A kind of involuntary pressure on the pen on the graphics tablet in Linux

[vykt_x]

Something that is happening to me lately regarding my graphic tablet, specifically with the pen issue, is that it gives me a kind of phantom pressure, when passing the pen without exerting any pressure on the tablet, for some reason, the brand as such (Like clicking-left). My pen is still intact, as is the tablet itself. I don't know if it's a Linux problem, as I tried it on several distributions and the problem persists. This has never happened before and I don't fully understand it. If anyone knows the kind of problem I am presenting, could you inform me and give a solution, I would be very grateful.

 

[max1987martin]

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Hello, @vykt_x

Check if it’s really hardware

• If possible, test the tablet on another computer (Windows or macOS).
• If the phantom pressure still happens there, the problem is almost certainly the pen hardware, not Linux.

Replace the pen nib (very common fix)

1. Remove the nib and inspect it.
2. If it looks worn down (even slightly), replace it with a new one.
3. Even if it doesn’t look damaged, try replacing it anyway — worn nibs often cause constant low-pressure signals.

Clean the pen tip area
Dust or micro-debris can cause false pressure signals.
Check pressure readings in Linux.

 

[vykt_x]

Hello, @vykt_x

Check if it’s really hardware

• If possible, test the tablet on another computer (Windows or macOS).
• If the phantom pressure still happens there, the problem is almost certainly the pen hardware, not Linux.

Replace the pen nib (very common fix)

1. Remove the nib and inspect it.
2. If it looks worn down (even slightly), replace it with a new one.
3. Even if it doesn’t look damaged, try replacing it anyway — worn nibs often cause constant low-pressure signals.

Clean the pen tip area
Dust or micro-debris can cause false pressure signals.
Check pressure readings in Linux.

I have tried the first things you mention and I can tell you that:

• I can't test the tablet on another operating system that I don't currently own, only Linux.
• And maybe the pen hardware is, but I'm not sure.

Replacing the lace was not the right solution (whether they are old or new), I have already tried it too before the post. I had to take the pen apart and take a deep look, and see that everything works correctly, and yes, everything is normal, although the dirt was almost zero inside it, but not to blame it for the failures. So, I don't know what else to do, I can't find any other solutions.