类型: IC
作者: calmfries
发布时间: 2021-07-03
12:19:23
更新时间: 2021-07-04 12:19:39
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113640.0
IC form
Hi all, here I am running IC for custom handcrafted
braided USB cables as an artisan service should there be
enough interest and demand for it.
I aim to provide a
premium quality product that complements the amazing
keyboards and keysets that are growing in this community.
In
the first attempt, I will be crafting this cable around the
Botanical theme, inspired by the beautiful GMK Botanical
keycaps set.
This means that the cable will be
color-matched to the exact colors used in the set.
Credit: Render from Botanical GB thread
I have received a green light from Hazzy, the
designer of the Botanical set to use the exact color
combination on this custom cable.
However, as a
disclaimer, it shall be noted that this does not signify any
affiliation with Hazzy or the official GMK Botanical GB.
This is solely an independent project by me.
Now onto
the structure of the cable, it is braided with multiple
strands of wires into one single cable.
Shown here is
an example of what I’ve made few years ago (iykyk
). Aviator connector will be added in prototype and final
product
This is my second take on custom braided USB cable,
trying to offer something that is different to the market.
Aside from modernising the cable with modern features i.e.
detachable connectors,
I am also aiming to lift up the
quality quite a few notches higher than where I was few
years ago.
The format of sale will be likely be
pre-order and FCFS only, there will likely be a cap on
quantity of orders as this product is handcrafted and
requires significant amount of man-hours to complete just a
single cable, compared to more common cable construction.
Ultimately,
quality prevails over quantity.
This will definitely
not be a quick IC as there are lots of work that goes into
color matching as close as possible with the wire
manufacturer and possibly many hiccups in prototyping before
I start taking orders. The prototyping process should begin
soon after I gather enough interest to start the project.
As
for price, you can expect it around the range of other
premium cable offerings, varies with length and options.
Specifications:-
Length: 1ft - 6ft
Connection:
MiniUSB, MicroUSB and Type C
Detachable connector:
5pin aviator
Starting date:
TBA
Price: TBA
Est. Shipping time:
~2 Months after Pre-order
Shipping cost:
TBA (This will need some work to keep it reasonable for
International buyers)