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Title: [Help] Replacing USB cable to my Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: Junkey7 on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:50:01

For a few months my keyboard has been in a mix of either not working at all or working fine.  I figured / hoped it was just a short in the USB cable.  I tore it open and tested the cable and sure enough the D- and USB Shielding were shorting out.  Googling around seems to happen enough, sadly.  So the problem is I need to figure out the best method to replace it.

I was thinking of two options.  Either take a normal USB cable cut off one end and solder it to the PCB.  Or I could get fancy and mod it so it has a detachable cable similar to my KUL.  Which has a detachable USB A - USB mini cable.

Any other suggestions?
Thanks,

Title: Re: [Help] Replacing USB cable to my Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: strict on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:49:17

This sounds like a perfect excuse to upgrade to a sleeved cable. Some of the cable vendors on here even offer detachable cable kits as well as one piece cables. I got one for my Phantom from Pexon and couldn't be happier with it.   :thumb:

Title: Re: [Help] Replacing USB cable to my Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: Junkey7 on Wed, 14 January 2015, 22:26:23

Quote from: strict on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:49:17

This sounds like a perfect excuse to upgrade to a sleeved cable. Some of the cable vendors on here even offer detachable cable kits as well as one piece cables. I got one for my Phantom from Pexon and couldn't be happier with it.   :thumb:

I was looking through the group buys and didn't see anything.  But I pulled up his page and this is exactly what I am looking for  thanks!  Now the hard part picking out a color.