diff --git a/examples/ex01.yml b/examples/ex01.yml
index 83cce3c..9e4340f 100644
--- a/examples/ex01.yml
+++ b/examples/ex01.yml
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ cables:
     show_equiv: true # auto-calculate AWG equivalent from metric gauge
     length: 0.2 # length in m
     shield: true
+    type: Serial
 
 connections:
   -
diff --git a/examples/ex05.yml b/examples/ex05.yml
index 9723b1f..fe063c2 100644
--- a/examples/ex05.yml
+++ b/examples/ex05.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ templates:
     length: 0.2
     colors: [PK, TQ, YE, VT]
     category: bundle
+    type: I²C
 
 connectors:
   X1: