Author Topic: Seattle Mechanical Keyboard Meetup August 2015 (Read 7221 times)

cooldiscretion · « **on:** Thu, 02 July 2015, 15:52:28 »

I reserved the back study room which has a large table (same as the March meetup which worked well) where everyone can place their keyboards. Here are the details for the meetup:

Location: Victrola Coffee & Art at 411 15th Ave E in Seattle, WA
Date: Saturday, August 1st
Time: We have the room from 5-8pm

This place worked well last time, but they no longer allow day reserving the study room on weekends since there is so much demand already. Either way, they serve sandwiches and strong coffee so all ages are welcome and encouraged to join us. Last time was quite fun, so lets do it again!

Dongulator · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 02 July 2015, 17:40:44 »

Finally moved to the west side and this happens. Really excited to meet fellow enthusiasts.

nightdriver · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 02 July 2015, 19:29:38 »

definitely looking forward to this.

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 03 July 2015, 12:43:40 »

Really looking forward to this. I posted over on Reddit and DT as well and there seems to be quite a bit of interest.

obra · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 16:22:54 »

We're also doing a Keyboardio Meetup at Metrix next Thursday. Folks have been bringing other interesting mech boards to our other meetups to compare and contrast. If you're jonesing for a keyboard meetup before August, come hang out: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-keyboardio-model-01-seattle-at-metrix-createspace-tickets-17316308545

Dongulator · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 06 July 2015, 17:43:11 »

Quote from: obra on Sat, 04 July 2015, 16:22:54

We're also doing a Keyboardio Meetup at Metrix next Thursday. Folks have been bringing other interesting mech boards to our other meetups to compare and contrast. If you're jonesing for a keyboard meetup before August, come hang out: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-keyboardio-model-01-seattle-at-metrix-createspace-tickets-17316308545

I am going to try my best to get to this.

merlin64 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 06 July 2015, 22:52:35 »

I'll be there!

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 07 July 2015, 12:40:11 »

Quote from: obra on Sat, 04 July 2015, 16:22:54

We're also doing a Keyboardio Meetup at Metrix next Thursday. Folks have been bringing other interesting mech boards to our other meetups to compare and contrast. If you're jonesing for a keyboard meetup before August, come hang out: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-keyboardio-model-01-seattle-at-metrix-createspace-tickets-17316308545

I'll be going to this too.

Air tree · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:11:19 »

Bump.

demik · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:14:57 »

can somebody wear a niners jersey for me?

Air tree · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:57:25 »

Quote from: demik on Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:14:57

can somebody wear a niners jersey for me?

I would if I had one.

But I'm not even a football fan/watcher.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 28 July 2015, 20:03:35 »

Quote from: Air tree on Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:57:25

Quote from: demik on Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:14:57
can somebody wear a niners jersey for me?
I would if I had one.

But I'm not even a football fan/watcher.

Exercise , what even is that ?

It's not for us GHers.

demik · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 28 July 2015, 20:07:28 »

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 28 July 2015, 20:03:35

Quote from: Air tree on Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:57:25
Quote from: demik on Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:14:57
can somebody wear a niners jersey for me?
I would if I had one.

But I'm not even a football fan/watcher.

Exercise , what even is that ?
Show Image

It's not for us GHers.

i get my exercise by watching others move.

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 11:07:24 »

I thought you were a Seahawks fan, demik. Or, maybe I'm remembering that wrong and it's the opposite.

Sifo · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 11:42:31 »

Quote from: cooldiscretion on Wed, 29 July 2015, 11:07:24

I thought you were a Seahawks fan, demik. Or, maybe I'm remembering that wrong and it's the opposite.

definitely opposite

demik · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 14:31:04 »

Quote from: cooldiscretion on Wed, 29 July 2015, 11:07:24

I thought you were a Seahawks fan, demik. Or, maybe I'm remembering that wrong and it's the opposite.

Sweet Jesus hell no. Niner fan till I die.

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 14:35:38 »

Quote from: demik on Wed, 29 July 2015, 14:31:04

Quote from: cooldiscretion on Wed, 29 July 2015, 11:07:24
I thought you were a Seahawks fan, demik. Or, maybe I'm remembering that wrong and it's the opposite.

Sweet Jesus hell no. Niner fan till I die.

Well, join the meetup and bring your own 49ers jersey and a keyboard.

demik · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 14:37:28 »

Too far or else me and my hhkb would be there:/

fknraiden · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 15:10:47 »

someone give me a ride from PDX =P

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 15:51:09 »

Quote from: demik on Wed, 29 July 2015, 14:37:28

Too far or else me and my hhkb would be there:/

Pssh. Excuses.

Quote from: fknraiden on Wed, 29 July 2015, 15:10:47

someone give me a ride from PDX =P

Wow, yeah, I don't know if anyone is coming up from PDX, but that would be cool.

jwaz · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 15:54:36 »

Agh, this is in my old neighborhood. Kinda bummed we never did a meetup while I was up there.

rm-rf · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 15:57:27 »

I can't believe I missed this thread before.
but I will be going to this!

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 17:37:50 »

Quote from: rm-rf on Wed, 29 July 2015, 15:57:27

I can't believe I missed this thread before.
but I will be going to this!

Cool!

I originally made the post ~1 month ago. Had it on Reddit and DT as well.
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3bwyqx/seattle_mechanical_keyboard_meetup_august_2015/
http://deskthority.net/off-topic-f10/seattle-mechanical-keyboard-meetup-august-2015-t11067.html

merlin64 · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 29 July 2015, 18:59:56 »

I've been told not many have experienced the feel of a model m, so I'll bring one along with a orange alps keyboard =)

DamienG · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 31 July 2015, 21:57:36 »

Cool, will bring along my Phantom, Topre and Lightsaver v2!

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 11:44:30 »

Quote from: DamienG on Fri, 31 July 2015, 21:57:36

Cool, will bring along my Phantom, Topre and Lightsaver v2!

Nice! Those are all sweet boards!

rm-rf · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 12:27:16 »

So... My ride down to Seattle bailed on me.
I'm not sure if I will be able to make it.
I am trying to find a new ride now.

DamienG · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 17:04:15 »

I'm driving over from Redmond could grab somebody en-route...

Air tree · « **Reply #28 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 19:02:20 »

I'm on the way now, I should be there at about 6:00...

Air tree · « **Reply #29 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 22:44:14 »

Had a good time with everyone! Only complaint was the killer heat in that back room.

Can't wait to see some of the photos taken.

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #30 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 23:04:50 »

Quote from: Air tree on Sat, 01 August 2015, 22:44:14

Had a good time with everyone! Only complaint was the killer heat in that back room.

Can't wait to see some of the photos taken.

I have been known to heat up some rooms.

But honestly it was a sauna in there. Maybe I can find a place that has better air flow for next time. I'll be posting pics on Reddit in the next couple hours.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #31 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 23:06:48 »

Main question is.. will there be single ladies ?

rm-rf · « **Reply #32 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 23:47:09 »

Yeah that was fun, I think a larger venue would have helped a bit also.
The fact that room had no air flow didn't help at all.
haha

nightdriver · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 00:13:26 »

lack of air conditioning was the worst, but it was awesome meeting you all anyway

demik · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 00:13:53 »

Quote from: rm-rf on Sat, 01 August 2015, 23:47:09

Yeah that was fun, I think a larger venue would have helped a bit also.
The fact that room had no air flow didn't help at all.
haha

dat nerd smell

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 12:23:04 »

Last time, we didn't really have that heat issue since it was March, but it was still pretty amazing. I posted an album of photos here for all to see and the reddit link.

Seattle Mech Keyboard Meetup August 2015
Reddit Thread for Seattle August Mech KB Meetup

People kept on trickling in so I didn't get pictures of all the keyboards or all the people before I had to leave, but this is a fair amount of what was there.

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 12:27:15 »

Looks like a great turnout! I wish I could go to one of these sometime.

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 12:30:32 »

Quote from: rm-rf on Sat, 01 August 2015, 23:47:09

Yeah that was fun, I think a larger venue would have helped a bit also.
The fact that room had no air flow didn't help at all.
haha

Agreed. I wonder if there are any better options for future meetups. Top criteria to me are:

1. Free
2. Spacious Enough
3. Good Temperature
4. Option to buy food/drink

The nice thing about having it at a coffee shop is that < 21 people feel welcome to join.

I would say if anyone knows the city better then I do (since I've only lived in Seattle for 3 years) and knows
of a good spot to meet up for next time suggestions are very welcome.

Air tree · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 12:46:24 »

Next time we hold the meetup, if anyone is interested and I get my JT sliders in the mail, I'll do the swapping out sliders and lubing and silencing mod to show everyone..

Of course I'll get everything prepared before hand so I can keep it going smooth and not take hours.

It might be a fun thing to do and people might learn a few things about topre board...

And of course everyone can get a before and after test of the board.

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 16:11:36 »

Quote from: Air tree on Sun, 02 August 2015, 12:46:24

Next time we hold the meetup, if anyone is interested and I get my JT sliders in the mail, I'll do the swapping out sliders and lubing and silencing mod to show everyone..

Of course I'll get everything prepared before hand so I can keep it going smooth and not take hours.

It might be a fun thing to do and people might learn a few things about topre board...

And of course everyone can get a before and after test of the board.

That would be cool.

rm-rf · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 16:36:54 »

It was great seeing all the different keyboards.
Sometimes just reading about, and seeing photographs can't give you a good enough idea.
Meeting a bunch of people that are keyboard enthusiasts also helped me get out of my bubble.
I felt like I had to raise my voice too much while in that room, and it wasn't easy to hear others while everyone else was talking.
If there is a next time I will be sure to bring some of my keyboards.
definitely worth the 100 mile drive.

going through the free key cap bags was interesting, still need a few more random colored alphas to make my unicorn vomit board look more disgusting...

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 02 August 2015, 18:51:20 »

Quote from: rm-rf on Sun, 02 August 2015, 16:36:54

It was great seeing all the different keyboards.
Sometimes just reading about, and seeing photographs can't give you a good enough idea.
Meeting a bunch of people that are keyboard enthusiasts also helped me get out of my bubble.
I felt like I had to raise my voice too much while in that room, and it wasn't easy to hear others while everyone else was talking.
If there is a next time I will be sure to bring some of my keyboards.
definitely worth the 100 mile drive.

going through the free key cap bags was interesting, still need a few more random colored alphas to make my unicorn vomit board look more disgusting...

I agree I think even though there were clearly some issues with volume and heat, it was still quite a bit of fun. It is a really good way of getting to try
several boards too which can be hard unless you happen to know someone that has the same hobby or you want to buy everything just to try it.

Some of the projects people had and modifications were pretty inspiring as well.

fknraiden · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 03 August 2015, 02:03:22 »

I almost bussed up there because I finally got a weekend. But I would rather plan on doing other stuff and I didn't see this til a few days ago. Looks awesome! Good to see another lightsaver on the Westcoast.

SuperSumo · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 03 August 2015, 14:09:40 »

I had a great time and finally got to try an Ergodox. I got lots of good feedback on creating my own custom board and got a couple keycaps out of the grab bag. I'll go to the next one too whenever that is.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 03 August 2015, 14:26:08 »

Where be all the pictars of hot geek babes..

Air tree · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 03 August 2015, 14:32:27 »

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 03 August 2015, 14:26:08

Where be all the pictars of hot geek babes..

It was a sausage fest, the only female in a 50 foot radius was the barista.

)

tp4tissue · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 03 August 2015, 15:01:40 »

Quote from: Air tree on Mon, 03 August 2015, 14:32:27

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 03 August 2015, 14:26:08
Where be all the pictars of hot geek babes..
It was a sausage fest, the only female in a 50 foot radius was the barista. )

OK... where are the pictures of the alleged Barista...

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 03 August 2015, 15:10:05 »

Boy Dance Party SNL

trizkut · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 03 August 2015, 15:14:15 »

I think the /r/mk atlanta meetup last friday only had like 3 people show up, and one was a girl

)

tp4tissue · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 03 August 2015, 15:33:54 »

Quote from: trizkut on Mon, 03 August 2015, 15:14:15

I think the /r/mk atlanta meetup last friday only had like 3 people show up, and one was a girl )

OMG.. SERIOUSLY ?

33% ratio.... that is... OMG... 33.3% / 3.25% (online forum ratio) = 10.267

OMG.. there wuz OVER 1000% the rate of female attendance @ that meetup vs on Geekhack..

Please geeky girls, You see how HUGE a difference you make to our lives here at GH..

Come to the meetups..

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Author Topic: Seattle Mechanical Keyboard Meetup August 2015 (Read 7221 times)