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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: rocdiesel on Tue, 25 March 2014, 00:34:59

Title: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: rocdiesel on Tue, 25 March 2014, 00:34:59

So after searching and not really seeing any issues like mine, Maybe some peep's that are smarter about filco keyboards could help me out... I believe I fried the controller on my FKBN104MC/EMU2 (Majestouch 2 Camouflage) with a large static discharge I don't know how it happened I just know I released a huge static charge through the keyboard, rebooted my PC and VoIP phone and now the keyboard appears to be dead. When I plug it in all LED's are solid keyboard is unrecognizable to the PC .

I can't seem to find much information on the controller or finding a replacement (Only thing I have seen is possibly the guy on here that does the Kitten Paw stuff) I would like to try to repair this as it is a fairly expensive keyboard and not something I want to throw in the trashcan and using rubber dome's @ work is horrible. If anyone could point me in the right direction for more trouble shooting or replacement of a part to try it out would be appreciated. If it's any consolation the LED's basically flicker now since the static occurred and are very dim.

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 25 March 2014, 00:42:20

luckily there are better programable controllers for sale here on gh from bpifiany(speelling is wrong)

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: rocdiesel on Tue, 25 March 2014, 00:45:40

I will hit him up, do you know off hand if they come pre-set or is it something that will have to be programmed?

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 25 March 2014, 00:51:28

I believe if you buy an assembled replacement controller from bpiphany, it comes with a default layout programmed to it.

If you just want to replace the stock controller with another, I can send you one for free. I will be using a Kitten Paw in one Filco. Just send me a PM with your address if you want to go that route.

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: rocdiesel on Tue, 25 March 2014, 00:53:47

I would go that route, I am not looking to do anything custom with this board, it is my work keyboard.  I can give you a few bucks + S&H for it.

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 25 March 2014, 00:57:52

No need for that, I can cover it. Just repay the favor to someone else sometime.

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: rocdiesel on Tue, 25 March 2014, 01:05:56

oops

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: rocdiesel on Tue, 25 March 2014, 01:23:33

Sent you a PM jdcarpe with info

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: rocdiesel on Fri, 28 March 2014, 17:31:49

big ups to jdcarpe for hookin' me up with the stock controller  got my filco back up and working typing from it now feels so good :D.

I need to buy this guy a beer.

Title: Re: How to repair a filco maj2 help me!
Post by: berserkfan on Sat, 29 March 2014, 11:05:40

Quote from: rocdiesel on Fri, 28 March 2014, 17:31:49

big ups to jdcarpe for hookin' me up with the stock controller  got my filco back up and working typing from it now feels so good :D.

I need to buy this guy a beer.

buy him some lube; it'll go down smoother  :p