The mouse sensor is broken. Checking the operation of the mouse online. Testing gaming mice. Optical system laser
In online shooters, the most important thing depends on the sensitivity of the mouse: the accuracy and speed of aiming. Thanks to the possibility of gaming mice, players can customize the manipulator for themselves and start a career as a professional fighter in their favorite game.
On the way, an insurmountable obstacle can arise in the form of a misunderstanding of the terms associated with mouse settings and not knowing what settings will be optimal for you. There are no standard mouse sensitivity settings for online shooters, but we will try to highlight the key features and recommendations for them. This assumes you have a gaming mouse. Otherwise, you will not be able to get a real continuation of the hand. Mouse setup is carried out in several stages, they all complement each other.
1) Windows sensitivity and acceleration settings
We need in the properties of the mouse (Start -> Control Panel -> Mice) set the pointer speed slider to the middle (Pointer Options tab) and disable the increased accuracy of setting the indicator so that Windows does not affect the movement speed in any way and does not allow the manipulator to skip pixels. This completes the mouse setup in the operating system.
2) Mouse setting via software
It's time to move on to the most important part of the mouse setup - setting the sensitivity through the software that came with the device. As an example, the author of the article uses a gaming mouse Razer DeathAdder Chroma. To configure this mouse, a program is used Razer Synapse. The most important thing for us is to adjust the DPI characteristic (how many dots on the screen the mouse will pass when moving per inch on the mat) and, again, disable all sorts of software accelerations (we don’t need to skip pixels when moving the mouse). Of course, everyone chooses DPI based on personal preferences, but here you can get confused.
For online shooters, it is recommended to use a low DPI value: in most cases, it will do 800 DPI. Professional players use an even lower value, but this may seem too inconvenient to begin with. The lower the DPI value, the more you need to move the mouse to get from edge to edge of the screen. Therefore, a smaller value - more accurate and accurate shooting, but more complex control. The higher the DPI, the less you need to move the mouse, but too much value can make the game completely impossible - the sight will twitch, and precise aiming will cause inconvenience and even overstrain. Among inexperienced players, there is an opinion that the more DPI a mouse has, the cooler it is. This is an erroneous opinion if we take into account the game of online shooters.
It's good if the mouse settings in the supplied software allow you to separately change the DPI both in the X-axis and in the Y-axis. We recommend that you try to reduce the DPI on the Y-axis relative to the X-axis by 30-50 percent. In my case, I managed to find 800x500 and 800x600. After all, in fact, the vertical movement of the mouse in online shooters is less frequent and not as intense as the horizontal one. It will also prevent sudden up or down camera movements (if the mouse was accidentally moved).
Also, if your mouse supports several DPI settings and switching between them during the game with a button, then you can safely experiment and enter different values to determine the optimal one. As a result, settings will be laid inside your mouse that will work the same on any computer. You won't be able to achieve this without using a gaming mouse. That is why it is customary in esports to come to lans with their own devices.
3) Setting the mouse sensitivity inside the game
In almost every online shooter you can make additional settings for mouse sensitivity. Moreover, this can usually be done both for shooting from the hip and for shooting through the scope. These values should be selected after you have loaded your gaming mouse with the settings from the first and second steps. A good step is to check the hotkeys for changes in mouse sensitivity right in the game. Usually these are the "[" and "]", "" or "-" and "+" keys. Do not skip these settings. No professional player will play with standard settings, especially since most often they speed up the mouse or do anti-aliasing (you should definitely turn it off as well).
It is also recommended to get a large gaming mats. In my case, I managed to get a mat from the same Razer (Razer Goliathus Speed Large). You should not be skeptical about such a rug, but you can save money by buying a cheaper model. This will give you room for maneuver - you will not have to huddle on a small piece of land, and given that we try to lower DPI in online shooters, you will have to move the mouse intensively. In addition, these rugs will last a long time.
Where to get HL
You can download the latest version of HL using the universal installer:
Setting up the game
The very first thing to do after installation is to set up the game. The sooner you start playing with normal settings, the faster the learning will go.
Create a shortcut
- Right click on the hl.exe file and choose "Send to -> Shortcut to Desktop".
Disable mouse acceleration
- Shutdown in HL
- Right-click on the created shortcut (on the desktop) and select properties.
- In the "Object" field, add the following at the end (after the quotes, if any, and separated by a space): -noforcemparms . It should look something like this:
"C:\Games\Half-Life\hl.exe" -noforcemparms
- Disabling in Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server
- Downloading
- Run MouseAccelOFF.reg, agree to be added to the registry. (To change the settings back, run MouseAccelON.reg. You just don't need it.)
- Reboot the computer (or end the session).
- Mouse drivers
- If you installed drivers for the mouse and they have a control panel, check if there is an option for mouse acceleration and disable it.
Creating a config
Read about the config device in this article: config.
Video mode setting
Launch the game, open Options, select the Video tab and select OpenGL in the Renderer field. The vast majority of players use OpenGL.
I also recommend setting the Resolution to 640x480 (for non-widescreen monitors). Most PRO players play at 640x480. Explaining "why" is more difficult than with OpenGL. Most likely, this has gone since the time when computers were weak and at high resolutions could not give an acceptable FPS. But even in our time, modern processors can not give out a lot of FPS in games on the HL1 engine: Dependence of FPS on the computer.
Mouse setup and testing
Sensitivity setting
A small digression about mouse drivers: I would advise not to use the drivers that come with the kit, because you will get used to them, and it may not be possible to install them elsewhere (for example, in a game club).
Mouse tuning is to select the optimal sensitivity for you. If you have a mouse with the ability to switch the sensitivity (using a button or in the drivers), then set the sensitivity here to a minimum.
Measuring the ratio of degrees to centimeters:
- run xl
- move the mouse exactly to the right until the sight returns to the same point (it is desirable that the sight moves in a horizontal plane, without strong deviations) (if you have mouse acceleration enabled, then the movement must be done slowly)
- measure how far the mouse traveled.
The resulting value shows how many centimeters the mouse has to travel in order for the player's view to turn 360 degrees.
General recommendation for tuning: set the sensitivity so that a 360 turn takes as many centimeters as possible. The reason - reduced sensitivity allows you to better aim at long and medium distances. As a guide, I will say that PRO players can use 20 to 30 centimeters in 360 degrees (maybe more).
Determine the space available for mouse movement (horizontally) - the size of the rug, the working surface of the table. For example, it will be equal to 30 centimeters. In this case, adjust the rotation 360 degrees in 20-25 centimeters. Those. so that the rotation in all available space is about 450 degrees. At first, it can be very unusual, but it makes sense to increase the sensitivity if it doesn’t work out at all. It can take a long time (weeks) to get used to, so be patient.
Mouse sensitivity in CL is configured using CVARa sensitivity . Example:
Mouse health check
Check for lack of acceleration
- run xl
- create a server (Create Server)
- move the mouse over a point in the horizontal plane (in other words: look straight ahead)
- mark the place where the mouse is (on the table, carpet)
- move the mouse to the right fast, for example, by 100-200 degrees (it is desirable that the sight moves in a horizontal plane, without strong deviations)
- move mouse to the left slowly, until the sight returns to the same point
- if the mouse returned to the marked place (approximately), then there is no acceleration.
Professional players come to tournaments of any level with their own equipment. The mouse and pad for the manipulator is a small gentleman's set, often it is complemented by a keyboard and pads under the arms. Well, real maniacs use special gloves, a friction-reducing spray, ultra-smooth Teflon mouse feet, wire weights, portable lamps and other accessories. But the main thing for a gamer is still a tandem of a gaming mouse and a pad. Not only the outcome of a network or online battle depends on the correct individual selection of “weapons”, but also satisfaction from a simple single player game and even the health of the user, because an uncomfortable hand position can lead to the development of the infamous carpal tunnel syndrome.
It is worth remembering that the controller and the pad work together - a professional mouse can lose some of its qualities on a normal surface, and a standard manipulator simply “will not see” a high-tech pad with microtexture. In this issue, we conducted a full-scale test of gaming mice, which is a logical continuation of the previous material of this kind, published by us two years ago (DPK, No. 9, 2006), and in the next we will introduce you to samples of modern gaming surfaces.
The choice of mouse is individual and depends on the grip you use (palm, fingers, “claw”), hand size, sensitivity settings and other parameters. Ideally, you should try out (in a store, with friends, in a club, at an exhibition) different controllers, but this is often difficult. We have simplified this task by placing life-size images of manipulators on the pages of the magazine - you can attach them to the palm of your hand, estimating at least the appropriate dimensions.
In this test and the test in the WPC, No. 9, 2006, all the mice that are really worthy of the title of a game controller are collected.
In preparing the material, the games "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl", "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky", Space Siege and Spore were used.
The most important parameter of the mouse is the comfort of the manipulator - its ergonomics, which, in turn, depends on the grip you use. There are three main types of it.
Palm grip (palm grip)
A transitional grip that combines palm grip and finger grip elements. The back of the mouse is controlled by the palm, the front is held by the thumb and little finger, the index and middle fingers are bent like claws, and the keys are pressed with pads, from top to bottom. Mice for such a grip are flat and large, the keys are large. The benefits of the claw grip are increased motion control and an excellent click per second rate.
Finger grip (grip "fingers")
 |
The second most common grip. The mouse is held only by the tips of four fingers. It is most convenient when using miniature, lightweight, symmetrical controllers of low height. Only the wrist is involved in the movement, excellent accuracy is achieved by reducing the speed of movement. The click per second rate is average.
A4Tech XL-740K
110 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser
Permission 600/800/1200/1600/2000/3600dpi
Number of buttons 7
Built-in memory 16 KB
Dimensions 128×70×43mm
Weight 110-130 g
grip palm
Verdict
Even with a cursory glance at the A4Tech XL-740K (optical - X-748K), it is clear which manipulator its creators were guided by - this is the Razer DeathAdder. The measurements show that the dimensions and weight of the controllers (XL-740K without weights) are the same. The keys here are slightly smaller and closer to the Razer Diamondback, but their size is quite impressive, and the sensitivity is beyond praise. The laser version has a pleasant and effective looking soft surface with a snakeskin pattern. Another element that prevents slippage is a rubber corrugated insert for the thumb. The triple-click key, which can be customized to your liking, is useful in both shooters and strategy games. The A4Tech mouse glides perfectly on all types of mousepads and comes with a set of spare feet. Considering the price, it has no competitors.
A4Tech XL-750BF
105 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser
Permission 600/800/1200/1600/ 2000/3600dpi
Number of buttons 7
Built-in memory 16 KB
Dimensions 122×69×36mm
Weight 105 g
grip palm, fingers
Verdict
This manipulator is an improved version of the X-750F reviewed two years ago and uses the same construct as the A4Tech X-710BK, X-718BK and XL-750K models. Actually, the sensor has undergone an improvement, the sensitivity of which has increased to 3200 dpi, the soft skin coating has received a bright pattern - flames. The small mouse can be held by both the palm and fingers and has a low coefficient of friction. Some may find the keys too small and not soft enough, but after a short development they become quite responsive. The back of the manipulator is slightly heavier, which affects the balance, but this is not critical. We also liked the very light and thin mouse cable. Given the quite affordable price, the A4Tech XL-750BF is an excellent choice for players who prefer finger grip.
Ideazon Reaper Gaming Mouse
260 UAH
Specifications
Optical system LED, 6469 fps
Permission 400/800/1600dpi
Number of buttons 7
Built-in memory No
Dimensions 125×69×38 mm
Weight 80 g
grip fingers, palm
Verdict
Not so long ago it was reported that the manufacturer of gaming accessories Ideazon acquired by SteelSeries. However, the Reaper Gaming Mouse was developed two years ago - it was the first experience of this kind for Ideazon. The medium-sized mouse has a small mass and is designed for finger grip, however, in this case, larger keys would not hurt. There are three programmable side buttons, but the tiny size and the specifics of holding the controller make them uncomfortable. Rubberized left and right keys could be more informative and responsive. Teflon feet glide perfectly on plastic mats, the overall balance of the mouse is not bad. The cord is too stiff and can get in the way while playing. The Reaper Gaming Mouse's sensor is far from perfect by today's standards, but performs very well on most surfaces.
Ideazon Reaper Edge Laser Gaming Mouse
338 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser
Permission 800/1200/1600/2000/3200dpi
Number of buttons 5
Built-in memory No
Dimensions 125×69×40mm
Weight 110 g
grip palm, claw
Verdict
The Reaper Edge Laser Gaming Mouse is built around user feedback from the first Ideazon Reaper Gaming Mouse. With comparable dimensions, oriented to grip with the whole palm, the laser mouse looks more massive. Despite the ergonomic right-handed design, the palm placement isn't ideal, especially on the pinky and ring fingers. The idea of making the side keys long and placing them one above the other is not bad, but it requires complete relearning, at the initial stage of which accidental presses cannot be avoided, especially since these buttons are too sensitive. But the main keys are clearly not responsive and light, there are complaints about the balance of the manipulator and the too “heavy” scroll wheel. The appearance of the snake-like mouse with glowing indicators and the company logo is impressive.
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse
385 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser, 6.4 MP/s
Permission 400/800/2000dpi (customizable)
Number of buttons 9
Built-in memory No
Dimensions 130×70×45 mm
Weight 110-146 g
grip palm, fingers
Verdict
The Logitech G5 has changed quite a bit in the two years since it was released and last tested. Firstly, what catches the eye is the coloring and coloring of the case has changed - instead of rusty red-hot metal, we got embossed blue cracks in the black coating. As experience shows, over time, the paint is erased, but this does not affect performance in any way. Secondly, a second additional button appeared on the right. Thirdly, the plastic inserts of the case have become more rough, which some may not like. And, fourthly, the mouse polling frequency has been increased to 1000 Hz. Logitech G5 is still one of the most comfortable, ergonomic, amazingly responsive and well-balanced gaming mice - innovations have benefited and not affected the price in any way. The only downside to the G5 is its pronounced right-handed design.
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
535 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser, 6.4 MP/s
Permission 200-3200dpi (customizable)
Number of buttons 9
Built-in memory 5 profiles
Dimensions
from 105×58×33 - 110×80×40 mm
Weight 88-138 g
grip any
Verdict
Despite the fact that the G9 transforming mouse is a high-tech manipulator that allows you to flexibly configure many settings (from resolution, polling rate and macros to indicator color) and store up to five profiles in the built-in memory, many gamers have not accepted this controller as a game controller, favoring the G5 and MX518. It seems to us that the reason for this is imperfect balance, large dimensions and large mass. Not everyone will like this combination, although with the help of interchangeable cases, you can adjust the shape and weight of the device for yourself. Operating experience has shown that the “Kontur” case will climb over time, in addition, the mouse is demanding on the surface. Frightens off potential buyers and high price. The G9 is a great controller for all occasions, but in terms of combat qualities, the G5 surpasses it.
Microsoft Habu
340 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser, 7080 fps
Permission 400/800/1600/2000dpi
Number of buttons 7
Built-in memory 5 profiles
Dimensions 129×68×43.5mm
Weight 120 g
grip palm
Verdict
The collaboration between Microsoft Hardware and Razer is Habu. Actually, externally, the mouse is a cross between the Razer DeathAdder, Razer Diamondback 3G and Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue. However, the excellent ergonomics of the DeathAdder dominate here. - a replaceable block of side keys for different lengths of the user's fingers. Huge Razer-style buttons are very sensitive, but the click itself seemed to us insufficiently informative and blurry. The excessively bright blue illumination of the scroll wheel and transparent decorative insert can be turned off after flashing the firmware to version 2.03. The manipulator has a good balance and excellent legs, but the mass of the mouse is still too big. Causes criticism and too hard cable. Built-in memory allows you to store up to five individual profiles.
Microsoft Side Winder Mouse
490 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser, 7080 fps
Permission 400/800/2000dpi
Number of buttons 10
Built-in memory No
Dimensions 129×78×42mm
Weight 126-156 g
grip palm
Verdict
During the preparation of the issue, Microsoft introduced an updated version of this manipulator - SideWinder X5 Mouse. However, compared to the original, this is more of a simplification than a development of the series. Microsoft SideWinder Mouse evokes ambivalent feelings - the highest quality of workmanship, thoughtful software and a wide selection of accessories (cable anchor, mouse weights and three interchangeable sets of legs) coexist here with not quite thought out ergonomics and a mixture of styles in design, however, the manipulator looks very impressive . The balance of the controller leaves much to be desired, and the large mass makes it unnecessarily inertial. The metal side keys are located vertically and are not very convenient, and the LCD screen showing the sensitivity is just for decoration. The SideWinder Mouse seems a bit overpriced.
Razer Boomslang Collector's Edition 2007
868 UAH
Specifications
Optical system
Permission 1800 dpi
Number of buttons 5
Built-in memory 32 KB
Dimensions 139×82×35mm
Weight 120 g
grip"claw"
Verdict
Collectibles have to be expensive, and the Razer Boomslang Collector's Edition 2007 is an exclusive product. A limited edition mouse celebrating the decade of the legendary Razer Boomslang and following its shape is truly unique. All 10,000 controllers come with a number card and come in the original packaging. Gaming performance is also up to the mark - the Razer infrared sensor is good, and 32 KB of memory is enough to store macros. The shape of the mouse is sharpened for a “claw” grip, but you still have to relearn - the ultra-sensitive bottom buttons for the thumb and ring fingers are triggered by the slightest touch - do not try to tear the manipulator off the table. The titanium case cools the palm, and the buttons are amazing in size and responsiveness. Before us, of course, is an exclusive, but its price in Ukraine looks clearly overpriced.
Razer DeathAdder
390 UAH
Specifications
Optical system
Permission 450/900/1800dpi
Number of buttons 5
Built-in memory No
Dimensions 128×70×42.5mm
Weight 110 g
grip palm
Verdict
The DeathAdder is the only Razer mouse to feature an asymmetrical design. From the point of view of right-handers, the ergonomics of the device is just perfect. The manipulator is designed for gamers holding the mouse with the palm of their hand. With such a grip, all the buttons are in place, and the controller itself literally merges with the hand. Soft, pleasant to the touch rubber prevents slippage; buttons of impressive size, including very large side ones, are informative and unusually responsive. If someone does not like the bright glow of the massive scroll wheel and the flickering of the Razer logo, they can be turned off by updating the firmware of the device to version 1.27. The mouse has an almost perfect balance and excellent Teflon feet. There are special versions of the manipulator - Guildwars Edition and Mac Edition. There are also different backlight options - Nova Blue and Lunar White.
Razer Diamondback 3G
364 UAH
Specifications
Optical system infrared, 5.8 MP/s, 6400 fps
Permission 800/1800 dpi
Number of buttons 7
Built-in memory No
Dimensions 128×63×38.5mm
Weight 95 g
grip fingers, claw
Verdict
As the name implies, we have the good old Diamondback 3B with an updated third-generation sensor that supports resolutions up to 1800 dpi. The sensor is really good, with all the efforts we could not “pull it out” on various surfaces. The symmetrical shape of the mouse will appeal to left-handed people, and the light weight and easy “move” will appeal to players who prefer to hold the mouse with their fingers or a “claw” grip. We note a pleasant rubberized coating and responsive large buttons. Although the mouse has seven, only five are actually used. To some, the device may seem too light and overly sensitive, but, in our opinion, these are more advantages than disadvantages. There are three versions of the Razer Diamondback 3G with different backlight colors - Earth Green (green), Flame Red (red) and Frost Blue (cyan).
Razer Lachesis
572 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser
Permission 125-4000dpi (customizable)
Number of buttons 9
Built-in memory 32 KB, 5 profiles
Dimensions 128×71×40 mm
Weight 100 g
grip"claw"
Verdict
The Razer Lachesis is the most controversial controller we've seen. The mouse is equipped with a third generation laser sensor with an amazing resolution of 4000 dpi and has built-in memory that can store five profiles with individual settings for each key. A hybrid of the Diamondback (back) and the DeathAdder, this large, symmetrical paddle has a single grip option - a "claw" - anyone holding the controller is otherwise at risk of wrist pain. The software also deserves criticism, despite the firmware update to version 1.75, we observed a “blue screen” during macro settings, and Lachesis refused to initialize at boot. Such problems at a very high price of the device are simply depressing. There are color variations: Banshee Blue, Phantom White, Wraith Red.
Razer ProIClick v1.6
338 UAH
Specifications
Optical system LED, 5.8 MP/s, 6400 fps
Permission 400/1600 dpi
Number of buttons 7
Built-in memory No
Dimensions 128×63.5×39 mm
Weight 90 g
grip fingers, claw
Verdict
Razer doesn't market the Pro|Click v1.6 as a gaming mouse, although the mouse, which is part of the Pro|Solutions series specially made for Apple fans, is actually a white repaint of the original Razer Diamondback. With a new color scheme and subtle blue backlighting, the controller looks simply stunning, especially when paired with a Pro|Solutions Series mouse pad and keyboard. However, Pro|Click v1.6 impresses not only with its design - the device has an excellent balance, low weight, large "fast" buttons and very slippery Teflon feet. I am pleased with the symmetrical shape for the grip of the fingers and the ability to customize the left-hand configuration. Disadvantages - non-functional buttons under the little finger (it is better to turn them off) and a fixed resolution. The sensor is inferior to modern versions, but it is very good.
Razer Salmosa
379 UAH
Specifications
Optical system infrared, 5.8 MP/s, 6400 fps
Permission 800/1800 dpi
Number of buttons 3
Built-in memory No
Dimensions 115×63×37 mm
Weight 65 g
grip fingers
Verdict
When designing the Razer Salmosa, the developers clearly adhered to the principle of "nothing more." Indeed, Salmosa is a logical development of the ideas embodied in the Razer Krait - only three buttons placed on the bottom surface, mechanical (!) Switches for resolution and polling rate, no backlighting of the scroll wheel and the Razer logo. But the huge sensitive keys seem to occupy 3/4 of the mouse. The miniature and unusually light controller is held with one finger and is almost not felt in the hand. His movements are swift and precise, sometimes it seems that you are aiming just with the tip of your index finger. The most flattering words deserve the perfect balance of the manipulator, excellent ergonomics and overall high quality workmanship. The scroll wheel could be a little more pliable, but these are trifles.
SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse
468 UAH
Specifications
Optical system
Permission
1-3200 cpi (count per inch)
Number of buttons 5
Built-in memory 1 profile
Dimensions 130×83×36mm
Weight 110 g
grip palm
Verdict
The SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse was developed in partnership with SK-Gaming, mousesports, Team3D and compLexity. Despite the unusual shape, this large mouse is designed for players who use a palm grip - it is impossible to hold the controller with just your fingers. The positioning system feels accurate and responsive, and sensitivity can be adjusted in 1 cpi (similar to dpi) increments, even on the fly. The software allows you to record macros and download profiles of famous esports players. Wide feet reduce friction - the mouse is perfect for SteelSeries plastic mousepads, but poses a bit of a problem on cloth surfaces. The ergonomics are almost flawless, the large buttons are very informative, only the hard scroll wheel is a little disappointing. A great, albeit pricey, gaming mouse.
SteelSeries Iron.Lady Ikari Laser + Mouse Pad
520 UAH
Specifications
Optical system laser, 40 000 sps (simple per second)
Permission 1-3200 cpi (count per inch)
Number of buttons 7
Built-in memory 1 profile
Dimensions 130×83×36mm
Weight 100 g
grip palm
Verdict
We decided to highlight especially, as we have before us the world's first game controller specially designed for female gamers. And although in fact it is just pink and white versions of the SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse described above, the fact itself is pleasant. However, the large dimensions of the manipulator will certainly not appeal to all the fairer sex, because the shape of the device involves a grip with the whole palm. The kit includes a controller, a mousepad to match the mouse (SteelSeries QcK variation is slightly smaller than the standard, but wider than the mini version - 290 × 210 × 2 mm) and a wristband of the same color. All items are decorated with a large Iron.Lady logo. The thin fabric carpet has an average coefficient of friction, a small thickness and a tenacious rubber base. The name Iron.Lady comes from the female Warcraft III tournament of the same name held in China.
A computer mouse is an integral part of the configuration of any computer or even a laptop. Despite the presence of a touch panel, many users prefer to purchase a separate accessory, considering its use more comfortable. But sometimes you have to face some problems. Do not panic: many of them can be easily dealt with on your own, without resorting to the expensive help of professionals. This does not require special skills or experience. It is only important to correctly determine the cause of the malfunction and understand what exactly is happening with the mouse. For example, what to do if the sensor breaks? You will learn about all this in this article.
What does it mean "breaks the sensor on the mouse"
First, let's figure out what a sensor failure is. It is quite simple to explain this: for sure, everyone will notice that with any too sharp movement, the action made by the mouse is simply not taken into account, as if slipping. This is especially noticeable in speed games, but sometimes it also manifests itself during normal work.
A similar problem can be faced by the owner of any extremely expensive gaming mouse, as well as an ordinary office mouse. But it is worth noting that in the first case, such problems occur much less frequently or are not so critical. The most inappropriate option would be to use a regular mouse during games - then sensor failure can occur quite often.
IMPORTANT! Please note that there is no physical damage to the mouse in this case.
Causes of the problem
Before making any attempt to return the mouse to service, it is necessary to understand why this is happening. Knowing the cause is the first step to successfully fixing the problem. Without this, you can waste time, and sometimes ruin the mouse completely.
The sensor is such a part of the device, with the help of which the necessary signal is transmitted to the computer. That is why it is so important that he is in order. This is a kind of camera that transfers pictures to a PC, and thus gives the user the ability to perform various actions.
What to do if the sensor on the mouse breaks
The easiest solution is to change the DPI indicator - the sensitivity of the mouse.
- To do this, you need to go to the settings.
- In Control Panel, look for the "Mouse" option. Too high a sensitivity value can lead to sensor failure if the device is simply not designed for such a speed. That is why, with any changes, you should check the compatibility and capabilities of the accessory. An “artificial” increase in this indicator, which is carried out exclusively in the system, but not in the characteristics of the mouse itself, may not always have a positive effect on its performance.
- In the settings of this parameter, you can also find narrower items that can be changed. Double click, cursor, or scroll speed. Thus, it is very easy to adjust the mouse for yourself, given its technical capabilities.
Now you know what a sensor failure on a computer mouse is, why it happens and what you can do yourself. It is not at all necessary to immediately seek expensive help from specialists or go to the store for a new model of the device. Especially if you only need the mouse for work and are not used in games or graphic designers. In this case, you can simply change the settings slightly and continue to use the old device, getting rid of the annoying problem that makes it much more difficult to use the computer.
If your computer mouse is broken, do not rush to buy a new one. It is quite possible that you yourself will be able to fix the breakdown and the device will serve you for more than one year.
Missing mouse sensor
Often there is also a situation where we can not precisely point the cursor at a certain point. It constantly trembles and moves by itself. This situation clearly indicates clogging of the optical group of the mouse.
The blockage is most often external. Dust or hair gets into the compartment where the light of the diode is reflected from the table. To get rid of such a blockage, you do not even need to disassemble the mouse. It is enough to turn it over and blow it. As a last resort, use a small brush to remove stubborn debris.
If, after such manipulations, the mouse cursor trembles, then, most likely, either the sensor is clogged inside or is completely out of order. In any case, you can try to disassemble the mouse and clean the sensor with a toothpick with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol wrapped around it:
Before cleaning the sensor with a cotton swab, you can also try blowing it to blow out fine dust that can stick when wet. After that, gently, without pressure, insert the toothpick with rotational movements into the sensor hole. Having made a couple of turns and without stopping to rotate, we take out the toothpick, wait for the alcohol to dry and try to connect the mouse.
If after all cleaning attempts the sensor does not work normally, then if you have another mouse, a soldering iron and straight arms, you can unsolder the non-working microcircuit and replace it with a sensor from another mouse. However, this already requires some skill, so not everyone will be able to do this...
Scrolling mouse wheel
It happens that the mouse works fine, but when we try to use its wheel, the page we are scrolling starts jumping up and down, or does not want to scroll at all. Alas, the failure of the mouse wheel is a fairly common failure, and it was she who prompted me to write this article.
First you need to carefully consider how evenly the wheel spins in the groove. The groove itself and the wheel axle have a hexagonal section, but sometimes one or more sides of this hexagon can be deformed, as a result of which the axle will slip in a problem area.
If you have just such a problem, then it is solved by sealing the edge of the wheel axle with tape or electrical tape in small quantities. If everything is fine with the movement of the wheel, then the breakdown occurred inside the encoder (scroll sensor). From prolonged use, it could become loose and should be slightly compacted:
To do this, take small pliers and, in turn, press them on the four metal brackets that secure the encoder to the plastic parts of the scroll mechanism. The main thing here is not to overdo it and not break the fragile plastic, but at the same time tighten it harder. Try connecting a mouse and see if the negative scrolling effect is reduced after each press.
Alas, in my case, it was not possible to completely get rid of jerks. Yes, the frequency and spread of page jumps have decreased, but the jumps themselves have not completely disappeared. Then I decided to approach the issue of compaction radically and truly in Russian :) I cut a piece of thin but dense polyethylene from an old battery pack and stuck it inside the mechanism:
What is most interesting, this manipulation helped! I just have to cut off the excess length of the strip and assemble the mouse :)
Mouse buttons not working
The last, and most annoying, breakdown is a non-working button. Whether left, right or the one under the wheel is not important - they are usually all the same. The important thing is that the non-working button is almost never repaired. You can only replace its microswitch by soldering a non-working one with a soldering iron and replacing it with a new one or borrowed from another mouse.
The microswitch has three "legs", the first of which is a regular latch, and the other two are contacts that need to be soldered. The latch does not need to be soldered. It only serves as a "foolproof" to prevent you from inserting the microswitch in the wrong direction by mistake.
Sometimes the button still works, but it does not work every time it is pressed. Such a symptom may signal that the edge of the button pusher that presses the microswitch has worn off from frequent use.
We disassemble the mouse and carefully study the problematic button and its pusher. If we see a small dent, then the problem may be precisely in it. It is enough to fill the washed place with a drop of epoxy or melted plastic.
The last problem you may encounter is that the mouse button double clicks when you click on it. You can solve this case by soldering the microswitch or ... programmatically! In any case, before taking up the soldering iron, check that the mouse settings are correct in the Windows Control Panel:
By default, the double-click speed slider should be centered, and the sticky mouse buttons option should be disabled. Try to set these parameters and check if the problem is solved. If not, another radical programmatic way to "cure" a double click is to remove the mouse driver. How to remove the driver correctly is written.
conclusions
Mice are one of the most widely used computer devices. Therefore, it is not surprising that they often fail. However, due to the simplicity of their device, in most cases everyone can fix the mouse!
To do this, it is not necessary to be able to solder or understand electronics. The main thing is to clearly diagnose the cause of the breakdown. Here, as in medicine, the correct diagnosis is the path to a successful repair.
I hope our article will allow you to determine what exactly is broken in your mouse, and therefore, to fix the breakdown. Good luck with your repair!
P.S. It is allowed to freely copy and quote this article, provided that an open active link to the source is indicated and the authorship of Ruslan Tertyshny is preserved.