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Offline jnsjr

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WTB Filco Mod Services
« on: Mon, 24 June 2013, 20:52:37 »
Hi guys. I have a bit of an odd request. I have a Filco TKL that I need modded. I would like to have the left control and caps lock switched on the hardware level. I need this mod because of my job. I am unable to install ANYTHING on my pc at work (even itunes or firefox is not allowed). I need someone who is confident and proficient to do this. There was a mod of how to do this, but it seems it has “disappeared” from the web.

I am located in the ny/pa/nj region, and would of course pay for shipping both ways and for your time. Please PM me or post here if this is something that you are able to do and we can take it from there. Also, if someone has an already modded Filco Blue, I would purchase it from you.

Thank you.
« Last Edit: Mon, 24 June 2013, 21:55:39 by jnsjr »
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Unicomp Space Saver (white) ~ HHKB2 ~ White Filco Red Cherry Limited Edition (Imsto Grey on White PBT + Group 3 keys + Awry keys)  ~ Realforce 87U 45g + Realforce 87U Variable + Realforce Numpad :biggrin1:+ MJ2 White Blue Cherry 87key

Keycaps
ClickClack Red Eye Skull *(2)* *(3)* *(4)*~ Black Eye Skull *(2)* *(3)* ~ Closeup ~  Topre WASD (Thanks Yak & DB!)

WTT & WTS
WTS White Filco Red Cherry Limited Edition (still deciding!)
Sold ~ Filco Blue Cherry; Majestouch 104 nonprinted keycaps; Noppoo Choco Mini 茶轴 (brown switches);  Topre 87u Variable ; Topre 87u 55g ; MY7000 Doubleshots ; Round 1 Doubleshots    
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Offline CPTBadAss

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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 24 June 2013, 20:59:22 »
You could put an HID liberator into your Filco TKL and program the board as you wanted. I'm actually selling one if you're interested.

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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 24 June 2013, 21:00:05 »
All you need is this and you can do it yourself. It's pretty much straight forward mod, open case, swap controller and program it to your liking then close the case and you are done.

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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 24 June 2013, 21:25:59 »
OT - do you have any idea how many tri-state areas there are in the US?
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Offline jnsjr

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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 24 June 2013, 21:55:15 »
OT - do you have any idea how many tri-state areas there are in the US?

No. I wasn't actually lol. I'll clarify in the OP that it is ny/pa/nj. Sending you a PM CPT. Thanks for the suggestions guys and keep them coming!
Current Keyboards
Unicomp Space Saver (white) ~ HHKB2 ~ White Filco Red Cherry Limited Edition (Imsto Grey on White PBT + Group 3 keys + Awry keys)  ~ Realforce 87U 45g + Realforce 87U Variable + Realforce Numpad :biggrin1:+ MJ2 White Blue Cherry 87key

Keycaps
ClickClack Red Eye Skull *(2)* *(3)* *(4)*~ Black Eye Skull *(2)* *(3)* ~ Closeup ~  Topre WASD (Thanks Yak & DB!)

WTT & WTS
WTS White Filco Red Cherry Limited Edition (still deciding!)
Sold ~ Filco Blue Cherry; Majestouch 104 nonprinted keycaps; Noppoo Choco Mini 茶轴 (brown switches);  Topre 87u Variable ; Topre 87u 55g ; MY7000 Doubleshots ; Round 1 Doubleshots    
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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 24 June 2013, 22:20:45 »
HID Liberation device is your best (only?) bet.  Should work good.  And as a benefit, you can fully program your board to do whatever you want. :)

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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 24 June 2013, 22:22:48 »
OP, I've sent you a PM already. Just FYI :D

Offline jnsjr

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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 25 June 2013, 00:41:07 »
PM sent CPT
Current Keyboards
Unicomp Space Saver (white) ~ HHKB2 ~ White Filco Red Cherry Limited Edition (Imsto Grey on White PBT + Group 3 keys + Awry keys)  ~ Realforce 87U 45g + Realforce 87U Variable + Realforce Numpad :biggrin1:+ MJ2 White Blue Cherry 87key

Keycaps
ClickClack Red Eye Skull *(2)* *(3)* *(4)*~ Black Eye Skull *(2)* *(3)* ~ Closeup ~  Topre WASD (Thanks Yak & DB!)

WTT & WTS
WTS White Filco Red Cherry Limited Edition (still deciding!)
Sold ~ Filco Blue Cherry; Majestouch 104 nonprinted keycaps; Noppoo Choco Mini 茶轴 (brown switches);  Topre 87u Variable ; Topre 87u 55g ; MY7000 Doubleshots ; Round 1 Doubleshots    
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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 25 June 2013, 02:55:52 »
If you're only swapping these two switches, it shouldn't be too hard, but does require some soldering. All you have to do is cut the traces to each of these switches, then solder in wires to reconnect each of the switch's circuit.

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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 25 June 2013, 02:58:21 »
If you're only swapping these two switches, it shouldn't be too hard, but does require some soldering. All you have to do is cut the traces to each of these switches, then solder in wires to reconnect each of the switch's circuit.

but the controller is a much cleaner solution and the resell value is also going up. :)
and if he has to buy the soldering equipment it is easier to get the controller.

Offline WhiteFireDragon

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Re: WTB Filco Mod Services
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 25 June 2013, 03:45:55 »
Yup that's true. Custom controller isn't widely available though. I was giving more of a general solution in case anyone else besides OP reads the thread and decides to do hardware remap.