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Originally Posted by Dutchbook
It probably would, but not by much.
The problem is the tips being made of Polyoxymethylene (POM), instead of nylon. POM has a better electrical conductivity, but is very soft.
That Sony sells them for $2 per tip is pure theft, especially considering the manufacturing costs and the fact that I need to import them over to Europe.
You could experiment with sanding down nylon string (€0,15 per metre retail) and see if the conductivity is high enough.
If not, you could try 3D Filament made of POM or order a batch of tips from a local POM wire manufacturer. That would be slightly more expensive, but nowhere near $2 per tip rip-off prices.  |
From your reply it sounds as if the pen's tech depended on the tip being electrically conducting. Is that true? Why would that be necessary - I presumed they're using Wacom technology again. If conductivity is involved, a screen protector may interfere with the process aswell, couldn't it?
PS: I assume Sony has made this choice for a material based upon the idea that replacing the tip may not be as annoying as having the screen wear down, since latter can not be replaced. If you indeed should go for the harder tips I think you really need an additional screen protector, lest the screen be damaged.