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Title: USB / Paracord sleeving?
Post by: awhitedev on Thu, 23 October 2014, 21:18:18

What diameter of coreless paracord would be good for sleeving some USB cables? I bought some 1/8" and it's just too tight. Newb mistake I suppose.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: USB / Paracord sleeving?
Post by: 0100010 on Thu, 23 October 2014, 21:41:14

May want to ask tjcaustin.

Title: Re: USB / Paracord sleeving?
Post by: daftendire on Thu, 23 October 2014, 21:56:13

I haven't come across 550 paracord that's any bigger than 1/8". I'm pretty sure it comes down to what size usb cable you use. I'm not sure what type of USB cable works best, but I've had good experiences sleeving old 30 pin ipod cables with paracord. It's a pretty good fit.

Title: Re: USB / Paracord sleeving?
Post by: awhitedev on Fri, 24 October 2014, 06:12:56

I'm just modding some cheap monoprice usb cables. I believe these are exactly 1/8" or 3.1mm in diameter. I'm thinking I need something just a little bigger... possible 650 paracord like this:

http://paracordgalaxy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=176_177&products_id=5306

That's 5mm... hopefully it's not too loose.

Title: Re: USB / Paracord sleeving?
Post by: daftendire on Fri, 24 October 2014, 07:41:21

I'd be interested in the results if you decide to try it out. I wasn't aware of paracords other than 550.

Title: Re: USB / Paracord sleeving?
Post by: awhitedev on Fri, 24 October 2014, 11:32:38

I just bought 100 feet of this stuff... I'll be sure to post my results.  :p

Title: Re: USB / Paracord sleeving?
Post by: jackalope on Sat, 01 November 2014, 04:05:51

Pexon would know for sure