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Title: Detachable cable mod for Filco
Post by: Eszett on Wed, 21 May 2014, 13:50:17

Hi! I'd like to mod my Filco with a detachable cable. Problem is, I don't like the connector to dangle out, but seamless with the case, as it is default with e. g. a Ducky. What do I need for that and how do I proceed? Is there a mod kit available? AFAIK the Filco cable cutout is similar in shape to an USB Type B plug, so I have to go for an USB Type B connector, right?

Title: Re: Detachable cable mod for Filco
Post by: infiniti on Thu, 22 May 2014, 05:47:28

To mod it for a detachable cable, you'll need something like this:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20523800/GH%20Pictures/MISC/Filco%20Detachable%20Cable.jpg)
Detachable Filco Mod by Pexon PCs (http://www.pexonpcs.co.uk/Detachable-Filco-Mod-_p_29.html)

Note: With the above, you will still need a Mini USB cable to connect the keyboard to your computer.

Pexon also has a Detachable Filco Mod Kit (http://www.pexonpcs.co.uk/Detachable-Filco-Mod-Kit-_p_30.html) that includes the Filco Mod and a Mini USB Cable.

Title: Re: Detachable cable mod for Filco
Post by: Slavfot on Thu, 22 May 2014, 08:21:29

I made this kind of mod to my PLU ML-87.
I used a mini-usb pcb mount connector that i bought on ebay.
I then soldered it to the cable that went in to the pcb.
To fasten the connector i used 2-component glue.
Here is a link to some pictures of my mod: http://www.sweclockers.com/galleri/8133-detachable-usb-cable-mod

The connector could fit in the hole for the cable with some sanding. Then i glued the connector on the inside.
The cable that goes from the connector goes to the wihite connector that goes to the pcb.
(http://www.sweclockers.com/image/gallery/2011/10/19/Kontakten1.jpg?t=original&k=b8de844e)

Title: Re: Detachable cable mod for Filco
Post by: Eszett on Thu, 22 May 2014, 22:48:36

Slavfot, that is exactly what I asked for, thank you! Looks pretty clean, good job.

Title: Re: Detachable cable mod for Filco
Post by: Slavfot on Sat, 24 May 2014, 06:38:27

I'm glad i could help you :)
But i have to warn you that my wiring on this picture is mirrored.

(http://www.sweclockers.com/image/gallery/2011/10/19/Kontakten.jpg?t=original&k=2240118f)
It should look like this:
(http://i.imgur.com/8ITcjlP.jpg)

Title: Re: Detachable cable mod for Filco
Post by: Eszett on Tue, 27 May 2014, 07:58:28

@Slavfot Does that mean you cut the given USB cable in half? What did you do with the remaining xxx cm of that USB cable?