Post by: calmfries on Fri, 02 October 2015, 01:52:25
Debut Sale : Tarmac Orange Sale
Updated price :
1ft - 12USD <--(base price)
2ft - 15USD
3ft - 18USD
4ft - 21USD
5ft - 26USD
6ft - 31USD
Shipping - 10USD (worldwide)(registered mail with tracking)
Thanks for all the support :thumb:
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Hi fellow GHer,
This is an IC to see whether there are enough interest for me to start making braided USB cables and sell it here.
I have been making my own braided cables for quite awhile now, sometimes when I post a picture of my keyboard, someone will ask about the cable and some even requested me to make them one. After buying and testing lots of wires from many different sources and lots of trial and error, finally I managed to pick a few wires that make great cables.
If you're still not so convinced, please take a look at the pictures ^-^
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5794/21050483214_3ecc243b54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/y5aegL)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5617/21692533868_4ab10ef3c2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z3TUyC)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/725/21693463819_dc1d1afd4f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z3YF1g)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/599/21514949579_7f9c68c97a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yMcJWx)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5726/21889984441_563c92b5b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zmkTJR)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5833/21259277033_f4f43e89b8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yoBmpc)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5795/21257622734_a53c4a2850_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yosSCN)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5705/21889991981_58b9d44d8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zmkVYR)
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/_MG_7622%202_zpswaalh3b5.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/_MG_7622%202_zpswaalh3b5.jpg.html)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5618/21259266233_101558df95_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yoBibZ)
So, are they pretty? :D
I will update the approximate pricing and shipping later ;)
-Update 1 (02/10/15)
Hi, thanks for all the positive feedbacks :D
I will list out stuff that I can get my hands on right now and explain a little bit of what I'm offering now.
Currently I will offer 2 types of wires, one is the sky blue one, it's about .6mm in thickness, so it will need more wires (braid into one) to make it feel more substantial instead of feeling like hair thin fragile. Another option is the 'white' and black wires which are 1mm thick in diameter, the 'white' one is a silver plated copper wire, definitely audio grade and most importantly made in USA (I actually made one audio cable with it for my SE535 iem). The black one is oxygen free copper wire, made in Japan and audio grade as well. There will be another option for a clear wrapping material, which shows the copper color. ;D
Now comes to the color, the .6mm wire is sky blue color, the 'white' wire actually have a hint of silver-ish look to it irl. The black wire, same as the pic, it's solid black. I see quite a few of you requesting for a grey cable and Hoff requested for a CMYK for quite awhile now. Sorry to say I don't have them in hand now, but I will try to find them from different sources, and if they don't pass, I won't offer them. As usual, quality comes first, also some wires are really not suitable for braiding as they don't hold their shape very well (I've dumped more than 60m of wires atm). I actually found a source that offers quite many colors, I will try to buy some and try it out and update here in near future. Currently I still haven't see a very accurate magenta color wire, they have translucent red and a 456gt kind of pink. :(
As for braiding options, there are 3 options for 4-wire braid (round, flat#1, flat#2). For 8-wire braid (square, round, flat#1, flat#2). Usually for thinner wires, I won't go for a 4-wire braid, it will look and feel pretty awful, not that it will break that easily, but it feels like it. For a slightly thicker wire, like the 1mm thick wire, we can do both and it will generally look more robust.
I will use the gold plated 'naked' connectors like shown in pic, but if you really want those with a plastic housing, I can source it for you. Currently only offers USB male to miniUSB male. I can't seem to find fancy color heat shrinks, good quality ones generally comes in black, white, clear, red and blue.
Pricing. At this point, I can't give you a solid answer, but I can set a rough base price of US$10 for 1ft of the sky blue cable (as shown in pics above), and everything else add onto that price. The USA and Japan made wires are a little more pricey, but they are better in terms of audio quality but totally overkill as a keyboard cable. *that is estimated price, not final price
Shipping. I will use registered mail with tracking most probably and that will be about US$10 depends on where you live on earth.
Phew, that's super long :rolleyes:
Most probably I will start offering the cables in late November, my final exam is coming pretty soon so I have to prepare for that.
Keep in mind that cables are made to order, so you'll definitely have to wait for it.
Those points that I stated above are not solid yet, so don't quote me on that, I can't promise you anything atm.
Thanks for reading all that :thumb:
-Update 2 (17/10/15)
Here is an update.
Here will be my logo (most probably), hope it's not too shabby
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yWrA45)
A kind friend helped me a lot on getting this done, I really suck at PS :-[
I figured out the shipping, asia will be $6USD and rest of the world it's $10USD. I will be shipping them with bubble mailer and the shipping is registered post with tracking. It will take 4-10 days for asia and 6-11 days for other countries. *subject to change depend on post office
I will explain a little bit about those braiding that I'm offering.
- 4 wire braid
-for thicker wires, e.g. 1mm thickness wires
-type of braid available ( round, flat#1, flat#2 )
- 8 wire braid
-for thick and thin wires, e.g. .6mm thickness wires
-type of braid available ( round, flat#1, flat#2, square)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5618/21259266233_101558df95_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yoBibZ)
1. 8 wire round braid
2. 8 wire flat#1
3. 4 wire round braid (Silver plated copper)
4. 4 wire round braid (copper)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5617/21692533868_4ab10ef3c2_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z3TUyC)
8 wire flat#2
Basically the braid pattern are the same on both the 4 wires and 8 wires braid, but they have a different look to it.
Colors that I will be offering,
-0.6mm
- sky blue
- will probably offer them IF they are good, waiting stock to try (black, white, grey, clear, red, translucent red, orange, yellow, light purple, blue, light blue, light green, pink, brown) *sorry no cyan and magenta
-1mm
- clear silver plated copper
- clear copper
- black copper
Pricing, *subject to change
Base price (base price includes 1 x gold plated USB A male + 1 x gold plated miniUSB male)
- 0.6mm $10USD for 1ft, every additional ft is $2USD
e.g. 4ft cable will be $10 + (3 x $2) = $16
- 1mm (listed price is for 4 wire braid, 8 wire braid is double of the listed price, expensive because it's real audio grade and imported from the states)
-copper $15USD for 1ft, every additional ft is $4USD
-silver plated copper $16 for 1ft, every additional ft is $5USD
the length is hand measured and measured before braiding, after braiding it will be a little bit shorter, just a little bit ;D
Hope this update helps ;)
Post by: ntw on Fri, 02 October 2015, 01:56:46
Post by: Jersern on Fri, 02 October 2015, 02:15:15
i'd let you bread my hair
I'll butter you up any time ;)
More importantly though, the cables look fantastic! I'd be interested in some, maybe a simple grey braid.
Post by: Sent on Fri, 02 October 2015, 02:18:35
Post by: ntitco1 on Fri, 02 October 2015, 02:39:03
Post by: KaminKevCrew on Fri, 02 October 2015, 03:28:10
Post by: lolpes on Fri, 02 October 2015, 04:33:46
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 02 October 2015, 05:35:38
Especially if you can make a CMYK braid. :-*
Post by: Sent on Fri, 02 October 2015, 05:56:25
You know I'm interested in this. ;)
Especially if you can make a CMYK braid. :-*
+1 for CMYK
I need a pink and purple braid, too.
Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 02 October 2015, 06:01:38
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 02 October 2015, 06:08:00
Post by: just66in on Fri, 02 October 2015, 07:00:38
Post by: calmfries on Fri, 02 October 2015, 08:47:42
I will list out stuff that I can get my hands on right now and explain a little bit of what I'm offering now.
Currently I will offer 2 types of wires, one is the sky blue one, it's about .6mm in thickness, so it will need more wires (braid into one) to make it feel more substantial instead of feeling like hair thin fragile. Another option is the 'white' and black wires which are 1mm thick in diameter, the 'white' one is a silver plated copper wire, definitely audio grade and most importantly made in USA (I actually made one audio cable with it for my SE535 iem). The black one is oxygen free copper wire, made in Japan and audio grade as well. There will be another option for a clear wrapping material, which shows the copper color. ;D
Now comes to the color, the .6mm wire is sky blue color, the 'white' wire actually have a hint of silver-ish look to it irl. The black wire, same as the pic, it's solid black. I see quite a few of you requesting for a grey cable and Hoff requested for a CMYK for quite awhile now. Sorry to say I don't have them in hand now, but I will try to find them from different sources, and if they don't pass, I won't offer them. As usual, quality comes first, also some wires are really not suitable for braiding as they don't hold their shape very well (I've dumped more than 60m of wires atm). I actually found a source that offers quite many colors, I will try to buy some and try it out and update here in near future. Currently I still haven't see a very accurate magenta color wire, they have translucent red and a 456gt kind of pink. :(
As for braiding options, there are 3 options for 4-wire braid (round, flat#1, flat#2). For 8-wire braid (square, round, flat#1, flat#2). Usually for thinner wires, I won't go for a 4-wire braid, it will look and feel pretty awful, not that it will break that easily, but it feels like it. For a slightly thicker wire, like the 1mm thick wire, we can do both and it will generally look more robust.
I will use the gold plated 'naked' connectors like shown in pic, but if you really want those with a plastic housing, I can source it for you. Currently only offers USB male to miniUSB male. I can't seem to find fancy color heat shrinks, good quality ones generally comes in black, white, clear, red and blue.
Pricing. At this point, I can't give you a solid answer, but I can set a rough base price of US$10 for 1ft of the sky blue cable (as shown in pics above), and everything else add onto that price. The USA and Japan made wires are a little more pricey, but they are better in terms of audio quality but totally overkill as a keyboard cable. *that is estimated price, not final price
Shipping. I will use registered mail with tracking most probably and that will be about US$10 depends on where you live on earth.
Phew, that's super long :rolleyes:
Most probably I will start offering the cables in late November, my final exam is coming pretty soon so I have to prepare for that.
Keep in mind that cables are made to order, so you'll definitely have to wait for it.
Those points that I stated above are not solid yet, so don't quote me on that, I can't promise you anything atm.
Thanks for reading all that :thumb:
Post by: ntitco1 on Fri, 02 October 2015, 09:23:11
Btw are images #1 and #2 in OP respectively flat #1, #2 ?
Post by: romevi on Fri, 02 October 2015, 09:30:20
Post by: inanis on Fri, 02 October 2015, 09:32:38
Shipping from Malaysia might be a bit costly tho. Those international shipping prices are no laughing matter. :'(
Post by: calmfries on Fri, 02 October 2015, 10:27:55
Thank you for all that information ^.^Thanks for reminding, I will update that later. ;)
Btw are images #1 and #2 in OP respectively flat #1, #2 ?
Since you're in Malaysia, could you throw one in with the Jane? ^-^If the time allows, I'm not sure when will Jane be shipping out, haven't talk to Yuktsi about that. If not mistaken, your keyboard will be assembled by YongJK right? Most probably I'll start this end of November, if your board is still with Yong at that time, I can ship to him and pile it together. :thumb:
I'm all for this idea. These look really great. I know right now it might not be possible, buy braided CMYK is like :eek:The wire I saw looks like 456gt kinda pink in the pic, I'll order some to see irl.
Shipping from Malaysia might be a bit costly tho. Those international shipping prices are no laughing matter. :'(
I just checked the rate few days ago, it's not too bad for registered mail with tracking. The cable itself gonna be pretty light, not some fat heavy cables, so the shipping will be at least cheaper than the cable itself. I will get some bubble mailer, they are quite cheap if buy in bulk. :D
Post by: romevi on Fri, 02 October 2015, 10:30:17
Since you're in Malaysia, could you throw one in with the Jane? ^-^If the time allows, I'm not sure when will Jane be shipping out, haven't talk to Yuktsi about that. If not mistaken, your keyboard will be assembled by YongJK right? Most probably I'll start this end of November, if your board is still with Yong at that time, I can ship to him and pile it together. :thumb:
I think it actually still will be there! I'm ordering Zealios and will send them to him, so he may not get to assembling the board until the end of the month.
Post by: Rodgaroon on Fri, 02 October 2015, 22:49:17
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 02 October 2015, 22:52:40
Post by: Vadurr on Sat, 03 October 2015, 00:42:04
Post by: KaminKevCrew on Sat, 03 October 2015, 03:18:59
Hi, thanks for all the positive feedbacks :DFor cool colored heatshrink, have you heard of mdpc? They do some pretty nice looking psu cable sleeves and heatshrink.
I will list out stuff that I can get my hands on right now and explain a little bit of what I'm offering now.
Currently I will offer 2 types of wires, one is the sky blue one, it's about .6mm in thickness, so it will need more wires (braid into one) to make it feel more substantial instead of feeling like hair thin fragile. Another option is the 'white' and black wires which are 1mm thick in diameter, the 'white' one is a silver plated copper wire, definitely audio grade and most importantly made in USA (I actually made one audio cable with it for my SE535 iem). The black one is oxygen free copper wire, made in Japan and audio grade as well. There will be another option for a clear wrapping material, which shows the copper color. ;D
Now comes to the color, the .6mm wire is sky blue color, the 'white' wire actually have a hint of silver-ish look to it irl. The black wire, same as the pic, it's solid black. I see quite a few of you requesting for a grey cable and Hoff requested for a CMYK for quite awhile now. Sorry to say I don't have them in hand now, but I will try to find them from different sources, and if they don't pass, I won't offer them. As usual, quality comes first, also some wires are really not suitable for braiding as they don't hold their shape very well (I've dumped more than 60m of wires atm). I actually found a source that offers quite many colors, I will try to buy some and try it out and update here in near future. Currently I still haven't see a very accurate magenta color wire, they have translucent red and a 456gt kind of pink. :(
As for braiding options, there are 3 options for 4-wire braid (round, flat#1, flat#2). For 8-wire braid (square, round, flat#1, flat#2). Usually for thinner wires, I won't go for a 4-wire braid, it will look and feel pretty awful, not that it will break that easily, but it feels like it. For a slightly thicker wire, like the 1mm thick wire, we can do both and it will generally look more robust.
I will use the gold plated 'naked' connectors like shown in pic, but if you really want those with a plastic housing, I can source it for you. Currently only offers USB male to miniUSB male. I can't seem to find fancy color heat shrinks, good quality ones generally comes in black, white, clear, red and blue.
Pricing. At this point, I can't give you a solid answer, but I can set a rough base price of US$10 for 1ft of the sky blue cable (as shown in pics above), and everything else add onto that price. The USA and Japan made wires are a little more pricey, but they are better in terms of audio quality but totally overkill as a keyboard cable. *that is estimated price, not final price
Shipping. I will use registered mail with tracking most probably and that will be about US$10 depends on where you live on earth.
Phew, that's super long :rolleyes:
Most probably I will start offering the cables in late November, my final exam is coming pretty soon so I have to prepare for that.
Keep in mind that cables are made to order, so you'll definitely have to wait for it.
Those points that I stated above are not solid yet, so don't quote me on that, I can't promise you anything atm.
Thanks for reading all that :thumb:
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 03 October 2015, 04:07:14
Post by: Evo_Spec on Sat, 03 October 2015, 04:14:36
Post by: icyskyz on Sat, 03 October 2015, 06:02:12
Post by: potatowire on Sat, 03 October 2015, 07:57:30
Post by: quochung1989 on Sat, 03 October 2015, 08:21:52
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 03 October 2015, 18:14:34
What I would like to know is if the join between the two is durable? Like how will it stand up to movement left and right close to the connector?
Post by: Den441 on Sat, 03 October 2015, 23:46:59
Post by: ideus on Sun, 04 October 2015, 00:28:06
Post by: Sneef on Sun, 04 October 2015, 02:03:32
Post by: calmfries on Sun, 04 October 2015, 02:54:13
Yah im in. Ill charge them to my work. I always need USB cables.Thanks :D
Hopefully it will be on time.Since you're in Malaysia, could you throw one in with the Jane? ^-^If the time allows, I'm not sure when will Jane be shipping out, haven't talk to Yuktsi about that. If not mistaken, your keyboard will be assembled by YongJK right? Most probably I'll start this end of November, if your board is still with Yong at that time, I can ship to him and pile it together. :thumb:
I think it actually still will be there! I'm ordering Zealios and will send them to him, so he may not get to assembling the board until the end of the month.
Damn that black one is gorgeous. Would totally be interested in one!Thanks, but that wire is on the pricey side, so I probably won't stock them. But if there is a demand for it, I will make it happen.
I'm still looking for more affordable option.
BUT WILL IT COIL!? In all seriousness though, these look dopeaf! Interested... :thumb:Nope, none of them are pvc material on the outside. Thanks for your interest.
Yup, they are pretty famous in that. Currently they are not available if not mistaken, it says they will be back on end of October. If it's available, I will check on the price again. :DHi, thanks for all the positive feedbacks :DFor cool colored heatshrink, have you heard of mdpc? They do some pretty nice looking psu cable sleeves and heatshrink.
I will list out stuff that I can get my hands on right now and explain a little bit of what I'm offering now.
Currently I will offer 2 types of wires, one is the sky blue one, it's about .6mm in thickness, so it will need more wires (braid into one) to make it feel more substantial instead of feeling like hair thin fragile. Another option is the 'white' and black wires which are 1mm thick in diameter, the 'white' one is a silver plated copper wire, definitely audio grade and most importantly made in USA (I actually made one audio cable with it for my SE535 iem). The black one is oxygen free copper wire, made in Japan and audio grade as well. There will be another option for a clear wrapping material, which shows the copper color. ;D
Now comes to the color, the .6mm wire is sky blue color, the 'white' wire actually have a hint of silver-ish look to it irl. The black wire, same as the pic, it's solid black. I see quite a few of you requesting for a grey cable and Hoff requested for a CMYK for quite awhile now. Sorry to say I don't have them in hand now, but I will try to find them from different sources, and if they don't pass, I won't offer them. As usual, quality comes first, also some wires are really not suitable for braiding as they don't hold their shape very well (I've dumped more than 60m of wires atm). I actually found a source that offers quite many colors, I will try to buy some and try it out and update here in near future. Currently I still haven't see a very accurate magenta color wire, they have translucent red and a 456gt kind of pink. :(
As for braiding options, there are 3 options for 4-wire braid (round, flat#1, flat#2). For 8-wire braid (square, round, flat#1, flat#2). Usually for thinner wires, I won't go for a 4-wire braid, it will look and feel pretty awful, not that it will break that easily, but it feels like it. For a slightly thicker wire, like the 1mm thick wire, we can do both and it will generally look more robust.
I will use the gold plated 'naked' connectors like shown in pic, but if you really want those with a plastic housing, I can source it for you. Currently only offers USB male to miniUSB male. I can't seem to find fancy color heat shrinks, good quality ones generally comes in black, white, clear, red and blue.
Pricing. At this point, I can't give you a solid answer, but I can set a rough base price of US$10 for 1ft of the sky blue cable (as shown in pics above), and everything else add onto that price. The USA and Japan made wires are a little more pricey, but they are better in terms of audio quality but totally overkill as a keyboard cable. *that is estimated price, not final price
Shipping. I will use registered mail with tracking most probably and that will be about US$10 depends on where you live on earth.
Phew, that's super long :rolleyes:
Most probably I will start offering the cables in late November, my final exam is coming pretty soon so I have to prepare for that.
Keep in mind that cables are made to order, so you'll definitely have to wait for it.
Those points that I stated above are not solid yet, so don't quote me on that, I can't promise you anything atm.
Thanks for reading all that :thumb:
While no grey is unfortunate, I'd love either a black or blue one! The naked connectors are really nice too!I'm working on finding more colors. Thanks for the compliment :thumb:
I'm not sure how much my opinon is worth since i'm not sure i'd actually purchase one but i'd ****ing love one of your cables. i think they're absolutely gorgeous.Thanks for the compliment ;)
Post by: ika on Sun, 04 October 2015, 03:21:13
https://www.wirecare.com/heatshrink-printing-step1.asp
I've no idea the quality or what it looks like but if you plan on doing this for a while it's not a terrible idea to get your name out there. If you're into the headphones community (sounds like you are) see: DHC, Moon Audio, etc.
Post by: calmfries on Sun, 04 October 2015, 03:27:54
These look awesome! I'd also love to know more about the SE535 cords you've been making. I wanted to make my own, but I couldn't find MMCX connectors I liked.Made it quite some time ago and I used a hair dryer for the heat shrinks :)) (well, now I use a proper heat gun)
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/IMG_7070_zpswfybqsf0.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/IMG_7070_zpswfybqsf0.jpg.html)
Made with Eidolic connectors by Double helix cables, most of their stuff are really premium. I saw something similar on Oyaide online store, but shipping to US will be quite expensive I guess. I've also tried some cheap ones that looks like stock, works great if you secure it well. Hope that helps ;)
That is some really nice custom work there! Count me in for one!Thanks for the compliment. :D
Good IC. I think I'll take black one for black Jane :pThanks for the compliment. :D
Reeeeally nice. The gold exposed connectors, the minimal shrink, the blue is lovely.Thanks for the compliment.
What I would like to know is if the join between the two is durable? Like how will it stand up to movement left and right close to the connector?
I'm not really sure which part you're referring to. The housing itself is pretty hard to open once they are snapped together, and I secured the solder joint with hot glue. The heat shrink will act as strain relief so it's pretty safe. Still it's not made for heavy abuse as the wires are not as thick (treat the cable as part of your keyboard :))).
Nice to see something new and unique pop up in the cable department. I would love to see some more colors and examples. Definitely interested.I'm working on that. Thanks for the compliment. :thumb:
Nice, I may be in when the GB pops up.Technically this is not a GB, but an IC and to collect info so that I'm prepared when I start offering them.
I'm not sure if this violate the IC rules but I don't remember any rules that says an IC must be for a GB. :)
I would definitely be in for one, but I'm wondering if it is possible to have a transparent sleeving on the braided cable? I have pets that love to chew on cables and I'm worried that they would tear these apart. :(I can add a layer of flexible heat shrink, but it will still reduce the flexibility of the cable and i'm not sure how much it can do to protect it from your pet. A clear cable sleeve will somehow cover up the beauty of these cables :(
Post by: ntitco1 on Sun, 04 October 2015, 03:36:53
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/IMG_7070_zpswfybqsf0.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/IMG_7070_zpswfybqsf0.jpg.html)
Hm... Compare w/ the blue sky ones, is it just the difference between 4 and 8-wires or that flat actually looks more solid than round braiding?
Post by: calmfries on Sun, 04 October 2015, 03:37:40
You can get custom printed heatshrink if that is something you would be interested in. For ex:I will take a look into that, currently a friend is helping me to design my own logo and finalizing the name.
https://www.wirecare.com/heatshrink-printing-step1.asp
I've no idea the quality or what it looks like but if you plan on doing this for a while it's not a terrible idea to get your name out there. If you're into the headphones community (sounds like you are) see: DHC, Moon Audio, etc.
Yup, those company makes awesome cables but they are really 'huge' now in the audiophile community and they even custom made their own wires. :eek:
Thanks for the suggestion, I will try to make it. ;)
Post by: calmfries on Sun, 04 October 2015, 03:47:44
This white one is the same as the one in the first post, just different braid.
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/IMG_7070_zpswfybqsf0.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/IMG_7070_zpswfybqsf0.jpg.html)
Hm... Compare w/ the blue sky ones, is it just the difference between 4 and 8-wires or that flat actually looks more solid than round braiding?
The sky blue one is about .6mm on every single wire, so I had to use 8 wires, if not it will looks and feel really fragile. The white and black ones are about 1mm thick per wire, so a 4 wire braid is good enough. The braid is more about the aesthetic and how compact you want it to be. (all the effort just to make your keyboard looks prettier)
Post by: Den441 on Sun, 04 October 2015, 17:47:12
Post by: Dreamre on Sun, 04 October 2015, 19:17:59
Post by: Steezus on Sun, 04 October 2015, 21:57:54
Post by: njbair on Mon, 05 October 2015, 08:59:10
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 October 2015, 14:55:22
I know right now it might not be possible, buy braided CMYK is like :eek:
^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^
I just want to be like Binge... :-*
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/9542338714_7f6123fa47_k.jpg)
DSC01985 (https://flic.kr/p/fxdYRh) by HoffmanMyster (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99522542@N03/), on Flickr
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 05 October 2015, 21:56:18
Interested in seeing what colors you end up offering. I might be the only one, but I would like to see the standard USB wire colors of black/white/red/green. Especially if the exposed terminations would allow for probe access (debugging, etc.). But I'm sure I'm in the minority.
Fvck NO, I'll sign up for two of them BUT they need to be at least 2M in length that would be 6.56 Feet ( 78.7 inches ) in your US style of measurements.
Post by: Frigid on Wed, 07 October 2015, 14:26:08
Post by: nevin on Sun, 11 October 2015, 14:42:44
Hoffman, is that a grado headphone cable i see in the photo? I love the ones i have.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 October 2015, 17:44:02
Hoffman, is that a grado headphone cable i see in the photo? I love the ones i have.
Quite possibly. Wouldn't be my headphones though. ;) Those would either be Binge's or CPTBadAss' cans. :) I took that picture at the first KeyCon and those two guys had their stuff on the same table, so I'm not sure whose it would be. :thumb:
Post by: trenzafeeds on Mon, 12 October 2015, 17:47:28
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 13 October 2015, 07:40:32
I also think it'd be cool if you could add Electroluminescent wire to the usb braid somehow. If you connected the power inverter on the end with the USB connection you could hide the inverter behind your computer. I don't know, just throwing another idea out there for the future.That's pretty hard to do, not plan doing it yet atm, will see if it's doable in the future :thumb:
I'd be down for a black one :).Thanks for your interest.
Very cool looking cables, I'd be interested in a cable or two depending on the price. I've been spending too much money on keyboards lately haha.
Interested in seeing what colors you end up offering. I might be the only one, but I would like to see the standard USB wire colors of black/white/red/green. Especially if the exposed terminations would allow for probe access (debugging, etc.). But I'm sure I'm in the minority.Ordered new batch of wires to test out the quality, hopefully all good. Will arrive in about a week ;)
Working on it, new batch of wires will be here in about a week. Still can't find exact cyan and magenta color wires :(I know right now it might not be possible, buy braided CMYK is like :eek:
^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^
I just want to be like Binge... :-*Show Image(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/9542338714_7f6123fa47_k.jpg)
DSC01985 (https://flic.kr/p/fxdYRh) by HoffmanMyster (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99522542@N03/), on Flickr
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 13 October 2015, 07:48:02
Doable, just long cables will take more patience to braid :DInterested in seeing what colors you end up offering. I might be the only one, but I would like to see the standard USB wire colors of black/white/red/green. Especially if the exposed terminations would allow for probe access (debugging, etc.). But I'm sure I'm in the minority.
Fvck NO, I'll sign up for two of them BUT they need to be at least 2M in length that would be 6.56 Feet ( 78.7 inches ) in your US style of measurements.
Very nice.Thanks for the compliment.
Hoffman, is that a grado headphone cable i see in the photo? I love the ones i have.
I like the minimalist look, definitely interested. If we could do a group buy or somehow pool shipping that would be awesome as well.I think a GB is not really necessary. If not mistaken, registered post with tracking is not that expensive since the cables are pretty light.
Looks awesome, I hope a GB comes aroundNot sure if IC thread is made just for GB(s). Since all orders are 'bespoke', doing a GB won't help much but adding a crazy long waiting time.
Post by: Steezus on Tue, 13 October 2015, 15:07:22
Doable, just long cables will take more patience to braid :DInterested in seeing what colors you end up offering. I might be the only one, but I would like to see the standard USB wire colors of black/white/red/green. Especially if the exposed terminations would allow for probe access (debugging, etc.). But I'm sure I'm in the minority.
Fvck NO, I'll sign up for two of them BUT they need to be at least 2M in length that would be 6.56 Feet ( 78.7 inches ) in your US style of measurements.Very nice.Thanks for the compliment.
Hoffman, is that a grado headphone cable i see in the photo? I love the ones i have.I like the minimalist look, definitely interested. If we could do a group buy or somehow pool shipping that would be awesome as well.I think a GB is not really necessary. If not mistaken, registered post with tracking is not that expensive since the cables are pretty light.Looks awesome, I hope a GB comes aroundNot sure if IC thread is made just for GB(s). Since all orders are 'bespoke', doing a GB won't help much but adding a crazy long waiting time.
It'd probably be in your best interest to open a website shop where you could show options and just make the cables as the orders come in or just have a dedicated sales thread to sale batches of wires that you make. You could do the opposite as well but no matter what I'm interested still. Once I finally get my Hyperfuse set I'll need a cable to match. :thumb:
Post by: calmfries on Sat, 17 October 2015, 04:49:35
It'd probably be in your best interest to open a website shop where you could show options and just make the cables as the orders come in or just have a dedicated sales thread to sale batches of wires that you make. You could do the opposite as well but no matter what I'm interested still. Once I finally get my Hyperfuse set I'll need a cable to match. :thumb:
Yes, I have plan for that, but in such short time, I will most probably start a sales thread when I'm ready and use google forms to take orders. (setting up sites need time and some also charges like 2% every transaction, if add that to the pp fees, that's not a small amount, so I need to think carefully)
This IC is mainly to really see what GHer wants and to see if I need to improve anything. (now that I know many wants something to match their keycaps)
I think I will still make every order a custom order instead of making a bunch of ready to ship cables.
I'm working on the colors, but still colors are limited atm coz certainly I don't order from factory.
Post by: Toggi3 on Sat, 17 October 2015, 04:55:24
Post by: calmfries on Sat, 17 October 2015, 05:40:22
Here will be my logo (most probably), hope it's not too shabby
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yWrA45)
A kind friend helped me a lot on getting this done, I really suck at PS :-[
I figured out the shipping, asia will be $6USD and rest of the world it's $10USD. I will be shipping them with bubble mailer and the shipping is registered post with tracking. It will take 4-10 days for asia and 6-11 days for other countries. *subject to change depend on post office
I will explain a little bit about those braiding that I'm offering.
- 4 wire braid
-for thicker wires, e.g. 1mm thickness wires
-type of braid available ( round, flat#1, flat#2 )
- 8 wire braid
-for thick and thin wires, e.g. .6mm thickness wires
-type of braid available ( round, flat#1, flat#2, square)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5618/21259266233_101558df95_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yoBibZ)
1. 8 wire round braid
2. 8 wire flat#1
3. 4 wire round braid (Silver plated copper)
4. 4 wire round braid (copper)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5617/21692533868_4ab10ef3c2_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z3TUyC)
8 wire flat#2
Basically the braid pattern are the same on both the 4 wires and 8 wires braid, but they have a different look to it.
Colors that I will be offering,
-0.6mm
- sky blue
- will probably offer them IF they are good, waiting stock to try (black, white, grey, clear, red, translucent red, orange, yellow, light purple, blue, light blue, light green, pink, brown) *sorry no cyan and magenta
-1mm
- clear silver plated copper
- clear copper
- black copper
Pricing, *subject to change
Base price (base price includes 1 x gold plated USB A male + 1 x gold plated miniUSB male)
- 0.6mm $10USD for 1ft, every additional ft is $2USD
e.g. 4ft cable will be $10 + (3 x $2) = $16
- 1mm (listed price is for 4 wire braid, 8 wire braid is double of the listed price, expensive because it's real audio grade and imported from the states)
-copper $15USD for 1dt, every additional ft is $4USD
-silver plated copper $16 for 1ft, every additional ft is $5USD
the length is hand measured and measured before braiding, after braiding it will be a little bit shorter, just a little bit ;D
Hope this update helps ;)
Post by: rrrsss on Sat, 17 October 2015, 07:24:57
Post by: just66in on Sat, 17 October 2015, 08:53:02
Post by: calmfries on Sat, 17 October 2015, 09:34:25
Interest is definitely given. Please update with more soonI will keep updating until open for orders :thumb:
i'm really interested in these, as i'm in Indonesia so shipping will not be a hassle for once for a cool cable (just looked at pexon's yesterday..). if you can make an 8 flat braid of Red Greed Blue Yellow that would be cool haha. please notify me if you're open for orders. i'll try to keep an eye on this.It's doable if the color wires that I ordered meets the requirement that I want.
Would love to see how the light purple variation look likeI've order blue, yellow, black, light red and pink for testing. I will make sure I have all the colors in hand before offering them.
Post by: quochung1989 on Sat, 17 October 2015, 11:36:05
Your logo is good :thumb:
After I read your update, I think I'm interesting 8 wire flat#2 with black copper 1mm.
Post by: Steezus on Sat, 17 October 2015, 11:42:38
Thanks for giving us an update, really digging the logo. :thumb:
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 19 October 2015, 13:20:03
*sorry no cyan and magenta
:'(
This saddens me deeply. I'm really rooting for these colors to make an appearance some day! :D
Post by: ntitco1 on Mon, 19 October 2015, 13:50:36
Here is an update.
Here will be my logo (most probably), hope it's not too shabby
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yWrA45)
Just a little signature :p
(url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75731.0)(img width=150 height=120)http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg(/img)(/url)
Edit: need to replace round brackets with square ones
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 19 October 2015, 13:54:42
Show ImageHere is an update.
Here will be my logo (most probably), hope it's not too shabby
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yWrA45)
Just a little signature :p
(http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg) (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75731.0)
FTFY :thumb: Needs [] instead of ()
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 19 October 2015, 14:01:07
Thanks for your updates, CalvinxcI updated the price, sorry for the confusion. The thinner option have black too, but much cheaper (if I decide to offer them, we will see in a few more days). Price is not final yet, but won't be too far off ;)
Your logo is good :thumb:
After I read your update, I think I'm interesting 8 wire flat#2 with black copper 1mm.
I still have yet to get a cable for any of my boards as a now, have a new board project in the making as well. I'm definitely looking into ordering multiple cables, possibly one for each board.Thanks, but I expect the first batch will have longer lead time, but I will try my best. :D
Thanks for giving us an update, really digging the logo. :thumb:
As much as I want to do it, I can't find any in the market, light blue and pink is nowhere near because I know GHers, they want the best :))*sorry no cyan and magenta
:'(
This saddens me deeply. I'm really rooting for these colors to make an appearance some day! :D
Hopefully one day I will have that kind of budget to order some custom color wires from factory, but that will be very costly.
And I'm ordering high quality shrinks from the states, it's quite expensive but I expect it to be higher quality than those from China. Due to the cost, I won't be offering all the colors, so I need the help from you guys to let me know what are the highest demand colors of shrinks.
The available colors are black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, gray, white, clear.
The cost goes up a lot in the shipping, custom cut length, and one cable uses 2 different diameter shrinks. So I probably gonna stock 3-4 colors only as of now. Please let me know what colors are of highest demand (black and white and clear is a must I think). ;)
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 19 October 2015, 14:04:58
Thanks man, I do have one design in horizontal ;)Here is an update.
Here will be my logo (most probably), hope it's not too shabby
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yWrA45)
Just a little signature :p
(url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75731.0)(img width=150 height=120)http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg(/img)(/url)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5633/22243512845_3928b11c6b_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zTzPqa)
Post by: ntitco1 on Mon, 19 October 2015, 14:17:00
Thanks man, I do have one design in horizontal ;)Show ImageHere is an update.
Here will be my logo (most probably), hope it's not too shabby
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yWrA45)
Just a little signature :p
(url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75731.0)(img width=150 height=120)http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg(/img)(/url)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5633/22243512845_3928b11c6b_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zTzPqa)
Looks good man
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 19 October 2015, 14:37:41
Looks good manThanks man, I do have one design in horizontal ;)Show ImageHere is an update.
Here will be my logo (most probably), hope it's not too shabby
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yWrA45)
Just a little signature :p
(url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75731.0)(img width=150 height=120)http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5625/21619499714_fa1f50da10_n.jpg(/img)(/url)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5633/22243512845_3928b11c6b_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zTzPqa)
Thanks for reminding me about the signature :thumb:
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 19 October 2015, 14:40:54
Black, white and clear goes well with many color combinations ;)
http://goo.gl/forms/joFpRZcjPd
Thank you very much :D
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 23 October 2015, 08:57:36
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 13:00:51
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 29 October 2015, 23:32:27
Post by: hitlu on Fri, 30 October 2015, 00:41:25
Interested in seeing what colors you end up offering. I might be the only one, but I would like to see the standard USB wire colors of black/white/red/green. Especially if the exposed terminations would allow for probe access (debugging, etc.). But I'm sure I'm in the minority.
Fvck NO, I'll sign up for two of them BUT they need to be at least 2M in length that would be 6.56 Feet ( 78.7 inches ) in your US style of measurements.
This cable could kill me 3 times in one day. i love it
Post by: romevi on Fri, 30 October 2015, 00:43:03
You're funny.Interested in seeing what colors you end up offering. I might be the only one, but I would like to see the standard USB wire colors of black/white/red/green. Especially if the exposed terminations would allow for probe access (debugging, etc.). But I'm sure I'm in the minority.
Fvck NO, I'll sign up for two of them BUT they need to be at least 2M in length that would be 6.56 Feet ( 78.7 inches ) in your US style of measurements.
This cable could kill me 3 times in one day. i love it
Post by: calmfries on Fri, 30 October 2015, 09:32:36
Are you still sorting through color options or have you ordered them by now? Curious to see some more pics, been dying for one of these cables ever since yuktsi teased us in the tgr-jane group buy.I've ordered some, and tested them. Quality seems to be good enough to make keyboard cables. ;)
I would be interested in these. Do you have a timeline on when you will start taking orders?Sorry for the late reply, been really busy irl and will still be very busy in the near future. Unfortunately I don't have a exact date for this :(
I would love one of these silvers in like 5 foot. Let us know when you are ready on the main post?I will update it when I'm all ready :D
Thanks, but please don't die ;DInterested in seeing what colors you end up offering. I might be the only one, but I would like to see the standard USB wire colors of black/white/red/green. Especially if the exposed terminations would allow for probe access (debugging, etc.). But I'm sure I'm in the minority.
Fvck NO, I'll sign up for two of them BUT they need to be at least 2M in length that would be 6.56 Feet ( 78.7 inches ) in your US style of measurements.
This cable could kill me 3 times in one day. i love it
Indeed lolYou're funny.Interested in seeing what colors you end up offering. I might be the only one, but I would like to see the standard USB wire colors of black/white/red/green. Especially if the exposed terminations would allow for probe access (debugging, etc.). But I'm sure I'm in the minority.
Fvck NO, I'll sign up for two of them BUT they need to be at least 2M in length that would be 6.56 Feet ( 78.7 inches ) in your US style of measurements.
This cable could kill me 3 times in one day. i love it
Post by: Steezus on Fri, 30 October 2015, 09:43:31
I'm willing to help if there is any way to move this along faster but it seems like you have it all under control, best of luck. :thumb:
Post by: calmfries on Fri, 30 October 2015, 09:43:56
But don't get too excited just yet.
Good news is these color wires are pretty decent to make keyboard cables. About 0.65mm in diameter.
Bad news is there will be no pink option anymore, the wires are basically crap, money down the drain :'(
And worse is I'm really busy irl and I don't think I can make it in time for november. Sorry to disappoint you guys.
I don't really have a timeline to start selling these atm.
I might not be able to stock that many colors of wires and heat shrink at once as I don't really have that kind of money. Without knowing which are the most preferred colors, it's like trying to win the lottery. So if this get started, please be patient coz the manufacture time will be a bit longer.
Well, enough of the sad stuff, take a look at these samples
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/718/22617129781_3ec6d8e60f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AsAGHt)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/760/21984757383_882060fb87_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zuHCr6)
*edit : those colors are dark blue, transparent res, yellow and black.
Cheers
Post by: calmfries on Fri, 30 October 2015, 09:53:19
Thanks for the update, glad to see it's still coming along. Always best to get the busy work out of the way first so you can have an open schedule for the orders. Take your time but make sure not to forget about us. :pThanks for the support, I won't forget you guys for sure. :D
I'm willing to help if there is any way to move this along faster but it seems like you have it all under control, best of luck. :thumb:
I'm currently having my exams. And I have tons of stuff to do after the exams so I can't promise a exact date. :(
Post by: Steezus on Fri, 30 October 2015, 11:19:04
Thanks for the update, glad to see it's still coming along. Always best to get the busy work out of the way first so you can have an open schedule for the orders. Take your time but make sure not to forget about us. :pThanks for the support, I won't forget you guys for sure. :D
I'm willing to help if there is any way to move this along faster but it seems like you have it all under control, best of luck. :thumb:
I'm currently having my exams. And I have tons of stuff to do after the exams so I can't promise a exact date. :(
Exams should definitely be your first priority, we can wait for that :p. I have two exams coming up Monday and one on Thursday as well. Best of luck on your exams! :thumb:
Post by: Dreamre on Fri, 30 October 2015, 11:22:10
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 30 October 2015, 12:58:05
IMHO instead of trying to please everyone just get some colors and take orders for those colors (when you're ready). There will always be people who want something that you don't have (I'm requently guilty of doing that!), but we are all big boys and girls and can select from what you have.
After you've done that for a while then you can cater to people like me who want transparent Mexican army green with rose gold reverse-right-angle USB-C mini connector
Post by: mrgoldenzombie on Sat, 31 October 2015, 00:33:29
i'd let you bread my hairMake my hair as pretty as one of those cables :thumb:
Post by: Sent on Sat, 31 October 2015, 01:00:43
Post by: calmfries on Sat, 31 October 2015, 02:15:35
Exams should definitely be your first priority, we can wait for that :p. I have two exams coming up Monday and one on Thursday as well. Best of luck on your exams! :thumb:Thanks, good luck to you too :thumb:
Those colors look great.Yup, I will order more colors so you guys can see all the colors that I'm offering.
IMHO instead of trying to please everyone just get some colors and take orders for those colors (when you're ready). There will always be people who want something that you don't have (I'm requently guilty of doing that!), but we are all big boys and girls and can select from what you have.
After you've done that for a while then you can cater to people like me who want transparent Mexican army green with rose gold reverse-right-angle USB-C mini connector
*But color accuracy on every monitor is a little different, and mine is really bad :'(
Hmm, custom colors will probably need to find a factory to custom fabricate that. Will note that down if that's what I can do in the future, and I know many are dying for CYMK.
I've seen some rose gold plated connectors, but are USB A male and mini B male. I really doubt the durability of the plating though :rolleyes:
Instead of heatshrink, are there any opportunities for a plastic cover over the connectors?Yes, I can offer that. But they usually come in back only and they feels cheap :(
loli'd let you bread my hairMake my hair as pretty as one of those cables :thumb:
No pink makes me a sad panda but I'm still definitely in for a black and maybe red one. :-*Yeah, I wanted to offer pink as well. But I can't offer crap to you guys, definitely not.
The transparent red looks a little but like those pink anodized aluminum, but a little but more red.
Post by: calmfries on Thu, 12 November 2015, 11:35:40
Just a small update to inform you guys that most probably I'm getting this to start at end of this month.
I will order all the remaining colors to take some pics.
Due to the cost of importing those heatshrinks from the States, maybe I can't afford to do that now. I'll save that for future.
One more thing, lead building time for cables will be longer at launch, but I will try my best to fulfill orders.
Thanks
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 12 November 2015, 11:37:53
Not sure if you guys are still on this, but it's update time..
Just a small update to inform you guys that most probably I'm getting this to start at end of this month.
I will order all the remaining colors to take some pics.
Due to the cost of importing those heatshrinks from the States, maybe I can't afford to do that now. I'll save that for future.
One more thing, lead building time for cables will be longer at launch, but I will try my best to fulfill orders.
Thanks
Sounds good, thanks for updating us.
What was your final decision on color options?
Post by: calmfries on Thu, 12 November 2015, 11:44:00
If you're referring to the heat shrink, most probably will be black, white and clear.Not sure if you guys are still on this, but it's update time..
Just a small update to inform you guys that most probably I'm getting this to start at end of this month.
I will order all the remaining colors to take some pics.
Due to the cost of importing those heatshrinks from the States, maybe I can't afford to do that now. I'll save that for future.
One more thing, lead building time for cables will be longer at launch, but I will try my best to fulfill orders.
Thanks
Sounds good, thanks for updating us.
What was your final decision on color options?
They seem to pair up well with many options.
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 12 November 2015, 11:46:30
If you're referring to the heat shrink, most probably will be black, white and clear.Not sure if you guys are still on this, but it's update time..
Just a small update to inform you guys that most probably I'm getting this to start at end of this month.
I will order all the remaining colors to take some pics.
Due to the cost of importing those heatshrinks from the States, maybe I can't afford to do that now. I'll save that for future.
One more thing, lead building time for cables will be longer at launch, but I will try my best to fulfill orders.
Thanks
Sounds good, thanks for updating us.
What was your final decision on color options?
They seem to pair up well with many options.
Oops yeah that's what I meant, I definitely like the clear with gold connectors like the few teaser pics you've been leaving us. :thumb:
Post by: fliptrik on Thu, 12 November 2015, 11:47:55
Post by: njbair on Thu, 12 November 2015, 22:26:36
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Post by: Melvang on Sat, 14 November 2015, 01:59:43
Post by: Steezus on Sat, 14 November 2015, 09:47:05
Definitely a great cable. Cannot wait for GB. Will you ship it to China?
Most likely since Calvin is located in Malaysia so he's going to have to do a lot of international shipping for him.
Post by: calmfries on Sun, 15 November 2015, 02:42:39
These cables are super sexy. I'd definitely jump in for one or two.It's not too far away ;)
Can't wait!More pics in about a week :D
Definitely a great cable. Cannot wait for GB. Will you ship it to China?No GB for this I suppose, will ship to China ;D
If I didn't have the wires on my keyboard 100% hidden, I would jump on this. Those are some sexy cables.Don't hide beautiful cables.. :)
Yup, I'm located in Malaysia and admiring Yuktsi's work but don't have that kind of money to grab one :'(Definitely a great cable. Cannot wait for GB. Will you ship it to China?Most likely since Calvin is located in Malaysia so he's going to have to do a lot of international shipping for him.
Post by: ntitco1 on Sun, 15 November 2015, 02:46:48
Post by: calmfries on Sun, 15 November 2015, 02:54:58
Can u upload some pics about how 4 wires-flat#1 and 8 wires-square look? I'm really curious about those :pI'll make sure I post one of each braid before taking orders.
I'm back home currently and all my equipment are in my apartment(quite far away), so I can't make any cables now. :-X
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 15 November 2015, 15:33:14
Post by: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Sun, 22 November 2015, 06:46:34
Post by: calmfries on Sun, 22 November 2015, 07:07:38
Calvin - any idea yet how you are going to sell them? Via GH or do you plan on having a website up with shop? Super excited to get my hand on one (or two!)I will take orders through google forms on GH atm. Maybe setup a website in the future. There are just too many options, so I have to make it a little more organized.
Post by: Rodgaroon on Tue, 01 December 2015, 22:21:02
Post by: slushi on Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:33:42
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 07 December 2015, 08:16:07
Question, what time of AWG is that cable? and im guessing it is UP-OCC or just copper?Outer diameter is 0.65mm per strand of wire, can't remember how thick is the inner core. Nope, the 2 variants of true audio grade wires are OFC and SPC, OCC wires are even more expensive and harder to source. And I don't see why you need wires that are that good for keyboard use. :))
Please let me know if you are willing to sell the ones you have already! I want some!!! :)I don't have many cables on my hands at the moment too :'(, sent out a few for my friends to try out. I can only say please have a little more patience :D
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 07 December 2015, 08:48:00
White
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/635/23559174116_904cc83bd8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BTQVFb)
Purple
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5741/23585315565_65eb7a7b98_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BW9UBP)
Clear
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5646/22958335023_626f7a71d2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AYKt9t)
Light blue(sky blue)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/665/23503068131_30f8d81253_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BNTnjB)
Black
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5797/23559468556_355b67edaa_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BTSrcJ)
Yellow
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5727/22957417864_d6d395d645_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AYELvo)
Blue
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5812/23585700565_8670b462e5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BWbT4K)
Transparent red
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/775/23290065510_203e12c229_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Bu4F4C)
Grey
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/575/23290135920_777e88fa46_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Bu52ZA)
Brown
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5657/23217987609_22aac1baf1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BnGfPc)
Red
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/723/22957786014_e66b2ecfb3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AYGDWN)
Orange
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/679/23218133879_31e8e2f736_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BnH1i6)
Light green
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/742/23503727821_d756dcf504_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BNWKqz)
Please note that there will be a diffenrence in color that you see on your monitor and my monitor and the product IRL under different lighting.
Don't worry about the wires that looked messy, I'll straighten them before braiding and it won't affect the appearance once braided.
Clearly that I didn't make it for end of November launch on this, Currently I'm working on printing labels. I hope I can start receiving orders before christmas, but orders will ship out in about a month after order placed. Braided cables are a little bit different from sleeved cables, it can be very time consuming plus I am working on this alone on my free time.
Hope you guys like this update ^-^
Post by: Rodgaroon on Mon, 07 December 2015, 10:38:34
Post by: mashby on Mon, 07 December 2015, 10:43:42
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 07 December 2015, 10:59:07
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Post by: calmfries on Mon, 07 December 2015, 11:00:47
so sick!Hahaha, Thanks. More to come ;)
I'm interested. Looks really cool.Thanks for your interest, it's coming soon.
Post by: xondat on Mon, 07 December 2015, 12:52:25
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 07 December 2015, 13:05:02
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/23591062805_8f5f5c1722_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BWEn5a)
Post by: ntitco1 on Mon, 07 December 2015, 13:07:46
Black and orange, inspired by skidata keysetI'm assuming that you will make the color combination available :p
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/23591062805_8f5f5c1722_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BWEn5a)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 07 December 2015, 13:10:58
Black and orange, inspired by skidata keyset
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/23591062805_8f5f5c1722_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BWEn5a)
Ok, that is hot. :thumb:
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 07 December 2015, 13:35:39
Those colors are so nice, so many potential combinations :thumb:Yup, it is. I will try to filter out or keep a note of some combination that won't look good with certain braid.
Yes, it will be available, no worries. :DBlack and orange, inspired by skidata keysetI'm assuming that you will make the color combination available :p
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/23591062805_8f5f5c1722_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BWEn5a)
Thanks for the compliment, really appreciate it. Sad that I'm too broke to join the skidata+ :(Black and orange, inspired by skidata keyset
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/23591062805_8f5f5c1722_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BWEn5a)
Ok, that is hot. :thumb:
Post by: Shiftshape on Mon, 07 December 2015, 17:40:37
Post by: HekusuTekusu on Mon, 07 December 2015, 17:46:22
Post by: Dreamre on Mon, 07 December 2015, 18:41:28
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Mon, 07 December 2015, 19:21:55
Black and orange, inspired by skidata keyset
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/23591062805_8f5f5c1722_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BWEn5a)
I want this for the Hack'd set I have coming in! Great work so far sir!
Post by: BigDov on Mon, 07 December 2015, 23:23:53
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 08 December 2015, 02:51:22
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Post by: romevi on Tue, 08 December 2015, 08:29:55
Stay tuned, more updates coming very soon ;)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5749/23580399306_52d27a7bf3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BVHHbJ)
Sexual chocolate.
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Tue, 08 December 2015, 08:42:05
Stay tuned, more updates coming very soon ;)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5749/23580399306_52d27a7bf3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BVHHbJ)
Can't wait!!!
Post by: Rodgaroon on Tue, 08 December 2015, 11:33:14
Post by: calmfries on Wed, 09 December 2015, 03:06:39
Coming soon ;)Stay tuned, more updates coming very soon ;)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5749/23580399306_52d27a7bf3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BVHHbJ)
Can't wait!!!
lolStay tuned, more updates coming very soon ;)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5749/23580399306_52d27a7bf3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BVHHbJ)
Sexual chocolate.
One day I'm gonna find where you get these wires from. everything i find online is a crappy colour with the AWG and type printed all over them.Well, save the hassle, get my cable ;)
Btw, more update coming later today.
Post by: HannahPeach on Wed, 09 December 2015, 05:11:59
Post by: hrinfinity on Wed, 09 December 2015, 05:17:09
I'll definitely be in for one to match with Hyperfuse. Great work! :thumb:
Post by: calmfries on Wed, 09 December 2015, 11:13:49
I will be posting a thread in artisan services : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77725.msg1961479#top
Further details will be included in the thread and I will update this post with the direct link later. :D
Cheers!
Post by: calmfries on Wed, 30 June 2021, 02:37:46