Dont believe the pressure levels hype The Seven Pens 2023-09-11 | All everyone talks about is how many pressure levels a drawing tablet has. Here's a preview of a topic we will explore later.Find more information about drawing tablets here: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab (buying guide, recommendations, technology, etc.)
Notes on the Huion Frego M (L610) The Seven Pens 2024-10-11 | My written Notes on the Frego M (L610)docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/huion/huion-inspiroy-frego/7p-notes-huion-inspiroy-frego-m-l610Related videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Pressure ranges for 53 drawing tablet pens The Seven Pens 2024-10-04 | Related videos: - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp1wHemgDmJ2kCUS7-fzfxt4d7FETdSui
Drawing Tablet Pressure (5): 2048 pressure levels is enough The Seven Pens 2024-09-25 | Related videos: - Drawing tablet pressure playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp1wHemgDmJ2kCUS7-fzfxt4d7FETdSui
Drawing Tablet Pressure (4): More Pressure curves The Seven Pens 2024-08-07 | Related videos: - Full "Under Pressure" playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp1wHemgDmJ2kCUS7-fzfxt4d7FETdSui- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Drawing Tablet Pressure (3): Introduction to Pressure curves The Seven Pens 2024-07-18 | Related videos: - Full "Under Pressure" playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp1wHemgDmJ2kCUS7-- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Drawing tablets with Windows on ARM June 2024 Update The Seven Pens 2024-06-25 | More here: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/windows/windows-on-arm
7P Drawing Tablet News (May 4 2024) The Seven Pens 2024-05-04 | 7P notes on Wacom Movink 13docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/wacom/wacom-movink/7p-notes-wacom-movink-13-dth-135Recent Issues with Lagging / Freezing with Huion tablets on Windowsreddit.com/r/huion/comments/1c8v5as/recent_issues_with_lagging_freezing_with_huion
Drawing Tablet Pressure (2): Physical vs Logical Pressure The Seven Pens 2024-04-22 | Related videos: - Full "Under Pressure" playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp1wHemgDmJ2kCUS7-- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
1000 subscriber celebration + plans + Q&A The Seven Pens 2024-04-09 | 1000 subscribers is a big milestone for a such a niche topic! Thank you to everyone for their comments, questions, and suggestions! In this video I share: (1) some plans for the upcoming year (2) and answer from frequently asked questions.
Notes on the Huion Kamvas Pro 19 (GT1902) The Seven Pens 2024-03-05 | Written notes for the Huion Kamvas Pro 19: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/huion/huion-kamvas-pro/7p-notes-huion-kamvas-pro-19-gt1902 Related videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Drawing Tablet Pressure (1): Introduction to pressure The Seven Pens 2024-01-17 | A deep-dive into all things related to pressure for drawing tablets.Related videos: - Full "Under Pressure" playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp1wHemgDmJ2kCUS7-- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- Don't believe the pressure levels hype youtu.be/V-79hS5sRQw
2023 Drawing Tablet Highlights (Wacom, Huion, XP-Pen, Xencelabs) The Seven Pens 2024-01-09 | Links7P notes: Wacom One GEN2 drawing tablets - docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/wacom/wacom-one-gen2/7p-notes-wacom-one-gen2-drawing-tablets 7P notes: Wacom One Pen GEN2 (CP-923) - docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/wacom/wacom-one-gen2/7p-notes-wacom-one-pen-gen-27P notes: Xencelabs Pen Display 24 (LPH2412U-A) - docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/xencelabs/7p-notes-xencelabs-pen-display-24 7P notes: XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2 (MD160QH)- docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/xp-pen/xp-pen-artist-pro-gen2/7p-notes-xp-pen-artist-pro-16-2nd-gen-md160qh7P notes: XP-Pen Deco Pro XLW GEN2 (MT1592B) - docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/xp-pen/xp-pen-deco-pro-xlw-gen-2-mt1592b/7p-notes-xp-pen-deco-pro-xlw-gen-2-mt1592b 7P notes: Huion Inspiroy 2 L (H1061P) - docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/product-info/huion/huion-inspiroy-2/7p-notes-huion-inspiroy-2-l-h1061p youtu.be/415ngQOHiME
Drawing Tablet Buying Guide Part 2 (2023) The Seven Pens 2023-11-16 | SevenPens' buying guide: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/buying-a-drawing-tabletDirect link to my recommendations: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/recommendations
Drawing Tablet Buying Guide Part 1 (2023) The Seven Pens 2023-11-10 | SevenPens' buying guide: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/buying-a-drawing-tabletKuuube's buying guide for osu! kuuuube.github.io/buying_guide
Pressure problems with new Wacom One (2023/GEN2) drawing tablets The Seven Pens 2023-09-11 | The new Wacom One tablets (2023/GEN2) and the new Wacom One Pen (CP-923) seem to exhibit some problems handling pressure. This video explains what these issues are and how they can be mitigated.
Drawing Tablet Lag Episode 3: Position Smoothing The Seven Pens 2023-08-17 | Episode 3 discusses position smoothing in the tablet firmware and tablet driver00:00 Introduction01:40 Demo of pointer lag and brush lag02:43 Introduction to OpenTabletDriver03:56 Detecting position smoothing 09:17 Using OpenTabletDriver to reduce position smoothing 13:04 Introducing tablet expert, Kuuube and his tablet buying guide16:23 Anti-chatter17:37 Can we edit the firmware?18:23 Why is there position smoothing in the firmware?19:00 Why does the Apple Pencil exhibit such low pointer lag and position smoothing21:54 Who should care about position smoothing23:36 Thanks to everyone who helped24:01 Thank you!Related videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Drawing Tablet Lag Episode 2: Pointer Lag The Seven Pens 2023-08-07 | We are going dive deep into how latencies, rates, and position smoothing impact pointer lag.Pen Position Simulator: github.com/TheSevenPens/PenPositionSim
Reducing Anti-Glare Sparkle in Drawing Tablets The Seven Pens 2023-06-25 | Related videos: - "Anti-glare Sparkle in Drawing Tablets" youtu.be/g_nsvraK3P8 Documentation: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/pen-displays/anti-glare-sparklePhotodon: photodon.com
Drawing Tablet Lag Part 1: Basics The Seven Pens 2023-04-28 | Related videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Are Metal Nibs safe for your Pen Tablet? (Part 5) The Seven Pens 2023-03-12 | Important information potentially permanent changes to pressure sensitivity due to metal nibs. Also covered: how different nib materials affect pen accuracySee this doc for more information: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/pens/using-metal-nibsRelated videos: - Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 1) (youtu.be/m0kYXa7Y4a8)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 2) (youtu.be/aByhTQOcIeM)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 3) (youtu.be/mU8MsD-DY0w)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 4) (youtu.be/c1dQj4q5lDk)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 5) (youtu.be/WvmMHzZoclg)- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdgNOTES:- Although not explicitly mentioned in the video, the IAF of the baseline pen with the plastic nib was measured at the beginning of the experiment and after six months. In both cases the pen retained a low IAF and it did have any observable changesLearn more here: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/pens/using-metal-nibs
Are Metal Nibs safe for your Pen Tablet? (Part 4) The Seven Pens 2023-02-20 | 00:00 Introduction00:16 The metal nib after 6 months00:42 Tablet surface after 6 months04:56 Hover height06:08 Accuracy06:24 Tilt06:30 Pressure range10:02 Can a metal nib damage the pen?12:43 Conclusions18:53 Thank youSee this doc for more information: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/pens/using-metal-nibsRelated videos: - Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 1) (youtu.be/m0kYXa7Y4a8)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 2) (youtu.be/aByhTQOcIeM)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 3) (youtu.be/mU8MsD-DY0w)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 4) (youtu.be/c1dQj4q5lDk)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 5) (youtu.be/WvmMHzZoclg)- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdgLearn more here: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/pens/using-metal-nibs
Accuracy in Drawing Tablets (Pen Displays) The Seven Pens 2023-02-02 | Visual accuracy in pen displays is affected by:- EMR sensor errors- parallax00:00 Introduction00:08 Accuracy and Pen tracking00:45 Visual Disagreement between Pen and Pointer01:17 Understanding the pen display cross section diagram03:15 Pen tracking inaccuracies / general08:02 Pen tracking inaccuracies / Center-vs-Corner 12:57 Diagonal wobble16:11 Parallax (apparent inaccuracy)22:15 Lamination24:20 Films on top of the glass26:11 Thank youRelated videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg
Picking the right monitor size for your pen tablet The Seven Pens 2022-12-31 | Related videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Are Metal Nibs safe for your Pen Tablet? (Part 3) October 2022 Update The Seven Pens 2022-10-27 | It's been three months of using a metal nib with my Wacom tablet every day. Let's see what happened. We'll also discover there's something new to consider in this experiment.See this doc for more information: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/pens/using-metal-nibsRelated videos: - Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 1) (youtu.be/m0kYXa7Y4a8)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 2) (youtu.be/aByhTQOcIeM)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 3) (youtu.be/mU8MsD-DY0w)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 4) (youtu.be/c1dQj4q5lDk)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 5) (youtu.be/WvmMHzZoclg)- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Anti-glare Sparkle in Drawing Tablets The Seven Pens 2022-10-19 | Find out why some drawing tablet screens sparkle. This can be very distracting. So before buy a drawing tablet, learn more about what to expect.Related videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
WACOM 2022 Business and Technology Highlights The Seven Pens 2022-09-28 | Wacom's original videos: - "Wacom | The Briefing Session “Let us talk about our technology”.（June 28, 2022" youtu.be/uTfcA6wQDIk - "Wacom｜The 39th Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting (June 28, 2022)" youtube.com/watch?v=nWqb81ElW7YRelated videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg
Buying compatible pens for your drawing tablet The Seven Pens 2022-08-31 | Don't waste your money buying a pen that won't work with your drawing tablet. Find out about the various compatibility issues that arise and how to verify compatibility.Related videos: - "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- "What size graphics tablet should you get?" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s
Are Metal Nibs safe for your Pen Tablet? (Part 2) The Seven Pens 2022-08-24 | After one month of using a metal nib every day, let's see how it has changed the surface of the pen tablet.See this doc for more information: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/pens/using-metal-nibsRelated videos: - Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 1) (youtu.be/m0kYXa7Y4a8)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 2) (youtu.be/aByhTQOcIeM)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 3) (youtu.be/mU8MsD-DY0w)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 4) (youtu.be/c1dQj4q5lDk)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 5) (youtu.be/WvmMHzZoclg)- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg
Is an EXTRA LARGE Pen tablet right for you? (Wacom Intuos 4 XL PTK-1240) The Seven Pens 2022-07-25 | EXTRA LARGE pen tablets are the ultimate drawing experience. But will they work for your workflow and ergonomics? Explore the issues you should consider before you go down this path.RELATED VIDEOS- youtu.be/YCmVugc3w_g- youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg- youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3sTable of Contents: 00:00 Introduction 00:03 Intro 00:48 Sizes of pen tablets 01:15 XL pen tablet criteria 01:59 Wacom Intuos 4 XL 03:39 The drawing experience 04:52 Drivers 05:25 Pen compatibility 06:12 My experience 07:08 Using the full active area 09:58 XL feels different 12:31 Time to adapt 13:24 Desk layout 18:30 The TourBox 19:40 Conclusions 19:49 Would I recommend XL pen tablets? 21:27 Do I love using XL pen tablets? 21:55 End and Thank You
Are Metal Nibs safe for your Pen Tablet? (Part 1) The Seven Pens 2022-07-13 | If you are wearing out your pen nibs too quickly, you might be considering a metal nib. Metal nibs in theory never wear out. But are the safe to use with your pen tablet?See this doc for more information: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/pens/using-metal-nibs00:00 Introduction01:04 Focused on Pen Tablets01:19 Interaction between Nib and Surface02:43 Impact of Drawing Style03:02 Impact of Pen grip03:23 Surface texture wear05:18 Tiny scratches05:57 Big scratches07:09 Wacom Intuos Pro Texture Sheets08:00 The two arguments08:13 The Case AGAINST metal nibs09:06 The Caser FOR metal nibs09:41 The Experiment11:40 End and Thank YouRelated videos: - Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 1) (youtu.be/m0kYXa7Y4a8)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 2) (youtu.be/aByhTQOcIeM)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 3) (youtu.be/mU8MsD-DY0w)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 4) (youtu.be/c1dQj4q5lDk)- Are metal nibs safe for your pen tablet (part 5) (youtu.be/WvmMHzZoclg)- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg
Is a LARGE pen tablet right for you? (Wacom Intuos Pro Large PTH-860) The Seven Pens 2022-06-28 | Most people use SMALL or MEDIUM pen tablets. But Large tablets can be an amazing drawing experience. Before you get one, you should be aware how different they can feel from their smaller cousins. This long-term evaluation will help you understand if they are right for you.Related videos: - youtu.be/YCmVugc3w_g- youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s- youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdgTable of Contents00:00 Introduction00:21 Background01:25 About Sizes01:59 Wacom size options02:22 Wacom Intuos Pro LARGE PTH-86003:16 My experience after 6 months04:15 Using the full active area05:12 Training to use larger gestures06:45 Ergonomics07:40 Gesture effort08:36 Desk Layout for Drawing10:49 Using the Tourbox NEO11:54 Desk Layout for Typing12:29 Desk Layout optimized for two monitors13:50 Large pen tablets in market14:51 End and Thank You
Buying a Used Wacom Intuos Professional Pen Tablet The Seven Pens 2022-06-11 | If you are interested in getting the best pen tablet drawing experience and want to save money with a used tablet, this video will help you make the right choice. RELATED VIDEOS- "Is a LARGE pen tablet right for you? Wacom Intuos Pro Large PTH-860" (youtu.be/YCmVugc3w_g)- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdgSee the associated doc for this video for updates: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/guides/buying-used-tablets ERRATA:- In the video I say the "Intuos1" models do not support Tilt. In fact, the "Intuos1" models do support tilt.- The video shows a set of dates for when the different Intuos model series were released, here are the updated dates. Thanks to M3K1E for giving the correct info in the comments: Intuos Pro 2017: 2017 Intuos Pro 2013: 2013 Intuos 5: 2011 .. correct date is 2012 Intuos 4: 2009 Intuos 3: 2006 ... correct date is 2004 Intuos 2: 2001 Intuos 1: 2000 ... correct date is 1998Table of Contents: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Used Wacom Professional Pen Tablets 01:33 Focusing on Pen Tablets 01:51 Useful info for Pen Displays 02:14 Why buy used 02:55 General guidelines 03:57 Wacom's professional pen tablets 04:12 Pen Tablet names 05:29 PROTIP: Know the model numbers 05:39 Pen Tablet Model Numbers 06:18 Model Recommendations 07:26 My experience 08:15 Core Features 09:11 Reliability 09:21 Tablet component reliability 10:04 Pen component reliability 11:12 Form Factor 11:22 Active Area Size and Aspect Ratio 12:01 Device thickness 12:42 Cabling 13:21 Wear and Tear 15:59 Pens 16:02 Pen and Tablet Compatibility 16:53 Can't Use Incompatible Pens 17:23 Drivers 17:55 End and Thank YouMusic licensed through Soundstripe- "Paint The Sky" by Matt Wigton - Content ID FMEL063QKNVOCF2I- "Whisper" by Warren Williams - Content ID IK9HVTGEU1TR5IYUData on Different Tablet Models:- machollywood.com/blogs/news/wacom-tablets-and-cintiqs-with-compatible-pens- docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/125LNzGmidy1gagwYUt12tRhrNdrWFHhWon7kxWY7iWU/edit#gid=854129046Related Videos by other YouTube channels- Using an Intuos 1 in 2021 youtu.be/eXgcuOzg1-M- Using an Intuos 3 in 2021: youtube.com/watch?v=oX1olkXab60- Using an Intuos 4 in 2021: youtube.com/watch?v=GAb-mte-j5w
Avoiding distorted drawing with drawing tablets The Seven Pens 2022-03-26 | It's likely you are drawing in a distorted way with you pen tablets. Understand what causes this distortion and how to fix it. Related video: "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdgTable of Contents: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 The distortion 00:52 The active area 01:18 Active area mapping 01:45 Aspect ratios 02:16 Mismatched aspect ratios 03:37 How common is it? 07:33 Examples of distortion 11:01 Correcting the distortion 13:04 My experience 14:33 Summary 14:48 I want you to try something 15:21 EndMusic- "Paint The Sky" by Matt Wigton - Content ID XWIXNNLJOHUHCNQG- "Whisper" by Warren Williams - Content ID CBEY9ONNDTYNI8HV
What size drawing tablet should you get? The Seven Pens 2022-03-09 | Picking the size size for a graphics tablet is a critical decision. Get some basic recommendations and arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision. Table of Contents: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Understanding graphics tablet sizes 03:53 Standard size nomenclature 08:45 Recommendation summary 09:28 Pen Tablet recommendation details 17:57 Pen display recommendation details 22:32 What I use 24:51 ConclusionRelated videos- youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdg - youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3sMusic licensed through Soundstripe- "Paint The Sky" by Matt Wigton - Content ID 7EULDJFHVWEJRA00- "Whisper" by Warren Williams - Content ID KTPOG2HUNJOR1UOZ
How Drawing Tablet EMR Pen technology works The Seven Pens 2022-02-14 | Have you ever wondered how EMR (Electromagnetic Resonance) Pens work in drawing tablets like those made by Wacom? This video will walk you through the basics of how tablets and pens work together use EMR technology to provide battery-less pens that can sense position, tilt, and pressure.UPDATE COMING! I will be creating an updated version of this video in 2023ERRATA, REFERENCES, AND OTHER NOTES: docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/technotes/emr-tab-tech RELATED VIDEOS- "Is an Extra Large Pen tablet right for you? (Wacom Intuos 4 XL PTK-1240)" (youtu.be/Tv_qX1Z9-wI)- "Is a LARGE pen tablet right for you? Wacom Intuos Pro Large PTH-860" (youtu.be/YCmVugc3w_g)- "What size graphics tablet should you get" youtu.be/lGAhzRcMS3s- "How do EMR pens work?" youtu.be/Vv668I4LEdgTable of Contents00:00 Introduction00:59 Start with an Incandescent lightbulb01:25 Delivering power without a wire or battery01:58 Inductors03:10 The LC Circuit05:53 Building an graphics tablet step-by-step09:07 Detecting Pen Position13:58 Detecting Pen Tilt13:58 The LC Circuit is the simplest kind of EMR pen18:38 Detecting Pen Pressure21:03 Detecting Pen Buttons22:32 Recap23:25 End and Thank You
Using Drawing Tablet Pen Displays for Whiteboarding during online meetings The Seven Pens 2022-02-07 | Pen Displays offer the most natural digital drawing experience. They are perfectly suited for taking your online meetings to the next level.
How to rotate your Pen Display in Windows 11 The Seven Pens 2022-02-03 | This video shows you the simple three steps to rotate your pen display.Instructions are shown for Huion but the same steps work for other brands such as Wacom.
Enable Windows Ink only for Photoshop but keep it disabled for other applications The Seven Pens 2022-01-31 | Wacom per-application settings are an easy way to let Photoshop use Windows Ink without disturbing our pen experience in other applications. Although this is shown for for Wacom tablets, the same technique works with Huion, Xencelabs, and XP-pen tablets.
