Spencer:
> Hi,
>
> I threw this here since graphic and experience design are besties :)
>
> Feel free to change.
>
>>
>> Spencer:
>> The existing Tails logo, an upgrade to this [0], is mechanically
>> incorrect; the pins are not on the PCB extension but on the metal
>> connector housing.
>>
>> There are also small alignment issues associated with the isometric
>> perspective.
>>
>> Drafting is required and will make this easy :)
>>
>
> Attached [1] is what a mechanically accurate Tails guy looks like; I am
> putting together a document that compares with the existing one and
> provides an alternative that aligns more with our current stylized guy
> since I am not sure how people feel about the existing Tails guy.
>
> Just a head's up :)
>
> Wordlife,
> Spencer
>
> [0]: http://thenounproject.com/term/usb/23873/
> [1]: tailsguy.png
some more nitpicking :-)
The outer two pins (power: VCC and GND) should be slightly longer than
the inner two (data: D+, D-). As a result, the power pins connect
before the data pins when a USB plug is connected to a receptacle.
(Just look at your favourite USB key at hand)
Cheers,
~flapflap
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