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Capacitive touch screen stylus
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/
Seems a bit clunky, and what I really need is a fine tip stylus to draw on my Samnsung Galaxy S3. I have a cheap stylus but the end is broad and spongy - good for tapping virtual keys but not for drawing fine lines or for writing freehand. So what is a firm conductive material which can hold a point but not scratch glass? Cheers Dave R -- No plan survives contact with the enemy. [Not even bunny] Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") |
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On 24/10/2012 11:33, David WE Roberts wrote:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/ Seems a bit clunky, and what I really need is a fine tip stylus to draw on my Samnsung Galaxy S3. I have a cheap stylus but the end is broad and spongy - good for tapping virtual keys but not for drawing fine lines or for writing freehand. So what is a firm conductive material which can hold a point but not scratch glass? Cheers Dave R You might not wish to spend out anything for a stylus, but you can buy "sharp" stylus refills such as this: http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Par...ills.html#a241 -- Rod |
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"Owain" wrote in message ... On Oct 24, 11:34 am, "David WE Roberts" wrote: So what is a firm conductive material which can hold a point but not scratch glass? Conductive rubber? How to make your own at http://www.instructables.com/id/Make...stylus-iPodiP/ Owain :-) Looks like loads of fun, as long as you can cast or fabricate a sharp point. Now wondering if fitting a screen protector would allow you to draw using a key or similar blunt metal object. -- No plan survives contact with the enemy. [Not even bunny] Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") |
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"polygonum" wrote in message ... On 24/10/2012 11:33, David WE Roberts wrote: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/ Seems a bit clunky, and what I really need is a fine tip stylus to draw on my Samnsung Galaxy S3. I have a cheap stylus but the end is broad and spongy - good for tapping virtual keys but not for drawing fine lines or for writing freehand. So what is a firm conductive material which can hold a point but not scratch glass? Cheers Dave R You might not wish to spend out anything for a stylus, but you can buy "sharp" stylus refills such as this: http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Par...ills.html#a241 Unfortunately that is for pressure sensitive not capacitive. The 3 multi-pens linked through to all have blob ends. -- No plan survives contact with the enemy. [Not even bunny] Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") |
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Does this mean you cannot use touch screens while wearing gloves then?
Brian -- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active "David WE Roberts" wrote in message ... http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/ Seems a bit clunky, and what I really need is a fine tip stylus to draw on my Samnsung Galaxy S3. I have a cheap stylus but the end is broad and spongy - good for tapping virtual keys but not for drawing fine lines or for writing freehand. So what is a firm conductive material which can hold a point but not scratch glass? Cheers Dave R -- No plan survives contact with the enemy. [Not even bunny] Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") |
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On Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:47:52 +0100, Brian Gaff wrote:
Does this mean you cannot use touch screens while wearing gloves then? Capacitive touch screens, yes. iThingies etc have capacitive touch screens. This prompted me to play with the touch screen on my Tab 2. The metal cap of a propelling pencil is ignored. A 2" No 8 woodscrew works but only if I'm holding it directly, insulate me from the screw with a bit of paper and it doesn't. I also have an iPAQ with pressure/resistive touch screen that'll work with anything, finger, gloves, stylus. The iPAQ stylus won't operate the Tab 2's touch screen. As for the OP, presumably the Samsung Note range of tablets have a capacitive touch screen. How about a spare stylus from one of them. Might not like the price though at around £15.00 each. Screen damage is probably more of an issue with a stylus, fingers are very soft and very sensitive to bits of dirt. -- Cheers Dave. |
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On 24/10/2012 13:56, David WE Roberts wrote:
"polygonum" wrote in message ... On 24/10/2012 11:33, David WE Roberts wrote: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/ Seems a bit clunky, and what I really need is a fine tip stylus to draw on my Samnsung Galaxy S3. I have a cheap stylus but the end is broad and spongy - good for tapping virtual keys but not for drawing fine lines or for writing freehand. So what is a firm conductive material which can hold a point but not scratch glass? Cheers Dave R You might not wish to spend out anything for a stylus, but you can buy "sharp" stylus refills such as this: http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Par...ills.html#a241 Unfortunately that is for pressure sensitive not capacitive. The 3 multi-pens linked through to all have blob ends. Sorry - my mistake. Yes - I too have an ultra-cheap blob-ended one and know what you mean. (Actually, I have three identical.) -- Rod |
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David WE Roberts wrote:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/ One I've seen made and used involved creating a "nib" from a metalised film anti-static bag. Seems a bit clunky, and what I really need is a fine tip stylus to draw on my Samnsung Galaxy S3. Fine tips don't work very well, you need something approximating a finger end. |
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On 24/10/2012 19:46, Andy Burns wrote:
David WE Roberts wrote: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/ One I've seen made and used involved creating a "nib" from a metalised film anti-static bag. Seems a bit clunky, and what I really need is a fine tip stylus to draw on my Samnsung Galaxy S3. Fine tips don't work very well, you need something approximating a finger end. http://lifehacker.com/5480040/make-a...ti+static-bags -- Rod |
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On 24/10/2012 14:47, Brian Gaff wrote:
Does this mean you cannot use touch screens while wearing gloves then? Brian You can buy gloves with conductive thread in them so that you can wear gloves while using capacitive touch devices. |
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On Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:33:47 +0100, "David WE Roberts"
wrote: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/ So what is a firm conductive material which can hold a point but not scratch glass? I've made my own from conductive foam from Maplin. It's firmer than rubber, and glides more easily. However, from much experimenting it needs a minimum area in contact with the screen to work. The smallest I've managed is about 5x5 mm. You have to rely on the software to interpret the broad contact area and draw a thin line at the centre. Not much good for accurate work. I don't think theres a way round it with current screens. |
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"Simon Cee" wrote in message ... On Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:33:47 +0100, "David WE Roberts" wrote: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/ta...w-make-stylus/ So what is a firm conductive material which can hold a point but not scratch glass? I've made my own from conductive foam from Maplin. It's firmer than rubber, and glides more easily. However, from much experimenting it needs a minimum area in contact with the screen to work. The smallest I've managed is about 5x5 mm. You have to rely on the software to interpret the broad contact area and draw a thin line at the centre. Not much good for accurate work. I don't think theres a way round it with current screens. Thanks - useful info :-) -- No plan survives contact with the enemy. [Not even bunny] Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") |
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