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Title: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: thrashwolf on Tue, 25 June 2013, 23:34:04: Hey guys, so i just had a hand at making a detachable USB cable mod for my filco, Thankfully i didnt use my stock cable, but at the same time the cable i used didnt work. Im just wondering if theres a place that i can order cables to make my Filco detachable, without me having to go through the hassle ?
also looking for a Tenkeypad ( filco ) USB cable as well ( unrelated incident - cat ate the connector / most of the cable)

let me know !
thanks in advance

TW
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: calavera on Tue, 25 June 2013, 23:35:23: You could buy custom sleeved ones from mimic cables.
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: thrashwolf on Tue, 25 June 2013, 23:39:56: all the custom cable stores set up by users are shut right now, which is annoying since i wanted to give this KB away ( once finished with modding ) as a present

otherwise i'd be more than happy to support people that run their own businesses :)
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 25 June 2013, 23:53:57: Techkeys sells cables: http://www.techkeys.us/accessories.php
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: thrashwolf on Wed, 26 June 2013, 00:19:04: yes they do, and im probably going to get one from there - but right now what i need a cable that goes from the Internal Filco connector - to a Mini USB Female. and as far as i know they only have mini USB male to USB male.

thank you for the link though!

L
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: khaangaaroo on Wed, 26 June 2013, 01:01:14: Maybe this will help? http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=23608.0
I shipped out my Filco, so I can't confirm what parts look like what.
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: thrashwolf on Wed, 26 June 2013, 02:46:02: hey there! sorry i dont think my cable is very salvagable for my TKP, and i just want a hassle free solution that doesnt need me to solder stuff together hahaha

maybe i should just be patient with the cable stores the fine people of filco have put up

thanks anyways
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 26 June 2013, 02:55:36: Pexon is another option, and probably cheaper to ship if you are in Europe , can vouch for his cables

http://www.pexonpcs.bigcartel.com/
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 June 2013, 03:54:00: This is so BS, You guys complain on the OT forum over someone skimping on a couple dollars on you guys... then you go blow it on fancy USB cables...

:D
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: thrashwolf on Wed, 26 June 2013, 10:14:08: Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 June 2013, 03:54:00
This is so BS, You guys complain on the OT forum over someone skimping on a couple dollars on you guys... then you go blow it on fancy USB cables...

:D

damn straight. fancy USB cables are the best.
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: insilica on Wed, 26 June 2013, 10:20:34: Quote from: thrashwolf on Wed, 26 June 2013, 10:14:08
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 June 2013, 03:54:00
This is so BS, You guys complain on the OT forum over someone skimping on a couple dollars on you guys... then you go blow it on fancy USB cables...

:D

damn straight. fancy USB cables are the best.

Don't you want some fancy USB cables / connector cables for your ergoDOX tp4? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 26 June 2013, 11:05:22: Mimic, Pexon, Nubbinator, and Whiskerbox all make cables. I'm not sure if Whiskerbox is still actively doing it though. The TechKeys cables are Mimic cables.
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: pexon on Wed, 26 June 2013, 11:12:54: I'm happy to help out ;)
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 June 2013, 11:26:05: Quote from: insilica on Wed, 26 June 2013, 10:20:34
Quote from: thrashwolf on Wed, 26 June 2013, 10:14:08
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 June 2013, 03:54:00
This is so BS, You guys complain on the OT forum over someone skimping on a couple dollars on you guys... then you go blow it on fancy USB cables...

:D

damn straight. fancy USB cables are the best.

Don't you want some fancy USB cables / connector cables for your ergoDOX tp4? :rolleyes:

I may consider thicker cables for anything that's analogue.. but with digital things... It's a total waste...
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: PointyFox on Wed, 26 June 2013, 11:42:33: Make your own cable. It's cheap and easy as evidenced by all these custom cable shops popping up.
Title: Re: Where to buy cables for Filco?
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 26 June 2013, 14:18:23: If you want to make it yourself, here's the part number for the housing (http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/87369-0500/?qs=%2fha2pyFaduh22y0S%252bKc0pv0eO4C6r4h6Vk9YfDEsxcvfK3qo5o67Hg%3d%3d) and here's a pinout (http://imgur.com/a/3NrMd#1).

I'd do one for you, but I don't have a crimper or the crimps necessary for the housing.