Post by: katushkin on Fri, 02 October 2015, 07:28:21
A little late again, but here it is. The poll for September's Keyboard of the Month!
We had a month full of Alps this week. Three boards with Alps, more than we've had in the previous nine months. Sadly only one of those boards got through to the final vote, but it is (again) a great testament to the creativeness of the members of this great forum, and their dedication to the love of all things keyboard :)
Without further ado...
Our first nominee is Yoe, with yet another 60% alps build, this time with brown Alps and a custom poured, granite-look case
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75278.0;attach=111146;imagehttps://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75278.0;attach=111146;image)
Some more images can be found here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75278.0)
Second, is Karura's LZ CP with classic Peacock keyset
(http://i.imgur.com/3dEh3S0.jpg)
Some more shots can be found in the KOTM nomination thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75282.msg1868094#msg1868094)
Finally, our third nomination is HoffmanMyster's IBM Model M with APL legends, Nightowl and Clack Checkeys.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/778/21775578005_c0b5d930cb_k.jpg)
For more images of this board check out the Buckling Spring thread here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61878.msg1878297#msg1878297)
Poll will run for seven days, and only then will the results be revealed! Good luck to everyone!
We had a month full of Alps this week. Three boards with Alps, more than we've had in the previous nine months. Sadly only one of those boards got through to the final vote, but it is (again) a great testament to the creativeness of the members of this great forum, and their dedication to the love of all things keyboard :)
Without further ado...
Our first nominee is Yoe, with yet another 60% alps build, this time with brown Alps and a custom poured, granite-look case
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75278.0;attach=111146;imagehttps://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75278.0;attach=111146;image)
Some more images can be found here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75278.0)
Second, is Karura's LZ CP with classic Peacock keyset
(http://i.imgur.com/3dEh3S0.jpg)
Some more shots can be found in the KOTM nomination thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75282.msg1868094#msg1868094)
Finally, our third nomination is HoffmanMyster's IBM Model M with APL legends, Nightowl and Clack Checkeys.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/778/21775578005_c0b5d930cb_k.jpg)
For more images of this board check out the Buckling Spring thread here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61878.msg1878297#msg1878297)
Poll will run for seven days, and only then will the results be revealed! Good luck to everyone!
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 02 October 2015, 08:00:29
Post by: Hzza on Fri, 02 October 2015, 08:02:31
Yoe because ISO.This.
Post by: njbair on Fri, 02 October 2015, 08:04:40
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 02 October 2015, 22:50:30
Mind you, it wouldn't be "keyboard of the month" if they keyboards weren't great :))
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 03 October 2015, 00:38:02
Post by: radio_killah on Sat, 03 October 2015, 01:09:06
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 03 October 2015, 01:10:18
Damn no love for my Koala? :( It's okay. Karura's LZCP with the peacock set is on point. ;)
I's okay, my hard work with my wooden case didn't pay off either. There's only one stand out to me, but it's not really any different than the last one he won with.
Post by: Air tree on Sat, 03 October 2015, 02:38:12
Still sad that the wooden case didn't win by itself. :(Damn no love for my Koala? :( It's okay. Karura's LZCP with the peacock set is on point. ;)
I's okay, my hard work with my wooden case didn't pay off either. There's only one stand out to me, but it's not really any different than the last one he won with.
Post by: njbair on Sat, 03 October 2015, 07:19:02
Scandalous. You'll always be the true winner to me.Damn no love for my Koala? :( It's okay. Karura's LZCP with the peacock set is on point. ;)
I's okay, my hard work with my wooden case didn't pay off either. There's only one stand out to me, but it's not really any different than the last one he won with.
Post by: themagicat on Sat, 03 October 2015, 07:48:31
Post by: Yoe on Sat, 03 October 2015, 08:04:46
Damn no love for my Koala? :( It's okay. Karura's LZCP with the peacock set is on point. ;)
I's okay, my hard work with my wooden case didn't pay off either. There's only one stand out to me, but it's not really any different than the last one he won with.
I voted for your wooden case.. I really don't understand the apparent lack of love for wood craft here! Your work is awesome!
You are right, it's not very different in the sense the caps and layout are from the M0118, but there are also new ideas implemented with every iteration of "my" board, and I guess that is kind of my thing, like it or not :) This time it was the laser cut version of the plate with a more snug fit (a good thing when hand wiring Alps), and above all the idea of making a granite rock look case from cast plastic.
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 03 October 2015, 10:42:14
Damn no love for my Koala? :( It's okay. Karura's LZCP with the peacock set is on point. ;)
I's okay, my hard work with my wooden case didn't pay off either. There's only one stand out to me, but it's not really any different than the last one he won with.
I voted for your wooden case.. I really don't understand the apparent lack of love for wood craft here! Your work is awesome!
Well I think people also appreciated the hard work that went into having a new switch made ;)
Post by: Yoe on Sat, 03 October 2015, 10:45:44
Damn no love for my Koala? :( It's okay. Karura's LZCP with the peacock set is on point. ;)
I's okay, my hard work with my wooden case didn't pay off either. There's only one stand out to me, but it's not really any different than the last one he won with.
I voted for your wooden case.. I really don't understand the apparent lack of love for wood craft here! Your work is awesome!
Well I think people also appreciated the hard work that went into having a new switch made ;)
True :) The competition was really tough last month.. very hard to compete with the Zealio.
Post by: BlueNalgene on Sat, 03 October 2015, 14:06:35
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 03 October 2015, 14:07:52
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 05 October 2015, 09:42:43
Post by: Snowdog993 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 12:10:31
(http://i.imgur.com/Ys9YjmR.jpg)
Post by: E3E on Tue, 06 October 2015, 18:41:42
IMO, people like things that have a mix of visual flair, hard to find or obscure parts, and individuality (and sometimes effort :P). Sometimes things get a little unbalanced because of reputation or votes are made just because someone has something super exclusive in their build, haha.
Well, enough talk.
+1 for Yoe
We're only allowed one vote right?
If we can do two, then my second would be for Hoff's Model M.
Post by: Air tree on Tue, 06 October 2015, 18:46:24
Post by: E3E on Tue, 06 October 2015, 19:10:05
you can only vote once, but you just select it in the poll. You don't need to post it. :p
Haha, thank you Air tree. I was used to the nominations!
Post by: njbair on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:13:36
Hard work and effort are not always rewarded when it comes to a popularity contest I think.I think the Zealios Viper actually does represent a lot of hard work on the part of its owner. We're all looking at Yoe's 60% this month, in awe because he made a mold and cast his own case. Well Zeal did the same thing, except his mold was for switches and cost a lot more. Plus no other board has purple switches, and FWIW his photo was pretty well done, too.Zeal's win last month was more of a statement for what he's done in the community, imo. Otherwise, it was just an ordinary Viper. The fact he got those switches made and showcased them that way is what did it. These sorts of things always make me feel awkward, since I've never felt very popular in any context, haha; I'd never expect anything from me to win!
IMO, people like things that have a mix of visual flair, hard to find or obscure parts, and individuality (and sometimes effort
Well, enough talk.
+1 for Yoe
We're only allowed one vote right?
If we can do two, then my second would be for Hoff's Model M.
Post by: Air tree on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:15:47
But I'm not going to drag on this talk of last months winner any further.
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:15:48
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:15:58
Hard work and effort are not always rewarded when it comes to a popularity contest I think. :P Zeal's win last month was more of a statement for what he's done in the community, imo. Otherwise, it was just an ordinary Viper
Again, people keep talking about that win like he didn't absolutely work his ass off for a long time to get those switches made.
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:22:54
It's already been said that this is the wrong place for this continued discussion.
If only people would stop bringing it up...
Post by: E3E on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:46:56
Hard work and effort are not always rewarded when it comes to a popularity contest I think.I think the Zealios Viper actually does represent a lot of hard work on the part of its owner. We're all looking at Yoe's 60% this month, in awe because he made a mold and cast his own case. Well Zeal did the same thing, except his mold was for switches and cost a lot more. Plus no other board has purple switches, and FWIW his photo was pretty well done, too.
IMO, people like things that have a mix of visual flair, hard to find or obscure parts, and individuality (and sometimes effort
Well, enough talk.
+1 for Yoe
We're only allowed one vote right?
If we can do two, then my second would be for Hoff's Model M.
I didn't mean to stir controversy with what I've said. In fact, what I meant was that it was a statement toward Zeal's efforts and IMO the pick epitomized that more than it did the board itself. No, what he did was incredible. The first community-built switch. In no way was I ever trying to downplay that, haha. :thumb:
Hwood. Where did I say that he didn't work his ass off?
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Zeal's win last month was more of a statement for what he's done in the community, imo. [...] The fact he got those switches made and showcased them that way is what did it.
I don't think discussion on politics behind choosing is a bad thing, but if people feel this isn't the place, then sure. I can see how it can spiral off-topic, but at the same time, the voting is done via poll, so wouldn't that open up some room for discussion?
Personally, if pictures sell KBOTM, then I'm not sure how I feel. I have a crap camera, lol.
Anyway, I'm done if you guys feel it to be inappropriate, but I never intended on sparking a giant thread. It seems my comments about Zeal were misunderstood.
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 22:12:24
Hwood. Where did I say that he didn't work his ass off?
Hard work and effort are not always rewarded when it comes to a popularity contest I think.
Post by: E3E on Tue, 06 October 2015, 22:20:43
Hwood. Where did I say that he didn't work his ass off?Hard work and effort are not always rewarded when it comes to a popularity contest I think.
That was in relation to Nubbinator's wooden cased keyboard, the case being something he built himself, not Zeal. On the flip side, Zeal's efforts WERE rewarded, but that was based less on the keyboard itself, imho, and more on the switches he developed.
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 22:21:39
Hwood. Where did I say that he didn't work his ass off?Hard work and effort are not always rewarded when it comes to a popularity contest I think.
That was in relation to Nubbinator's wooden cased keyboard, the case being something he built himself, not Zeal.
Yes, implying that this is just a popularity contest and that's why Zeal won
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 22:23:48
Post by: E3E on Tue, 06 October 2015, 23:06:24
Hwood. Where did I say that he didn't work his ass off?Hard work and effort are not always rewarded when it comes to a popularity contest I think.
That was in relation to Nubbinator's wooden cased keyboard, the case being something he built himself, not Zeal.
Yes, implying that this is just a popularity contest and that's why Zeal won
1) You seem to be taking this a bit too strongly 2) You're like, assuming a whole lot 3) We're voting on the keyboards we like the most for whatever reason we want, so it is a popularity contest.
Anyway, if you want to talk about this more, we can continue via PM.
Post by: Snowdog993 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 23:15:16
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 06 October 2015, 23:16:16
Hey, if it makes you guys feel any better, I had one vote for my keyboard last month I am typing on now. And I know who voted for me too.
Think about all the boards that were never nominated! :D
Post by: Snowdog993 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 23:17:40
Hey, if it makes you guys feel any better, I had one vote for my keyboard last month I am typing on now. And I know who voted for me too.
Think about all the boards that were never nominated! :D
No kidding! It's not like it's a big huge deal, I like the fact that people get to SEE what's out there in case they missed out on them! I like that fact.
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 07 October 2015, 12:10:16
If you do have any more comments about last months or any month's nominations/results, please post them there.
Post by: ander on Sat, 10 October 2015, 03:41:07
Post by: Air tree on Sat, 10 October 2015, 03:53:42
Post by: baldgye on Sat, 10 October 2015, 05:27:41
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 10 October 2015, 05:37:10
Post by: njbair on Sat, 10 October 2015, 13:26:01
Post by: Yoe on Sat, 10 October 2015, 13:52:42
️ I owe it all to the inspiration from all of you, GHers! And as njbair said: keep the original ideas coming!
Post by: icyskyz on Sat, 10 October 2015, 15:32:04
Post by: Yoe on Sun, 11 October 2015, 14:04:24
Congrats Yoe! :thumb:
Thanks! :)
Post by: Yoe on Sun, 11 October 2015, 14:09:21
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Post by: KarimDK on Mon, 12 October 2015, 02:37:31
Post by: E3E on Mon, 12 October 2015, 21:15:08
Post by: MyBoolean on Thu, 15 October 2015, 00:33:29