I was thinking of attaching a tip on the opposite end of the scribe pen so that I can turn it backwards and use it as a touchscreen stylus. Any suggestions as to what would be the best item to use. I know on the ones I have seen in the stores the tip has a spongy bounce to them but the are a rubber material.
Capacitive rubber comes in sheets or tubing. There's also capcitive foam, but it won't be as durable.
The trick is the adhesive, you need to male sure enough of the material touches the aluminum pen.
Or maybe plastic film protector for the screen, which seems to conduct electricity.
Thanks for the info. It is too bad they didn't fix the other end of the pen to be used as a regular stylus. If I find something that works I will post back here with it.
I'm also looking for such a conductive rubber thing for the other end of the pen. I think a ideal solution would be a conductiv rubber tip or something similar which can be pulled over the end of the pen and sits tight (could easily be removed for battery changes). Unfortunately I haven't found such a thing til now.
Someone at XDA did find a capacitive tip which they were able to stretch over the cap... I forget which user, but it was in one of the early threads. Maybe the wacom capacitive stylus would work, it looks like the proper diameter.
Two suggestions
I have 3 (edit) suggestions
1. Buy a cheap stylus, cut off the capacitive head and afix it to the top of the HTC pen. I found these at $2.60 for three. You have 3 tries to get it right.
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Touch-Screen-Stylus-Silver/dp/B002BBJMO6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311768442&sr=8-1
2. Ideally, if you can find a metal cap with a capacitive head that fits over the HTC Pen, you would have an elegant solution. If something like this fit, it would be great.
http://www.amazon.com/Engraved-Capacitive-Executive-Warranty-Metallic/dp/B004ZK8JLI/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c
I found this too: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1004382302/more-real-stylus-cap
edit #3. this just in... What about this touch tip? http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/truetip/Detail?no=48 - (edit #2) NOPE these are NOT capacitive caps. sorry
Maybe I'll experiment with my back up fujitsu pen.
hmmmm
From the TrueTip website...
*TrueTip styli currently only work on resistive (pressure sensitive) touch screen devices.
Our styli do not work on an iPhone, Droid or similar conductive touch screen devices.
We hope to have a stylus solution for these devices soon - Please check back!*
I have one of the 2-in-1 pens fory iPad and they do work... The problem is that you would be carrying two pens for your device, which is what this thread is trying to solve.
I briefly read that the Sharpie marker caps seem to fit the Scribe pen. They make a metal version of that marker, but then you're back to metal on glasss... But would probably be easier to wrap with plastic film.
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I have one of the 2-in-1 pens fory iPad and they do work... The problem is that you would be carrying two pens for your device, which is what this thread is trying to solve.
I briefly read that the Sharpie marker caps seem to fit the Scribe pen. They make a metal version of that marker, but then you're back to metal on glasss... But would probably be easier to wrap with plastic film.
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I am not sure I explained myself well. I meant if it fits, take the stylus cap off the 2 in 1 and put it on the flyer pen. Then you will be carrying one stylus that serves both functions.
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Ok. So I should probably clarify, my pen 2-in-1 is the push button type which allows the tipto be retracted.
I like the kickstart product... In your post.
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Has anyone bought a stylus off ebay or know of somewhere else where I could buy a more solid stylus? I find the plastic on stylus that came with to be rather bendy and hard to write with and I'm looking for something with a stronger plastic. I don't want one of those stylus pens or something like that because I want it to still fit in my topaz.
yeah
Yeah, I want the same too, please help us...
Use a pen / pencil. Put electrical tape over the ball / graphite.
Ive been wanting a stylus to use on my g-tablet for a while, especially since I got swype working. Anybody have any good suggestions?
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I picked up an ipad stylus at bestbuy that has worked quite well.
The only Stylus I have isn't what I expected, its a soft rubber that emulates a finger touch. Feels weird and I can't draw with it. Is there a hard tipped stylus out their that will work?
I have been using the DAGi Capacitive Stylus. It has a unique transparent plastic round flat tip, so that you can see through the tip and it doesn't obscure the area you are touching with the stylus. There is a little red dot in the middle of the flat tip that essentially is the contact point for the stylus. It takes a while to get used to, but it is pretty good for drawing apps. I've been trying out Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile for drawing.
I also tried the Acase 2nd generation stylus, which has a soft rubber hollow tip. I found I really have to press down hard with that stylus to get it to register well.
However, as I have installed the Skinomi screen protector on the gTablet, that extra layer seems to reduce the sensitivity of a stylus. I think a stylus would work better without a screen protector, but I really like the protection and reduced fingerprint mess with the Skinomi so it's a trade-off.
I recommend 3M Smartpen. Here's my video on it with the g tab: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6y6Aqx3W7U
I'm on TNT lite 4.4
I have used the Targus but took it back and bought the Dagi.
Better, especially for drawing.
I went ahead and bought a Ten One Pogo Sketch stylus, but I think I might also buy the Dagi, that is a great design. I'll let you guys know how the Pogo is.
The absolute best stylus for the G-tab is the just mobile alupen.
Seriously, just check out YouTube.
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I have been using the DAGi Capacitive Stylus. It has a unique transparent plastic round flat tip, so that you can see through the tip and it doesn't obscure the area you are touching with the stylus. There is a little red dot in the middle of the flat tip that essentially is the contact point for the stylus. It takes a while to get used to, but it is pretty good for drawing apps. I've been trying out Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile for drawing.
I also tried the Acase 2nd generation stylus, which has a soft rubber hollow tip. I found I really have to press down hard with that stylus to get it to register well.
However, as I have installed the Skinomi screen protector on the gTablet, that extra layer seems to reduce the sensitivity of a stylus. I think a stylus would work better without a screen protector, but I really like the protection and reduced fingerprint mess with the Skinomi so it's a trade-off.
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ahhh gary, i wish i read this before i purchased my Acase! I was reading a lot of excellent reviews for the Acase so I bought it and sure enough, it works well in most applications but NOT on top of a thick screen protector like Skinomi. It's practically useless for me now unless I take off the screen protector, which I am very hesitant to do just for a stylus.
How does your DAGi capacitive stylus hold up against your Skinomi protector?
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How does your DAGi capacitive stylus hold up against your Skinomi protector?
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The DAGi stylus does register better than the Acase stylus through the Skinomi screen protector. Still not responsive enough in my opinion for fluent handwriting or artwork, but does work OK for simple "clicking". Too bad, as I really like how the Skinomi protector reduces fingerprint mess.
DAGi has several stylus models, so I may try another with a more flexible bendy tip.
I can't wait to try the Wacom stylus whenever that makes it to retail.
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Finally received my Sikai case that I ordered from Ebay.
To my surprise, they have added the scribe pen holder!
I was worried about the holes for the speaker being too small.
However, it doesn't affect the volume of the speaker at all (the Jetstream is so loud anyway).
BTW, I am using Skinnomi screen protector, it is so good. So much better than Zagg. The surface is not sticky and tacky like Zagg at all.
Here are some pics.
Where did you get the pen clip?
I took it out from one of my pen. took a while a stretch it and get it on.
So how is it holding up? Looks alot like the Acer A500 case. After a couple of days it stretched out just enough that the tablet would slip down so the bottom of the screen got covered as wel as the camera.
it is still great!! At first, I didn't wrap it tightly and it did exactly like you said.
After a while, the case got a bit bigger because of the thickness of the tablet.
However, after I tighten the thing holding it, it's perfect now.
It's even more secure than before after the break-in period.
What do you mean by "tightening"? How do you do that?
Where did you get it from? Can you post a link?
Thanks
It looks like it would be uncomfortable to hold with the sides the way they are. Is it?
Stylus holder... FAIL....
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to stitch some elastic to the side of a case and call it functional.
The case/folio manufactures need to INTEGRATE the stylus holder not tack it on like a cheap afterthought!
Maybe if someone put a big fat crAPPLE on the back of the JetStream someone would make a decent case for it.
I have 4 cases now... they all suck in one way or another.
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It seems so simple.
A simple plastic clip with an adhesive back so I could clip my pen top edge of the screen (where the HTC logo is) when I'm not using it.
Would be SO helpful yet no one makes one. HTC are you listening? How hard would it be to include this with the tablet? Or how about with the pen you charge a fortune for?
I am going to look around. I bet something like this exists for holding a pen to a dry erase board or something and I can adapt it to the EVO.
Have an idea.
Think I'll just get a simple piece of black leather, cut a small strip, wrap it around my pen for fit and stick the ends to a small piece of double-sided foam tape. then just stick it to the top front of my View (where the HTC is) and presto, pen holder.
Or even easier, get a long thin strip of velcro and stick it along the top front of the tablet, then take a long strip of the soft fuzzy side and stick it to my pen. That should hold it pretty well while I'm typing on the tablet.
Another solution I have found is to add a cap with a clip to the back of the pen (a sharpie cap fits perfectly). Then attach this to a tether that fits into the headphone jack (many capacitive styli come with this tether). The pen dangles a bit, but what the heck, it is safely attached.
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Another solution I have found is to add a cap with a clip to the back of the pen (a sharpie cap fits perfectly). Then attach this to a tether that fits into the headphone jack (many capacitive styli come with this tether). The pen dangles a bit, but what the heck, it is safely attached.
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Thanks. Yes, I thought of this as well but i hate the dangling pen part. Will post photos of whatever I come up with.
Not sure if this helps you in your search. I use a clip from a 2 dollar in line air blower or a pencil tire pressure gauge … fits the pen perfect.
Here’s a pic http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5220128/clip1.jpg
I have my flyer in a Blurex case and the pen snaps onto the closing latch.
I could have gotten a case with a pen holder. The problem is that I use the note app to do some.pretty hardcore thumb typing as I'm on the phone. In order to fly the tablet has to be comfortable in my hands. This means no bulky case so I just have a simple protective case on the back and no pen holder.
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google pen pal -- Slim rubbery pen clip holder with adhesive
I think they have them on amazon
cheap too -- 5 in a pack for like $4
Magickly said:
google pen pal -- Slim rubbery pen clip holder with adhesive
I think they have them on amazon
cheap too -- 5 in a pack for like $4
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Thanks for the lead on that. I want a black one and it seems they are selling every possible color except black. Oh well.
In the meantime I've come up with a simple solution that has the benefit of not adding thickness to my tablet when I put it in it's sleave or in my pocket.
It is just simply some velcro tape applied as show in the photos. Works a charm.
Thanks Kudzus for your idea of the tire gauge pen clip. It works perfect for me. Thanks!
It didn't scratch the finish off your pen like one of the other members stated?
I'd like to modify a pen so its cap acts as a direct stylus. I'm thinking of taking a good pen, attaching a magnet to the side and a point composed of DirectStylus compatible material to the top with superglue then sugru for an ergonomic yet stylush finish. The neodymium magnet should allow it to snap on the smart case mounts.
I want the tablet to recognize it as a stylus as well as measure pressure like nvidia's does.
I've googled to no avail, just that passive capacitative touch doesn't normally detect pressure and somehow the direct stylus does.
What sort of material does the direct stylus use?
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2me3 said:
I'd like to modify a pen so its cap acts as a direct stylus. I'm thinking of taking a good pen, attaching a magnet to the side and a point composed of DirectStylus compatible material to the top with superglue then sugru for an ergonomic yet stylush finish. The neodymium magnet should allow it to snap on the smart case mounts.
I want the tablet to recognize it as a stylus as well as measure pressure like nvidia's does.
I've googled to no avail, just that passive capacitative touch doesn't normally detect pressure and somehow the direct stylus does.
What sort of material does the direct stylus use?
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While I can't answer your question, I will describe my observations of what ELSE gets registered on the screen:
- keys. yup that's right, I tried using my house key and the tip is recognized. I suspect any metal tip would work.
- ballpoint pen tips. I was trying to trace an image from the screen onto a piece of paper overlaid on it, and the picture kept moving!
- my headphones cord. found this out by accident when i was watching youtube and my screen was moving all over the place. took me a whole 5 minutes to figure out my headphone cord was in contact with the screen, and that caused the movements. so I suspect the outer housing was thin enough that the internal wiring could still get detected by the screen.
The pressure is definitely not detected in the Stylus though. It's just a passive stylus with no internal electronics at all. For pressure, you'll want to use a material that can deform, since I think that is how the screen detects it. More pressure means the initial size of the touch increases a greater amount.
Confirmed: http://www.slashgear.com/nvidia-shield-tablet-directstylus-2-review-29338977/
"NVIDIA’s DirectStylus 2 is arguably a similar compromise, but it’s a clever one. The pen itself is regular plastic with an angled rubber tip, and the magic is all in the software and algorithms. Running the touch processing through the Tegra K1 means it’s able to differentiate in real-time between the nib, your fingers, and your palm resting on the display. DirectStylus 2 can even feign pressure sensitivity, by measuring the contact point as the tip deforms against the screen."