How-to: make the most out of cheap tablets.

runawayprisoner · July 27th, 2008, 04:04

If you think that $50 tablet is so inaccurate that you'd die for a better one, well... try something else first. Don't give up on going "cheap!"

Okay... here's how you do it: open up the tablet, take out the sensor film. Year... the... grid film or whatever you call it, and... put it on top of a smooth aluminum surface (think: computer case side door? Maybe a piece of glass works, too, but I'm not so sure about the glass thing)

Now... put as many layers of papers on top of the film as you want, connect the tablet, and... voila.

I swear the accuracy and feel are going to knock you out! Keep it cheap, folks!

Note: works best for Genius tablets.

P.S.: Did this **** because the Genius tablet I got a while ago started to lag and stuffs. Now she's smoother than ever.

Phil · July 27th, 2008, 05:29

nice ghetto mod. have you tried using red bull as cpu coolant? seriously, add some sugar to thicken it, then slather it all over the hsf. works like a charm

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runawayprisoner · July 27th, 2008, 05:58

I'll do so... once I've figured out how to exhaust the heat from the 4850 that's being cooled by 4 fans. ;p We can never cool something enough... and this is actually a legit modification that should have been in the specs. The film should be contacted gently by a soft but firm surface (think paper), and on top of that, the aluminum thing was for better signal reception. :9

Phil · July 27th, 2008, 06:13

email them. seriously. they might give you something free

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runawayprisoner · July 27th, 2008, 06:22

Well, on some of their tablets, the aluminum piece is there. It's just that it doesn't exist in some others, and... the reception is quite bad when you put the tablet on your thighs (or your girlfriend's thigh...

Ahem...), or on a wooden table. As for the paper thing, it's just that you need to contact the film by some other way than a hard piece of thick plastic.

I am not sure if this also applies to a Wacom tablet... but if it does, Wacom tablets may be able to achieve perfect traditional-to-digital transfer. I am already getting near perfect transfer from a cheap tablet with this mod. Wacom should be able to do more.

TBx · July 27th, 2008, 06:41

Hmm... I have a wacom tablet sitting in front of me right now... but it's too expensive to attempt to go rambo on it. Though, this is a great idea, I shall have to recommend it to my friends (or remember it if this wacom craps out on me).

ps. check your pm inbox RAP (I'm an impatient man lol)

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runawayprisoner · July 27th, 2008, 07:30

Replied. ;p Sorry, I was testing this mod out. Working swell so far. No lag... nothing at all. Before, if I just bend the tablet slightly, it would lag at some corner or so (cursor instantly lags forward or backward), now it's smooth as butter.

Heck... I think I just fixed some deadzones as well. The entire surface is moveable now, which is... awesome! To say the least.

TBx · July 27th, 2008, 07:37

Could you post a pic of your setup? I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how exactly this all fits together. You're an ingenious one, RAP.

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runawayprisoner · July 28th, 2008, 02:33

Mmm... my computer setup or the tablet? And... if it's the tablet, you need to open the thing up.

Phil · July 28th, 2008, 02:38

RAp when is your shop opening up again?? You seem royally pissed when your not breaking records. (wall of texts, anyone??)
So what im saying is you need a qx9650 and a Asus Striker 2 with dual GTX280's in SLI to brighten your mood.

I would buy them for you man but im low on money right now

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Mad · July 28th, 2008, 02:42

Could you take some screens?

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runawayprisoner · July 28th, 2008, 03:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

RAp when is your shop opening up again?? You seem royally pissed when your not breaking records. (wall of texts, anyone??)
So what im saying is you need a qx9650 and a Asus Striker 2 with dual GTX280's in SLI to brighten your mood.

I would buy them for you man but im low on money right now

I'm just pissed because...

1) SE is getting on my nerve... D: Four years worth of delays...? Aww... come on! At least show something new!

2) My girlfriend is away on vacation with her family... (main reason)

3) I accidentally killed the HD4850 because I was so careless of her...

She died when I got her to 1000MHz core... soo... oh well, RIP, dear HD4850. I'll torture a HD4870 next. (this comes next week)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad

Could you take some screens?

I have a PS2 Eyetoy if you want to see screens taken using that? ;p And I guess that means I'll have to open the tablet up... eehhh...

Phil · July 28th, 2008, 03:16

hey send me the dead 4850. ill pay you 5 dollars for it.

And she will come back.......just get back to polishing Gamu

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runawayprisoner · July 28th, 2008, 03:22

Ahh... my big brother wants to try soldering new RAM chips to her, since he has a bunch on his hands. ;p And... that means I'm sending the 4850 back to Vietnam.

Do not worry, I still have a HD4870, and probably... two more? (since I can buy them at $180 each now) And a P5Q-E, and... possibly a Q9450 next. ;p

Phil · July 28th, 2008, 03:24

Can I buy One for $220? Il airmail the money to you. Im serious.

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runawayprisoner · July 28th, 2008, 03:31

Why bother paying me when you can do so via eBay? ;p Find a HD4870 on eBay for about $240, then apply the Live Search Cashback to get 20% off, and you'll get one for around HD4850 price.

P.S.: Seriously. You may also get GTX 480 for about $320, and GTX 260 for about $200 - 220. Now that's... progressive! *coughs*

Phil · July 28th, 2008, 03:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by runawayprisoner

Why bother paying me when you can do so via eBay? ;p Find a HD4870 on eBay for about $240, then apply the Live Search Cashback to get 20% off, and you'll get one for around HD4850 price.

P.S.: Seriously. You may also get GTX 480 for about $320, and GTX 260 for about $200 - 220. Now that's... progressive! *coughs*

Where? where can you buy one for 320?????

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runawayprisoner · July 28th, 2008, 03:59

lol Typo. 280.

Anyway, eBay. Use Live to search for "eee," then click the 20% cash back link on top, and then... you can choose to "Buy it now" on eBay and receive the 20% cash back on the item. For instance, GTX 280 sometimes go for $400 each. Just apply the 20% cash back to bring it down to $320!

Phil · July 28th, 2008, 04:10

ill look into it

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runawayprisoner · July 28th, 2008, 08:04

Sooo... did anything happen? Oh... and I hope you are using Windows XP, because I'd like to tell you how you can supercharge your HDD for blazing fast access as well.

July 27th, 2008, 04:04	#1
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	How-to: make the most out of cheap tablets. If you think that $50 tablet is so inaccurate that you'd die for a better one, well... try something else first. Don't give up on going "cheap!" Okay... here's how you do it: open up the tablet, take out the sensor film. Year... the... grid film or whatever you call it, and... put it on top of a smooth aluminum surface (think: computer case side door? Maybe a piece of glass works, too, but I'm not so sure about the glass thing) Now... put as many layers of papers on top of the film as you want, connect the tablet, and... voila. I swear the accuracy and feel are going to knock you out! Keep it cheap, folks! Note: works best for Genius tablets. P.S.: Did this **** because the Genius tablet I got a while ago started to lag and stuffs. Now she's smoother than ever.

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July 27th, 2008, 05:29	#2
Phil 339.9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,777	nice ghetto mod. have you tried using red bull as cpu coolant? seriously, add some sugar to thicken it, then slather it all over the hsf. works like a charm __________________ Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others

July 27th, 2008, 05:58	#3
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	I'll do so... once I've figured out how to exhaust the heat from the 4850 that's being cooled by 4 fans. ;p We can never cool something enough... and this is actually a legit modification that should have been in the specs. The film should be contacted gently by a soft but firm surface (think paper), and on top of that, the aluminum thing was for better signal reception. :9

July 27th, 2008, 06:13	#4
Phil 339.9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,777	email them. seriously. they might give you something free __________________ Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others

July 27th, 2008, 06:22	#5
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	Well, on some of their tablets, the aluminum piece is there. It's just that it doesn't exist in some others, and... the reception is quite bad when you put the tablet on your thighs (or your girlfriend's thigh... Ahem...), or on a wooden table. As for the paper thing, it's just that you need to contact the film by some other way than a hard piece of thick plastic. I am not sure if this also applies to a Wacom tablet... but if it does, Wacom tablets may be able to achieve perfect traditional-to-digital transfer. I am already getting near perfect transfer from a cheap tablet with this mod. Wacom should be able to do more.

July 27th, 2008, 06:41	#6
TBx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 94	Hmm... I have a wacom tablet sitting in front of me right now... but it's too expensive to attempt to go rambo on it. Though, this is a great idea, I shall have to recommend it to my friends (or remember it if this wacom craps out on me). ps. check your pm inbox RAP (I'm an impatient man lol) __________________ GPU: MSI HD 6950 2GB SC: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music HDD: 300GB WD Raptor + 1TB WD Black OS: Windows 7 x64

July 27th, 2008, 07:30	#7
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	Replied. ;p Sorry, I was testing this mod out. Working swell so far. No lag... nothing at all. Before, if I just bend the tablet slightly, it would lag at some corner or so (cursor instantly lags forward or backward), now it's smooth as butter. Heck... I think I just fixed some deadzones as well. The entire surface is moveable now, which is... awesome! To say the least.

July 27th, 2008, 07:37	#8
TBx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 94	Could you post a pic of your setup? I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how exactly this all fits together. You're an ingenious one, RAP. __________________ GPU: MSI HD 6950 2GB SC: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music HDD: 300GB WD Raptor + 1TB WD Black OS: Windows 7 x64

July 28th, 2008, 02:33	#9
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	Mmm... my computer setup or the tablet? And... if it's the tablet, you need to open the thing up.

July 28th, 2008, 02:38	#10
Phil 339.9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,777	RAp when is your shop opening up again?? You seem royally pissed when your not breaking records. (wall of texts, anyone??) So what im saying is you need a qx9650 and a Asus Striker 2 with dual GTX280's in SLI to brighten your mood. I would buy them for you man but im low on money right now __________________ Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others

July 28th, 2008, 02:42	#11
Mad AKA snkmad Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brazil, Fortaleza-Ceará Posts: 4,030	Could you take some screens? __________________ Main PC:Win 7 SP1 PRO X64 - Asus P5G41C-M LX - Intel Q6600@2.4Ghz - OCZ 2x 2GB DDR2 1000Mhz - Sapphire Vapor-X HD5770 1GB GDDR5 - 19" LCD SyncMaster T190 - Samsung SATA II HD322HJ 320GB HTPC:Acer Aspire AR1600 - Windows 7 PRO X86 - Atom 230@1.6Ghz - 3GB DDR2 800Mhz - Nvidia ION LE - SATA II WD 160GB + Seagate GoFlex Desk 2TB USB 3.0 Notebook:Dell Inspiron 14R N4110 - Windows 7 SP1 PRO X64 / Ubuntu 12.04 X64 - Intel Core i5 2410M@2.3Ghz - 8GB DDR3@1333Mhz - Intel HD 3000 - WDC SATA II 640GB + SSD Kingston V200 128GB +WD Scorpio Blue 320GB USB 3.0 CASE

July 28th, 2008, 03:16	#13
Phil 339.9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,777	hey send me the dead 4850. ill pay you 5 dollars for it. And she will come back.......just get back to polishing Gamu __________________ Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others

July 28th, 2008, 03:22	#14
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	Ahh... my big brother wants to try soldering new RAM chips to her, since he has a bunch on his hands. ;p And... that means I'm sending the 4850 back to Vietnam. Do not worry, I still have a HD4870, and probably... two more? (since I can buy them at $180 each now) And a P5Q-E, and... possibly a Q9450 next. ;p

July 28th, 2008, 03:24	#15
Phil 339.9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,777	Can I buy One for $220? Il airmail the money to you. Im serious. __________________ Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others

July 28th, 2008, 03:31	#16
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	Why bother paying me when you can do so via eBay? ;p Find a HD4870 on eBay for about $240, then apply the Live Search Cashback to get 20% off, and you'll get one for around HD4850 price. P.S.: Seriously. You may also get GTX 480 for about $320, and GTX 260 for about $200 - 220. Now that's... progressive! coughs

July 28th, 2008, 03:59	#18
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	lol Typo. 280. Anyway, eBay. Use Live to search for "eee," then click the 20% cash back link on top, and then... you can choose to "Buy it now" on eBay and receive the 20% cash back on the item. For instance, GTX 280 sometimes go for $400 each. Just apply the 20% cash back to bring it down to $320!

July 28th, 2008, 04:10	#19
Phil 339.9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,777	ill look into it __________________ Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others

July 28th, 2008, 08:04	#20
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	Sooo... did anything happen? Oh... and I hope you are using Windows XP, because I'd like to tell you how you can supercharge your HDD for blazing fast access as well.