Does anyone here use a graphics tablet for drawing? I'm looking for something to use with Krita. Systems would be Debian 10 Stable and Linux Mint 20. My budget is under $100.00. If it's a good product, I'm willing to use something older that's been refurbished or is new/old stock. All that matters is that it works. I'll mostly be using my Linux Mint Lenovo laptop, I wouldn't mind installing a lighter Ubuntu flavor (Lubuntu, Xubuntu) if I have to.
Anyway, if you know of a combination that works, I'd appreciate the help!
Linux Compatible Graphics Tablet?
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Linux Compatible Graphics Tablet?
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Re: Linux Compatible Graphics Tablet?
The most practical desktops for a graphics tablet are Cinnamon and KDE - both with preference programs in the system settings.
Older and old Wacoms of all sizes are recognized without problems: Pressure point, adaptation to one or more monitors and assignment of the pen keys.
The younger tablets with several / many additional keys on the side are problematic.
Huion etc. should work, with the same restrictions as the new ones from Wacom - there are Linux programs for it.
Older and old Wacoms of all sizes are recognized without problems: Pressure point, adaptation to one or more monitors and assignment of the pen keys.
The younger tablets with several / many additional keys on the side are problematic.
Huion etc. should work, with the same restrictions as the new ones from Wacom - there are Linux programs for it.
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Re: Linux Compatible Graphics Tablet?
Thank you! I'll check them both out!
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Re: Linux Compatible Graphics Tablet?
With Wacom, you can definitely go for an older used professional model - should be within your budget.
I have never used Huion, accordingly do not know how they age.
Avoid Bluetooth. I made not exactly glorious experiences with 2 Bluetooth mice. Don't know why tablets should be more reliable.
I have never used Huion, accordingly do not know how they age.
Avoid Bluetooth. I made not exactly glorious experiences with 2 Bluetooth mice. Don't know why tablets should be more reliable.
Re: Linux Compatible Graphics Tablet?
I have one of these (bought 2019):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
to get it to work I had to install drivers that I found on github.
I also have a smaller (cheaper) Huion tablet, unfortunately can't remember model, that worked 'out of the box'. If really needed I could dig it out and have a look.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
to get it to work I had to install drivers that I found on github.
I also have a smaller (cheaper) Huion tablet, unfortunately can't remember model, that worked 'out of the box'. If really needed I could dig it out and have a look.
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Re: Linux Compatible Graphics Tablet?
I just ordered a slightly older Wacom, if it doesn't work out I'll post here, and if you feel like digging it out, much appreciated. Thanks!AndyMH wrote: ⤴Sun May 16, 2021 6:30 pm I have one of these (bought 2019):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
to get it to work I had to install drivers that I found on github.
I also have a smaller (cheaper) Huion tablet, unfortunately can't remember model, that worked 'out of the box'. If really needed I could dig it out and have a look.