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Title: Filco Majestouch 1 - Cherry MX clear
Post by: phoenix1234 on Sat, 08 June 2013, 06:16:48
Here is my Filco Majestouch 1.
I changed the switches to Cherry MX Clear.
I think the PCB of Filco Majestouch 1 has only 1 layer (unlike Majestouch 2 with dual layer)
However, the quality of Majestouch is good, the plate is heavy, solid and thick.
Therefore, I'm quite happy with the sound, the quality keyboard after modded.
Here are some pictures, just for someone are looking for a cheap board to mod.
Enjoy.  ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/0RU69z0.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/KKOVVi9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ngf1uDk.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YnIVBrA.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/e695HVM.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/vtnSwkk.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Filco Majestouch 1 - Cherry MX clear
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 08 June 2013, 06:17:44
Nice keyboard! I'm a sucker for clear switches.
Title: Re: Filco Majestouch 1 - Cherry MX clear
Post by: Rendom on Sat, 08 June 2013, 07:32:51
Is that a stock plate?
Title: Re: Filco Majestouch 1 - Cherry MX clear
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 08 June 2013, 07:35:54
Stock stiff springs? It's going to be a pain to change out springs if you ever wanted to switch.


Quote from: Rendom on Sat, 08 June 2013, 07:32:51
Is that a stock plate?

yes
Title: Re: Filco Majestouch 1 - Cherry MX clear
Post by: phoenix1234 on Sat, 08 June 2013, 07:53:53
Quote from: ray4jc on Sat, 08 June 2013, 06:17:44
Nice keyboard! I'm a sucker for clear switches.

I really like the feeling of the tickle tickle ... Clear.

Quote from: Rendom on Sat, 08 June 2013, 07:32:51
Is that a stock plate?

Yes, it is the original plate
(http://i.imgur.com/ngf1uDk.jpg)

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 08 June 2013, 07:35:54
Stock stiff springs? It's going to be a pain to change out springs if you ever wanted to switch.

Yes, but I lubed springs with oil and the stems with grease, so for me the feeling is great.
Indeed, it's quite heavy in the feeling if I do the bottom out a lot  :))
Title: Re: Filco Majestouch 1 - Cherry MX clear
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 08 June 2013, 20:44:06
May I ask where you got the modifiers from?

Are they doubleshot?
Title: Re: Filco Majestouch 1 - Cherry MX clear
Post by: phoenix1234 on Sun, 09 June 2013, 00:20:07
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 08 June 2013, 20:44:06
May I ask where you got the modifiers from?

Are they doubleshot?

I got the modifier keys and function keys from Qwerkeys :
http://www.qwerkeys.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_72
They are not double shot but absolutely I have no trouble with the keys.
They have a good quality of plastic, nice colour and thick layer.
(http://i.imgur.com/RuEDhmY.jpg)
Title: Re: Filco Majestouch 1 - Cherry MX clear
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 09 June 2013, 00:35:50
Oh cool, thanks :)

Damn, they are out of stock.