Fairlight-CMI

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "formula311dn"
<formula311dn@y...> wrote:
>No Problem.
If you manage to get hold of a series 3, I have diagnostic info
regarding testing the graphics tablet. As the pen passes across the
pad the diagnostics show its co-ordinate position on the monitor. This
can show up any "missing" areas. I also have some nylon bushes that
fit inside the pen body to reinforce the vulnerable threaded parts
(the pen is in 2 parts), and some info re servicing the pen itself.

All the best,
CJ
> Hi CJ,
> 
> Thank you for your great explaination. 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Dustin
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "e233dpj" <e233dpj@y...> wrote:
> >
> > --- 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
> > >
> >
>