I run a small discord server for drawing tablets. This is where I can sometimes be found chatting about drawing tablets.
Invite link: https://discord.com/invite/gyrjPMtRrQ
I have several setups ready for testing and trying out drawing tablets. It varies over time and what I am doing. Below is my latest setup as of 2023/08/03.
#1 Primary desktop
Computer: Minisforum Neptune HX99G
RAM: 64GB
Storage: 1TB
Tablets
Wacom Intuos Pro Large (PTH-860)
Wacom Cintiq Pro 22 (DTH227)
Both tablets are connected at the same time
#2 Drawing desktop
Computer: Microsoft Surface Pro 8
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB
XP-Pen Deco Pro XLW 2nd Gen (MT1592B)
XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 2nd Gen (MD160QH)
#3 Testing desktop
Computers:
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 - Primarily for testing with Open Tablet Driver
M3 MacBook pro - for testing manufacturer drivers
Tablets: various
I have a lot of tablets.
To see a full list of my tablets: https://1drv.ms/x/s!Aml8i4Jd6crCginxzCU7kvh4NB4w?e=Mkq7sx
In that list you can see
The tablet name, model number, and brand
When I purchased the tablet
Which store I purchased from
The year the tablet model was released
Whether the tablet was bought new or used
Some of these tablets are quite old - 10 years, 20+ years. Even though they work perfectly their age does make it more complex to use them. More here: Using older drawing tablets
I love creative tech. I've been using drawing tablets for a long time and wanted share what I learn.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thesevenpens
My notes on drawing tablets: https://docs.thesevenpens.com/drawtab/
I tweet occasionally: https://twitter.com/TheSevenPens
I moderate Reddit's /r/drawingtablet and /r/huion
I keep my code on GitHub: https://github.com/TheSevenPens
When I started my YouTube channel I had seven pens from my drawing tablets.
Now I have more than seven pens.
You can see a complete list of the tablets I currently own.
I have multiple desks with a combination of PCs and laptops for trying out different tablets. More here: My tablet setups
My general take on Drawing tablet brands
I don't have any relationship with tablet manufacturers such as Wacom, Huion, XP-Pen, etc. I'm just an enthusiast.
I do not receive tablets from manufacturers. Every tablet I have is a personal purchase.
I do attend public demo events either online or in person if I can.