London UK meetup 2016

PollandAkuma · 05 Nov 2016, 12:41

Dear all,

We have finalised a date, time and place in London -

Date: Sunday 4th December
Time: 1pm - 4:30 PM
Venue: 90 Central Street, London EC1V 8AJ (St. Luke's Community Centre), in the dining room, which is the first room you see when you come in.

Four of us mods/orgainisers will be there, and will keep an eye on things, since the meetup will not be held in a private room, but in a space accessable by the public. Some vendors such as MechSupply/UKKeycaps, Pexon, Mechboards are coming. Some raffles and giveaways will happen

Us mods mainly hang out at our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028791307238170/), where you can request to join. I can answer you questions and hear your suggestions here if you prefer

I manage the advertisement of this event, haha.

Thanks for the support, and I hope to hear from you soon!

oh, and I need to ask whether I should bring a bottle of hand sanitizer, and if you'd like to discuss the boards you're gonna bring you can do it here

Chyros · 05 Nov 2016, 12:45

Excellent, I should be able to attend this; I'll bring some fun old keyboards along

. If anyone has any requests for what I should bring along, let me know; here's a list:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... MmLRKpmbfB

PollandAkuma · 05 Nov 2016, 12:49

Chyros wrote: Excellent, I should be able to attend this; I'll bring some fun old keyboards along .

I should create a poll of "What should Chyros bring?" and list all your boards haha

now I will go through all your videos like a stalker!

Muirium · 05 Nov 2016, 12:53

I'm usually 500k away. But that day, I'll be 8000! Anyway, have fun with Chyros' stuff. Hopefully he's got a Kishsaver or a beamspring to show in my place.

Chyros · 05 Nov 2016, 12:54

PollandAkuma wrote:
Chyros wrote: Excellent, I should be able to attend this; I'll bring some fun old keyboards along .
I should create a poll of "What should Chyros bring?" and list all your boards haha

now I will go through all your videos like a stalker!

I had just edited my post for that xD . But if you want to create a poll, that's even easier, I guess

.

PollandAkuma · 05 Nov 2016, 16:08

one that came to mind is your project L. and a friend also said the cherry g80-2100 with cherry blacks that you recently reviewed.

HzFaq · 05 Nov 2016, 17:51

This is the stuff I have laying around that I can bring. I also have a few other random bits and pieces kicking around, Lil' Big Board, Apple Adjustable Keyboard etc.

Spoiler:

What's the parking situation? I'm more likely to bring more of the fun stuff if I can bring a car...

PollandAkuma · 06 Nov 2016, 01:47

HzFaq wrote: This is the stuff I have laying around that I can bring. I also have a few other random bits and pieces kicking around, Lil' Big Board, Apple Adjustable Keyboard etc.

Spoiler:
Starting top left, working down
Matias Quiet Pro
Whitefox
GH60 in Weaven case
Phantom with clears
Alps64 with dampened cream Alps
Alps64 with orange Alps
Ergodox with clears
HHKB
Das2
G80-5000
What's the parking situation? I'm more likely to bring more of the fun stuff if I can bring a car...

I'm not sure about the parking spaces since I haven't been there myself, but apparently there are cars parked around. Will tell you when I have more information.

You have some pretty cool boards! I'd love to try alps and topre

vivalarevolución · 06 Nov 2016, 13:24

Is there a travel fund for international attendees?

PollandAkuma · 08 Nov 2016, 21:33

vivalarevolución wrote: Is there a travel fund for international attendees?

gofundme

scottc · 09 Nov 2016, 01:20

This is gonna be good.

PollandAkuma · 19 Nov 2016, 16:49

Quick update:

Event on FB with information: https://www.facebook.com/events/657177247786666/

Custom backlit keycap for this meetup can be bought here, you get them at the meetup: http://mechboards.co.uk/shop/keycaps/mk ... group-buy/

PollandAkuma · 19 Nov 2016, 22:00

Since the event page can't be seen, I'll just type the info out again...:

4th December 2016, 13:00 - 16:30

St. Luke's Community Center, 90 Central Street, EC1V 8AJ

Nearest tube station: Barbican

Parking lots available (?)

It'd be nice if everyone uses a piece of paper to write down their keyboard details for each board and their usernames on different forums

vivalarevolución · 20 Nov 2016, 00:21

PollandAkuma wrote: Quick update:

Event on FB with information: https://www.facebook.com/events/657177247786666/

Custom backlit keycap for this meetup can be bought here, you get them at the meetup: http://mechboards.co.uk/shop/keycaps/mk ... group-buy/

That custom keycap is sick. Well done.

Chyros · 20 Nov 2016, 02:45

Cool, I'm definitely coming

. I've had requests to bring the Acer along (that one is definitely a given), and someone also mentioned Project L; are there any other requests?

EDIT: here's a list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... MmLRKpmbfB

PollandAkuma · 20 Nov 2016, 03:32

vivalarevolución wrote:
PollandAkuma wrote: Quick update:

Event on FB with information: https://www.facebook.com/events/657177247786666/

Custom backlit keycap for this meetup can be bought here, you get them at the meetup: http://mechboards.co.uk/shop/keycaps/mk ... group-buy/
thank custom keycap is sick. Well done.

I know right! Such a nice design

PollandAkuma · 20 Nov 2016, 03:35

Chyros wrote:Cool, I'm definitely coming . I've had requests to bring the Acer along (that one is definitely a given), and someone also mentioned Project L; are there any other requests?

EDIT: here's a list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... MmLRKpmbfB

Posted on the FB page, waiting for orders :p

PollandAkuma · 30 Nov 2016, 14:46

Ey guys and gals, i inquired about the parking situation, and it's like this: "Its free parking on the street Sundays normally is pay and display" (with the bad grammer)

I recommend parking at a tube station and walking/riding a train here as another option!

@Chyros: bring your model f plox

PollandAkuma · 30 Nov 2016, 14:49

Oh man, you have too many nice boards... northgate omnikey and cherry g80 and apple IIc...

scottc · 30 Nov 2016, 15:07

@Chyros: how about the Zenith ZKB-2R (Alps SKCL Green)?

seebart · 30 Nov 2016, 15:57

Chyros wrote: Cool, I'm definitely coming . I've had requests to bring the Acer along (that one is definitely a given), and someone also mentioned Project L; are there any other requests?

EDIT: here's a list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... MmLRKpmbfB

Just bring every single keyboard you own Tom!

I'm sure all those will easliy fit on the back of your bike.

Chyros · 30 Nov 2016, 16:02

seebart wrote:
Chyros wrote: Cool, I'm definitely coming . I've had requests to bring the Acer along (that one is definitely a given), and someone also mentioned Project L; are there any other requests?

EDIT: here's a list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... MmLRKpmbfB
Just bring every single keyboard you own Tom! I'm sure all those will easliy fit on the back of your bike.

They would of course, but it's a bit far to cycle even for a Dutchman xD .

I doubt I'll be able to take more than three, perhaps four - don't forget most of my boards aren't exactly tiny 60% peanuts

.

seebart · 30 Nov 2016, 16:13

Chyros wrote:
seebart wrote:
Chyros wrote: Cool, I'm definitely coming . I've had requests to bring the Acer along (that one is definitely a given), and someone also mentioned Project L; are there any other requests?

EDIT: here's a list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... MmLRKpmbfB
Just bring every single keyboard you own Tom! I'm sure all those will easliy fit on the back of your bike.
They would of course, but it's a bit far to cycle even for a Dutchman xD .

I doubt I'll be able to take more than three, perhaps four - don't forget most of my boards aren't exactly tiny 60% peanuts .

I know what you mean about the size & weight and I was kidding of course. You need show them Tesla Hall Effect Tom so they know "what the deal is". Also take that Zenith magnetic valve IMO. Of course I won't be there I'm just saying that's what I would take. And of course clean Alps SKCM blue.

Wodan · 30 Nov 2016, 16:17

It's a mind thing. If you stop calling large keyboard "Battleship" or "Juggernaut", they will probably be much less trouble to carry around. Look at my WeyTec Snowflake and my Omnikey Beaver Tooth

Chyros · 30 Nov 2016, 18:29

Found a nice box to take things with me - might be able to take one or two more than I had expected, actually ^^ .

PollandAkuma · 01 Dec 2016, 10:23

Chyros wrote: Found a nice box to take things with me - might be able to take one or two more than I had expected, actually ^^ .

YAY

fohat · 01 Dec 2016, 14:00

Somebody with a truck or a van should offer to give Chyros a ride.

XMIT · 01 Dec 2016, 21:57

fohat wrote: Somebody with a truck or a van should offer to give Chyros a ride.

I volunteer. You get the plane ticket, I'll get the van.

PollandAkuma · 03 Dec 2016, 11:54

It's tomorrow guys!!! Message from fellow mod:

Hi All, The meetup is now under a day and a half away! Looking forward to meeting you and trying some keyboards out!

However because this is a free community event it means that we have no budget for food or drinks. So if you would like some food or drinks please bring them along yourselves, but don’t feel you are obliged to provide, it’s a free event. I will be buying small selection of drinks which will likely go quick!

After the event itself we were thinking of making our way to a pub or a restaurant. We will choose on the day depending on how many people are interested as I know some people are coming a long way to be with us!

Me and PollandAkuma will be there on the day if you have any questions etc!

BTW, if you have a card or something to write information about your board on, bring it so that we know what board it is exactly

scottc · 04 Dec 2016, 13:33

Alright, I'm about to head over now, hoping to be there for about 1:40.

Anyone else from here coming?

Edit: oops, just noticed that someone posted on Facebook that there's a new location:

Cote Brasserie
57 Whitecross St,
London EC1Y 8AA