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Is there a Linux drawing tablet, or a tablet Linux can be installed on? (self.linux)

submitted 6 months ago by Tattorack to c/[email protected]

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I have a 2nd generation XP Pen Artist 13. It's a great tablet and I've managed to make it work with my Steam Deck too.

But...

It's basically an external monitor with pressure sensitive surface, so still less portable than an actual stand alone table. So I'm wondering if there is a tablet with a pressure sensitive screen and battery free pen that either comes with Linux or can install Linux on.

The programs I use for making art are Krita, Gimp, and Blender 3D.

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I've used Linux on various used Surface devices and it's worked pretty well. You can see what's working and what's not here.

[–] Tattorack 11 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Huh... Yeah, you know what? I never thought of looking at second hand Surface tablets...

[–] pixeled 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I'm using a second hand Surface 6 Pro (bought for €300 or so incl. keyboard cover), now running Arch (with linux-surface kernel) with KDE.

Everything works great! :) Doubles as a handy little vacation laptop too, and makes me want a touchscreen on my next laptop!

Please feel free to ask ahead if you have any questions about experiences or whatnot.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

How is your drawing experience?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

I have a second hand surface still running windows that I draw on. With a paper like screen protector I find it quite pleasant. Mines a 6 I think, runs Krita great I imagine it'd be even better if I ditched windows bloat.