How to make a paracord | Mouse Modding 101

Welcome to the first video of my series on mouse modding. I hope you enjoyed the episode! If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comment section.
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- Soldering Iron: amzn.to/3aaP3Fu
- Heatshrink Set: amzn.to/2DSveGM
- JST Connector Set: amzn.to/33GLLIR (includes crimps and connectors)
- 30 AWG wires: amzn.to/31B2omx (you could possibly go with thinner wires but those work great)
- Solder (lead-free, I prefer 60:40 solder but I linked this one if you want without lead): amzn.to/30F1Lco
- Solder (my favourite): www.mouser.de/ProductDetail/K...
- USB A male connector: bit.ly/3kpnoW6
- Paracord (EU): www.paracord.eu/paracord/para...
- Paracord (NA): www.paracordplanet.com
obviously, you can get those parts wherever you want. I can really recommend checking out local stores, aliexpress or www.mouser.com
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[@RestoreTechnique]

I learnt that it's best not to cut the paracord before putting the cables through, especially if there's more than 4 wires and it's quite thick. I found out the hard way when my pre cut paracord wasn't long enough because it had compressed to allow the thicker cable through it. It was probably about 20% shorter than when I cut it. Edit: you need to pull the inner string out of the whole paracord length if you don't cut first. So you can just cut 30% extra length beforehand.

[@DarkGT]

As the ultimate unit add the ferride bead from the old cable. Also maybe is good idea for the wires to be twisted pairs as the internet cables.

[@mica.alviola]

Interesting 🧐👌🏽

[@xoi6855]

very helpful for new beginners 👍

[@calonyoutube]

that's what I am aiming for with this series

[@Dani-qj1zc]

Hey! I have a little question, would this affect the response time of the mouse or something like that? Edit: just noticed u have 500 subs, you deserve way more

[@calonyoutube]

Afaik it doesn't. Especially if you compare it to an aftermarket paracord you would just buy. Also, I doubt manufacturers invest a lot of budget into cable quality. Even if there would be a slight increase in latency I personally would say that the trade for additional freedom in mouse movement is still worth it! I noticed no difference when looking at mouse graphs tho. Thank you so much! that means a lot!!!

[@Karol-lh8ph]

@@calonyoutube endgame gears has very great cables.

[@Dosahka]

why wouldn't you just do it with the shrink tube while it attached to the original cables (like you would solder it together) :D and it wouldn't stuck. another tip: you don't need 3-4 shrink tubes when securing the USB Type A head, simply pull the paracord up to that point, so you crimp it with the sleeve, then you can use 2 shrink tube (and lastly one that covers the USB head)

[@bro7746]

I see the 30awg wires, can I use them to power a keyboard? Keyboards seem to draw more current, might be an issue with the thinness of the wire

[@taylorbradley]

Does it matter what colour the wires inside of the cable are or is it any colour to help tell the difference between the 4?

[@v3lonic713]

Is there a difference when i want to do an usb c or micro usb paracord cable instead of a paracord for an mouse?

[@HaiNguyen-cf1ji]

5:23 What kind of header spliter is that, is it 2.0 or xh2.45

[@FrLe7]

I solder to the crimps as well, it's a super painful process, sometimes the solder just flows into the whole crimp and blocks it so you have to redo it. I just ordered a crimping tool from aliexpress for cheap.

[@calonyoutube]

I actually never encountered the problem. You could try to use a bit less heat so the solder ”dries” faster and put the crimp completely horizontal or even at a slight angle away from the pin connector. Or you just go with a crimping tool :)

[@heejins8907]

can you tell me which exact crimping tool from aliexpress i can use for this?

[@Ayva_K]

4:46 can i do this after finishing and do i do that to both sides?

[@azamiielx]

Do the cables have a specific order? I mean a diagram where one is the ground, another is the data, etc.

[@calonyoutube]

yes they have a specific order

[@gastonurquiza2205]

What is the type of paracord or size you use?

[@Gubbae]

holy moly you were not joking about getting the wires through the paracord as the most annoying.

[@ydiadi_]

what is the mm of the wires used ?

[@TFWandyzilla]

I did the same with a Razer cable but used the outside fabric layer of the cable as the "paracord", which is 10 times lighter and better than normal paracord cable. I removed all the shielding and the rubber in the cable and used just the 4 strands inside.

[@calonyoutube]

That’s great! Recycling is always doable with those parts!

[@TFWandyzilla]

@@calonyoutube It's not only doable, but preferable :D I'm a hammocker and have over 10 tiper of paracord around. None are as flexible as the exterior mesh of the deathadder.

[@N0WARE]

god

[@mrsaul3709]

Are you sure the usb wires are in the correct order? because everywhere else I have seen they solder the black at the left and then white green and red.

[@calonyoutube]

doesnt matter as long as they are also in the correct order on top. iirc I used the order from ceesas forum post

[@mrsaul3709]

@@calonyoutube after some digging around the web this is the correct order and I was mistaken, sorry about that. I am currently try to solder the JST crimps which is for me the most annoying and difficult.

[@calonyoutube]

@@mrsaul3709 dont worry :) yeah you could also get a crimping tool! makes it way easier

[@mrsaul3709]

@@calonyoutube I got a soldering hands and magnifying glass so now it's way easier, just finished my first cable and ready to test it.

[@heeku_]

Do I ever need other colors beside white, black , green and red?

[@calonyoutube]

colors dont matter at all. you could also do all black or w/e color you wont. its just colored so its easier for you

[@heeku_]

@@calonyoutube as long I put em in the same order in the 5pin house, it should be good? I also have 2 more questions tho, why are not we using 4-pin house is it cuz manufacturers use 5? and also does it matter which cable I solder the the USB "legs" first? ( I assume not) And thank you so much , I really appreciate it!!!

[@bluescreend4339]

Orrr make ur charging cable connectable to mouse

[@SixEightSixty]

thanks my mouse has a super stiff heavy cable and i dont want to buy paracorded cable lol