Test the keymat!


They would also get pulled toward the moon. The real question is why haven't they made a moonbase.

I plan on filling a big trash bag full of air and jumping really hard the next time there is a full moon so I can check it out. Since the bag won't hold much air it will be a very quick trip, just to see what's there and what I need to bring so I can shoot lasers at all my enemies.
[doublepost=1506657598,1506640197][/doublepost]I was watching the latest episode of The Orville and got to thinking. Maybe we aren't on a planet. Maybe this is a massive space vessel. It works if you think about it, especially the southern hemisphere. Still doesn't stop us from burning up in a star.
 
So - the keymat is going to a meet & greet in Australia? Cool! We need a picture or video involving the Pyra and alcohol - just so it doesn't get jealous of the Pandora's pre-production days.
Well we've already had photos of the Pyra in connection with the consumption of caffeine, so alcohol is the obvious next step!
 
I meant to post earlier but time got away from me. My intention is to be at The Melbourne Central Lion from 3:30pm on Saturday.
hope to see you there.

-Neelix
 
For some reason it did not occur to me that it would be impossible to find a seat in a pub on grand final day. If anyones looking for me I'm standing next to the wall near the loos wearing a black acubra hat and a doctor who T-shirt.
 
BTW: does the package come to Vienna/Austria (again)? If yes, would the lucky receiver plan a meetup then?

AFAIK I'm the last one on the list. If you're really interested, write me a pm. I'm not too far from Vienna. Alternatively, you can try to speak to ED to insert one more destination on the list.
 
Thanks so much Neelix for bringing the Pyra down to the pub! As a lurker, I really appreciated being able to get an in-person feel for the size, and the keymat.

The keymat tactility is very good in my estimation. Keys depress a comfortable distance with a satisfying amount of springy resistance. Couple slightly 'sticky' keys, think this is fixed in the later revision keymat though? Remains to be seen exactly where the activation point is, but I'm confident it'll be a nice typing experience. Layout seems... okay. It probably hasn't been debated enough. Where should I post my suggestions?

The size of the unit surprised me, I was expecting it to be slightly too big for my taste. Instead, it was just about right for my hands, and fit comfortably in the pocket of my jeans, while still having a very reasonably sized display (hole). Nubs feel great, a little less stiff than I was expecting. The clicks on them feel fine.

I've attached a couple obligatory phone-camera-in-the-dark pictures which you shouldn't look at. Check out some of the earlier posts in this thread for good photos.

Overall, I'm more interested than I was before trying it out, and I'm looking forward to one day having a finished unit in my hands. Glad there's still enough interest in devices like this to fuel this sort of community effort.

DISCLAIMER: Haven't preordered. I usually try to wait for reviews, keeps me responsible... This is fairly high on my Christmas list, however. (C'mon ED... 2 months™ is in time for Christmas!)

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Hey @HatTrick, welcome to non-lurker-space :)

I still remember getting my first Pandora, no matter how many pictures you look at, once you hold it in hour hand it just feels so much smaller than expected. Thanks for posting more pictures, that is always a good thing :)

I understand the wish for Christmas, but we must be realistic. Even if all issues were fixed right now, then still board production, assembly, testing and shipping needs to take place. I am not even sure what other tasks are still needed, e.g. has CE certification already been done? Can that even be done with a non-final unit? So, unfortunately, 2 months is not a whole lot of time.

My guess, but I am a pessimist, is mid-to-late 2018.
 
Think you're right @Caine. Pessimism is one of the more accurate -isms. And I'd have to wait until all of you preorderers have had a slice, too... Still, maybe in time for christmas 2018? :)

I appreciate the need to not do everything in parallel, must keep the project sustainable after all, and of course no way should any of the hardware bug fixing be rushed! I await the fruit of all this effort with open wallet. That is, if kangaroo money is acceptable.
 
I meant to post earlier but time got away from me. My intention is to be at The Melbourne Central Lion from 3:30pm on Saturday.
hope to see you there.
-Neelix

For some reason it did not occur to me that it would be impossible to find a seat in a pub on grand final day. If anyones looking for me I'm standing next to the wall near the loos wearing a black acubra hat and a doctor who T-shirt.

I didn't see this early enough although I would have declined due to the grand final anyway given the crowds are probably still crazy right now!! (You're a mad man)
 
Mad man... yes well, I don't think anyone ever thought otherwise. ;-)

You know I could probably meet up some time this afternoon as long as you're willing to meet somewhere in the vicinity of Dandenong...

-Neelix
 
For some reason it did not occur to me that it would be impossible to find a seat in a pub on grand final day. If anyones looking for me I'm standing next to the wall near the loos wearing a black acubra hat and a doctor who T-shirt.
What is grand final day?

You Sir have great fashion sense.
 
Only the biggest game of the year in Aussie Rules Footy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afl_grand_final


wow... That's the first time anyone has ever accused me of that. :)

-Neelix

That is a fast way to rack up your 'nerd credit'. Forget that there is a giant national sporting event and show up in a t-shirt for a sci-fi show. The hat though - that tops it out. My hat is, quite literally, off to you.

Love the Acubra hats - wish they made one big enough to fit my 65cm noggin. I normally wear Irish flat caps. Handy that they can fold in half and slip into a jacket pocket.
 
That is a fast way to rack up your 'nerd credit'. Forget that there is a giant national sporting event and show up in a t-shirt for a sci-fi show. The hat though - that tops it out. My hat is, quite literally, off to you.

Love the Acubra hats - wish they made one big enough to fit my 65cm noggin. I normally wear Irish flat caps. Handy that they can fold in half and slip into a jacket pocket.

well its a "national" day for the victorians..lol us further north have a better game to follow...
 
Elon agrees:

I haven't watched it yet, but he is one of the rich business bastards I actually like. Instead of someone like that...well, I probably don't need to mention POTUS. (I hate Bill Gates, but even he...nevermind, no politics...he probably isn't offensive enough anyway.)
That is a fast way to rack up your 'nerd credit'. Forget that there is a giant national sporting event and show up in a t-shirt for a sci-fi show. The hat though - that tops it out. My hat is, quite literally, off to you.

Love the Acubra hats - wish they made one big enough to fit my 65cm noggin. I normally wear Irish flat caps. Handy that they can fold in half and slip into a jacket pocket.
I regularly fit the first category. I have literally worn a wide variety of hats in my life (some were required for various reasons). My favorites keep the sun off of me a bit, although aren't quite so...attention getting, although I have worn or country's similar hat when I lived out west. It was fedoras and similar for a while (real ones, usually older, not the "fashion" ones that don't even for the definition imo), until they became fairly popular and associated with a particular subculture. Now it is mostly some variation of baseball cap, solid subdued colors, no logos or designs on them. I should probably wear boonie hats, which I have a handful of, when I am outside in the sun all day (or say "fuck it" and go back to my fedoras). The best part about the baseball caps is they do a great job of keeping rain out of my face if I tilt my head down a bit. Since they are cheap I can replace them easily enough (although the one I liked most lost the strap on the back a few months back, and a replacement just wouldn't be the same, so I hold onto it. I have been on the lookout for something else I might like that is more durable, without luck. I can get another like the one missing the strap at Wal-Mart, but it will be new and look and feel wrong, and once I break one in it might fall apart again.). If only the boonies stayed on a bit better. I could always go back to patrol caps (which I always wore in unauthorized ways, a bit too crisp on top, although not blocked, and with the brim curled a bit to offer better side protection). Meh.
 
To follow up on my previous post, after complaining I decided to stop by a few places I infrequently visit to see what I could find. Most places only had things that don't work for me (embroidered logos, camo print, etc.). Eventually I found a somewhat odd light heather grey baseball cap that is a wool/polyester/nylon blend. It seems to be a higher quality than the Walmart ones, and it is thin material, so maybe despite the material it won't be too warm in hot weather.
[doublepost=1506957311,1506957220][/doublepost]Oh, and to kinda stay on topic, yes, thanks for flipping the pics for those of us that don't look at everything upside down. I love all the pics everyone shared here.
 
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