stylus broken, again!

[zecoj]

Ok, I'm totally "out-of-stylus". My second stylus just snapped. I'm getting a replacement soon, but I don't want any of this original crap (excuse my French). So here are some alternatives:

1. Metal, looks shiny, sturdy
http://www.circuitcentral.com.au/O2-XDA-Atom-Stylus-Metal-p-30784.html
2. 3-in-1, looks kinda flaky really.
http://www.doml.com.sg/productdec.asp?modeln=XDA%20Atom&model=atomO2&pid=2281
3. Plastic, package came with 3 of 'em
you can find these on ebay

Is there anyone using any of these? Could you provide some feedback?

[victoradjei]

I have the 3-in-1 and so far so good. Won't break like the original. I rarely use the pen though. Comes with black ink only at the time I bought mine.
Victor

[raymonds]

did it snap because it fell? or does your LCD require you to tap hard on it? You might want to make a registry hack so that it will require less pressure to tap than usual.

i already have replaced 5 styli, i think this would be the solution to my problem.

[zecoj]

@victoradjei: good info, thx!
@raymonds: no, snapped on my hand! I guess it's because the way I hold the stylus. But a registry hack would be nice to know.

[raymonds]

@victoradjei: good info, thx!
@raymonds: no, snapped on my hand! I guess it's because the way I hold the stylus. But a registry hack would be nice to know.

got it from this site... but for my unit, i had to search for the word touch (to see pressure treshold) using tools/find in the registry editor, as it is located in another directory.

http://www.pocketpctweaks.com/pocketpc_tweaks/Minimize_tapping_Pressure

Minimize Pressure when Tapping the screen

Ever got used to tapping without screen protectors and suddenly you put some screen protector and have a pecuilar feeling (some-what like tapping harder than u normally do) due to the increase thickness of the protector?

Well i have gone to that and finally ive done some simple tweaks to my xda mini.

I also figure out this could lessen normal wear and tear(scratching of protectors/PDA screens) since lesser pressure is applied to Tap the screen

here's what i did..

thru the PHM registry editor(or any PPC registry editor)

go to..

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Drivers\Touch

or find 'Threshold'

Change the value of Pressure Threshold.(INCREASE value ONLY!!!)

what i did is set the value at 11880.

i tried doubling the default value. until i have reached my desired setting.

now,its like tapping soflty without having a feeling that i have screen protector. Also less stress on the stylus and screen and faster tapping.:-)

WARNING: Only INCREASE THE VALUE BUT NEVER THE DECREASE THE DEFAULT VALUE.

Lowering the value of Pressure Threshold means you need to apply more pressure in tapping than you normally do.

ive tried this and when i soft reset, the screen won't react even if i apply deep pressure in tapping so i needed to do a HARD Reset!!!

So don't ever think of lowering the value, JUST INCREASE but NEVER LOWER!!

[victoradjei]

did it snap because it fell? or does your LCD require you to tap hard on it? You might want to make a registry hack so that it will require less pressure to tap than usual.

i already have replaced 5 styli, i think this would be the solution to my problem.

Mine snapped right out of the box! The tip just dropped off. It was a new Atom sent to me by O2 to replace another I killed:(

[raymonds]

yikes! these things do seem to be too brittle for comfort. i've resorted to using another type of stylus... and it has proven to be much sturdier than the last 5.

Mine snapped right out of the box! The tip just dropped off. It was a new Atom sent to me by O2 to replace another I killed:(

[raymonds]

yikes! these things do seem to be too brittle for comfort. i've resorted to using another type of stylus... and it has proven to be much sturdier than the last 5.

spoke too soon. my latest stylus just fell and broke off its tip...

[elmin]

hey all!
ive installed kilmist registry editor onto my o2 atom! and i cant seem to find much, ive found under hardware-screen some numbers but i dont know what i should change please help!
thanks

[yetdy]

People,

I had the same problem as you do but it started since I started using an XDA2(HIMA) 2 years ago. I have what people here term as a heavy hand. I broke my atom stylus a couple of months ago. Styli are very expensive here so I made one. I used bamboo and sand and whit it until I get the right diameter. I also applied some wax and burn it a little so that it will look a bit like I used hard wood. (I tried using hard wood before. It took me 2 days to make 1 stylus. It takes too much time and effort. Bamboo stylus takes only 2 hours to make.) It's a bit lighter though. At least it doesn't break. The wax prevents the tip from scratching the screen protector. If you guys like, I can make some for you.