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Hardware/Software for The Dial Toner: a mechanical hex color picker.

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The Dial Toner

An Unnecessary Series of Hardware Color Pickers

The Dial Toner (Basic)

  • The original. Available on Etsy!
  • Find usage instructions here.
  • Dial in your color using the delightfully tactile hex switches.
  • Built-in RGB LED's show the (approximate!) color you have selected in real time.
  • Smash the button to send the color into your design software (or anywhere, the device acts as a keyboard).
  • Can be configured to output Hex, RGB, CMYK, or HSL color.

Rev02

Dial Toner Rev02 Board


The Dial Toner Ultra

  • The "Swiss-army-knife".
  • Find usage instructions here.
  • Dial in your color using 4 analog dials. Input modes include Hex, RGB, CMYK, HSL, and P**tone.
  • 1.3" LCD screen displays your color (and corresponding values) in real time.
  • RGB backlit knobs because why not.
  • Smash the button to send the color into your design software (or anywhere, the device acts as a keyboard).
  • Can be configured to output Hex, RGB, CMYK, or HSL.

Rev01

Dial Toner Ultra Rev01 Board