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The Wiz · 03-20-2009, 08:00 AM

walrus......Is it flashing when you draw on it?...or when you plug it in?...I'm confused!The Wiz!

Walrus · 03-20-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vapor Wizard

walrus......Is it flashing when you draw on it?...or when you plug it in?...I'm confused!The Wiz!

It flashes when plugging in, and never again.

Di · 03-20-2009, 10:08 AM

is your switch stuck.....

try all the switch unstuckin' stuff ......

tap on desk .....
suck on battery - no cart -
put in warm place and dry in case liquid is in battery .....

Di ......

CandyGirl · 03-20-2009, 11:17 AM

been using mine for 2 months and loving it.
i am going to reinforce the ends now just to be on the safe side.
no complaints here so far.

i use a battery pack with mine now but it worked okay on my dell laptop for over a month. i do admit i was worried about what it might do to my computer if it malfunctioned.

Mungo · 03-20-2009, 11:24 AM

Can i ask the experts here? [Sorry to hijack the thread]. Janty passthru and the instructions say to unplug when not in use, i always forget, but anyways this would be the only USB device i have to unplug. Why should i do this?

i always turn my computer off when i leave it.....

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Walrus · 03-20-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dikerry

is your switch stuck.....

try all the switch unstuckin' stuff ......

tap on desk .....
suck on battery - no cart -
put in warm place and dry in case liquid is in battery .....

Di ......

I've assumed it was stuck switches. I've sucked until my cheeks hurt. I'll try the other suggestions.

UkUsa · 03-20-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vapor Wizard

Hope you didn't toss it out...you can always send it to Teraphon or another member to do an autopsy on it for future studies!

The Wiz!

Walrus If you ever come to the point of throwing it out, don't. There is more than a few memebers, me included who would be willing to take a look at it for you. YouFillintheBlank is always asking for parts.

I made my own usb with a manual switch using parts from a dead battery, an old USB cable and some other stuff that was hanging around at work. It ain't too pretty but it works like a champ and has been going good for 2 months.

It would be easy to make another one out of the parts or maybe even repair and improve the original. The main thing we need is the battery connection. Once we have that connection the rest of the parts are real cheap.

Good luck with it !!

Walrus · 03-20-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UkUsa

Walrus If you ever come to the point of throwing it out, don't. There is more than a few memebers, me included who would be willing to take a look at it for you. YouFillintheBlank is always asking for parts.

I made my own usb with a manual switch using parts from a dead battery, an old USB cable and some other stuff that was hanging around at work. It ain't too pretty but it works like a champ and has been going good for 2 months.

It would be easy to make another one out of the parts or maybe even repair and improve the original. The main thing we need is the battery connection. Once we have that connection the rest of the parts are real cheap.

Good luck with it !!

Care to send me the parts list/procedure? I have plenty of time on my hands... and would love a manual switch USB pass-through.

UkUsa · 03-20-2009, 12:56 PM

No problem Walrus, here is a pic of mine Like i said it ain't pretty but it works.

Most of the parts you'd need are a momentary switch, LED, resistor and an enclosure to mount the stuff in.
Switch - radio shack $3.00 for a 4 pack, led, resistor and box pulled from spare parts box at work.
I have a wiring diagram posted on this thread - Wheres my power? This was one guys trials trying to get his working. It has some good info for you if you want to start building your own stuff.

Edit - i got to get to work but once i get there i can get some more info together for you.

Walrus · 03-20-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UkUsa

No problem Walrus, here is a pic of mine Like i said it ain't pretty but it works.

Most of the parts you'd need are a momentary switch, LED, resistor and an enclosure to mount the stuff in.
Switch - radio shack $3.00 for a 4 pack, led, resistor and box pulled from spare parts box at work.
I have a wiring diagram posted on this thread - Wheres my power? This was one guys trials trying to get his working. It has some good info for you if you want to start building your own stuff.

Edit - i got to get to work but once i get there i can get some more info together for you.

What load for the led and resistor? Radio Shack has some project boxes, too. And what gauge wire was used?

03-20-2009, 08:00 AM	#11
The Wiz ECF Elite Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Emerald City,Oz Posts: 3,169	walrus......Is it flashing when you draw on it?...or when you plug it in?...I'm confused!The Wiz! __________________ "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain"

03-20-2009, 10:08 AM	#13
Di East Mall Representative Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia & China Posts: 3,837	switch stuck is your switch stuck..... try all the switch unstuckin' stuff ...... tap on desk ..... suck on battery - no cart - put in warm place and dry in case liquid is in battery ..... Di ...... __________________ To Your Own Self Be True Di -- East Mall Representative

03-20-2009, 11:24 AM	#15
Mungo Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London. UK. Posts: 69	Can i ask the experts here? [Sorry to hijack the thread]. Janty passthru and the instructions say to unplug when not in use, i always forget, but anyways this would be the only USB device i have to unplug. Why should i do this? i always turn my computer off when i leave it..... Any thoughts would be appreciated. __________________

03-20-2009, 12:56 PM	#19
UkUsa ECF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Smalltown Iowa, USA Posts: 513 Blog Entries: 11	No problem Walrus, here is a pic of mine Like i said it ain't pretty but it works. Most of the parts you'd need are a momentary switch, LED, resistor and an enclosure to mount the stuff in. Switch - radio shack $3.00 for a 4 pack, led, resistor and box pulled from spare parts box at work. I have a wiring diagram posted on this thread - Wheres my power? This was one guys trials trying to get his working. It has some good info for you if you want to start building your own stuff. Edit - i got to get to work but once i get there i can get some more info together for you. __________________ A brit living in the heartland and loving it !! Last edited by UkUsa; 03-20-2009 at 12:58 PM.

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03-20-2009, 11:17 AM	#14
CandyGirl Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 555	been using mine for 2 months and loving it. i am going to reinforce the ends now just to be on the safe side. no complaints here so far. i use a battery pack with mine now but it worked okay on my dell laptop for over a month. i do admit i was worried about what it might do to my computer if it malfunctioned.