Type of tubes for stylus

[ToddMR]

I searched but couldn't find the answer. I thought I remember reading somewhere that when using the stylus tips only brass tubes will work. If this is correct, that means nickle tubes etc wouldn't work correct? Obviously I can paint the tubes so no worries there. I just wanted to verify since I have some nickle tubes at home and wanted to confirm that the stylus will not work if I use them.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Andrew_K99]

The following thread may interest you, the requirement of a tube was discussed at length

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f45/stubby-stylus-100506/

AK

 

[srf1114]

My guess is that Nickel will be fine. It must be metal ( or at least able to conduct electricity) The touch on new smart device relies on capacitance, this mean it discharge a minute amount of static charge to determine that a "touch" has been made.

If the Stylus tip is 100 insulated from your hand via plastics tube/blanks no "touch" can register with the device.

Stan

 

[ToddMR]

Thank you both for the response.

 

[Lenny]

I use the nickle tubes often for mine.
It just needs to be conductive to work with the capacitive device.
Wood or acrylic etc. alone will not work.