[IC] OG Coil Cables - Finalizing Color Choices

[donutcat]

Most of the relevant information is already in the Google form: https://donutcables.com/og-coil-cables-ic/
Mobile link: https://goo.gl/forms/F59sBgMgvr5yiE4W2

Adding updated information here for specs:


D=25mm - the OD/outer diameter of the coils
D1=6.5mm - the OD of the cable itself
L1=150mm - the end that plugs into the keyboard
L2=500mm - the end that plugs into the pc/hub
L=448mm - the length of the coiled section
Connector options: USB A, B, Mini, Micro, C, and others on request.

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People like thick cables. People like coils. Some people really like the aesthetic of cables off of vintage keebs. Why not combine those things into a modern equivalent? That's what I'm trying to do here. Dubbed "OG Coil" Cables, these are meant to replicate the look of vintage cables through thicc insulation and factory made coils that can stand more abuse than hand made coils. Right now the tentative specs of the cables are:

8mm cable OD
110cm overall length in the following layout:
USB(B/Mini/Micro/C)---4cm---///30cm///---76cm----USB A
Matte black insulation
Tentative pricing of $25-$30
MOQ of 100

These are the current specs that I've requested quotes for from the manu, but they could easily be changed. I'll put some questions below concerning what could be changed about the cables.

[Remsky]

Would like some OG cables, interested

[CommonCurt]

I'll be in for some Beige ones.

[mrkevint]

I've always loved the industrial aesthetic of vintage cables... The artisan-styled ones never did anything for me. I'm down for a couple!

[ullr]

I’ve been looking for one of these with nice connectors for a while. I would probably get at least one, maybe more if enough demand is indicated for multiple cables.

[donutcat]

One thing I'm looking into is getting connectors that are maybe a bit better suited to this application than my stock ones, but without being a risk of breaking USB ports off PCBs like yarbo ones.

[CommonCurt]

I’ve been looking for one of these with nice connectors for a while. I would probably get at least one, maybe more if enough demand is indicated for multiple cables.

Me too. I saw someone have one on kbdlabs a long time ago, and been wishing I could buy some somewhere.

[Vigrith]

Yes. Beige.

[Signature]

Yea beige would be really nice! Is there an option to not have a connector on one side or do I have to bring out the good ol scissors?

[donutcat]

Yea beige would be really nice! Is there an option to not have a connector on one side or do I have to bring out the good ol scissors?

I could definitely leave one end off, just remind me to put a spot for comments/remarks on the order form so you can tell me later.

[mrkevint]

One thing I'm looking into is getting connectors that are maybe a bit better suited to this application than my stock ones, but without being a risk of breaking USB ports off PCBs like yarbo ones.

Yeah the Yarbo cables come close but IMO the connectors look a bit sloppy and they're heavy.

[superhot]

I'll be in for some of those grey ones

[DasGnome]

An aviator connection might relieve the USB by shifting the main weight back? Dunno how people would feel about that with this though.

[p_blaze]

An aviator connection might relieve the USB by shifting the main weight back? Dunno how people would feel about that with this though.

+1

[CommonCurt]

I personally think aviator connections look too big/bulky on USB cables.
I found a pic I saved of the one I saw on kbdlabs a few years ago (would be even sweeter if we could get beige heat shrink):

[Giorgio]

I've never seen a cable nicer than that of the IBM model f at / xt. We should really try to replicate the thickness, the shine and smoothness of that rubber. The spiral is much bigger than usual. It's a joy to touch it.

[donutcat]

I've never seen a cable nicer than that of the IBM model f at / xt. We should really try to replicate the thickness, the shine and smoothness of that rubber. The spiral is much bigger than usual. It's a joy to touch it.

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You should grab some measurements on that bad boy there and maybe we can see how close we can get to something like that.

[Puddsy]

i'd buy one

[Solotov]

Definitely will buy one if there are more color options. 

[pr0ximity]

I'd definitely be in for a couple.

[zekkin]

Would buy one or two.

[nmur]

would def buy 1-2

[Kafka]

Super interested. Would love something like this with a USB C end 

[dgneo]

Definitely would be in, imo should have a grey/black/beige option

[AuDiTH]

Interested

[schmoktopus]

Super interested. Would love something like this with a USB C end 

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Wait what conncector do you have there? Looks like PS/2 to me, but that doesn't work with modern keyboards afaik

[dead_pixel_design]

Neat, I'm definitely interested

[ojrask]

A beige cable for my custom G8x-3000 build would be really awesome.

[MandrewDavis]

I would be in for 1 or 2.

[pr0ximity]

Super interested. Would love something like this with a USB C end 

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Wait what conncector do you have there? Looks like PS/2 to me, but that doesn't work with modern keyboards afaik

Works with some

[Puddsy]

Super interested. Would love something like this with a USB C end 

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Wait what conncector do you have there? Looks like PS/2 to me, but that doesn't work with modern keyboards afaik

all OTDs are ps/2

[CommonCurt]

Super interested. Would love something like this with a USB C end 

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Wait what conncector do you have there? Looks like PS/2 to me, but that doesn't work with modern keyboards afaik

all OTDs are ps/2

Except for the Koala.
I read it can be usb or ps2, but everyone I've seen has been usb.

[Puddsy]

Super interested. Would love something like this with a USB C end 

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Wait what conncector do you have there? Looks like PS/2 to me, but that doesn't work with modern keyboards afaik

all OTDs are ps/2

Except for the Koala.
I read it can be usb or ps2, but everyone I've seen has been usb.

koala has a different designer

[CommonCurt]

Super interested. Would love something like this with a USB C end 

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Wait what conncector do you have there? Looks like PS/2 to me, but that doesn't work with modern keyboards afaik

all OTDs are ps/2

Except for the Koala.
I read it can be usb or ps2, but everyone I've seen has been usb.

koala has a different designer

I was just saying that it's the only OTD board that I know of that uses USB.

[lemur]

I'd be interested in one...

I do think 4cm is quite a bit too short for the 'small end' of the straight part of the cable, perhaps doubling it to 8cm, to assure maximum compatibility with boards/other thing people want to use it for... as well as to get the bigger bulk of the coil a bit further away from the keyboard/thing for compatibility with some desk environments (whether it be for aesthetic or functional reasons)

(the short end of the straight part of the cable is about 12cm on a model M SDL cable, for what thats worth)

edit:  also yes to a gray/beige option 

[smithyithy]

In for one of these dude.

[Techno Trousers]

Looks interesting. Just so everyone knows, the "THICC" cable and extra big coil options are a lot larger than the old school IBM beige cables. This is more along the lines of the "medium" sized options in the form.

[InvidiousIgnoramus]

I'll take three.

[captsis]

Will USB c be offered?

[Signature]

Will USB c be offered?

Yes, it´s in the OP

[S0L]

Yes please, black Type-C! 

[dblack]

I'll be in for some Beige ones.

this... pls

[emenelopee]

Interested. I said grey in the form but I take it back - black shiney like this please:

I've never seen a cable nicer than that of the IBM model f at / xt. We should really try to replicate the thickness, the shine and smoothness of that rubber. The spiral is much bigger than usual. It's a joy to touch it.

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Also vote for male+female PS/2 over aviator as a coupler.

[godlikekitten]

Give me them

[midnight2903]

looks good

[MungFuSensei]

Yeeeeaaah I'ma need you to drop whatever you're doing and start making these immediately.

[homiechicken]

Count me in!

[Signature]

Super interested. Would love something like this with a USB C end 

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Wait what conncector do you have there? Looks like PS/2 to me, but that doesn't work with modern keyboards afaik

all OTDs are ps/2

all OTDs that use default controller are ps/2 if you use the a356 controller you can use USB.

[Vloshko]

I've never seen a cable nicer than that of the IBM model f at / xt. We should really try to replicate the thickness, the shine and smoothness of that rubber. The spiral is much bigger than usual. It's a joy to touch it.

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I 10/10 agree and I'm quite interested. As far as heatshrink goes, I think it should remain black as opposed to doing grey/beige as another user mentioned.

[donutcat]

I 10/10 agree and I'm quite interested. As far as heatshrink goes, I think it should remain black as opposed to doing grey/beige as another user mentioned.

Heatshrink can easily be to-order rather than making everything the same.

[Vloshko]

Heatshrink can easily be to-order rather than making everything the same.

Right, I was just shooting my opinion in general and not making that part of what I said necessarily about the cables overall. Thanks for the clarification regardless.

[CommonCurt]

I 10/10 agree and I'm quite interested. As far as heatshrink goes, I think it should remain black as opposed to doing grey/beige as another user mentioned.

Heatshrink can easily be to-order rather than making everything the same.

Good to know 

I wouldn't really want black heatshrink on my beige cable.

[ihalatch]

Interested in buying few cables.

[jebbra]

Beige or white color will be 

[donutcat]

Figured I'd offer a summary thus far of the results on the IC form:


Summary of the total responses


Black is winning hard with beige second


Thiccness is surprisingly close together with 6.5mm being the highest


Coils vs total length is also surprisingly close, I think it was at 50:50 at 84 responses


Coil sizing has a pretty definitive split


So it looks like the current majority winner is black, 6.5mm thick, with a focus on mostly coils of 25mm OD.

[dblack]

So it looks like the current majority winner is black, 6.5mm thick, with a focus on mostly coils of 25mm OD.

dayum, really wanted beige, im still gonna pick up a black one tho

[Techno Trousers]

So it looks like the current majority winner is black, 6.5mm thick, with a focus on mostly coils of 25mm OD.

I think people will be very happy with this cable thickness and coil size. It's close to the IBM coiled beige cable I posted earlier.

Is there a chance of running multiple colors, or do we need to limit it to one for MOQ purposes?

[donutcat]

I'm willing to try for multiple MOQs as long as people fully understand what that entails as they're at least 100 units. I may see about getting quotes from a couple other manus to see if they do any better or worse than my previous comparison.

Also, do note that just because these are the results now doesn't mean they're final. I'm leaving the form open while I'm at San Antonio to gather more responses and I'll take final results some time next week
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[ARSLOCK]

I'm willing to try for multiple MOQs as long as people fully understand what that entails as they're at least 100 units. I may see about getting quotes from a couple other manus to see if they do any better or worse than my previous comparison.

Is the MOQ 100 per cable connector type or just 100 cables with various connectors?

[donutcat]

Just 100 per cable design, connectors don't matter since I'll be dealing with them myself. So for example, black 6.5mm with 25mm coils would be 100 moq, white 6.5mm with 25mm coils is 100 moq, and white 5mm with 25mm coils is 100moq.

[pr0ximity]

Would be very cool to have both a dark and lighter color available.

[emenelopee]

This is glorious, and worth drilling a bigger hole in my EVE-Project chassis to accommodate the thicker cable. I'm in all the way.

[Rowanblood]

In for one or more- I love this.

[CommonCurt]

Really hoping beige ends up being an option.
Would love 2 of them.

[MungFuSensei]

I think it might be possible to offer 2 colors, but it's gonna be hard to do more than that if there's a 100 MOQ for each. Do we have numbers from other cable group buys to compare, and see what kind of participation can be expected?

[Techno Trousers]

What if you open the gb for a single color, then run the next most popular color as a round two? If it's anounced up front, then people can decide for themselves whether to join and support round one, to help ensure a round two happens.

[JP]

I'm interested in 2-3 black coiled cables.

[idlemao]

Hope beige can be an option in a next round.

[JP]

乇乂ㄒ尺卂 ㄒ卄丨匚匚 plz 

[superhot]

my man

[MaNiFeX]

Interest has been piqued. 

[donutcat]

Alright, I figure now would be a good time to go ahead and call in the votes so I can get to work on the quoting process.


Black still severely in the lead with beige a loose second.


6.5mm won thiccness with 5mm and 8mm tied for second


In coils vs length, coils won out preference, but just barely.


Lastly, smaller coils landed a definitive victory over larger coils.


So, what does all this translate into for the actual cables? Pretty obviously I'll be going with black as the main option, but I think I'll also try getting a quote for beige. For the other three traits, thiccness, coils:length, and coil size, they must be added together to get the full picture. The 6.5mm cable mixed with the 25mm OD coils means that it only takes ~58.12mm of cable to make a single coil which is a relatively small amount compared to my initial 40mm coils number. Because of this, we can get more coils per length of cable, which will be suitable for the slightly mixed results of the coils:length question. Base on an approximately 4572mm max cable length, I'm thinking of going with the following configuration:



D=25mm - the OD/outer diameter of the coils
D1=6.5mm - the OD of the cable itself
L1=60mm - the end that plugs into the keyboard
L2=500mm - the end that plugs into the pc/hub
L=448mm - the length of the coiled section

This config would give a total length of 1008mm or just over 1m, with almost half of that being delicious thick coils.

Let me know your thoughts on this config so I can see if it's mostly reflecting what people are looking for in these cables.

[emenelopee]

Any chance of a female USB-C termination at L2?

My ideal would be a male/female coupler of some kind (even USB-C works) half way along the coil as I like my cables fixed into the board, but I can see how that's being greedy and not a popular position for a GB, so a female USB-C termination is a happy medium for my snowflake requirements.

Overall, a solid 8/10 Will Buy from me.

EDIT: also is L1 fixed at 60mm? I'd like a little bit more length on an un-terminated cable so I can hack a mini-USB into m'Teensy as a special pretty please.

[EightDiagram]

These specs look good. 

[donutcat]

Any chance of a female USB-C termination at L2?

My ideal would be a male/female coupler of some kind (even USB-C works) half way along the coil as I like my cables fixed into the board, but I can see how that's being greedy and not a popular position for a GB, so a female USB-C termination is a happy medium for my snowflake requirements.

Overall, a solid 8/10 Will Buy from me.

EDIT: also is L1 fixed at 60mm? I'd like a little bit more length on an un-terminated cable so I can hack a mini-USB into m'Teensy as a special pretty please.

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About how much would you need on the board side of the coils?

[pr0ximity]

Alright, I figure now would be a good time to go ahead and call in the votes so I can get to work on the quoting process.

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Black still severely in the lead with beige a loose second.

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6.5mm won thiccness with 5mm and 8mm tied for second

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In coils vs length, coils won out preference, but just barely.

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Lastly, smaller coils landed a definitive victory over larger coils.


So, what does all this translate into for the actual cables? Pretty obviously I'll be going with black as the main option, but I think I'll also try getting a quote for beige. For the other three traits, thiccness, coils:length, and coil size, they must be added together to get the full picture. The 6.5mm cable mixed with the 25mm OD coils means that it only takes ~58.12mm of cable to make a single coil which is a relatively small amount compared to my initial 40mm coils number. Because of this, we can get more coils per length of cable, which will be suitable for the slightly mixed results of the coils:length question. Base on an approximately 4572mm max cable length, I'm thinking of going with the following configuration:

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D=25mm - the OD/outer diameter of the coils
D1=6.5mm - the OD of the cable itself
L1=60mm - the end that plugs into the keyboard
L2=500mm - the end that plugs into the pc/hub
L=448mm - the length of the coiled section

This config would give a total length of 1008mm or just over 1m, with almost half of that being delicious thick coils.

Let me know your thoughts on this config so I can see if it's mostly reflecting what people are looking for in these cables.

TBF, beige+white+grey combine to over 50%, so a light color might be more popular than black  :p

[Puddsy]

Alright, I figure now would be a good time to go ahead and call in the votes so I can get to work on the quoting process.

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Black still severely in the lead with beige a loose second.

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6.5mm won thiccness with 5mm and 8mm tied for second

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In coils vs length, coils won out preference, but just barely.

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Lastly, smaller coils landed a definitive victory over larger coils.


So, what does all this translate into for the actual cables? Pretty obviously I'll be going with black as the main option, but I think I'll also try getting a quote for beige. For the other three traits, thiccness, coils:length, and coil size, they must be added together to get the full picture. The 6.5mm cable mixed with the 25mm OD coils means that it only takes ~58.12mm of cable to make a single coil which is a relatively small amount compared to my initial 40mm coils number. Because of this, we can get more coils per length of cable, which will be suitable for the slightly mixed results of the coils:length question. Base on an approximately 4572mm max cable length, I'm thinking of going with the following configuration:

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D=25mm - the OD/outer diameter of the coils
D1=6.5mm - the OD of the cable itself
L1=60mm - the end that plugs into the keyboard
L2=500mm - the end that plugs into the pc/hub
L=448mm - the length of the coiled section

This config would give a total length of 1008mm or just over 1m, with almost half of that being delicious thick coils.

Let me know your thoughts on this config so I can see if it's mostly reflecting what people are looking for in these cables.

TBF, beige+white+grey combine to over 50%, so a light color might be more popular than black  :p

all 4 of those options would go with pretty much any color of keyboard

[emenelopee]

Any chance of a female USB-C termination at L2?

My ideal would be a male/female coupler of some kind (even USB-C works) half way along the coil as I like my cables fixed into the board, but I can see how that's being greedy and not a popular position for a GB, so a female USB-C termination is a happy medium for my snowflake requirements.

Overall, a solid 8/10 Will Buy from me.

EDIT: also is L1 fixed at 60mm? I'd like a little bit more length on an un-terminated cable so I can hack a mini-USB into m'Teensy as a special pretty please.

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About how much would you need on the board side of the coils?

About 150 mm (6 in) should do it. That's total, so +90 mm onto the 60 mm you have now. Depends on how tight the radius can go on the cable without stressing the Teensy socket.

[pr0ximity]

TBF, beige+white+grey combine to over 50%, so a light color might be more popular than black 

all 4 of those options would go with pretty much any color of keyboard

I think black goes well with darker cases, but a lighter cable goes nicely with all colors.

[donutcat]

So, got some good news. I checked with a backup manu for a quote on both black and beige cables, and their pricing was significantly better, ~63% better than the previous quotes I had received, though still with the same 100 unit moq. This is great news since it'll mean cheaper cables for you guys, and a chance to sell more of them since a lower price point. I'll be doing the math on pricing over the next few days and be looking to launch early next week if there's no issues.

[CommonCurt]

So, got some good news. I checked with a backup manu for a quote on both black and beige cables, and their pricing was significantly better, ~63% better than the previous quotes I had received, though still with the same 100 unit moq. This is great news since it'll mean cheaper cables for you guys, and a chance to sell more of them since a lower price point. I'll be doing the math on pricing over the next few days and be looking to launch early next week if there's no issues.

Sorry if I missed it, but does this mean that you'll be doing Beige and Black at the same time?

[donutcat]

So, got some good news. I checked with a backup manu for a quote on both black and beige cables, and their pricing was significantly better, ~63% better than the previous quotes I had received, though still with the same 100 unit moq. This is great news since it'll mean cheaper cables for you guys, and a chance to sell more of them since a lower price point. I'll be doing the math on pricing over the next few days and be looking to launch early next week if there's no issues.

Sorry if I missed it, but does this mean that you'll be doing Beige and Black at the same time?

Yep doing both of them this run since it'll be easier to get the to MOQ now.i was even yoying around with the idea of something like a neon pink cable too, but I wasn't sure if that would have a chance.

[CommonCurt]

So, got some good news. I checked with a backup manu for a quote on both black and beige cables, and their pricing was significantly better, ~63% better than the previous quotes I had received, though still with the same 100 unit moq. This is great news since it'll mean cheaper cables for you guys, and a chance to sell more of them since a lower price point. I'll be doing the math on pricing over the next few days and be looking to launch early next week if there's no issues.

Sorry if I missed it, but does this mean that you'll be doing Beige and Black at the same time?

Yep doing both of them this run since it'll be easier to get the to MOQ now.i was even yoying around with the idea of something like a neon pink cable too, but I wasn't sure if that would have a chance.

Awesome!   
Yeah, don't think I personally would get pink, but I'm definitely down for that Beige.

[emenelopee]

Yep doing both of them this run since it'll be easier to get the to MOQ now.i was even yoying around with the idea of something like a neon pink cable too, but I wasn't sure if that would have a chance.

IN FOR NEON PINK!

[captsis]

Yep doing both of them this run since it'll be easier to get the to MOQ now.i was even yoying around with the idea of something like a neon pink cable too, but I wasn't sure if that would have a chance.

IN FOR NEON PINK!

I'd by the **** out of that. No losing that cable eh?

[Vigrith]

Yep doing both of them this run since it'll be easier to get the to MOQ now.i was even yoying around with the idea of something like a neon pink cable too, but I wasn't sure if that would have a chance.

I'd buy all 3. Especially the neon pink.

[donutcat]

So since there was at least a little interest I've gone ahead and asked for a quote on the neon pink cables as well since there's no real harm in just getting a quote for them. I've also asked for a shipping quote on all the cables, so that'll let me figure out end pricing. As of right now I'm still planning on using my default USB connectors for these cables, so if anyone has any suggestions for other diy USB connectors lemme know and I'll look into it. I'm fine with the normie connectors but I know other people were perhaps wanting something a bit fancier.

[CommonCurt]

So since there was at least a little interest I've gone ahead and asked for a quote on the neon pink cables as well since there's no real harm in just getting a quote for them. I've also asked for a shipping quote on all the cables, so that'll let me figure out end pricing. As of right now I'm still planning on using my default USB connectors for these cables, so if anyone has any suggestions for other diy USB connectors lemme know and I'll look into it. I'm fine with the normie connectors but I know other people were perhaps wanting something a bit fancier.

I would like the "normie" connectors on mine 

[emenelopee]

So since there was at least a little interest I've gone ahead and asked for a quote on the neon pink cables as well since there's no real harm in just getting a quote for them. I've also asked for a shipping quote on all the cables, so that'll let me figure out end pricing. As of right now I'm still planning on using my default USB connectors for these cables, so if anyone has any suggestions for other diy USB connectors lemme know and I'll look into it. I'm fine with the normie connectors but I know other people were perhaps wanting something a bit fancier.

I for one am stoked for neon pink. Let's make this happen, cap'n!

And contrary to my previous requests, the awesome curls are good enough to be a permanent feature so I withdraw my request for female UCB-C or some other coupler type: USB-A or USB-C normie terminations work fine.

[hking0036]

I'd love to get some suitable replacements for my IBM boards that are getting converted to USB - I'll try to get some measurements on XT and 122 Terminal cables when I get back on tuesday. The XT one has some wiggle room, but the terminal board has a pretty picky small spot for cables so I'd have to be worried about thickness on that.

(USB A -> USB Mini, if it's not clear, also)

[donutcat]

Alright, got some more numbers back and some color samples. I'm ok with the black they sent me since it's kinda hard to mess up black, but not so much the beige

Imo it's a bit too saturated of a beige for what I was looking for.

Good news is, they'll match RAL color codes, which IDKWTF they are, but a bit of Googling shows there's a bunch of them to choose from, so I'll be looking through those to find the color I think the beige needs to be, as well as finding one for the neon pink.

[emenelopee]

Looks like khaki to me, judging by this scientific scale I found on the internet:



RE: neon pink, I don't know if you can colour match neon - a nice solid magenta will do for me.

[captsis]

Looks like khaki to me, judging by this scientific scale I found on the internet:

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RE: neon pink, I don't know if you can colour match neon - a nice solid magenta will do for me.

Yeah I'd be in for magenta. No losing a bright pink cable!

[donutcat]

There is actually a decent "neon" pink, RAL 4010

And I'm also pretty certain on RAL7004 for the beige

And I also think I'm gonna do RAL9011 for the black since it would do really well with the matte finish I think


There's also a bunch of other colors on the RAL chart that would make neat cables in the future, such as RAL3026 or RAL6038, though their purple options are a little lacking imo. Plenty of stuff to think about for future drops.

I'll probably launch the GB tomorrow if I hear back confirming they can use my color choices.

[CommonCurt]

Alright, got some more numbers back and some color samples. I'm ok with the black they sent me since it's kinda hard to mess up black, but not so much the beige

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Imo it's a bit too saturated of a beige for what I was looking for.

Good news is, they'll match RAL color codes, which IDKWTF they are, but a bit of Googling shows there's a bunch of them to choose from, so I'll be looking through those to find the color I think the beige needs to be, as well as finding one for the neon pink.

Damn!  Yeah, that's like brown khaki.

[euphxenos]

There is actually a decent "neon" pink, RAL 4010

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And I'm also pretty certain on RAL7004 for the beige

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And I also think I'm gonna do RAL9011 for the black since it would do really well with the matte finish I think

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There's also a bunch of other colors on the RAL chart that would make neat cables in the future, such as RAL3026 or RAL6038, though their purple options are a little lacking imo. Plenty of stuff to think about for future drops.

I'll probably launch the GB tomorrow if I hear back confirming they can use my color choices.

RAL7004 looks more grey than beige to me.  I tend to think of beige as being a bit more yellow than that.

[Puddsy]

There is actually a decent "neon" pink, RAL 4010

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And I'm also pretty certain on RAL7004 for the beige

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And I also think I'm gonna do RAL9011 for the black since it would do really well with the matte finish I think

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There's also a bunch of other colors on the RAL chart that would make neat cables in the future, such as RAL3026 or RAL6038, though their purple options are a little lacking imo. Plenty of stuff to think about for future drops.

I'll probably launch the GB tomorrow if I hear back confirming they can use my color choices.

i'd be obligated to buy that pink.

[donutcat]

RAL7004 looks more grey than beige to me.  I tend to think of beige as being a bit more yellow than that.

Yeah, judging colors based off what they look like on screen isn't the most dependable. I'll probably be looking into getting an RAL booklet here shortly to be more accurate in my color picking, though they're a wee bit pricey.

[donutcat]

RAL7004 looks more grey than beige to me.  I tend to think of beige as being a bit more yellow than that.

Yeah, judging colors based off what they look like on screen isn't the most dependable, and I'm trying to get the beige closer to like IBM case beige than "normal" beige. I'll probably be looking into getting an RAL booklet here shortly to be more accurate in my color picking, though they're a wee bit pricey.

[captsis]

RAL7004 looks more grey than beige to me.  I tend to think of beige as being a bit more yellow than that.

Yeah, judging colors based off what they look like on screen isn't the most dependable. I'll probably be looking into getting an RAL booklet here shortly to be more accurate in my color picking, though they're a wee bit pricey.

Using a non TN panel monitor helps immensely. 

[CommonCurt]

RAL7004 looks more grey than beige to me.  I tend to think of beige as being a bit more yellow than that.

Yeah, judging colors based off what they look like on screen isn't the most dependable. I'll probably be looking into getting an RAL booklet here shortly to be more accurate in my color picking, though they're a wee bit pricey.

I have to agree that RAL7004 looks more gray also.

[Solotov]

I think RAL 9002 seems like beige to my eyes.



Btw, will there be an option for coil length? Would be weird if the coil is longer than a board itself (60%, 65% boards).

[schmoktopus]

Is it possible to configure the cables with certain connectors at checkout? I am searching for a fancy micro usb cable for my phone. Only problem is that the connector needs to be fairly slim due to my (Not very well designed) phonecase.

[dblack]

RAL 7004 looks like itll match cherry mods quite well. I may be wrong but 9002 looks a bit light to me.

[dgneo]

Personally a fan of 7032 or 7044, more partial to 7044.

[CommonCurt]

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Personally a fan of 7032 or 7044, more partial to 7044.

+1

[donutcat]

Yeah, I'm liking 7044 more now that I look at it more. I'll probably list that as the beige of choice in the GB choices.

[donutcat]

GB will be open at https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95028.0 when approved.

[TalkingTree]

I painted this keyboard with RAL 1013 (Oyster white). OG Beige keycaps are for comparison.



Would you consider that paint for beige?

[EightDiagram]

I painted this keyboard with RAL 1013 (Oyster white). OG Beige keycaps are for comparison.

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Would you consider that paint for beige?

Makes sense. I like this.