Logitech's new MX Ink stylus might be a dream art tool for your Meta Quest headset

Date:
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:12 +0000

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The MX Ink is said to deliver an immersive experience thanks to low-latency performance and haptic feedback.

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Logitech has recently unveiled its first mixed reality stylus, and it's exclusive to the Meta Quest series. Known as the MX Ink, it's designed to
give people a more precise way to create and draw when wearing a Meta
headset. While you can utilize the native controllers for content creation, they simply dont offer the same level of accuracy as a stylus.

One of the first things youll notice looking at the MX Ink is its quite
large, resembling a marker more than a pen. It measures 6.46 x 0.72 inches
(64 mm x 18.2 mm) and weighs a little over an ounce (28 grams).

By comparison, the Apple Pencil Pro measures 6.53 x 0.35 inches (166 mm x 8.9 mm) and weighs 0.68 ounces (19.15 grams). Logitechs MX Ink has four buttons
in total: three near the front and one in the back. Say hello to MX Ink, the first mixed reality stylus for the @MetaQuestVR platform. Bringing
familiarity and precision to MR, MX Ink helps you unleash creativity and
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The frontmost button lets you grab objects in the mixed reality space to drag around, while the middle option allows users to alter the pens pressure sensitivity. Behind that is an Options button for configuring the stylus. Lastly, the button all the way at the end gives access to the headsets Meta menu.

Logitech claims they developed the MX Ink to be optimized for precision as it reportedly has low-latency on par with Meta Quest controllers. Thanks to the haptic feedback, the stylus offers an immersive experience meant to mimic
what it is to use an actual pen on paper. Mode of operation

The MX Ink works under two modes of operation. First is 2D Tableau, which allows Meta Quest owners to use the stylus on a flat surface when drawing.
Its unknown if the mode works on any flat surface or if you need the MX Mat accessory .

Logitechs demo shows someone illustrating on a wooden table, but the sheet of paper is sitting on the mat not the natural surface. The mat appears
crucial, but the same video shows a woman drawing on a canvas.

Or perhaps shes using the other operation mode 3D Sculpting. This allows you to freely create just by drawing in the air. The same demo displays multiple use cases, from building a house in a 3D environment to tracing the outline
of what appears to be a snowboarding boot.

Other notable features include swappable tips and a seven-hour battery life. You can recharge it by plugging it in using a USB-C cable or purchasing the
MX Inkwell combo to get a charging dock for the stylus. Supporting apps

The company states you can use the MX Ink and the paired Quest controllers simultaneously, and you wont be forced to disconnect them. Its important to note that the stylus is only compatible with the Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. Logitech told RoadtoVR it wont work on the Quest Pro, and we've reached out to the company for comment, as they didnt explain why that
support is missing.

Additionally, the pen doesnt work across all of the Quest library; just a handful of art apps. This includes Gravity Sketch, ShapesXR, and Arkio for now, but its possible we could see more added to the list. Logitech is offering third-party developers the opportunity to integrate MX Ink into
their apps by applying for a developer kit.

The MX Ink launches in late September 2024 for $129.99 or $169.99 for the Inkwell combo. You can sign up to receive notifications letting you know when its available for purchase.

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