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Offline JustCallMeCrash

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« on: Mon, 31 October 2011, 09:48:02 »
I mostly just want the case, but if anyone has a non-functional or wonky Filco tkl board (FKBN87MC/EB2), I'd be happy to take it off your hands.  I have the PCB and all the switches I'll need to rebuild, but I don't have a case or any fabrication capabilities to produce one.

Thanks for looking!

EDIT2: Looks like the case for a Filco Zero will also work.  Anybody?

EDIT3: I'm told the case for a PLU ML87 will also fit.
« Last Edit: Tue, 01 November 2011, 20:09:33 by JustCallMeCrash »
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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 01 November 2011, 09:02:23 »
Nearly 80 views and nobody has a broken Filco Majestouch?  Odd.

Edit:  I guess that speaks pretty highly of Filco's build quality, though.
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ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 01 November 2011, 10:55:47 »
they are pretty hard to break :(

gl looking
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Offline JustCallMeCrash

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 01 November 2011, 10:57:55 »
Thanks for the luck... I'm sure there's SOMEBODY out there with a broken Filco... I just have to be patient and try to keep this thread up near the top. ;-)
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ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 01 November 2011, 11:07:11 »
or wait for the metal case group buy to actually be done..... then there will be plenty of plastic cases on the market
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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 01 November 2011, 11:09:01 »
Wait, what?  There's a metal-case group-buy for the Filco Magestouch87?  
1: Damn.
2: Yay!  Someone will have a case available soon.  (though it WOULD be nice to get a non-functional board, so I don't have to fabricate a plate to mount them on)
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ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.

Offline bloodygood

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 01 November 2011, 13:51:32 »
You could look into the Dox KB mod thread for suggestions on getting the plate http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:19227&do=comments And that way if you wanted you could then also get the metal case if you were so inclined. Personally I prefer plastic case simply because I don't like having to feel metal when i don't need to.
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Offline JustCallMeCrash

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 01 November 2011, 13:55:12 »
I've contacted Dox and he sent me his CAD files (what a nice guy).  I have access to a metal fabricator, so I could probably get this cut without too much hassle.   I may have an item to offer the other Poker owners on here, too... just something I came up with here at work.

Edited the OP... looks like the Filco Zero case will work just as well.
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ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.

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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 01 November 2011, 15:45:23 »
as soon as the phantom mod comes out, this will be the hardest thing to find. the only broken filco i've seen sold for $80.

the ML87 case is the same as filcos and should work as well.
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Offline JustCallMeCrash

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« Reply #9 on: Wed, 02 November 2011, 14:20:43 »
Well, hopefully one of the nice people getting a metal replacement case will be willing to part with the original case.
I've also contacted HaveANiceDay to see if he'll have any spare mounting plates when they do the Phantom.  We'll see!
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ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.

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« Reply #10 on: Wed, 02 November 2011, 14:24:36 »
HaveANiceDay hasn't been participating for quite some time now.  Don't think he's the one to ask.  Litster is org'ing the GB and I think Bini was looking at dealing with the plates.
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« Reply #11 on: Wed, 02 November 2011, 14:37:00 »
Quote from: harrison;444292
also, as far as i'm aware, no one is even started doing the head work on a metal case, much less leg work.
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?22379-Interest-check-Metal-case-for-TKL-Filcos
Looks like this one is coming along.  In fact, I contacted OneProduct and he said it's still alive.
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HaveANiceDay hasn't been participating for quite some time now. Don't think he's the one to ask. Litster is org'ing the GB and I think Bini was looking at dealing with the plates.
I guess I'll have to contact BiNi... thanks for the heads-up!
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ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.

Offline JustCallMeCrash

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« Reply #12 on: Wed, 02 November 2011, 15:33:10 »
Quote from: harrison;444328
i'm not going to hold my breath on that case thread until i see a prototype or cad drawing.  knowing some guys's dad us works with a mill doesn't mean we've got a tangible product, and much less, both parts of the chassis.  from what i'm reading, it looks like he's partially interested in doing the top only, not a full replacement.

looking forward to seeing where it goes though.

Bah.  This is a long-term project for me anyway.  It's not like I NEED another board right now.
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ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.

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« Reply #13 on: Mon, 23 April 2012, 10:06:15 »
I thought I'd give this a little bump... I'm still looking for any Filco/PLU (ML87) parts.  I mostly need the plate, but the case would be great too.  Anyone who's damaged one with drink or buggered up the PCB somehow, I'm still looking.
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ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.
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