will be delivered tomorrow at noon!

Oh, and while I'm giving an update, I stumbled across this on my desk. Wonder what it's for?

(http://l.mashby.com/iTfu+)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:01:50
Order placed for 8 pizzas. Cost with tax was $245.66. Don't know if tip is included or not, but they will be delivered tomorrow at noon!

Oh, and while I'm giving an update, I stumbled across this on my desk. Wonder what it's for?

Show Image
(http://l.mashby.com/iTfu+)


:eek: I would so buy one of those haha ;)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: neoezekiel on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:05:36
Wish I had seen this earlier, wouldn't have been able to make it anyway because of the random disaster that was this last week. Maybe I will make it to next year's.  :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:10:27
Change it to say Ca$hville.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jalaj on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:24:02
@mashby, paid
wish I saw this earlier, so that I couldve recommended that L0u Ma1nati's >> Giordan0s
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:41:04
I want a pass!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glod on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:58:31
take plenty of pictures and videos :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: shrapneL on Fri, 16 August 2013, 13:22:01
I really wish I could make it! Have a blast everyone!

Oh! Any plans of recording the presentations?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:08:14
@mashby, paid
wish I saw this earlier, so that I couldve recommended that L0u Ma1nati's >> Giordan0s

Sounds like we have our first suggestion for next year's KeyCon!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:09:38
@mashby, paid
wish I saw this earlier, so that I couldve recommended that L0u Ma1nati's >> Giordan0s

Sounds like we have our first suggestion for next year's KeyCon!

My suggestion is to have it in Austin. But no more thread derailment! On with your KeyCon!!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: kmiller8 on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:12:03
My suggestion is to have it in Austin. But no more thread derailment! On with your KeyCon!!

jdcarpe, organize a KeyCon South.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:14:31
Pizza payment sent.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Fri, 16 August 2013, 15:19:48
@mashby, paid
wish I saw this earlier, so that I couldve recommended that L0u Ma1nati's >> Giordan0s

Sounds like we have our first suggestion for next year's KeyCon!

Madison, WI?


*plzplzplz*
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 15:35:28
MINNESOTA!!! Its more in the center of the US ;)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:10:48
(http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=37905991)

I think I'm wearing this to the airport
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:11:46
Show Image
(http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=37905991)


I think I'm wearing this to the airport

Wear it backwards, I dare you! :eek:
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:13:49
 we're gonna camp on the way there tonight,  and then drive 2hrs  in  the  morning,I think this is gonna work out nicely and I get some camping  in  :D  also will be driving part of the way,  it's gonna be an awesome road  trip :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:17:10
we're gonna camp on the way there tonight,  and then drive 2hrs  in  the  morning,I think this is gonna work out nicely and I get some camping  in  :D  also will be driving part of the way,  it's gonna be an awesome road  trip :)

how long have your had your driver's license??
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:21:12
Never mind on the monitor.  I am bringing my Asus PA248Q IPS panel.  So if anyone needs to charge a phone i have 6 open USB 3.0 ports.  Have the car packed and the babysitter is already at my place.  Have the cooler in the car as well.  Will pick up ice for that as well.  Leaving my house around 2 am.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:21:42
we're gonna camp on the way there tonight,  and then drive 2hrs  in  the  morning,I think this is gonna work out nicely and I get some camping  in  :D  also will be driving part of the way,  it's gonna be an awesome road  trip :)

Where are you camping?  If you'll be 2 hours away you might be right by my house...according to google maps I'm 2 hrs 4 mins.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:23:35
Never mind on the monitor.  I am bringing my Asus PA248Q IPS panel.  So if anyone needs to charge a phone i have 6 open USB 3.0 ports.  Have the car packed and the babysitter is already at my place.  Have the cooler in the car as well.  Will pick up ice for that as well.  Leaving my house around 2 am.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jcrouse on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:25:55
Scoping it out ....

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:29:47
Looking amazing....

/me drools

In other news, mashby and I might be a little late. Arrival might be closer to 0100-0200 Saturday.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:30:55
Sorry about the double post my phone was acting goofy.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:31:26
Looking amazing....

/me drools

In other news, mashby and I might be a little late. Arrival might be closer to 0100-0200 Saturday.

As long as you're there by 1100.  :D
Are you two travelling together?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:38:11
Yes, we're carpooling.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:39:36
Swing by and pick me up!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:42:25
Thought you hated me moose? :P You even demoted me to Cadet :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:43:26
Yes, we're carpooling.

Very nice.  Well be sure to drive safe, you two.  No fighting or I'll pull the car over.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:24:43
Yes, we're carpooling.

Very nice.  Well be sure to drive safe, you two.  No fighting or I'll pull the car over.

He's on my side of the caaaarrrrrrr!!!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:27:25
CAN WE STOP AT THE MCDONALDS? CAN WE? CAN WE?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:28:14
IF YOU DON'T SHUT UP RIGHT NOW, I'M TURNING THIS CAR AROUND AND TAKING ALL YOUR MECHANICAL KEYBOARDS, Enjoy your rubber domes!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:28:47
I DARE YOU TO TAKE THIS KMAC OUTTA MY HANDS, I'LL SLAP YOU INTO THE LAST CENTURY!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: ComradeSniper on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:37:33
I'm incredibly jealous of everyone who's going. I expect to see some pictures tomorrow!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:40:25
I'm incredibly jealous of everyone who's going. I expect to see some pictures tomorrow!
I agree.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:41:20
I'm incredibly jealous of everyone who's going. I expect to see some pictures tomorrow!
I agree.

You suggested Madison before?  That's super close!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:41:42
I'm incredibly jealous of everyone who's going. I expect to see some pictures tomorrow!

guys, seriously don't hold back on the photos
i wanna see everything
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:42:05
I'm incredibly jealous of everyone who's going. I expect to see some pictures tomorrow!
I agree.

You suggested Madison before?  That's super close!

No transportation.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:45:34
I'm incredibly jealous of everyone who's going. I expect to see some pictures tomorrow!

guys, seriously don't hold back on the photos
i wanna see everything

We'll have so many cameras.  We got this guys.

Just be warned that any and all shots of people will be shots of those people taking pictures.  That's all we'll be doing.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:46:09
cant wait to see you guys tomorrow!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:48:24
take a group shot and lets play the guessing game :3
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mtl on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:56:26
Why am I only seeing this now?? Techkeys, you need an email newsletter! Or do you have one already?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Fri, 16 August 2013, 18:57:15
They have one, although i dont think it was sent out in one.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:00:36
take a group shot and lets play the guessing game :3

I'm hoping we do this.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:01:45
Why am I only seeing this now?? Techkeys, you need an email newsletter! Or do you have one already?

This is a GeekHack meetup not a TechKeys meetup (Although TechKeys does have a newsletter you can subscribe to from any page)

Feel free to drop by if you wish!   Its only too late to register for the Raffle
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mtl on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:14:26
This is a GeekHack meetup not a TechKeys meetup

Sorry about that! I guess I blamed you because you were the OP and generally do cool stuff like this (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45628.0). :P

Quote from: i3oilermaker
(Although TechKeys does have a newsletter you can subscribe to from any page)

Thanks, just signed up. I missed it before because it doesn't show up when browsing with NoScript unless you allow scripts from getresponse.com.


Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:45:35
CHICAGO *****ES!

Hey Mashby, were over across the way at the holiday inn. It's 6 minutes away from the Westin. I'm parking here (free). May need a ride over when you guys in if possible.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:48:50
How many years do I have to be a member of GH before I can attend these?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:51:10
How many years do I have to be a member of GH before I can attend these?

After at least 1 post.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:56:47
we're gonna camp on the way there tonight,  and then drive 2hrs  in  the  morning,I think this is gonna work out nicely and I get some camping  in  :D  also will be driving part of the way,  it's gonna be an awesome road  trip :)

Where are you camping?  If you'll be 2 hours away you might be right by my house...according to google maps I'm 2 hrs 4 mins.
  bout an  hour out from madison,  just at a state park  near the border from WI and IL
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:59:09
How many years do I have to be a member of GH before I can attend these?

After at least 1 post.
CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU BROTHER HALV
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 19:59:43
we're gonna camp on the way there tonight,  and then drive 2hrs  in  the  morning,I think this is gonna work out nicely and I get some camping  in  :D  also will be driving part of the way,  it's gonna be an awesome road  trip :)

how long have your had your driver's license??
just a permit :)  I'm coming with my friend from the MN meetup  too :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:00:27
we're gonna camp on the way there tonight,  and then drive 2hrs  in  the  morning,I think this is gonna work out nicely and I get some camping  in  :D  also will be driving part of the way,  it's gonna be an awesome road  trip :)

Where are you camping?  If you'll be 2 hours away you might be right by my house...according to google maps I'm 2 hrs 4 mins.
  bout an  hour out from madison,  just at a state park  near the border from WI and IL

Oh right you're probably taking I-90?  Nevermind then.  I'm on 94 and figured you might have been around where I'm at.  Carry on.  :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:20:03
we're gonna camp on the way there tonight,  and then drive 2hrs  in  the  morning,I think this is gonna work out nicely and I get some camping  in  :D  also will be driving part of the way,  it's gonna be an awesome road  trip :)

Where are you camping?  If you'll be 2 hours away you might be right by my house...according to google maps I'm 2 hrs 4 mins.
  bout an  hour out from madison,  just at a state park  near the border from WI and IL
we just took 94  from st paul,  so I think it is 94,  but I know they combine at  some point or something.  I'm not driving anymore though,  takin a rest for a coupke of hours while my friend drives.

Oh right you're probably taking I-90?  Nevermind then.  I'm on 94 and figured you might have been around where I'm at.  Carry on.  :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:21:46
How many years do I have to be a member of GH before I can attend these?

After at least 1 post.
CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU BROTHER HALV

Why do you taunt me so!!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:22:38
How many years do I have to be a member of GH before I can attend these?

After at least 1 post.
CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU BROTHER HALV

Why do you taunt me so!!

IM IN THE CAR RIGHT NOW WITH CPTBADASS WE'RE SINGING SONGS UNTIL WE GET THERE.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: elton5354 on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:22:45
SISTER HALV***
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:36:13
we're gonna camp on the way there tonight,  and then drive 2hrs  in  the  morning,I think this is gonna work out nicely and I get some camping  in  :D  also will be driving part of the way,  it's gonna be an awesome road  trip :)

Where are you camping?  If you'll be 2 hours away you might be right by my house...according to google maps I'm 2 hrs 4 mins.
  bout an  hour out from madison,  just at a state park  near the border from WI and IL

Oh right you're probably taking I-90?  Nevermind then.  I'm on 94 and figured you might have been around where I'm at.  Carry on.  :)
if ya show me where  you're at on Google maps then if we're driving by you we could quick stop and say hi :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Tym on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:37:12
Please none of you use your phones while driving :) get there safe guys!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:37:50
Please none of you use your phones while driving :) get there safe guys!

Yes sir!  :) 
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:41:27
Please none of you use your phones while driving :) get there safe guys!

That will soon be illegal in Illinois.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:47:21
Please none of you use your phones while driving :) get there safe guys!

I used TWO phones the whole 8 hour drive here today :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:49:42
 Not driving :) just sitting in the  passenger spot :)   where u at Hoffman?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 August 2013, 20:50:09
Not driving :) just sitting in the  passenger spot :)   where u at Hoffman?

Sent you a PM a few minutes ago.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glod on Fri, 16 August 2013, 21:47:29
im suddenly feeling like i should have taken the vacation days and attended.............
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:10:17
im suddenly feeling like i should have taken the vacation days and attended.............

I have the same feeling.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:12:40
i'm in wicker park, a couple blocks from red star. DAT'S RIGHT, CAME TO THE MIDWEST FROM THA STREETS OF LA FOR TACOS *****ES
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:26:40
i'm in wicker park, a couple blocks from red star. DAT'S RIGHT, CAME TO THE MIDWEST FROM THA STREETS OF LA FOR TACOS *****ES

bring me some chicago pizza pls
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:33:27
no dat's mine
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:34:21
:( y u no luv me
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Acetrak on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:37:54
I luv u demik, luv me back kthx
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:38:13
I'll hide some in my pants then sneak it into the GUCCI bag for you Carl.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:40:02
I'll hide some in my pants then sneak it into the GUCCI bag for you Carl.

yessssssssss i mean... no ;) (i want a full pizza in case ming finds it and gets hungry)

I luv u demik, luv me back kthx

ME LUV U LONG TIME
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 22:52:10
Mashby, H, and I are just passing Lafayette/Perdue. Still got an hour or two to go
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 16 August 2013, 23:10:58
PICK UP THAT ASS MISTAKEMISTAKE DAMNIT. HE'S THERE RIGHT NOW AND REFUSES TO COME

and make him give me his oscope. so jealous :(

FINAL EDIT: i brought kawa keyboard. i want to put it next to my camera with another sign that says kawa kamera. if you try to steal either cpt i'm going to have to kill you. sorry, them's the rules.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Fri, 16 August 2013, 23:13:29
All packed and ready to go in the morning.  I don't know why I am bringing so many keyboards, but whatever.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 16 August 2013, 23:14:16
umm, did you see jcrouse's stack?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 23:14:46
Mistake said hes coming last I talked to him. Also, you cant catch me. Demik and moose schooled me in the art of stealing.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Fri, 16 August 2013, 23:17:14
I did, which is why it is silly for me to bring mine.  But, I promised wcass a table covered in buckling springs, so that is what he is getting.  Vintage, new, high mileage, floss mod, grease mod, Ms, Fs...the works.  Bringing some MX stuff too, but nothing like what some of you guys are probably bringing.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 23:17:41
YESSSS BUCKLING SPRING
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 16 August 2013, 23:38:17
Mistake said hes coming last I talked to him. Also, you cant catch me. Demik and moose schooled me in the art of stealing.
effff!!!!!!!!!!

ahahaha wcass to the rescue.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 17 August 2013, 01:26:01
Me and the wife are leaving right now.  According to Google maps it should be about 4 and a half hours drive time.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 17 August 2013, 01:36:56
Mashby and I are here. Er, I meant Carrier has arrived
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 17 August 2013, 02:08:07
Got the Canadian dong squad out of my room finally, but I've been herea few hours
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 17 August 2013, 02:19:17
Got the Canadian dong squad out of my room finally, but I've been herea few hours
Those Canadians eh? Shifty little bastards!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 17 August 2013, 02:37:26
I've arrived at my pit stop in the deep south eastern Wisconsin.

The_Beast, I will be collecting you in 7 hours.  Prepare yourself.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Sat, 17 August 2013, 05:56:45
Zenuty and I at HIA about to fly out.

[attach=2]

[attach=1]
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 17 August 2013, 06:30:02
I am in Chicago.

Edit:  so how soon can we get into the room?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:12:18
What the hell is that orange ball in the sky? Is leesofi here?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:13:32
BOILERMAKER, I CHOOSE YOU
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:34:24
 about to leave our camping pit stop at lake geneva  :)  we  camped last night,  could not get any sleep cuz of those stupid frogs :(  on the way in a bit though!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:50:47
STUPID FROGS. COOK FROGS EAT (yum)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:51:15
I'm enjoying reading everyone else's trip logs, so I'll let you all know that I'm about to leave to pick up The_Beast and head on down!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:55:16
Heh heh. Pick up The_Beast eh? Head on down eh?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:57:22
I'm enjoying reading everyone else's trip logs, so I'll let you all know that I'm about to leave to pick up The_Beast and head on down!

Watch out for his wood. ;)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:04:52
Now I wish I can go :'(

I'll be back........3 years later :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:05:35
Hahahahhaha
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:18:41
Arrival!

[attach=1]

fml... Took it sideways...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:25:07
YAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:36:51
I demand lots of pics of everything.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:44:22
Arrival!

(Attachment Link)

fml... Took it sideways...

Long walk....
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Acetrak on Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:22:13
I demand lots of pics of everything.
I second this demand
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: uJalled on Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:25:44
I demand lots of pics of everything.
I second this demand
'

I third? or thrice?  triple? this demand as well
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:27:24
Demand. Now supply!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:30:12
 I'm prolly gonna be 30  mins to an hour  late,  we're not even in Chicago yet..
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:44:38
Were standing in front of the room: SEO 1000. Its on the 10th floor of the SEO building. Locked though. Binge, Sifo, mashby, and I are there
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:46:14
Were standing in front of the room: SEO 1000. Its on the 10th floor of the SEO building. Locked though. Binge, Sifo, mashby, and I are there
I just realised you're doing a presentation. I would've saved up all my money and bought a plane ticket to chicago if I had known before. God damn it why do I have to live on this island!?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:46:38
Seems like the closest bathroom is on the 8th floor
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:51:27
Again, the room is locked so someone save us from squatting in the hallway
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:03:21
 we can see it now!  prolly 30 or 40  miles out
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:10:37
real address is 851 s morgan st

go into to seo or science and engineering building, take elevators to the tenth floor, room seo1000

bathrooms are on floors 11 and 8

we have name tags

cptbadass is wandering around downstairs with headphones around his neck, black and orange shirt, blue and purple shoes, playing greeter for a bit
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:15:34
gh banner
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:17:02
UIC SEO Building
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:19:36
portal to the meet
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:21:01
buckling spring table from wcass
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:21:45
buckling spring table from wcass
GOD DAMNNNN

I'm going to make such an effort to come to 2014. I can't wait to see more pictures either. Someone please record all those presentations!!!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: shrapneL on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:27:43
Have fun everyone! Wish I was there! Take lots of pictures and videos, please!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:29:07
Nvm, idk how to add pictures up to Tapatalk


Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 17 August 2013, 11:32:48
Nvm, idk how to add pictures up to Tapatalk

Noob....its the little camera at the bottom
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 17 August 2013, 12:47:00
I'm so jelly :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Hyde on Sat, 17 August 2013, 13:04:02
Nooooooooooo I think I read about this a while back then I was like man I should totally try to make it if I can.

Then work and life got busy and I forgot about it now I just saw it again today.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I promise I'll put more effort to make it next year.  :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 17 August 2013, 16:04:22
Was there a stream?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Sat, 17 August 2013, 16:06:18
Was there a stream?

Yes, http://www.twitch.tv/slumbering/b/447180026 incase you missed it.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 17 August 2013, 16:09:08
Just saw :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: dante on Sat, 17 August 2013, 16:14:24
I just got back from Keycon and it was great.

No more "should I buy xxx or yyy" for me; I know exactly what I want from now on.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: pexon on Sat, 17 August 2013, 16:21:19
Was it a success dudes?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sat, 17 August 2013, 16:37:16
 it was awesome :) I  enjoyed it, got to meet a ton of new peeps  :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 August 2013, 17:02:21
Was there a stream?

Yes, http://www.twitch.tv/slumbering/b/447180026 incase you missed it.

who is the lazy ass that wouldn't get off his chair and was just rolling around?

you smart man.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Sat, 17 August 2013, 17:14:43
it was awesome :) I  enjoyed it, got to meet a ton of new peeps  :)

Did anyone punch you? :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 17 August 2013, 17:17:47
it was awesome :) I  enjoyed it, got to meet a ton of new peeps  :)

Did anyone punch you? :)
Wtf lol
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Sat, 17 August 2013, 17:21:02
it was awesome :) I  enjoyed it, got to meet a ton of new peeps  :)

Did anyone punch you? :)
Wtf lol

There was an idea on irc at some time to pay $5 to get to punch rarar at keycon.  Then he opened a classifieds thread which was locked very quickly.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 17 August 2013, 17:22:37
Ohh yeah forgot someone on twitch said he was annoying and brought that up lol.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sat, 17 August 2013, 18:01:42
Ohh yeah forgot someone on twitch said he was annoying and brought that up lol.

 lol
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 17 August 2013, 18:03:42
Was there a stream?

Yes, http://www.twitch.tv/slumbering/b/447180026 incase you missed it.

who is the lazy ass that wouldn't get off his chair and was just rolling around?

you smart man.

What shirt was he wearing
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:01:53
Somebody give me one of those techkeys business cards!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: shrapneL on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:15:12
Somebody give me one of those techkeys business cards!

I second that! I just got my package from techkeys today... I wish I would've gotten that business card!!! ^_^
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:17:56
Wish granted, group picture was taken
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: kmiller8 on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:19:18
Wish granted, group picture was taken

pics or it didn't happen.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:22:53
Wish granted, group picture was taken

Post dat yo
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:27:56
Wish granted, group picture was taken

Post dat yo

With caption so we know who is who.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: kmiller8 on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:30:31
Wish granted, group picture was taken

Post dat yo

With caption so we know who is who.

no, that ruins the surprise.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:32:48
Wish granted, group picture was taken

Post dat yo

With caption so we know who is who.

no, that ruins the surprise.

Ok so they can just lie and we won't know any better.

;)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sat, 17 August 2013, 19:55:39
 don't think I was there for the group picture  :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 17 August 2013, 20:11:25
don't think I was there for the group picture  :(
Seems like something you should be sure about haha. Did you stand in a group of people while someone pointed a camera at you?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 August 2013, 20:12:55
HALVY I WAS THE FIRST TO USE YOUR AVATAR BACKWARDS BTW
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Trent on Sat, 17 August 2013, 20:15:20
Mad I wasn't able to attend yall.  Hope everyone had a good time  :thumb:
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 17 August 2013, 20:45:48
Mad I wasn't able to attend yall.  Hope everyone had a good time  :thumb:

You missed this to watch the Cubbos get trounced by the Cards.  I at least hope you had plenty of beer on the rooftops.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 17 August 2013, 21:36:32
ray don't you want to play the guessing game?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: JPG on Sat, 17 August 2013, 21:42:30
Man I just wish I was there. At least there was the steam, thx for that!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glissant on Sat, 17 August 2013, 22:41:34
I'm sad because I couldn't be there with all of you lovely people. At least I get to lurk the stream recording :)).
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 17 August 2013, 22:44:34
Found a good pic of Sifo at Keycon

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Sat, 17 August 2013, 22:45:09
Found a good pic of Sifo at Keycon

(Attachment Link)

wrong asian?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:15:01
HALVY I WAS THE FIRST TO USE YOUR AVATAR BACKWARDS BTW

Glad to hear you were watching :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:22:36
HALVY I WAS THE FIRST TO USE YOUR AVATAR BACKWARDS BTW

Glad to hear you were watching :)

ive been watching all day when im not doing something lol
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:27:40
I'll watch Monday if its still up. Until then,  work....
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: hashbaz on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:31:47
So pissed at myself for not making this happen. :-/
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:33:32
u get mentioned in the stream!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dianoda on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:37:35
I do not own anything in this image (but someone at keycon does...):

(http://i1.minus.com/iscCkWExz2b9P.jpg)

Full size:
http://i2.minus.com/iESLMzftj7kto.jpg (http://i2.minus.com/iESLMzftj7kto.jpg)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:40:09
I'm baking Binge's caps now!!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: hashbaz on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:40:40
That photo could pay for a semester at MIT.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:41:37
oh wow
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dianoda on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:43:01
That photo could pay for a semester at MIT.

So what you're saying is that I should probably sell rights to the photo.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:43:38
man that's a corvette stingray right there
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:44:32
Anyone know what the top left one is?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dianoda on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:46:35
Anyone know what the top left one is?

Not really, but I think it was part of a WASD cluster set, and I'm pretty sure there was another set of them in the arrow key profile, too.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:47:46
Anyone know what the top left one is?

masturbation accident
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:51:58
Anyone know what the top left one is?

masturbation accident
Ouch! Better get that looked at. Shouldn't it be "Milky"?

EDIT: EWWWW
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:52:19
hey hey hey hey hey only kelly and halvy can say milky!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rknize on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:52:43
It was great putting faces to names!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:55:26
hey hey hey hey hey only kelly and halvy can say milky!
Halvy and I are one in the same! We even finish each others sandwiches!! Very well... Perhaps I'll earn that right someday...
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:58:27
hey hey hey hey hey only kelly and halvy can say milky!
Halvy and I are one in the same! We even finish each others sandwiches!! Very well... Perhaps I'll earn that right someday...

i eat his sandwich and he gets full. can't be closer than that.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: hashbaz on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:59:05
u get mentioned in the stream!

What did kawa say about me?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 17 August 2013, 23:59:25
Baked!  Binge is a godam Michelangelo


I wish I had the talent to paint these properly.


[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:03:45
u get mentioned in the stream!

What did kawa say about me?

that u werent able to make it but wanted to be there

wait a minute how'd you know it was kawa?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: hashbaz on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:04:36
that u werent able to make it but wanted to be there

wait a minute how'd you know it was kawa?

Who else? :D
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: demik on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:05:08
touche!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:15:17
i said you were there in spirit! i showed everyone a picture of my toy story poster and my ridiculous workshop yaaaaaaaaaaa
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:15:57
I do not own anything in this image (but someone at keycon does...):

Show Image
(http://i1.minus.com/iscCkWExz2b9P.jpg)


Full size:
http://i2.minus.com/iESLMzftj7kto.jpg (http://i2.minus.com/iESLMzftj7kto.jpg)
Well.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:20:38
That mystery grill was awesome :))
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:25:08
photekq, i was incredibly impressed with the hoffmeister's prototype brass cap made from your design. very cool.

the_beast and i were talking later about indexing all the machines we have access to in the states in terms of how operators deal with time, quoting, charges, quantity, etc. and just raw talent (well, we were talking about a couple specific ones, but we ended up kind of wandering around all of the machines we have access to..) not sure how much you paid to mill that piece, but your machinist is clearly pretty talented. and your design is solid (literally, lol, that thing weighs a ton hah)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:28:49
photekq, i was incredibly impressed with the hoffmeister's prototype brass cap made from your design. very cool.

the_beast and i were talking later about indexing all the machines we have access to in the states in terms of how operators deal with time, quoting, charges, quantity, etc. and just raw talent (well, we were talking about a couple specific ones, but we ended up kind of wandering around all of the machines we have access to..) not sure how much you paid to mill that piece, but your machinist is clearly pretty talented. and your design is solid (literally, lol, that thing weighs a ton hah)
Well thank you. I think hoffmans design turned out nicer than any of the others I've had done. I believe it cost me £30 or £35. I will agree that my machinist is very good at what he does. He's incredibly helpful and is always available to do work for me, and the work he does is brilliant and very well priced.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:28:54
Baked!  Binge is a godam Michelangelo


I wish I had the talent to paint these properly.


(Attachment Link)
I think the flesh color adds to their creepyness.... Seriously, those things are creepy.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:31:14
I do not own anything in this image (but someone at keycon does...):

Show Image
(http://i1.minus.com/iscCkWExz2b9P.jpg)


Full size:
http://i2.minus.com/iESLMzftj7kto.jpg (http://i2.minus.com/iESLMzftj7kto.jpg)

DAT MILK BLUE THO  :'(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:49:00
Wow, that was super fun guys.  Great to meet everyone and put faces to names.  I really hope I'm able to meet everyone again, I had a blast.   :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 18 August 2013, 00:58:26
Can I download the stream video anywhere? I'd love to watch it when I get bored some day, but I thought twitch takes down video after a day.... not sure tho
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:02:27
Can I download the stream video anywhere? I'd love to watch it when I get bored some day, but I thought twitch takes down video after a day.... not sure tho
Ugh that doesn't sound too promising for my plans to watch Monday... Bummer.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:06:33
Can I download the stream video anywhere? I'd love to watch it when I get bored some day, but I thought twitch takes down video after a day.... not sure tho
Ugh that doesn't sound too promising for my plans to watch Monday... Bummer.

I think Binge said something about it staying there for three days by default, and longer if he tells it to save it for longer.  (?)

Confirm, Binge!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:08:30
I would suggest this http://www.twitchtools.com/video-download.php . I've only used it once, but it worked just fine when I did. The video will be segmented, but that is probably for the best since it's an almost four hour long stream ^^.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:10:54
Can I download the stream video anywhere? I'd love to watch it when I get bored some day, but I thought twitch takes down video after a day.... not sure tho
Ugh that doesn't sound too promising for my plans to watch Monday... Bummer.

I think Binge said something about it staying there for three days by default, and longer if he tells it to save it for longer.  (?)

Confirm, Binge!

Is there anyway to download it?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:11:45
Beast, see Glissant's post.  :)   I'm downloading it right now.  A bit silly, wish I could have just saved it while streaming it.   :))

I would suggest this http://www.twitchtools.com/video-download.php . I've only used it once, but it worked just fine when I did. The video will be segmented, but that is probably for the best since it's an almost four hour long stream ^^.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:19:08
Beast, see Glissant's post.  :)   I'm downloading it right now.  A bit silly, wish I could have just saved it while streaming it.   :))

I would suggest this http://www.twitchtools.com/video-download.php . I've only used it once, but it worked just fine when I did. The video will be segmented, but that is probably for the best since it's an almost four hour long stream ^^.

Very cool, downloading it now!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: hashbaz on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:22:49
Is anyone able to post it to YouTube or something?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:27:33
I can start doing that once everything is downloaded. Unless someone else wants to do it :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 18 August 2013, 01:28:21
Is anyone able to post it to YouTube or something?

Would they allow a 4 hour video?  (or we could do chunks)

I do think Binge can save it so it'll be available for some time to come.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 18 August 2013, 02:12:01
Well I've joined the files and I am currently uploading the file to youtube. No errors so far, but maybe they will be pissy at some point.

The video will be here
when it's done processing or whatever.
I'm going to bed to touch my wife. Good night!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: MOZ on Sun, 18 August 2013, 02:19:55
All those awesome keys!

Thanks, Glissant for the upload, for others, if you have IDM, you can open the 4hour feed on Twitch and it will give you a small popup if you want to download the video, it is around 400MB.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sun, 18 August 2013, 02:20:20
 thanks glissant!  wow,  just drove 290 miles before I gave  up the wheel, I  love having my permit now  lol. I  made it from just outside of Chicago all the way to about an hour from st Paul. WHYYY did he have to make plans sunday right after this...  I'm  gonna be sleeping in until  like 6Pm  tomorrow, I got no sleep camping last night and won't be home til 3AM  tonight,  but all worth it  to  have been able to attend this :)  thanks to boiler for making this possible,  and  once I  have my  techkeys  business card soldered up,  I'll  post a video of it :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: TheQsanity on Sun, 18 August 2013, 06:52:14
HALVY I WAS THE FIRST TO USE YOUR AVATAR BACKWARDS BTW

I was second. Which is more important because it encouraged a wave of people to do it!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 18 August 2013, 07:18:58
Can I download the stream video anywhere? I'd love to watch it when I get bored some day, but I thought twitch takes down video after a day.... not sure tho

  Binge set it up last night so the VOD will always be listed in his archives.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 18 August 2013, 07:20:19
Anyone know what the top left one is?

  It's called a splat.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 18 August 2013, 10:36:57
Yeah well now it's up on Youtube too, and I'll keep it unlisted so you have to have the link to see it. Just let me know if you want me to take it down, Binge.

I think I heard someone mention my name, but it was probably me just wishing I was as sexy as MAJBadAss :D


(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7u-JWzeIyQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7u-JWzeIyQ))
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Latin00032 on Sun, 18 August 2013, 10:52:11
Yeah well now it's up on Youtube too, and I'll keep it unlisted so you have to have the link to see it. Just let me know if you want me to take it down, Binge.

I think I heard someone mention my name, but it was probably me just wishing I was as sexy as MAJBadAss :D

How can I get a link to see it?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Xenderwind on Sun, 18 August 2013, 10:57:48
How can I get a link to see it?

The video will be here
when it's done processing or whatever.

Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dianoda on Sun, 18 August 2013, 11:46:54
Gotta run but here are some more photos:

http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD (http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 18 August 2013, 11:50:56
Gotta run but here are some more photos:

http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD (http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD)
Really, really nice photos dianoda. Thanks for taking these, and also thanks for taking a few of the brass keycaps - I appreciate it :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 18 August 2013, 11:51:05
Gotta run but here are some more photos:

http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD (http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD)

Very nice pictures, can't wait for the full set!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 18 August 2013, 11:58:21
Gotta run but here are some more photos:

http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD (http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD)

these are all wonderful
the colors really pop in each photo, fantastic job

cpt's kmac finally got justice  :))
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 18 August 2013, 12:01:15
Poppin' KMACs at the Keycon, like a blizzard. =P

Dianoda is the man by the way. The photo studio was incredible. Super official.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 18 August 2013, 14:34:56
I'm baking Binge's caps now!!

Ah, nothing like the smell of fresh-baked keycaps.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 18 August 2013, 15:50:54
Gotta run but here are some more photos:

http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD (http://dianoda.minus.com/mbhh6wgDg70sRD)

Nice!  Spectacular setup you had there, we were so lucky to have you to take some sweet photos.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 18 August 2013, 16:10:53
+1

dianoda brought a studio quality product shot setup with him and tried to take product style shots of as many of the amazing things at the con as he could. as you can see, kawa kamera spent most of its time sitting in kawa korner, so HUGE THANK YOU TO DIANODA.

on the way home we discussed getting the same quality, color correct shots of color chips with weird reflective properties like the SP polycarb chips. i think we came up with some good ideas, so hopefully we can get some good reflectivity properties and color measurements from them that can be used with kaporkle's method for modeling keysets and matt3o's front-end for displaying and configuring them
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Sun, 18 August 2013, 16:32:39
Yeah well now it's up on Youtube too, and I'll keep it unlisted so you have to have the link to see it. Just let me know if you want me to take it down, Binge.

I think I heard someone mention my name, but it was probably me just wishing I was as sexy as MAJBadAss :D


(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7u-JWzeIyQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7u-JWzeIyQ))

Looks good man, glad to have it here :)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rarar on Sun, 18 August 2013, 16:47:57
http://imgur.com/a/VhEj6 Got my business card soldered up!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 18 August 2013, 17:07:16
That business card is the most awesome :)

He should get an award for that!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 18 August 2013, 17:08:42
I love that not only is the business card an awesome idea, but it's expandable and the three switches that are built in have diodes for LEDs!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 18 August 2013, 17:13:14
I love that not only is the business card an awesome idea, but it's expandable and the three switches that are built in have diodes for LEDs!

When he does something - he does it properly!!

Mind you, when you consider the target audience for these, anything less would have been insufficient!
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Sun, 18 August 2013, 17:45:56
Have a business card people want to buy from you?  Pretty nice :p

These can be used to control just about any matrix keyboard with the right pin-outs, right?
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Sun, 18 August 2013, 17:53:37
Baked!  Binge is a godam Michelangelo


I wish I had the talent to paint these properly.


(Attachment Link)

Hehe, I would have loved to have the tools and time to do this while I was out in the windy city.  I'm so glad you were able to save them! If you have an artistic friend I'm sure they can get out all of the rough spots, finish the look, and paint them :)  Of course I'll be happy to do it as well.  They take shipping in a small box very well.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mashby on Mon, 19 August 2013, 17:01:15
Just getting back online and completely blown away how this entire thing has blown up. There's now a dedicated forum and over 500 posts in it!  :eek:

KeyCon 2013 was a total blast and I hope everyone had half as much fun as I did.

Now to go wade through the new forum.  :confused:
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 20 August 2013, 10:18:07
CPT, can you please help me botch a KMAC build? I'm so new that I can't do it right :(
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 21 August 2013, 17:42:00
You guys can post your pics here, btw, in a thread dedicated to pics of KeyCon: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47325.msg1008211#msg1008211
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: unnatural on Fri, 30 August 2013, 20:30:53
rofl
(http://i.imgur.com/HuDbeYT.jpg)
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 30 August 2013, 20:36:29
wow ....
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: unnatural on Fri, 30 August 2013, 20:38:23
wow ....

ahahahahahaha
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Thimplum on Sat, 31 August 2013, 09:50:37
just another membrane keyboard.
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 31 August 2013, 13:13:24
SIFO BURN
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 31 August 2013, 13:51:25
rofl
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Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 01 September 2013, 02:00:58
manner up
Title: Re: KeyCon 2013
Post by: Binge on Tue, 17 September 2013, 14:11:13
You know it's like he's presenting us with the 10 commandments or something.