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

submitted 8 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 8 months ago (1 children)

Can you try live iso? If your tablet functionality wont work there I suggest making live iso of other distro as there are plenty. Many of them use Cinnamon DE which you can customise to look exactly like mint.

I rock cachyos like this but it's not as begginer friendly as minty

[–] LowtierComputer@feddit.org 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I tried a live iso of mint already. I'll try Studio when I have some time and get back to you.

[–] noname_yet2077@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Studio? Like.. Ubuntu Studio?

[–] LowtierComputer@feddit.org 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That's what I was thinking. yes

[–] noname_yet2077@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Yoo! That's what I was starting my linux adventure with! Aah funny times

[–] LowtierComputer@feddit.org 1 points 7 months ago

I tried a live ISO of Studio and had the exact identical results.