I can't wait for this to be put to a vote.
I can see it now: someone within the community is going to create a poll, it's going to be 30+ pages of debate, re-polls, refinement, and eventual self destruction when EvilDragon just selects the colour that he likes.
I can see it now: someone within the community is going to create a poll, it's going to be 30+ pages of debate, re-polls, refinement, and eventual self destruction when EvilDragon just selects the colour that he likes.
But there seem to be a consensus on the colors too.
Only a few people like the more wild colors, the black/grey/white and computer brown seems to be the major preference.
I have read that Rit changed the formula for their dye, so it doesn't work very well with plastics. Acetone helps, but it is still a poor choice from what I hear. Other dyes that are designed for use with synthetic fabrics are supposed to work much better now. I come across this discussion a lot for dyeing keyboard keys and sometimes Game Boys.Yep, but I saw some examples that work with acetone. I am going to try one plastic sample when it's decided the kind of plastic that's beign used and try to dye it.The point is, if we get a clear color like grey (or white) we can change the color. If we made a case black colored then we are only have black color.I seem to recall ED saying that they were planning to add a transparent protective coating to the plastic. Said coating would probably preclude the use of dye to colour the plastic after the fact. (assuming I'm not misremembering that part)The point is, if we get a clear color like grey (or white) we can change the color. If we made a case black colored then we are only have black color.
I am going to autoquote me just to add this image:
https://www.gerrys.com.au/images/p/rit dye chart.jpg
If the plastic admit dye, then we can have our Pyra of what color we want.
-Neelix
Also dark red has been a popular choice for a while, and you also have the pink and yellow crowds. I like all of these options except white. I am pretty sure several people want blue, and a few want purple. Have I missed any? Green? Orange?But there seem to be a consensus on the colors too.
Only a few people like the more wild colors, the black/grey/white and computer brown seems to be the major preference.
Wha? Thats still 4 different finishes. Thats hardly a consensus!
Most of the images aren't loading for me on Tapatalk... but the White with Pink highlights did and I can tell you this:
It would be a terrible choice of colour for mass appeal.
I LOVE IT!!!!1!!
I'm now seriously concidering getting a custom case printed by someone...
... WizardStan?
*I'll make it worth your while...*
As you wish!Most of the images aren't loading for me on Tapatalk... but the White with Pink highlights did and I can tell you this:
It would be a terrible choice of colour for mass appeal.
I LOVE IT!!!!1!!
I'm now seriously concidering getting a custom case printed by someone...
... WizardStan?
*I'll make it worth your while...*
Fine, fine! Now change back that avatar.
What I think we will probably get is a dark grey with a touch of color and a bit of texture to it. Not everyone wins, but few people lose either.
But why no ZXSpectrum render? Black with the rainbow flash at the bottom-right.
What I think we will probably get is a dark grey with a touch of color and a bit of texture to it. Not everyone wins, but few people lose either.
@rygD, thanks for the information mate. Did you ever try Vinyl dye spray cans? I have been searching ir for long time now, but never found it and the only shop I could found was pretty expensive because they need to send the cans via road.
Has case surface texture been announced? Molds are being made, so it must have been decided. I really hope it isn't smooth. I feel like the last time I was discussing it here something was said in favor of "rough" surface texture, however I don't remember if it was "official" from ED, or just others saying they prefer having texture on the outer case. If we get a protective layer maybe that can provide some gripiness.What I think we will probably get is a dark grey with a touch of color and a bit of texture to it. Not everyone wins, but few people lose either.
A change in texture will probably require a change in mould, or some sort of paint (other than the protective layer), so I wouldn't bank on getting that. But yeah, dark grey with black buttons gets my vote.