Fairlight-CMI

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "formula311dn"
<formula311dn@y...> wrote:
>Hi Dustin,
 The Graphics tablet co-ordinates match those of the screen.
It is very similar to the light pen on the IIx but is less tiring to
use as you don't need to hold your hand up all day!
As the pen is moved across the pad a large + shaped cursor moves
across the screen. Once in the correct position, pressing a tiny
button on the side of the pen highlights that part of the screen,
enters commands, etc., along with drawing waveforms or harmonic functions.
The pad and pen can be calibrated to the electronics by turning 2 tiny
pots under the pad. One alters the size of the working area of the
pad, the other its working area in relation to the perimeter of the
pad. Sometimes the pad becomes worn in places, particularly along the
bottom as this is where the page selection icons sit on the monitor
and gets used most. Being able to calibrate the pad means that the
worn areas can be taken out, but eventually a new pad will be needed.
Hope this helps.

CJ
> Hi all,
> 
> 
>  Never having used a Fairlight series III, I always wondered how the
> stylus and tablet on the alpha keyboard work. How do you know what
> your selecting on the screen? Is there a cursor (like a mouse) so you
> can see what is happening? Does it work similar to the light pen on
> the earlier models?
> 
> Your enlightenment would be most appreciated.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Dustin
>