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Title: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: jellowiggler on Sun, 23 September 2012, 16:09:31
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/24/u2e5umuh.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/24/uga3e4y5.jpg)

My Filco MJ2 is done!

87-key
Brown switches
Medium o-rings
Cream cheese an green ABS ds caps
Lubed stabilizers

I'm pretty happy with it.

I've also got the Filco keypad to go with it and the ccng caps for it. But I've never opened the box for it.

We'll see what the next project is. Cherry white DS 104 key on a Rosewill?



Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: Appeac on Sun, 23 September 2012, 17:26:20
Ergo clears mod!

CCnG is so gorgeous.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 23 September 2012, 18:05:06
Hmmm.... the black bezel color clashes with the key caps. Not so good..
Title: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: jellowiggler on Sun, 23 September 2012, 18:22:35
That's why I like it. I think a "white" board would just wash out.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: wiredPANDA on Sun, 23 September 2012, 19:02:06
So,  how much of a difference do the o-rings make?  I've been curious about getting some for my Leopold (mx browns).
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: Neo.X on Sun, 23 September 2012, 19:04:16
How's the feel with O-rings on brown?
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: boost on Sun, 23 September 2012, 19:43:17
Nice combo...

Had 40a on browns and it felt funny and had to remove it..lol
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: AKIMbO on Sun, 23 September 2012, 19:44:46
CCnG is a classic set...I regret trading mine.  I don't do O-rings though....my keyboard is too pretty for rubbers.  :p
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: boost on Sun, 23 September 2012, 19:48:29
my keyboard is too pretty for rubbers.  :p

-_-
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 23 September 2012, 19:49:41
CCnG is a classic set...I regret trading mine.  I don't do O-rings though....my keyboard is too pretty for rubbers.  :p

I don't ^____^


finding a 10key pad was a *****
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: boost on Sun, 23 September 2012, 19:50:47
finding a 10key pad was a *****

Really men don't use tenkey :)
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 23 September 2012, 19:51:52
Try doing CAD drawings without it bro


I'd rather jump off a short bridge
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: kinruan on Sun, 23 September 2012, 20:45:33
i wish there is another CCnG GB since i just missed that!
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: Appeac on Sun, 23 September 2012, 20:56:55
i wish there is another CCnG GB since i just missed that!

I'm crossing my fingers for the CCnBlue to happen soon.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 23 September 2012, 21:00:35
i wish there is another CCnG GB since i just missed that!

You might be able to pick one up for sale in the classified  section
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: wiredPANDA on Sun, 23 September 2012, 21:06:55
They pop up from time to time, but you have to be fast.  I haven't seen a CCnG last very long once it shows up on the classifieds.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: kinruan on Sun, 23 September 2012, 21:26:45
i do fill in the form i think. i like CCnG better than the blue unless it is the sky blue.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: kinruan on Sun, 23 September 2012, 21:28:13
i wish there is another CCnG GB since i just missed that!

You might be able to pick one up for sale in the classified  section

yeah. i am looking, it is hard since nobody has gotten boring to it at all yet
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 23 September 2012, 21:31:23
May be after the Round4's come in (if ever lol)
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 23 September 2012, 23:29:34
i do fill in the form i think. i like CCnG better than the blue unless it is the sky blue.
Sky blue like the Soware set? It was a mistake (they meant to use the dark blue of WYSE, I believe) but it looks pretty good.
Link to picture  (http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&biw=1024&bih=631&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnsfd&tbnid=cNH2xSTu461AVM:&imgrefurl=http://geekhack.org/index.php%3Ftopic%3D20485.0&docid=OfgosIIwjaMf2M&imgurl=https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_uK51eM_83w8/TbXROy74bOI/AAAAAAAAGxc/eVMJe1-FdcE/SDC10328.JPG&w=512&h=384&ei=LuFfUPKbMcjz0gHw_oDYBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=105&vpy=267&dur=3024&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=170&ty=120&sig=109277423478332704778&page=1&tbnh=135&tbnw=188&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0,i:85)
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: kinruan on Mon, 24 September 2012, 00:12:08
exactly like the esc keys. if it has navy blue/dark blue legends on it, it must be wonderful.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: vorxaw on Mon, 24 September 2012, 04:06:01
what do you mean by lubed stabilizers? I just wrapped tape on mine
Title: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: jellowiggler on Mon, 24 September 2012, 11:17:07
To get a super smooth and stable feel to your costar stabilized keys use lithium based grease to lube the 4 contact points. I use dialectric grease. It's easy to find and won't hurt the plastic.

The points are where the wire clips to the keyboard and where the wire connects to the key cap.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: daerid on Mon, 24 September 2012, 11:21:29
Was about to post the Lithium Grease I got off Amazon, but Amazon's login is returning a 503. Weird.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: proest on Fri, 28 September 2012, 13:31:10
How often do you need to lube the stabilizers? Been typing on my filco for over a year without issues. Am I doing it wrong?!
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 28 September 2012, 13:40:06
40A o-ring for the win. you need OEM caps for the 40-A-Rs from WASD though, the 40-A-L should work on cherry and sp.
Title: Re: Finally got my filco to where I want it.
Post by: jkercado on Fri, 28 September 2012, 14:00:42
That's one cool-looking unit!