How to Mod Fantech Products

May 12, 2022 Joshua B.

"How to Mod" your Fantech products has never been easier.

Purchased a Fantech MAXFIT61 or MAXFIT67? Or even a Fantech XD5, or UX3V2? Great news! These products are quite easy to mod in little ways that can really increase their performance to meet your needs!

Please note that while we support these modifications, some other modifications may not be supported under our warranty. Before doing any modification, please take a look at our warranty policy.

If any damage occurs when modifying the product, the sole responsibility will fall upon the customer.

Now with that out of the way, here’s some awesome mods that you can do to your Fantech products, like the Fantech MAXFIT61, MAXFIT67, XD5, and UX3V2!

Easy Mods for Fantech UX3V2, MAXFIT61, MAXFIT67 and XD5!

How to Mod Fantech Gaming Mice

Here’s some mods that we currently support to get the most out of your Fantech products. All of them below are quite easy to do, and will definitely bring your gaming to the next level.

Fantech Helios Go XD5 Mods:

Rear Cover Mod for Fantech Helios Go XD5 - Make Your Own Design or Even Add Holes!

Want to design your own magnetic rear cover for Fantech XD5? How about adding some holes for even less weight?

Go to https://fantechworld.com/upload/mice/HELIOS%20GO%20XD5%20cover.zip
Download the “XD5 3D Cover” file
Open the file in your favorite 3D design program such as SketchUp
Edit the file to your liking (we suggest adding holes, custom logo, etc)
3D Print the file, and screw in the screws from the standard XD5 rear cover into the new 3D printed cover
Attach it to your XD5 and have fun!

Aftermarket IE3.0 Skate Replacement

Fantech Helios Go XD5 features IE3.0 shaped skates, which means the included skates can be easily swapped out for maximum performance!

Gently remove the stock Fantech XD5 mouse skates
Clean the skate area on the XD5 with the included alcohol pads to remove excess residue
Attach the new aftermarket IE3.0 skates onto the skate areas on the Fantech XD5
Press them firmly into place to ensure proper adhesion
Get your game on!
(If having trouble, watch this easy-to-follow step by step video guide)

Fantech Helios UX3V2 Mods:

Aftermarket S2 Skate Replacement

Fantech Helios UX3V2 features S2 shaped skates, which means the included skates can easily be swapped out for maximum performance!

Gently remove the stock Fantech UX3V2 mouse skates
Clean the skate area on the UX3V2 with the included alcohol pads to remove excess residue
Attach the new aftermarket S2 skates onto the skate areas on the Fantech UX3V2
Press them firmly into place to ensure proper adhesion
Get your game on!
If having trouble, please refer to the Fantech XD3 step by step video guide above

Paracord Ziptie Cable Mod + Mouse Bungee

As UX3V2 weighs only 69g and has a paracord cable, it can easily be one of the best weapons in your favorite games. However, it can be even taken one step further with an EASY cable mod and a bungee!

To get the most out of Fantech UX3V2, it’s recommended to use it with our MB01 or MBR01 mouse bungee, as this will elevate the mouse cable off of the mouse pad and eliminate cable drag. In other words, it will help to give a wireless feeling.
Additionally, you can also do a “Ziptie Cable Mod” by taking two zipties, and wrapping one around the end of the mouse cable (nearest to the mouse), and running the ziptie upwards, and then tying that ziptie down with another ziptie, and cutting off the excess. This will help angle the cable upwards, and keep it off the mouse pad.
If in doubt, feel free to search for “Ziptie Mouse Mod” on YouTube or Google.

How to Mod Fantech Keyboards

Fantech MAXFIT61 Mods:

Plate Mod for MAXFIT61 - Maximize Your Typing Feel

Want to customize the plate on your MAXFIT61 to get the most out of your new, and hopefully favorite, little hotswap keeb?

Go to https://fantechworld.com/upload/keyboard/Maxfit61_MK857_Plate.rar
Download the MAXFIT61 Plate file
Open the file in your favorite 3D design program such as SketchUp
Edit the file to your liking (we suggest adding holes, custom logo, etc)
3D Print the MAXFIT61 Plate
Disassemble MAXFIT61 and swap out the plate with the new 3D printed plate
Get your game, or typing on!

Easily Change the Typing Feel on MAXFIT61 (Hotswap)

As MAXFIT61 is a 60% keyboard with Gateron Hotswap Sockets, you can easily remove the switches and replace them to entirely change your typing experience.

Use the include keycap puller to remove the keycap(s) from MAXFIT61
Use the included switch puller to gently remove the switches from MAXFIT61
Take your new replacement 3 PIN or 5 PIN switches and insert them gently into the Hotswap sockets
Put the keycap back on the new switch(es)
Game on!

Foam Mod & Better Typing Sound

Want to easily improve the typing sound on your MAXFIT61 without stress? Take a look at this step-by-step modding guide.

Prepare your keycap puller, switch puller, screwdriver, scissors and tape.
Remove all keycaps using the keycap puller.
Remove all switches using the switch puller.
Remove the screws from the shell.
After the screws are removed, separate the PCB from the case.
Use your tape to cover the bottom part of the PCB (use non-conductive tape).
Double check to make sure the tape is covering all of the bottom of the PCB.
Cut off the excess tape using scissors.
Make sure to cut the tape so it doesn’t cover the USB Type-C Port.
Put another layer of tape on top of the first layer.
Cut off the excess tape, and ensure the USB Type-C port isn’t covered.
Cut holes in the tape for the screws.
Put the screws back in, and tighten them.
(Can't figure it out? Watch the easy tutorial below!)

Fantech MAXFIT67 Mods:

Tempest Mod for MAXFIT67 - Improve Your Typing Feel

For many users, our MAXFIT67 keyboard has one of the best typing feels right out of the box. However, it can be taken to exceptionally new levels by this one simple mod! Truly mind blowing, truly Fantech.

One of the easiest mods to do is called the TEMPEST most, as it’s incredibly effective, simple and affordable. As it’s a bit long winded, feel free to take a look at our video blow:

Easily Change the Typing Feel on MAXFIT67 (Hotswap)

As MAXFIT67 is keyboard with Gateron Hotswap Sockets, you can easily remove the switches and replace them to entirely change your typing experience. However, MAXFIT67 actually gives an incredible typing experience, even for high-end users, right out of the box!

Use the include keycap puller to remove the keycap(s) from MAXFIT67
Use the included switch puller to gently remove the switches from MAXFIT67
Take your new replacement 3 PIN or 5 PIN switches and insert them gently into the Hotswap sockets
Put the keycap back on the new switch(es)
Game on!

Want to double check your warranty coverage or want new mods for your Fantech products?

For other products, please bookmark this page as it will be updated whenever a new officially supported mod is released! If you have any requests or questions regarding modding or warranty, please contact us at our support portal.