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Thinkpad Yoga X1 gen 6 pen not functioning (feddit.org)

submitted 9 months ago by LowtierComputer@feddit.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I need to aggregate a lot of details on what I've tried so far, but I figured I'd make this post now since I have time over lunch.

I purchased a used Thinkpad Yoga X1 gen 6 from a university surplus sale. Intending to move away from the data hoarder that is Microsoft I of course installed Linux. I decided on Linux Mint since I haven't touched Linux in about a decade and I've forgotten everything.

Everything that I need to use correctly for job applications, printing, etc is working just fine, but much of the reason I bought the yoga is to use the Wacom stylus pen for drawing and taking notes.

It was working in Windows, but now does not seem to be recognized in Linux. It's odd since the touchscreen does work.

I did find this post which I will try to follow tonight: https://www.reddit.com/r/LinuxOnThinkpad/comments/yvmr1s/how_to_get_your_wacom_pen_working_on_a_thinkpad/

If anyone has had experience with this or has some advice for a new newbie, I'd very much appreciate it!

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[–] noname_yet2077@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Got myself bootable usb with linux mint on cinnamon.

On Thinkpad X230T pen works with pressure sensor and palm rejection. In tablet settings system says it's Wacom ISDv4 E6

On X1 yoga Gen.1 it works out of the box too with palm rejection and pressure sensor. System did not detected niether pen nor tablet in tablet settings. Wierd.

EDIT: running xsetwacom --list in terminal on X1 shows stylus, ereaser and finger touch

[–] LowtierComputer@feddit.org 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

What does palm rejection mean?

[–] __hetz@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Intended to prevent accidental input from the side of your palm, when it's resting on the screen, while using the stylus.

[–] LowtierComputer@feddit.org 2 points 9 months ago

Ah of course. Makes sense.