Deskthority Corner at the German/FFM Meetup Oct 14th 2017

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Wodan
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28 Sep 2017, 11:36

Heya!

I want to start this thread to invite all DT members to help setup a DT Corner at the meetup and coordinate which keyboards we are bringing in an attempt to have few duplicates and cover a wide range of different keyboards and concepts.

Please post here if you are planning to come and consider which keyboards other people have already announced.

I can also print stickers for all the keyboards we are taking beforehand so that we have a nice, consistent presentation at the meetup.

Hope you like this idea, post your gems!

This is in no way an attempt to prevent people from bringing a board that someone else already "claimed". I don't mind if we have 15 HHKBs sitting in our corner but this might help you choose your most favourite board and leave some other boards at home because you can rely on your trusted comrades to cover them.

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Wodan
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28 Sep 2017, 11:47

I haven't announced any boards yet but I am planning to take a few selected customs and fill some of the gaps that we might find in the vintage keyboard presentation.

Another great idea from Kekstee was a nice HHKB lineup ...
I got a Pro2-TypeS JP Type-S and a Pro1A0 with HS rings so those would be nice
but also looking for some hypersphered Pro2s and different kinds of modded and stock hhkbs

Then a Model F corner would be awesome ... unfortunately, i hardly have any INSANE modelF keyboards. no unsaver, no kishy or anything ...
I don'T want to TAK a beamspring this time ... maybe someone wants to?

We need an ALPS corner of course. in another room ... that is not part of the meetup. outside of Frankfurt ... in a moldy basement heheheeh

Naw joking of course, bring your freeky-eeeky Alps you sick circle-jerkers.

Needless to say I will be at the Cherry table, one hand down my track pants, making people feel uncomfortable when I look at them smiling ...

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kekstee

28 Sep 2017, 12:38

Yeah, I could bring a regular Pro2 with HS rings and the stock Pro2.
It would be nice to have them next to each other to see the difference in tactility between generations and sliders/silencing.

In terms of Alps I have a SKCM Orange Alps64 I want to compare to other Alps boards.

I'd be curious to see my TXCP compared to other vb customs, so I might bring that anyway as well.

There's a simple ErgoClear pcb/tray mount 60 I can take and a plate/tray mount SilentRed build, to cover some switch types.

In terms of vintage I only have a stock SSK and Bigfoot available.

So...
* SKCM Orange Alps64
* vb TXCP

optional
* HHKB Pro2 HS
* HHKB Pro2 stock
* SSK
* Bigfoot
* 60 SilentRed
* 60 ErgoClear

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faxe
5711 4 life

28 Sep 2017, 13:45

I will bring my new Clueboard V2 (that I won at last years meetup) and also whatever to fill the gap :)

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KeepClackingAnd...
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06 Oct 2017, 12:07

Just a head's up:

Last time, you guys brought LOTS of keyboards. :D I hope it will be the same this time.
The location is a skyscraper, so you can't just drive up to the front door with a car full of electronics.
However, we are there to help. If you want to bring lots of keyboards, please send me a private message.
I will give you my phone number and make sure that you can deliver the keyboards to the location and we will look out for it, while you park your car. :)

btw: I would bring my 65% collection (Leopold F660M/C, Whitefox, Tada) and my Novatouch

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kekstee

08 Oct 2017, 23:58

Well, it will be difficult to live up to i$'s amazing collection he brought last year... :P

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7bit

09 Oct 2017, 16:10

Can't come this time. Please re-schedule it to next month, so I could bring bags with phase 2 key caps and show how I sort them into kits.
:roll:

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KeepClackingAnd...
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09 Oct 2017, 16:36

@7bit: Sad to hear you can't make it :(

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Halvar

09 Oct 2017, 16:43

I would have loved to attend, too. Last year I was on a holiday trip, this year it won't work out because I'm on a conference in Leipzig that weekend.

Please please "save the date" early next time so I can keep it free. Given my sparse schedule, this was really bad luck.

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KeepClackingAnd...
Organizer Mechanicon

09 Oct 2017, 16:47

Sorry to hear that. :(

This year we published the date in June, not sure if we can make it even earlier, but we can try.

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Halvar

09 Oct 2017, 17:24

Thanks! Yes, it was about two weeks after I had fixed the conference... :(

I'm quite hopeful that it will work out next time. Sounds like an awesome meetup, and I'm only 100 km away.

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Oblotzky

11 Oct 2017, 12:34

I'm bringing the most recent version of the Minivan, and a friend is bringing Tric60, Canoe, Kira60, Skog, TGR910SE, C225 and Kmac Mini.

Too bad you can't make it 7bit! Would have loved to chat with you

dreLLin

11 Oct 2017, 12:44

I'm planning on bringing my TX collection (TX87, TX-CP and TX-1800 v2), my Topre collection (RF87u, RF88ub, FC660C, FC980C and a Norbatouch, all but the 660C have Novatouch or JTK Sliders), a M65-A, a TINA-C and maybe a Revo rj HHKB. Could also bring my ISO Whitefox, Pok3r RGB, Pok3r with wood case and a Varmilo VR68M.

All depends a bit on how much I can carry. :roll:

CornChaos

12 Oct 2017, 10:47

Definitely gonna bring my TGR Jane CE. Is anyone here planning on bringing a LZ CLS? Debating wether bring that one or my Matrix Abel.

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KeepClackingAnd...
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12 Oct 2017, 11:00

Would love to see some split keyboards! Maybe a Matias Ergo Pro?

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Wodan
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12 Oct 2017, 11:08

CornChaos wrote: Definitely gonna bring my TGR Jane CE. Is anyone here planning on bringing a LZ CLS? Debating wether bring that one or my Matrix Abel.
I will try and build my CLS today or tomorrow for the Meetup ... :(

I can also take my VE.As as split keebs ...

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Wodan
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12 Oct 2017, 12:02

Okay I changed my mind. If you can take a CLS, please do so. I will rather build my TX1800v2

dreLLin

12 Oct 2017, 12:39

CornChaos wrote: Definitely gonna bring my TGR Jane CE. Is anyone here planning on bringing a LZ CLS? Debating wether bring that one or my Matrix Abel.
Would love to see the Matrix Abel. I will bring my TX1800 v2 so maybe you could instead build the CLS Wodan?

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Wodan
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12 Oct 2017, 13:49

meh i might just not build any more keyboards and focus on preparing the ones I am going to take.

Can all participants please list their keyboards in this format:

Brand/Maker - Model
Switches - (modding if applicable)
Keycaps

I can print labels for all keyboards then!

Here's an example

TX Keyboards - TX-CP Round 1
Cherry "Nixie" Blacks - 52gr. Springs, PC films
GMK Carbon + extras

Oddforge - VE.A Round 1 B Stock
Cherry "Vintage" Browns
GMK Carbon + extras

Let me know if I am missing anything that should go on the labels.

Here's my list of what I currently thinks makes sense to take:

- HHKB Pro1A0 Hypersphere (For the HHKB Lineup)
- HHKB Pro2 Type-S (did I miss anyone bringing this?
- HHKB JP Type-S Novatouched
- Novatouch with my printed Topre dampening rings
- Realforce 105 Novatouched with SAD Caps
- TX 84 + Keypad
- TX-CP Round 1 Vintage Clears
- TX-CP Round 1 Nixies + brass
- TX75 "Kin25 assembly job"
- TX87 Polycarb version
- TX1800 v1
- LZ-Ergo
- LZ-Eisen
- VE.A B.Stock
- some Blue Alps board
- Model F-XT
- Model F-Bigfoot
- Model F-AT
- Duck Viper
- Duck Blackbird
- Nixdorf CT06 ? Just for the meme?
- X60 Nixie HHKB
- X60 VB WKL
- Minivan?
- JD45?
- Infinity 60 with the bent steel case?
- Tipro Space Cadet Board

Hoping for some feedback on the ? ones ...

I really like the idea of having a LOT of different TX-CP builds there. This seems to be a real favourite - just like the HHKB - and could be presented in a number of different configurations to show how much difference the plate material, switches, stabs and keycaps can make. oh yean and the switch modding and stuff.

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Phenix
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12 Oct 2017, 14:24

would like to see your Kustom collection, Wodan.. ;)

Heavy customs are so nice..

dreLLin

12 Oct 2017, 14:36

Ok, here is my list:

TX Keyboards - TX-CP Round 2, Olive-Green, brass plate, ANSI
Mod-M housings with Zealios stems, lubed, sip sockets, warm white LEDs
SA Camping

TX Keyboards - TX87, Red, alu plate, ISO
Zealios 67g lubed
OG Cherry doubleshots with Originative Accent Keys Two

TX Keyboards - TX-1800 v2, Titan Grey, brass plate, ISO
Retooled Cherry Black, 62g Springs, lubed, sip sockets, warm white LEDs
GMK Muted + Cyan/Purple Accent Kit

RAMA.WORKS - M65-A, Space Grey, nylon base, alu plate, ISO
Mod-M housings with Zealios stems, lubed
SA Dasher & Dancer

Revo RJ HHKB, Pink, brass plate, Zeal60 PCB, ISO
Cherry MX Silent Red
SA Chocolatier

KBDfans Tina-C, Silver, brass plate, ISO
Retooled Cherry MX Black
GMK Hyperfuse

The Van Keyboards - Minivan, Turquoise
78g Zealios with Aristotle Stems
SA Chronicler

Leopold - FC660C, 45g, Black, ANSI
Blank Black PBT caps (Stock) + Suited Up Keycaps "Legion" Artisans

Leopold - FC980C, 45g, Black, ANSI
Novatouch sliders
GMK Carbon + Novelties

Realforce - 87u, 55g, Beige, ANSI
Novatouch sliders, Hypersphere rings
SA Jukebox

Realforce - 88ub, 45g, Black, ISO
JTK sliders
GMK Terminal

Cooler Master and Norbauer - Novatouch in Norbauer Case aka Norbatouch, 45g, White Powder Coated, ISO
Selfmade silencing rings from ironed foam rubber (Moosgummi)
GMK Plum

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kekstee

12 Oct 2017, 14:38

@wodan:
I'll go over my boards later tonight.
I could pack the Bigfoot F... before you have to rent a sprinter to move your stuff...

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faxe
5711 4 life

12 Oct 2017, 17:17

Great idea with uniform labels Wodan!

Clueboard - Clueboard V2
Zealios 78g
Round 4 Round 3 Style Dolch
Remark: ISO, split right shift, clipped stabilizers

Cooler Master - Novatouch
Topre / Novatouch
GMK ISO-DE Dolch - CMY Mods
Remark: ISO

Filco - TKL
MX Brown
Carbon SA
Remark: Pegasus Hoof modchip, Pexon cable mod

See you all Saturday!
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PlastikSchnittstelle

12 Oct 2017, 17:21

# Pok3r ANSI
- SWITCHES: Cherry Clear
- CAPS: SA Dasher
- ADDON: No

# Pok3r ISO
- SWITCHES: Cherry Clear
- CAPS: OG Cherry Classic Beige & HADapter
- ADDON: 1.5mm O-Rings

# SKB65M ISO
- SWITCHES: Gateron Black (lubed)
- CAPS: GMK Dolch
- ADDON: QMX-Clips

Happy to see you!

CornChaos

12 Oct 2017, 19:22

dreLLin wrote:
CornChaos wrote: Definitely gonna bring my TGR Jane CE. Is anyone here planning on bringing a LZ CLS? Debating wether bring that one or my Matrix Abel.
Would love to see the Matrix Abel. I will bring my TX1800 v2 so maybe you could instead build the CLS Wodan?
I'll see if I can fit both inside my bag. I'm getting to Frankfurt by train so space is quite limited.

kingnestea

12 Oct 2017, 22:01

I might be late to the party, but here's my list:

#Camp c225 - founders edition:
Retooled MX Blacks
SA Hack'd by geeks

#Skog by Percent
Retooled MX Blacks
SA Round5/6, BBv2.5,BBv2 kw2

#Canoe by Percent
Kailh BOX White
GMK Hyperfuse

#Kira60- founders edition prototype v2
Kailh BOX White
GMK Terminal, keybuto

#Tric 60 with XD60
Retooled MX Blacks
SA Carbon

#Kmac mini
Retooled MX Blacks
SA Commando 23

#TGR 910 Sepcial Edition
MX ergo clears
GMK Oblivion, ETF BK

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PlastikSchnittstelle

12 Oct 2017, 23:41

Oh, I'm so curious about the Kailh BOX White switches. Hope Someone will have a board with the black version too.

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kekstee

13 Oct 2017, 02:16

HHKB Pro2 400W
45g Topre
PBT Spacebar

HHKB Pro2 400BN
45g Topre + Hypersphere Silencing
PBT Spacebar, HKP Blanks

IBM SSK
Model M Buckling Spring

IBM 5291 "Bigfoot"
Model F Buckling Spring

Alps64
SKCM Orange (PTFE lubed)
Apple Extended Keyboard

Hammer Case+Plate GH60
MX Silent Red (52g, lubed, stickered)
Cherry + GMK Beige

Acrylic PCB mount NerD60
MX "Ergo" Clear (57g, lubed, PC switch films)
GMK Dolch

TX-CP R2 (brass plate)
MX "Vintage" Black (52g, lubed, PC switch films)
GMK WoB

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KeepClackingAnd...
Organizer Mechanicon

13 Oct 2017, 08:28

KeepClackingAnd... wrote: If you want to bring lots of keyboards, please send me a private message.
I will give you my phone number and make sure that you can deliver the keyboards to the location and we will look out for it, while you park your car.
This offer still stands btw :)

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faxe
5711 4 life

13 Oct 2017, 09:48

I think i saw the info someplace else but cannot find it anymore, we can arrive from 15:00?

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