Introduction: DIY STYLUS
We've all been there: scrambling through backpack for a pen during a fast-paced lecture. As a uni student who relies on a tablet,I found myself in this situation one too many times. I needed a stylus that was super affordable and effective. In this guide I'll walk you through the simple steps to create your own pocket-friendly stylus
Supplies
Materials Required
- Aluminium Foil
- Used Pen
- Cotton Bud
- Cotton Thread
Step 1: Cut the Cotton Bud
First you need to cut the cotton bud in half, the one i had was 2mm in width
Step 2: Placing the Tip
In this step you'll to remove the pen refill from the pen and place the half cut cotton bud inside it.
P.S: make sure that the tip of cotton bud is outside of the pen and not fully inside.
Step 3: Cover the Tip
After the cotton bud is placed inside the pen we need a cover the tip with a good conductor of electricity that is aluminium foil.
Step 4: Securing the Foil Tip
A loose foil tip means a wobbly and unreliable stylus.We need it to be snug! My simple solution was to use a cotton thread to tightly bind the foil at the pen's neck.This creates a firm, secure tip that won't let you down mid-lecture.
