Cable Connectors
Device cables end with USB C/Mini USB and plugs into your keyboard. Host cables end with USB A and plugs into your computer. If your cable do not have a connector, the cable cannot be separated into device and host cables.
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GX connectors are either the GX16 or GX12. GX16 connectors are larger than GX12 and come in colours. Chomper connectors are LEMO push-pull connector variant and come in colour as well.
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Essentially, cables serve the same function with or without additional connectors. GX and Chomper connectors are extra connectors in the middle of your cable to improve aesthetics, allowing you to easily unplug your keyboard without having to reach for the back of your PC, or fiddling with the USB C on your keyboard as they can be quite fragile. If you have another keyboard using a different output, say a Mini USB, you can also get another device cable and connect your keyboard just by switching up the connectors.
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For cables without connectors, they can be customized with paracord and techflex colours, and the double sleeving helps to improve the durability and aesthetics of the cable.
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Cable lengths
Requiem cables have a standard coil length of about 15cm, and the coiled device cables are about 25cm inclusive of all connectors. For straight device cables, they are about 25cm as well. For host cables, they are 120cm.
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You are free to add on additional length as you like. However, do take note that cables have a optimum max length of 300cm, and device coiled cables can take up to 150cm easily. I will reach out should the length exceed 300cm to discuss more.
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Cable Coils
For Requiem Coils, I have developed my own coiling process to keep the coils tight, springy and straight. Coils should stand vertically while holding the aviator end as the base and no more than 1/3 of the coiled length. Occasional tug and stretching of the coils will not remove the springiness, and the cable should snap back to original length when released.
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Keep in mind that coils are merely for aesthetic purposes. They will not loosen over time, but prolonged stretching will cause coils to deform. Check out @requiemcables on Instagram to see my coil test.
Paracord vs Techflex vs PET Weave
Paracord is usually the primary sleeving of the cable, which is followed by a secondary sleeving of Techflex, or PET weave. Techflex and PET weave are made of the same material(PET) but are manufactured differently. Techflex and PET weave will allow for the paracord colour to be seen underneath, with PET weave offering better clarity due to the size of the weave.
Service
While we may be accustomed to long wait times and limited quantities in this hobby, I intend on making cables on a rolling basis. My current lead time is 1 week depending on parts and orders, but i can also make cables within the day. Once order form is submitted, I will contact you to confirm cable customization, pricing and completion date.
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I usually make batches of cables together so that I can cross test them. I also test them on all 3 of my keyboards while building. I will only ship out cables once I am satisfied with the quality.
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Please pull out all the connectors while holding on to the metal housing, especially USB C connectors as they are the most fragile. While I do reinforce all the connectors with various adhesives, excessive force can still damage the cable. I will provide free repairs on my cables for accidental damages but it will take time for both of us.
Quality
warning: long read ahead
All parts of Requiem Cables are sourced and hand made.
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For paracord and techflex/PET weave sleeving, they are cut to the exact length and treated with heat to ensure no fraying of ends. This ensures that the cable is fully sleeved all the way into the conectors, whereas you can spot a gap of sleeving in other cables where heatshrink is used to cover up the inaccuracy.
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For gradient colour changes, paracord are fused neatly by melting the ends to prevent any unsightly bump. This is especially apparent when other cables use lighter or clear heatshrink to combine the two paracords, which creates a large bump that is unappealing to touch and see.
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Coils go through several rounds of heating and freezing process, and reverse coiling. This ensures tight and springy coils that do not unravel even with occasional tugging(let's face it, its fun to pull them sometimes). Other cables may unravel over time, have uneven coils of different sizes and weirdly angled ends that are too long. Usually, heating with a heatgun is not consistent enough to maintain high quality coils, so always try to go for baked coils.
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Aucharm USB connectors are chosen which are typically used in hi-fi audio cables. They come in metal housings which allows for a seamless transition from cable to connector when compared to plastic ones.
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Chomper connectors are a lemo variant that provide the sleek aesthetic and easy usage as actual lemo connectors are overkill for keyboards and would double the costs. GX connectors are chosen and tested across a variety of suppliers, and are powder coated to achieve vibrant colours.
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