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Title: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: spash11 on Sat, 02 February 2013, 22:17:38
Was just wondering whether the top panel for a filco majestouch tenkeyless (camo) will fit a cheaper board such as a HPE 87 key or Keycool 87 key (e.g. this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPE-87-Mechanical-Gaming-keyboard-Cherry-MX-Black-switches-W-Black-body-/300738923231?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item46056fcadf)?

Any feedback or ideas to make it fit, even if it won't right of the bat will be much appreciated :D

Filco Camo top:
(http://i49.tinypic.com/2a6jgg4.jpg)


HPE87 board:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/HPE-87-Mechanical-Gaming-keyboard-Cherry-MX-Black-switches-W-Black-body-/00/s/Njg2WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16Z,!yEE9s5jGJyyBP-VRnQ+6w~~60_57.JPG)
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 02 February 2013, 22:34:32
It probably will...

But what's the point?

It's like girls who get major plastic surgery,, yea,, they're prettier, but you just got that little "emotional" hiccup where it's not "all there"....


Like you could buy a fake  Dali, and it could be a great forgery, but, there's just that little thing in the back of your mind.
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: spash11 on Sun, 03 February 2013, 01:43:17
It probably will...

But what's the point?

It's like girls who get major plastic surgery,, yea,, they're prettier, but you just got that little "emotional" hiccup where it's not "all there"....


Like you could buy a fake  Dali, and it could be a great forgery, but, there's just that little thing in the back of your mind.

You make a very good point, however this filco board has become a very rare commodity in Australia (at a reasonable price). I think replacing the top panel of a cheaper keyboard could be a cost effective solution, although I'm even now considering spending a bit extra and one-upping the original filco with some shiny backlights :D
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: Leslieann on Sun, 03 February 2013, 01:59:26
You may need the bottom half and maybe even the plate.
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: tjcaustin on Sun, 03 February 2013, 02:05:29
You could also buy a QFR for a similar price and I'm fairly certain it works no problem.

I have been wrong, though, but everything else that fits that filco works with the QFR.
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: spash11 on Sun, 03 February 2013, 02:11:44
You could also buy a QFR for a similar price and I'm fairly certain it works no problem.

I have been wrong, though, but everything else that fits that filco works with the QFR.

Thanks for the suggestion, but QFR's are also a rare commodity in AUS >_>. Even on Amazon none of them seem to ship to my location :(
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 03 February 2013, 02:20:14
You could also buy a QFR for a similar price and I'm fairly certain it works no problem.

I have been wrong, though, but everything else that fits that filco works with the QFR.

Thanks for the suggestion, but QFR's are also a rare commodity in AUS >_>. Even on Amazon none of them seem to ship to my location :(

QFR is rare???????

:D
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 03 February 2013, 02:54:36
Filco top will NOT fit on a QFR bottom. Owner of both can confirm. As for the boards you've mentioned I'm not sure, I'll let you know if I get my hands on any.
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: Nunez on Sun, 03 February 2013, 02:55:23
It probably will...

But what's the point?

It's like girls who get major plastic surgery,, yea,, they're prettier, but you just got that little "emotional" hiccup where it's not "all there"....


Like you could buy a fake  Dali, and it could be a great forgery, but, there's just that little thing in the back of your mind.

You make a very good point, however this filco board has become a very rare commodity in Australia (at a reasonable price). I think replacing the top panel of a cheaper keyboard could be a cost effective solution, although I'm even now considering spending a bit extra and one-upping the original filco with some shiny backlights :D

http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/multicam-filco-tenkey-less-camouflage-mechanical-keyboard-tactile-silent-brown-cherry-keyswitches-n-key-rollover-w-sheathed-usb-cable-and-ps-2-converter-puller-green-wasd-keycaps/ (http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/multicam-filco-tenkey-less-camouflage-mechanical-keyboard-tactile-silent-brown-cherry-keyswitches-n-key-rollover-w-sheathed-usb-cable-and-ps-2-converter-puller-green-wasd-keycaps/)

They also have Blues and Blacks.


Note that price is shipped.
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 03 February 2013, 03:07:51
Recommend. Vortex Aluminum Case... then...
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: spash11 on Sun, 03 February 2013, 03:12:54
It probably will...

But what's the point?

It's like girls who get major plastic surgery,, yea,, they're prettier, but you just got that little "emotional" hiccup where it's not "all there"....


Like you could buy a fake  Dali, and it could be a great forgery, but, there's just that little thing in the back of your mind.

You make a very good point, however this filco board has become a very rare commodity in Australia (at a reasonable price). I think replacing the top panel of a cheaper keyboard could be a cost effective solution, although I'm even now considering spending a bit extra and one-upping the original filco with some shiny backlights :D

http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/multicam-filco-tenkey-less-camouflage-mechanical-keyboard-tactile-silent-brown-cherry-keyswitches-n-key-rollover-w-sheathed-usb-cable-and-ps-2-converter-puller-green-wasd-keycaps/ (http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/multicam-filco-tenkey-less-camouflage-mechanical-keyboard-tactile-silent-brown-cherry-keyswitches-n-key-rollover-w-sheathed-usb-cable-and-ps-2-converter-puller-green-wasd-keycaps/)

They also have Blues and Blacks.


Note that price is shipped.

Oh, wow! That is actually very decent. How did I skim over this gem? >_>
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: Nunez on Sun, 03 February 2013, 03:23:46
Not sure lol, I would have initially said PC Case Gear, but their variety seems smaller now for Filco boards.
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 03 February 2013, 03:31:16
No TKL Filco.  But they do have TK Filco camouflage.

I'm waiting to see whether PCCG get the Ducky Zero TKL in.  Might give QFR a run for its money in Australia, especially seeing as how hardly anywhere has the QFR any more.
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: spash11 on Sun, 03 February 2013, 04:03:29
No TKL Filco.  But they do have TK Filco camouflage.

I'm waiting to see whether PCCG get the Ducky Zero TKL in.  Might give QFR a run for its money in Australia, especially seeing as how hardly anywhere has the QFR any more.

YES! THIS! ^^^ Ducky zero is so well priced on PCCG, if only TKL!!!
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: LifeIsGooD2 on Sun, 03 February 2013, 10:22:20
how do I take the top of my filco off ? I want to switch the tops between my two filcos ... I like the top of the red ninja better but I use my old brown
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 03 February 2013, 11:17:21
how do I take the top of my filco off ? I want to switch the tops between my two filcos ... I like the top of the red ninja better but I use my old brown

de screw,, stick credit card between "front",  PULL outwards, gently......   then do the back... ALWAYS do the front first...
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: Leslieann on Sun, 03 February 2013, 16:13:41
The screw is ion the middle on the bottom under the silver(?) sticker.

Guitar picks and Ipad repair tools work good for opening them.
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 25 May 2013, 13:05:02
Filco top will NOT fit on a QFR bottom. Owner of both can confirm. As for the boards you've mentioned I'm not sure, I'll let you know if I get my hands on any.

what about the other way around, will a QFR top fit on a FILCO bottom?
Title: Re: Will a Filco top panel fit other, cheaper keyboards?
Post by: cyberwave on Sat, 25 May 2013, 13:08:50
Filco top will NOT fit on a QFR bottom. Owner of both can confirm. As for the boards you've mentioned I'm not sure, I'll let you know if I get my hands on any.

what about the other way around, will a QFR top fit on a FILCO bottom?

i doubt it.. since the screw holes do not line up.
need an owner of both boards to confirm :o