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Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
A THIN stylus for the iPad seems to cost over $75:
http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/...ative-stylus-2 http://www.adonit.net Since a stylus should be pretty simple sans moving parts, how does it work and, more importantly, can we craft one out of readily available materials that has a thin (pen-like) point? |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On 30/08/2015 04:59, ceg wrote:
A THIN stylus for the iPad seems to cost over $75: http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/...ative-stylus-2 http://www.adonit.net Since a stylus should be pretty simple sans moving parts, how does it work and, more importantly, can we craft one out of readily available materials that has a thin (pen-like) point? Cactus thorns were used for gramophone pickup needls at one time, probably tough enough, but not so hard to score boro-silicate glass perhaps. So for a really "green" eco-product line , go for a cactus thorn glued with pine resin into a swan quill. 80 dollars anyone? that'll do nicely |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On 8/30/2015 5:57 AM, MJC wrote:
In article , says... A THIN stylus for the iPad seems to cost over $75: http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/...ative-stylus-2 http://www.adonit.net Since a stylus should be pretty simple sans moving parts, how does it work and, more importantly, can we craft one out of readily available materials that has a thin (pen-like) point? Surely Apple users are not meant to be concerned about cost? Mike. I don't think scorn of Apple users is acceptable in these PC times. Wait a few years, maybe we can rid of some of the BullS%^t Political Correctness. Can't even have Taco night at the frat house without being called racist. Paraphrase of a Greg Gutfeld line. Mikek |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
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Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On Sun, 30 Aug 2015 12:28:05 +0100, N_Cook wrote:
Cactus thorns were used for gramophone pickup needls at one time, probably tough enough, but not so hard to score boro-silicate glass perhaps. So for a really "green" eco-product line , go for a cactus thorn glued with pine resin into a swan quill. 80 dollars anyone? that'll do nicely Does cactus thorn have the capacitive effect that is required? |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On Sun, 30 Aug 2015 15:50:12 +0100, MJC wrote:
Since my thrust was that Apple users (purchasers) are well off, it is more a matter of envy than scorn... Mostly I'm asking how the stylus works. Like, why doesn't a pencil work? Why doesn't a q-tip work? What's a stylus do that a finger does but that a paperclip doesn't do? |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On 8/30/2015 10:36 AM, ceg wrote:
On Sun, 30 Aug 2015 15:50:12 +0100, MJC wrote: Since my thrust was that Apple users (purchasers) are well off, it is more a matter of envy than scorn... Mostly I'm asking how the stylus works. Like, why doesn't a pencil work? Why doesn't a q-tip work? What's a stylus do that a finger does but that a paperclip doesn't do? Oh you mean the stylus is proprietary! he says with scorn, or was it envy. Mikek I don't know the answer, it could be interesting. |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
See differences between resistive and capacitive touchscreens:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/differe...uchscreens-si/ Assuming iPad is capacitive loads of links for making your own: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ma...FLGd7gbrpbiACQ Kenny "ceg" wrote in message ... A THIN stylus for the iPad seems to cost over $75: http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/...ative-stylus-2 http://www.adonit.net Since a stylus should be pretty simple sans moving parts, how does it work and, more importantly, can we craft one out of readily available materials that has a thin (pen-like) point? |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On Sun, 30 Aug 2015, Kenny wrote:
See differences between resistive and capacitive touchscreens: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/differe...uchscreens-si/ Assuming iPad is capacitive loads of links for making your own: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ma...FLGd7gbrpbiACQ Kenny "ceg" wrote in message ... A THIN stylus for the iPad seems to cost over $75: http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/...ative-stylus-2 http://www.adonit.net Since a stylus should be pretty simple sans moving parts, how does it work and, more importantly, can we craft one out of readily available materials that has a thin (pen-like) point? First you have to determine what the pad uses. My Blackberry Playbook uses some odd system, nothing I tried or cooked up worked. My Microsoft Surface 2, however, seems to not be picky, I can use a 1.99 stylus from the dollar store. Michael |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
Look on ebay for thin stylus - a few cents to $20 seems to cover the range.
I got 10 for $4 when I got my tablet and am using my 4th one after 3 yrs. "ceg" wrote in message ... A THIN stylus for the iPad seems to cost over $75: http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/...ative-stylus-2 http://www.adonit.net Since a stylus should be pretty simple sans moving parts, how does it work and, more importantly, can we craft one out of readily available materials that has a thin (pen-like) point? |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On 8/29/2015 11:59 PM, ceg wrote:
A THIN stylus for the iPad seems to cost over $75: http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/...ative-stylus-2 http://www.adonit.net Since a stylus should be pretty simple sans moving parts, how does it work and, more importantly, can we craft one out of readily available materials that has a thin (pen-like) point? How about a toothpick? Too small, maybe a chopstick. You don't want to scratch the screen. |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On Sun, 30 Aug 2015 18:25:10 +0100, Kenny wrote:
Assuming iPad is capacitive loads of links for making your own: I like the one made with the back end of a pencil, using a tack in the eraser holding down a four-inch length of straightened paper clip. I'll get to work on it right away. |
Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)
On Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:14:52 -0400, Frank wrote:
How about a toothpick? A toothpick won't work. |
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