PRS-350 prs350 stylus dimmensions?

chris77586 · 05-05-2011, 09:00 PM

Like many of you, my flimsy stylus has broke, (mine was actually eaten by my dog

). Since there is no direct replacement, i figured i could put my skills to use and build my own on a cad program and model it with a plastic form machine. in order to do this, i need the dimmensions of the stylus itself. Specifically i need the legth of the tip, the shaft, and the plastic end peice, as well as overall legth. i dont need the diameter. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Hey if this works well, i could even sell them for a few dollars and a some money

GlenBarrington · 05-07-2011, 07:29 AM

Apparently, the stylus is flimsy, but tasty!

Unfortunately, I broke mine and tossed it. However, if you build it, I'd be willing to buy it! That gap in the case is driving me crazy!

peitsao · 05-07-2011, 07:50 AM

I have 8 Border Collies, so I can identify. Hope he doesn't get perforated bowel if he swallowed it.

The tip is one fraction (1/16"?) longer than half inch; shaft is 3 1/8"; top is 7/16"; total length is 4 1/16" or 4 1/8" on the slanted side. Both plastic ends unscrew from the shaft, but cannot be used as reset buttons on either end. Seems like it would be easier to call Sony for a replacement and then copy it, or maybe someone on this site could sell you one from their broken reader.

Snarfblat · 05-07-2011, 08:44 AM

I don't have the best camera setup, but hopefully these will help. The white stylus is from a silver PRS-350, the black stylus is from a PRS-650.

chris77586 · 05-07-2011, 10:19 AM

thanks for the info guys, I'll post up once I have some progress

EDIT- Aight, here is what i cameup with
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...586/stylus.jpg

once i get the first one made, ill post up photo

GlenBarrington · 05-08-2011, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peitsao

I have 8 Border Collies, so I can identify. Hope he doesn't get perforated bowel if he swallowed it.

The tip is one fraction (1/16"?) longer than half inch; shaft is 3 1/8"; top is 7/16"; total length is 4 1/16" or 4 1/8" on the slanted side. Both plastic ends unscrew from the shaft, but cannot be used as reset buttons on either end. Seems like it would be easier to call Sony for a replacement and then copy it, or maybe someone on this site could sell you one from their broken reader.

The problem is, if you go to the Sony USA site, they don't SELL replacements!

Ripplinger · 05-08-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris77586

thanks for the info guys, I'll post up once I have some progress

EDIT- Aight, here is what i cameup with
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...586/stylus.jpg

once i get the first one made, ill post up photo

That actually looks pretty nice, and might be sturdier than Sony's if it's really one piece as it appears, and not the flimsy cap screwed onto the shaft. I think that's where they break the most... as most people push up, they're also pushing to the side as well, and as it comes out of the channel, the sideways pressure then snaps it. I'm pretty careful about removing mine, and only push up until the cap only is out, then pull it out the rest of the way.

chris77586 · 05-08-2011, 04:34 PM

It will be from one piece, however, i'm not too sure how dense the new plastic will be- ill get a couple made and see how strong they turn out to be. i didn't model any of the curves in the program, as they are too minute for the machine to replicate, I'll probably round the corners myself.

carpetmojo · 05-08-2011, 05:45 PM

Excellent ! Looks way better than my wooden kebab stick, or plastic knitting needle, which I found worked well and were the right size !

I think there's a bit of a market here, there are always complaints on Forums about these pesky things.

The most inportant bit is the tip - got around by Sony with their white plastic version i.e. it's all tip, as it were.

In UK Sony charge a ludicrous amount, near £30 according to some reports.

Be very interseted in the final version - always handy to have a spare !

elizilla · 05-08-2011, 06:41 PM

If this works, you could set up your own Amazon store.

carpetmojo · 05-09-2011, 07:09 AM

Called........... Style ?

Sorry .

Poppaea · 05-09-2011, 07:56 AM

If this does not work, just let me know and we will work out something to send you some. They are available over here, but they are pricey due to extraordinary shipping costs.

adbosch · 05-09-2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

If this does not work, just let me know and we will work out something to send you some. They are available over here, but they are pricey due to extraordinary shipping costs.

That's the same hyperfragile stylus! At >11 euro? I don't think so.

ardeegee · 05-09-2011, 01:05 PM

To me, the stylus is too light-- it feels like you are playing with a swizzle stick. I'd like a stylus made entirely of steel (not aluminum.)

chris77586 · 05-14-2011, 01:55 PM

Alright, i got the parts back. It fits well ( after a little sanding). Altough, the stylus has no heft, and feels very flimsy. Here are a few pictures. The machine works by making several thin layers of plastic stacked on top of eachother... not the best way to make a part. Ideally what i want to do is buy an original from the overseas website, the make a negative casting out of silicone, then make a positive casting out of that from a denser plastic. But that will be the future....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/IMG_1269.jpg
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/IMG_1268.jpg

05-05-2011, 09:00 PM	#1
chris77586 Patent Pending Posts: 43 Karma: 63873 Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Device: prs 350	prs350 stylus dimmensions? Like many of you, my flimsy stylus has broke, (mine was actually eaten by my dog). Since there is no direct replacement, i figured i could put my skills to use and build my own on a cad program and model it with a plastic form machine. in order to do this, i need the dimmensions of the stylus itself. Specifically i need the legth of the tip, the shaft, and the plastic end peice, as well as overall legth. i dont need the diameter. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Hey if this works well, i could even sell them for a few dollars and a some money Last edited by chris77586; 05-05-2011 at 09:02 PM.

05-07-2011, 08:44 AM	#4
Snarfblat Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 178 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: JBL, 350, 650	Sony Stylus Pictures I don't have the best camera setup, but hopefully these will help. The white stylus is from a silver PRS-350, the black stylus is from a PRS-650. Attached Thumbnails

05-07-2011, 10:19 AM	#5
chris77586 Patent Pending Posts: 43 Karma: 63873 Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Device: prs 350	thanks for the info guys, I'll post up once I have some progress EDIT- Aight, here is what i cameup with http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...586/stylus.jpg once i get the first one made, ill post up photo Last edited by chris77586; 05-07-2011 at 12:30 PM.

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GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	Apparently, the stylus is flimsy, but tasty! Unfortunately, I broke mine and tossed it. However, if you build it, I'd be willing to buy it! That gap in the case is driving me crazy!

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peitsao Addict Posts: 211 Karma: 32760 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Allegheny Mountains Device: Kobo mini, PW3,NookST	I have 8 Border Collies, so I can identify. Hope he doesn't get perforated bowel if he swallowed it. The tip is one fraction (1/16"?) longer than half inch; shaft is 3 1/8"; top is 7/16"; total length is 4 1/16" or 4 1/8" on the slanted side. Both plastic ends unscrew from the shaft, but cannot be used as reset buttons on either end. Seems like it would be easier to call Sony for a replacement and then copy it, or maybe someone on this site could sell you one from their broken reader.

05-08-2011, 04:34 PM	#8
chris77586 Patent Pending Posts: 43 Karma: 63873 Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Device: prs 350	It will be from one piece, however, i'm not too sure how dense the new plastic will be- ill get a couple made and see how strong they turn out to be. i didn't model any of the curves in the program, as they are too minute for the machine to replicate, I'll probably round the corners myself.

05-08-2011, 05:45 PM	#9
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Excellent ! Looks way better than my wooden kebab stick, or plastic knitting needle, which I found worked well and were the right size ! I think there's a bit of a market here, there are always complaints on Forums about these pesky things. The most inportant bit is the tip - got around by Sony with their white plastic version i.e. it's all tip, as it were. In UK Sony charge a ludicrous amount, near £30 according to some reports. Be very interseted in the final version - always handy to have a spare !

05-08-2011, 06:41 PM	#10
elizilla Addict Posts: 271 Karma: 610286 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Sage, others	If this works, you could set up your own Amazon store.

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carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Called........... Style ? Sorry .

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Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	If this does not work, just let me know and we will work out something to send you some. They are available over here, but they are pricey due to extraordinary shipping costs.

05-09-2011, 01:05 PM	#14
ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350	To me, the stylus is too light-- it feels like you are playing with a swizzle stick. I'd like a stylus made entirely of steel (not aluminum.)

05-14-2011, 01:55 PM	#15
chris77586 Patent Pending Posts: 43 Karma: 63873 Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Device: prs 350	Alright, i got the parts back. It fits well ( after a little sanding). Altough, the stylus has no heft, and feels very flimsy. Here are a few pictures. The machine works by making several thin layers of plastic stacked on top of eachother... not the best way to make a part. Ideally what i want to do is buy an original from the overseas website, the make a negative casting out of silicone, then make a positive casting out of that from a denser plastic. But that will be the future.... http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/IMG_1269.jpg http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/IMG_1268.jpg