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From the same folks who brought you the Godspeed, Jukebox, and Dasher & Dancer cables, these are designed to pair with the ever-popular Carbon SA keycaps. Made by hand from 28-AWG tinned copper wire, this Carbon-themed USB cable features an aluminum Mylar wrap beneath a braided copper shielding Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downCyphre
2710
May 17, 2018
Oh here we go...
"OMG why no USB-C? FailDrop."
So for the uninitiated, these are custom, hand made cables. Meaning an individual puts them together by hand. USB 3.0 Type-C is a 22-24 pin connector that requires a PCB and controller to interface with a standard 7-lead USB 3.0 cable. The reason you're still going to see keyboards using USB Mini and similar connectors is not only because USB 3.0 isn't a necessary for these devices, but also because it amounts to a 4 pin connector with a 4/5-lead cable.
Until manufacturers come out with an affordable, ready made USB Type-C connector where an individual can just solder up the 7 wires, it isn't feasible for the Do-It-Yourself-er.
So for the uninitiated, these are custom, hand made cables. Meaning an individual puts them together by hand. USB 3.0 Type-C is a 22-24 pin connector that requires a PCB and controller to interface with a standard 7-lead USB 3.0 cable. The reason you're still going to see keyboards using USB Mini and similar connectors is not only because USB 3.0 isn't a necessary for these devices, but also because it amounts to a 4 pin connector with a 4/5-lead cable.
Until manufacturers come out with an affordable, ready made USB Type-C connector where an individual can just solder up the 7 wires, it isn't feasible for the Do-It-Yourself-er.
Cyphre
2710
May 19, 2018
Which would be nice... if it were 3.0 or lower. That 3.1 connector diagram is showing 17 contacts.
donutcat
182
May 19, 2018
CyphreI know someone using those currently for their 2.0 over C cables with a resistor soldered. Having all the pads available means you can use them if you want to do 3.1 or ignore them and just use the ones for 2.0, like my dude does. Plus being one of the very few connectors available to use a proper metal shell instead of a plastic one most have.
T0mb3ry
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T0mb3ry
Jun 19, 2017
Got a sample today.
dilkROM
73
Sep 14, 2018
T0mb3ryAhhh, nice to see this pic. Makes me know for sure that the original carbon I ordered *does* in fact look more like a dirty / darker orange (or even red) than the actual brighter orange of the carbon caps.
The quality on these cables is amazing. Are there any videos shared that show the manufacturing process, especially any of the hand made parts? I am super curious how that's working...
The quality on these cables is amazing. Are there any videos shared that show the manufacturing process, especially any of the hand made parts? I am super curious how that's working...
T0mb3ry
2136
T0mb3ry
Sep 15, 2018
dilkROMI don't have any video but only this photo. Btw. well said about Carbon orange. Its not just orange. Its an dirty and darkish orange ;)
TheMadClacker
44
Jun 19, 2017
chaz6I was ready to buy it until I realized that. It won't work with my k-type :(
FastRedPonyCAr
67
Dec 18, 2018
Did anyone else get a cable with a type C connector? Mine has type C to type C and neither connector will plug into ANY of my type C plugs. It's like it goes half way in and then just stops before it fully seats or snaps into the connection. Really upset right now. I waited a long time for this cable only to have this pretty bizarre problem :(
The connectors aren't damaged either. I'm afraid if I push any harder on the cable it's going to break the socket of whatever I try to plug into.
CanuckTechs
2
Dec 28, 2018
FastRedPonyCArYep, exact same issue... will be interesting to see what their support says.
Tasselhoff
523
Mar 25, 2019
FastRedPonyCArYep, I was gutted. I got the cable with all the extras and the usb c didn't fit. They offered me a return but I just was too pissed to go all the way into town and waste more time and money sending it back. So I have an expensive useless cable.
Eclips4x
61
May 17, 2018
WHY, just WHY is this not offered in USB-C? This is 2018. Man, what a shame. Godspeed cable and now this also?
shadowkreep
515
May 17, 2018
Seriously? Massdrop, why the hell would you sell a keyboard with USB C and not support it in any other drops? The K-Type is nice but i can never fully bling it out and im pretty peeved by this.
shadowkreep
515
May 17, 2018
I know they dont but why wouldnt they try to get USB C to compliment the products they DO make
TanvirK175
1101
May 17, 2018
shadowkreepBecause this vendor makes really good cables and doesn't want to work with USB C yet? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Typhoon859
141
Sep 14, 2018
What's the point of having USB-C when the cable itself only has USB 2.0 specification?
JustFluxz
456
Sep 14, 2018
One thing I would also like mechcables to offer is gold usb-c. They offer gold connections for the other usb types, but not usbc.
Typhoon859
141
Sep 14, 2018
Typhoon859I mean, it's a cable. It can be used for more than just a keyboard XD, and if it were USB 3.1, it's not like it wouldn't further be backwards compatible.
kick53rv3
53
May 17, 2018
why not just go buy the usb c cable from zapcables or other vendors that sell usb c rather than complaining about this drop?
heldpizza
319
May 18, 2018
kick53rv3Don't look at it as complaining. If you are a brand/reseller/manufacturer you should be grateful for prospective customers comments voicing what they want rather than being quiet and walking away.
heldpizza
319
Sep 14, 2018
heldpizzaAnd what do you know... The next drop they have comes with the USB-C option! A+ for listening to the community! May consider this drop!!!
bbaydar
11
May 17, 2018
Also gonna bitch about the lack of USB-C. :-( I was so ready to buy three cables for my ErgoDox.
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