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Title: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 01 June 2015, 04:10:52
It's that time again people. This month we had nine different nominations, with two stand-out boards that took a combined 19 plus ones!

The three nominees for this month are:

Metalliqaz's Project Zeta

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

Build thread can be found here -> https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71161.0

Pr0ximity's 356 Mini with R3 Black on Black caps

(https://i.imgur.com/PGrZiEz.jpg)

More images can be found here -> https://imgur.com/a/PBpwZ

And finally BlueNalgene's hydrodipped wood grain KUL ES-87 with 1976 caps

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

More info can be found here -> https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33130.msg1749769#msg1749769

Don't need to post the previous threads because they are all below this one ;)

Rules however, are here:

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1.   A nomination thread will go up for the last two weeks of every month. You can nominate anybody you like, (even yourself) and any person can have any number of nominations every month.

a.   These boards should be ones you are drawn to, ones that stand out for one reason or another. Keysets, modifications, whatever you fancy. I don’t want to have to post guidelines or restrictions on the boards, but I may change this depending on the types of submissions we get over the first few months. Please also say a little bit about each board you nominate, as to the reasons why you think it deserves to be up for KOTM.

b.   The board must have been posted to the forums since the start of the calendar month. It can have been posted before then, but you must provide a link to the images that were posted after the first day of the calendar month.

c.   Keyboards may be resubmitted in subsequent months, but they must have had a picture or progress posted within the calendar month that they are nominated for.

d.   NO THEMES RIGHT NOW. These may or may not follow in the coming months. This also may or may not tie in with the calendar that may or may not happen at the end of next year.

2.   However, after the initial two week period of nominations, a user will only have ONE board get through to the final public voting process. The final three nominees will be selected by myself from the most nominated and praised board in the nomination thread. E.G. If one board is posted and has the most +1s, quotes or references  by other users in said thread, that will be chosen as one of the final three. Essentially, there is a crowd unofficial voting before the public voting. The final three are not up to me, they are up to you.

3.   PLEASE post some good quality photos of the board you are nominating. I’m not looking for Macro lenses and DSLRs, but maybe more than one, top down, blurry shot would be nice. I realise if it isn’t your board there isn’t much you can do about it, but just pick a couple that aren’t terrible from an album or post.

4.   On the 1st of every month, a poll thread will go up. This will consist of three finalists. Again, a user will only have one of their boards get through to this stage during any particular month. You can of course be nominated on another month. There will be one vote per person, and the results will remain anonymous until the voting closes.

5.   After a period of one week, the voting will be closed and a winner will be announced. The winner will be posted both on that month's voting thread, and the following month's nominations thread. I’m not sure if there will be a prize every month, but if there is then I will sort it out and backdate it if I come up with one in a few months time.

6.   The winner of each monthly process will go through to the ANNUAL KEYBOARD OF THE YEAR process, and the winner of the will DEFINITELY win a prize which I will work out in a year’s time.

Poll will close in 7 days time! Good luck everyone!

Edit: I hope I've done the poll right  :-X
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 01 June 2015, 05:55:54
Very vote :)

Another difficult choice, made so by the high quality and individualism shown in the nominated keyboards again!
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 01 June 2015, 06:14:46
I've got a feeling about Metalliqaz's Project Zeta's board ;)
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: nmur on Mon, 01 June 2015, 12:02:48
Voting for Metalliqaz's Project Zeta because of the sheer amount of effort and customisation he put behind it, as well as looking great.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 01 June 2015, 15:14:57
Oh, and katushkin, I forgot to say that I can see the keyboard I voted for (it is in bold), but I can't see the overall poll results.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: PunksDead on Mon, 01 June 2015, 15:15:43
voted for Pr0x that is a sexy mini  :-X
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 01 June 2015, 15:41:10
Oh, and katushkin, I forgot to say that I can see the keyboard I voted for (it is in bold), but I can't see the overall poll results.

I think it's intended so that people don't vote based on current results.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 01 June 2015, 15:43:43
voted for Pr0x that is a sexy mini  :-X
that thing is seriously ridiculous
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: BlueNalgene on Mon, 01 June 2015, 15:56:54
I didn't even think my little project would get a nomination in the first place.  Good looking boards here.  Good luck to all.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 01 June 2015, 15:59:33
Oh, and katushkin, I forgot to say that I can see the keyboard I voted for (it is in bold), but I can't see the overall poll results.

I think it's intended so that people don't vote based on current results.

It is intended. It's to avoid the situation we had in March, and generally to keep it a surprise. Also partly so more people vote as they don't know what the running total is.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: Eszett on Mon, 01 June 2015, 16:32:36
I vote for KUL ES-87.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: meiosis on Mon, 01 June 2015, 16:38:01
Holy crap that Kul is beautiful I vote for the KUL
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 01 June 2015, 16:51:50
Easiest vote I ever made. Metalliqaz's Zeta.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 01 June 2015, 16:56:10
Oh, and katushkin, I forgot to say that I can see the keyboard I voted for (it is in bold), but I can't see the overall poll results.

I think it's intended so that people don't vote based on current results.

It is intended. It's to avoid the situation we had in March, and generally to keep it a surprise. Also partly so more people vote as they don't know what the running total is.

Yes, I know :)

I just thought I'd mention it in case katushkin has a different view, like can see the results as they develop.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: pr0ximity on Mon, 01 June 2015, 17:37:44
Easiest vote I ever made. Metalliqaz's Zeta.

Casual Tactile in the background  :p
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 01 June 2015, 17:50:54
Yes, I know :)

I just thought I'd mention it in case katushkin has a different view, like can see the results as they develop.

Thanks, it is the first poll I've ever made, and that confirms it's working as designed.

But I do have a different view ;)
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: zombimuncha on Mon, 01 June 2015, 17:54:07
red plate!!! black everything else!!!  :eek: :eek: :eek: :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 01 June 2015, 18:09:41
Easiest vote I ever made. Metalliqaz's Zeta.

Casual Tactile in the background  :p

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Sup son?
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: livingspeedbump on Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:48:58
Holy crap that Kul is beautiful I vote for the KUL

I just saw this. Voted for it as well, 1976 was made for this kind of thing! I had the same idea months ago when i bought 1976. I had my QFR (http://i.imgur.com/rzWeAWp.jpg) hydrodipped in preparation, then decided I wanted a different color/better keyboard and got another Novatouch and had it hydrodipped (http://i.imgur.com/ssfJtJY.jpg) instead. I think I like his color better, but I think it would be even better with a matte finish.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: Air tree on Tue, 02 June 2015, 03:15:23
So torn between the 1976 kul and Metalliqaz's Zeta.  :-\
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 02 June 2015, 03:44:42
voted for Pr0x that is a sexy mini  :-X
that thing is seriously ridiculous

yeah I was all about the purple glow, but that rock solid black monster.... keyboard...
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: njbair on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:44:15
Holy crap that Kul is beautiful I vote for the KUL

I just saw this. Voted for it as well, 1976 was made for this kind of thing! I had the same idea months ago when i bought 1976. I had my QFR (http://i.imgur.com/rzWeAWp.jpg) hydrodipped in preparation, then decided I wanted a different color/better keyboard and got another Novatouch and had it hydrodipped (http://i.imgur.com/ssfJtJY.jpg) instead. I think I like his color better, but I think it would be even better with a matte finish.

I saw your original hydrodip post on Reddit a while back, and I've loved the idea since then.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: njbair on Sat, 06 June 2015, 07:58:11
Wow no activity in 3 days? Time for a bump.
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 08 June 2015, 12:38:46
I apologise for the inactivity recently, I've been at a festival over the weekend. Thanks for the bump though njbair :)

Congratulations to Metalliqaz and his fantastic Project Zeta! A worthy winner, coming out on top over stiff competition.

Thank you to all who voted :) See you again next month!

Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 08 June 2015, 15:16:29
Congratulations metalliqaz :)
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: BlueNalgene on Mon, 08 June 2015, 15:29:04
Metalliqaz really has a great board there.

pr0x, wanna go to the loser's lounge and get drunk with me?
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 08 June 2015, 16:14:19
Thanks guys, I never thought I'd find myself on one of these lists.

Easiest vote I ever made. Metalliqaz's Zeta.

Casual Tactile in the background  :p

You've uncovered the secret plot to commission my board for magazine advertising!  :eek:  CPT plays the long game
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: pr0ximity on Mon, 08 June 2015, 17:16:18
Metalliqaz really has a great board there.

pr0x, wanna go to the loser's lounge and get drunk with me?

See you there!

Congrats Metalliqaz! Awesome board, you deserve the win  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard of the Month - May - Vote
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 09 June 2015, 17:33:57
Metalliqaz really has a great board there.

pr0x, wanna go to the loser's lounge and get drunk with me?
I'll show you guys around, already been there twice :p