Author Topic: Ohh' my. my,my,my, what have i done... (Read 11172 times)

Joebroniee · « **on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 12:48:04 »

Hello from Sacramento California!

I woke up one day wanting to research more about keyboards and man, how did i not find out about this sooner? A picture of the poker and i was hooked! Caught my interest in 60% sized keyboards...a few threads away and I was on my way to ordering one and bam, life throws a curve ball at ya. What was this? An aluminum case? So smooth and sleek. Tracked down a Duck Mini v2 and still awaiting for my pokerII from Massdrop. Cannot wait, THE EXCITEMENT!

Anyways, hoping I will be able to learn more and more as I carry on my adventures here. Definitely will be posting and bugging all of you guys/gals here. So far so good, wallet on the other hand.....haha'

Joebroniee · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 12:49:05 »

Quick question, im not used to this forum layout and whatnot, how do you get your keyboard into the 'signature" side of your posts?

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 12:54:00 »

Welcome! I hope you enjoy your time here. Here's the thread to what you are seeking I believe:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=19113.0

Altis · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:31:59 »

Welcome! The wallet will from this day forward be considered hacked.

Enjoy!

FrostyToast · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:34:46 »

Put this in your signature

Code: [Select]

[img width=640 height=79]http://img.png[/img]

Replace http://img.png with a link to any image.

Sygaldry · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:42:49 »

Quote from: Altis on Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:31:59

Welcome! The wallet will from this day forward be considered hacked.

Enjoy!

Pretty sure his wallet has been hacked already, assuming he meant the Duck Mini V2 and not the Ducky Mini V2

Sent · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:51:14 »

60% is the only form factor worth considering. Congratulations on making the right choice.

)

Sygaldry · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:00:24 »

Quote from: Sent on Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:51:14

60% is the only form factor worth considering. Congratulations on making the right choice. )

+1

After getting used to 60%, make the switch to the HHKB layout and you'll never turn back!

Belfong · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:26:43 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:00:24

Quote from: Sent on Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:51:14
60% is the only form factor worth considering. Congratulations on making the right choice. )
+1

After getting used to 60%, make the switch to the HHKB layout and you'll never turn back!

Don't forget a Korean custom

Sent · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:32:13 »

Quote from: Belfong on Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:26:43

Don't forget a Korean custom

Or two or three...or twelve.

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:34:12 »

If you value your money leave while you can

)

Sygaldry · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 22:03:12 »

Quote from: Belfong on Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:26:43

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:00:24
Quote from: Sent on Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:51:14
60% is the only form factor worth considering. Congratulations on making the right choice. )
+1

After getting used to 60%, make the switch to the HHKB layout and you'll never turn back!
Don't forget a Korean custom

He potentially already has one lol, and a very nice one at that - Duck Mini V2.

Quote from: drhubblephd on Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:34:12

If you value your money leave while you can )

If I was given this advice when I first joined, my wallet MIGHT be happier with me (but then again, I wouldn't have my clicky and thocky babies)

Joebroniee · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 16 December 2014, 02:17:32 »

OMG you guys are all so great! thanks for the links, too many replies to quote lol

Evo_Spec · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 16 December 2014, 02:32:41 »

Welcome to GH!

look forward to seeing your purchases and opinion and possibly mods!

rowdy · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 20 December 2014, 21:32:27 »

Welcome to Geekhack!

More Poker fun - I'm wondering whether I should get one

)

Joebroniee · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 13:45:47 »

Quick Update.......still waiting for the poker to get to mass drop then me. This waiting game is tuff when i already have everything else in except my poker!@!@!@!@!
Anyways heres what my itchy fingers has done so far.
Officially broke......

DARN YOU GH for showing me the luxury's of life...

Here's the case in its raw state.

After de-anodizing and painting it a brushed nickle finish on the outside and primer'ed on the inside. Oh yea, sleeved cable from zealpc(thank's Henry!)

Sneak Peek!(also thanks to Henry and the amazing green tea kit-kat)

Sygaldry · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 13:55:10 »

Quote from: Joebroniee on Wed, 24 December 2014, 13:45:47

Quick Update.......still waiting for the poker to get to mass drop then me. This waiting game is tuff when i already have everything else in except my poker!@!@!@!@!
Anyways heres what my itchy fingers has done so far.
Officially broke...... DARN YOU GH for showing me the luxury's of life...

Here's the case so in its raw state.
(Attachment Link)

After de-anodizing and painting it a brushed nickle finish on the outside and primer'ed on the inside. Oh yea, sleeved cable from zealpc(thank's Henry!)
(Attachment Link)

Sneak Peek!(also thanks to Henry and the amazing green tea kit-kat)
(Attachment Link)

You fit in very very well here!
Just got into the hobby and you've already taken off running!
Good job!

Joebroniee · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 14:03:08 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Wed, 24 December 2014, 13:55:10

You fit in very very well here!
Just got into the hobby and you've already taken off running!
Good job!
[/quote]

Thanks, and about your dolch set from tai-hao, I couldn't wait and guess I was already balls deep in this build so i went all out and purchased a set of gmk dolch's set from zeal. Gonna have to pass on your set bud'

Sygaldry · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 14:07:44 »

Quote from: Joebroniee on Wed, 24 December 2014, 14:03:08

Quote from: Sygaldry on Wed, 24 December 2014, 13:55:10
You fit in very very well here!
Just got into the hobby and you've already taken off running!
Good job!

Thanks, and about your dolch set from tai-hao, I couldn't wait and guess I was already balls deep in this build so i went all out and purchased a set of gmk dolch's set from zeal. Gonna have to pass on your set bud'

NP!

Someone will take it off hands for sure!

Are you planning on putting the Poker II PCB in that case?

If so, have you looked into GON's Nerd 60 PCBs?

I highly recommend his work and his key programming GUI is just amazing:
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html

Joebroniee · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 14:24:07 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Wed, 24 December 2014, 14:07:44

Quote from: Joebroniee on Wed, 24 December 2014, 14:03:08
Quote from: Sygaldry on Wed, 24 December 2014, 13:55:10
You fit in very very well here!
Just got into the hobby and you've already taken off running!
Good job!

Thanks, and about your dolch set from tai-hao, I couldn't wait and guess I was already balls deep in this build so i went all out and purchased a set of gmk dolch's set from zeal. Gonna have to pass on your set bud'

NP!

Someone will take it off hands for sure!

Are you planning on putting the Poker II PCB in that case?

If so, have you looked into GON's Nerd 60 PCBs?

I highly recommend his work and his key programming GUI is just amazing:
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html

I have ran across this pcb, but sadly to say, i don't have too much experience in the soldering division. Only time I've messed with ti was when i was still into car audio and making my own power/ground cables. dripping solder onto the copper wires and the connectors for a better connection. ..... i guess that's a a skill haha.

Side note, When i get itchy enough i do plan on doing a custom pcb build but for the time being i think my cravings are satisfied until further notice.

rowdy · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 29 December 2014, 04:02:34 »

Quite a collection of parts you have amassed - this is going to be a great keyboard when it's finished

Joebroniee · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 29 December 2014, 04:14:09 »

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 29 December 2014, 04:02:34

Quite a collection of parts you have amassed - this is going to be a great keyboard when it's finished

Many thanks! Hopefully my board comes in soon so I can join all you elitists.

rowdy · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 29 December 2014, 04:28:21 »

Quote from: Joebroniee on Mon, 29 December 2014, 04:14:09

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 29 December 2014, 04:02:34
Quite a collection of parts you have amassed - this is going to be a great keyboard when it's finished

Many thanks! Hopefully my board comes in soon so I can join all you elitists.

You already have the parts and the intention ... and the empty wallet

Joebroniee · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 05 January 2015, 23:29:09 »

Here it is, my poker came in

The poker is so small on the desk.....gotta get used to it.

Modding will come another day. First time trying mx blacks. They're lighter than i though but does seem to get tiring after a while coming from blues.

fanpeople · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 00:00:33 »

That is a nice keyboard you got there. Also a nice desk.

I wonder if it is always that clean?

Joebroniee · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 00:32:39 »

Quote from: fanpeople on Tue, 06 January 2015, 00:00:33

That is a nice keyboard you got there. Also a nice desk.

I wonder if it is always that clean?

Why thank you good sir. The desk is always that clean, it's an ocd thing I have.

rowdy · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:03:33 »

Very nice keyboard - and a nice Dolch keyset too

I wish I could keep my desk clean. Mine gets very dusty too!

Joebroniee · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:36:35 »

yeah, my wife hates me because theres always nothing to clean.

jacobolus · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:50:52 »

If you want to try a bunch of keyboards, come down to SF on the 31st. The monthly-ish bay area meetup is at the MassDrop HQ this month: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=67104.0;topicseen

jacobolus · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:53:48 »

Also, with such a tall keyboard, that palmrest is doing absolutely nothing. :-)

Joebroniee · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 05:52:40 »

Yeah, won't be able to make it to the convention, but the wrist pad is just there to wrest. I slightly elevate wrists when typing.

Evo_Spec · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 09:04:45 »

Nice pics man! what camera gear you using? Also what case is that for the Poker?

Sygaldry · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 10:49:45 »

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Thu, 08 January 2015, 09:04:45

Nice pics man! what camera gear you using? Also what case is that for the Poker?

Case is the Duck Mini V2

Hard to find currently.

Joebroniee · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 16:25:01 »

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Thu, 08 January 2015, 09:04:45

Nice pics man! what camera gear you using? Also what case is that for the Poker?

right now for camera im just using my htc one's camera. potato status haha i also have a cannon eos 60d but my brother borrowed it for his trip and hasnt returned yet. heres a few shots with the 60d with EF 17-40mm lens before my board actually came in.

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Joebroniee · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 16:27:00 »

one more of the inside

zentic · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 18:27:45 »

Looks great!

Joebroniee · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 19:07:54 »

Thank you ! Post number one eh...

jacobolus · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 19:30:20 »

Is the red part on the back just to add additional weight and tilt? Talk about going all out. :-)

Evo_Spec · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 19:39:35 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Thu, 08 January 2015, 10:49:45

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Thu, 08 January 2015, 09:04:45
Nice pics man! what camera gear you using? Also what case is that for the Poker?
Case is the Duck Mini V2

Hard to find currently.

Thank you! i'm currently not too interested in 60%'s but this is damn sexy and i needed to know lol

Quote from: Joebroniee on Thu, 08 January 2015, 16:25:01

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Thu, 08 January 2015, 09:04:45
Nice pics man! what camera gear you using? Also what case is that for the Poker?

right now for camera im just using my htc one's camera. potato status haha i also have a cannon eos 60d but my brother borrowed it for his trip and hasnt returned yet. heres a few shots with the 60d with EF 17-40mm lens before my board actually came in.

(Attachment Link)
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Quote from: Joebroniee on Thu, 08 January 2015, 16:27:00
one more of the inside
(Attachment Link)

Thank you for the pics, they're amazing!
you said you painted it? you did an amazing job, it looks anodized

Quote from: jacobolus on Thu, 08 January 2015, 19:30:20

Is the red part on the back just to add additional weight and tilt? Talk about going all out. :-)

I'm pretty sure that's all it does, other than looking badass.

Zeal · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 21:12:34 »

Hey there!

Just stumbled upon your intro thread. Wow, you really went all out!

That Duck mini V2 looks amazing for a paint job. The coatings look really even!

Joebroniee · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 08 January 2015, 21:31:22 »

Quote from: Zeal on Thu, 08 January 2015, 21:12:34

Hey there!

Just stumbled upon your intro thread. Wow, you really went all out!

That Duck mini V2 looks amazing for a paint job. The coatings look really even!

It is a pleasure getting compliments from you Henry. Again, thanks for the dolch set and the custom cable, they're a pair made in heaven. Unfortunately I wont be typing on the dolch as i will be using it as a photography keyset only to preserve its mint condition.

And the paint job took ages to get the finish I wanted. Process took about 4 days but I really love how it turned out too. 3000u wet sanding in between each coat.

rowdy · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 10 January 2015, 22:09:30 »

Quote from: Joebroniee on Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:36:35

yeah, my wife hates me because theres always nothing to clean.

My other half leave it up to me to clean the computer room.

Maybe that's why there is so much dust in there

)

jacobolus · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 11 January 2015, 20:15:27 »

Quote from: Joebroniee on Thu, 08 January 2015, 21:31:22

Unfortunately I wont be typing on the dolch as i will be using it as a photography keyset only to preserve its mint condition.

You’re off to a good geekhacky start, with an extra set of keycaps to look at but never use. Now you just need like 10–15 (or 60) extra keyboards so you can type on a different one every day and avoid the need to pick a favorite.

Evo_Spec · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 11 January 2015, 20:19:59 »

Quote from: Joebroniee on Mon, 05 January 2015, 23:29:09

The poker is so small on the desk.....gotta get used to it.
(Attachment Link)

It'd be pretty useless since your cable is obviously fine but I think you should get a mouse bungee just so it fills up the space under your monitor there. They can be had for cheap on ebay.

Joebroniee · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 11 January 2015, 21:31:46 »

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Sun, 11 January 2015, 20:19:59

Quote from: Joebroniee on Mon, 05 January 2015, 23:29:09
The poker is so small on the desk.....gotta get used to it.
(Attachment Link)

It'd be pretty useless since your cable is obviously fine but I think you should get a mouse bungee just so it fills up the space under your monitor there. They can be had for cheap on ebay.

That'll render my height adjustment on my monitor useless.

Evo_Spec · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 11 January 2015, 23:42:51 »

Quote from: Joebroniee on Sun, 11 January 2015, 21:31:46

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Sun, 11 January 2015, 20:19:59
Quote from: Joebroniee on Mon, 05 January 2015, 23:29:09
The poker is so small on the desk.....gotta get used to it.
(Attachment Link)

It'd be pretty useless since your cable is obviously fine but I think you should get a mouse bungee just so it fills up the space under your monitor there. They can be had for cheap on ebay.

That'll render my height adjustment on my monitor useless.

Oh yeah i suppose so, I haven't moved my monitor since i got it so i often forget about that. Well, my current monitor doesn't have height adjustment but i never used it on my old monitor as well.