Shapedad is an outlet on Etsy that provides custom solutions for stylus’ for touch screens in many formats. Shapedad says: “It all started when the wife of a quad (quadriplegic) patient ordered a regular Stylus Socks stylus from our Etsy shop.” Some examples below: ContinueContinue reading “Special Stylus solutions by shapedad on Etsy”
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Faraday Stylus’ new capacities program
Just came across the iFaraday stylus via a blog post on ATMac. All their stylus’ look good and I’m impressed with their “new capacities” program which states Our goal is to enable anyone who wants to use a capacitive touch screen device. We have three working designs that enable folks to use a capacitive touchContinueContinue reading “Faraday Stylus’ new capacities program”
Reader Writes: Another alternative for a touch mouthstick
Overcoming the “touch barrier” I received a message the other day from a reader … in …. Michael writes: Please see the attached [link for] pencil tops or stick tops – or whatever you’re having yourself – tops. I have been using something similar from the same website for some time. They are effectively noveltyContinueContinue reading “Reader Writes: Another alternative for a touch mouthstick”
Lifekludger Responds – Stylus choice
Via Email – On 10 May 2013 15:58, MS writes: Hi! Just came across your blog while doing some research for a stylus for my 8 year old. He has severe cerebral palsy, but is just starting to use a mouth stylus to access the ipad. I was thinking that maybe a head stylusContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Responds – Stylus choice”
No. 2 Stylus Pencil
I like that this has removable tips and can put two together to extend the length. See more at the link below http://www.no2stylus.com
Lifekludger Quick Links: Hand Stylus; Voice Activated Alarm Clock
The Hand Stylus The Hand Stylus is a kickstarter-funded project. It has a retractable stylus tip. The tip rotates automatically to prevent wearing on one side. [via Chip Chick] ivee Voice Activated Alarm Clock Can speak to it Able to understand more than 30 simple voice commands Touchscreen capabilities and volume adjustment 5” LEDContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Quick Links: Hand Stylus; Voice Activated Alarm Clock”
Comprehensive Stylus Reviews
There’s been some large comprehensive reviews and comparisons of Styluses on offer for the myriad of capacitive type touch devices that now surround us. A stylus is of particular interest to me as I don’t use my fingers. One thing I find with these “Best of” or even the “comparative” type reviews is they areContinueContinue reading “Comprehensive Stylus Reviews”
Nomad Brush – A Paintbrush for iPad
Nomad Brush is a unique paintbrush for the iPad that features soft, flexible bristles made from a blend of natural and conductive fibers. Nomad Brush + iPad from Don Lee on Vimeo. The makers say “This simple and elegant design makes it a perfect tool for drawing and painting on the iPad”. I’d be interestedContinueContinue reading “Nomad Brush – A Paintbrush for iPad”
Make your own Touchscreen Stylus Brush
Rainy Day Magazine features an article on how to make a stylus and brush for capacitive touch screens like the iPad/iPhone etc out of some stripped copper wire and a ball point pen casing. The article contains lots of great information, links, ideas and photos and is well worth a read. [via] DIY iPad Brush…ContinueContinue reading “Make your own Touchscreen Stylus Brush”
iPad/iPhone Capacitive Stylus Roundup
Over on the “Cool Quirks” blog, there’s a good post on stylus pens for iPad/iPhone etc. It gives a good general look at “7 of the Best iPad Stylus Pens of 2011”. It has good photo’s too which is helpful info. for any kludgers needing something to modify. One thing I wish reviewers, and moresoContinueContinue reading “iPad/iPhone Capacitive Stylus Roundup”
Hitachi stylus compatible, capacitive touch panel
This interesting development was flagged to me recently and is of great interest personally as I battle with the “Touch barrier” that the pervasive use of capacitive type touch-screens pose. Hitachi Displays has developed a projective-type electrostatic capacitance touch-panel that can convert input from a non-conductive object into electrostatic capacitance, thus allowing the use ofContinueContinue reading “Hitachi stylus compatible, capacitive touch panel”
Mosspuppet makes a stylus – Shuddup!
Not sure how effective or durable this stylus would be, but I love Mosspuppet and he does offer a little interesting commentary on ‘conductive foam’ availability – something other DIY stylus, like these here, here and here use. I suppose protein bar and other foil type wrappers are yet another alternative in our ‘Touch Barrier”ContinueContinue reading “Mosspuppet makes a stylus – Shuddup!”
Clutch Pencil adapted as Touch Screen Stylus
Over on his Artworks blog Crabfu has this excellent how-to video on making a touch screen capable stylus from a clutch pencil and conductive foam. This is one of the best ideas I’ve seen, using a readily available item in the clutch pencil. My thoughts in using it with your mouth are that if youContinueContinue reading “Clutch Pencil adapted as Touch Screen Stylus”
DIY Touchscreen Stylus using Conductive foam
Finally, a Stylus kludge that actually looks workable as it can be made different lengths and is cheap and easy. Now, I just need to get hold of some of that conductive foam so I can get someone to make me up a mouthstick version. If anyone has some foam you can post to me,ContinueContinue reading “DIY Touchscreen Stylus using Conductive foam”
Dagi Transparent Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screens
Isn’t it interesting how we are seeing more and more uses where there’s a need for a stylus on these capacitive touch screens? Just when everyone thinks Steve Jobs has liberated them to the freedom of the finger, it seems we aren’t so free after all and that maybe other forms of pointing can beContinueContinue reading “Dagi Transparent Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screens”
Soft Sock Stylus for Touch screens
Over on Instructables is how to make a stylus out of anti-static socks for use on capacitive type touch screen devices – ala iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad etc. The stylus was the creation of dsLabs. Looks neat, but not sure I’d want to put this sock stylus in my mouth for use as a Mouthstick!ContinueContinue reading “Soft Sock Stylus for Touch screens”
Magnets the TouchBarrier solution for capacitive screens?
Looking at this post re HTC and stylus patents, I'm going to start looking at a kludge for my mouthsticks using magnets. HTC has a solution ready for the market. They have patented an ordinary stylus but with a twist. The stylus has a magnetic head, and due to the current induced by its movementContinueContinue reading “Magnets the TouchBarrier solution for capacitive screens?”
One problem with Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screens
iPhone Hacks blog has the low down on the problems of styluses on capacitive touch screens in a post titled New Apple Patent Talks about Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screens. The relevant bit: According to the inventors, modern day capacitive touch sensors are not optimized to receive inputs from styluses. This is because, unlike aContinueContinue reading “One problem with Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screens”
The Touch Barrier – Testing the pogo stylus
pogo no go After writing an article about my concerns over the pervasive use of touch I was alerted via a comment to the pogo stylus [thanks @garthk] . The Touch Barrier pogo stylus I thought it might’ve been a solution so I wrote to “Ten One Design” outlining why I’m so interested. The responseContinueContinue reading “The Touch Barrier – Testing the pogo stylus”
