Ink pen works inconsistently

I'm seeing what sounds like same thing. I got my iPad Air 2 this morning and my Ink & Slide earlier this week.

I've done some research and here are my findings so far:

• My friends iPad Air with iOS 7 works fine
• The limited functionality that this has on my iPad 3rd Gen works fine
• I've shut off Multi-touch gestures and palm rejection and still have the same behavior
• I've charged Ink completely with no improvement
• Using my finger doesn't exhibit the problem
• I've seen problems with Line, Sketch and Penultimate. Line and Penultimate work fine on older iPads with Ink.

I've created a video demonstrating the problem. Let me know if this is what you're seeing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq-PzXi-1ZY

there does seem to be a problem related to the iPad air 2...the iPad air 1 works great, (i have both)...i'm assuming adobe knows about this?...it sounds like adonit (the makers of the ink pen) is aware of the issue, but the issue isn't with the pen itself (this happens with any pen and even your finger) it's the new screen on the iPad air 2. hopefully there is a fix for this. i would love if adobe would comment on this issue.

I contacted Adonit's support and they're aware. They're working on a fix. Supposedly, someone named Chase commented somewhere on the forum about it. As far as Adobe, goes, I'm not sure if people in their support org are aware of this problem or not. I honestly expected this thread to explode after the iPad Air 2 launch, but it hasn't. I'm guessing there aren't tons of people with Ink + an Air 2.

FWIW, I have a Jot Classic that I've been using and its far my reliable than the Ink pen. My finger, although there are problems, is also a lot more reliable than the pen.

Hello,

I experience the same problem.

The Adonit team seems to be aware of it and workingon it : Problem with jot touch Pixelpoint and iPad air 2

Hi,

same problem over here: iPad Air 2 64gb WiFi with Ink & Slide. "Upgraded" my old iPad 1 just for the one reason to be able to use Ink & Slide and the new mobile apps.

I hope this gets sorted out really soon and also would appreciate a statement from Adobe!

It looks like all stylI are having this issue with dropped lines and slow gestures being wavy because of the iPad Air 2's new screen manufacturing process.  All styli manufacturers will need to fix their SDK's. Adonit apparently fixed the JotTouch issues (maybe same code for Ink) just today by the looks of their GitHub log. I hope Adobe will commit the changes soon, but they just released an update for draw and line without the corrections.

JotTouchSDK/Change_Log.md at master · Adonit/JotTouchSDK · GitHub

Not sure about that one Stephen, I'm not that familiar with the tech. I've pieced this info together from what I could find from various sources. It seems its just an iPad issue.

Just did a search about this issue again and the following came up:

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1616973

Looks like Adobe is officially aware of the issues and we can hope for getting those solved sooner or later.

Any update on this issue yet? I think there should be some kind of response / software update by now?

There seems to be a problem with the new iPad Air 2 screen. Apparently it is more power hungry than before which has led Apple to use a heavier power saving mode on the screen. This makes it miss / drop the stylus connection. To me this looks like a tough proble to solve. I am surprised Adobe has not given an update on this situation...

Apple writes:

"The LCD layer is now closer to your eyes (and your fingers), so when you touch the screen it feels as if you’re touching your content. And we’ve improved the sensitivity of the screen, so it tracks your finger even more accurately, especially when you make quick gestures. Which means everything you do — playing games, surfing the web, enjoying photos and videos — becomes more personal, immediate, and immersive."

I guess once the problems are fixed the Ink should actually work better on the iPad Air 2 compared to the iPad Air 1? Anyone who can test how they compare between the two models?

In the LINE forum they acknowledged the issue officially but didn't give a timeline on a fix. "Procreate" just updated its app yesterday and says the issue is fixed. I dont have a INK/SLIDE to test since I have a Air2. I held off on the purchase.

any news from Adobe? Just bought myself a new Air2 and Ink/Slide ... should have read this before as my stylus is sort of useless now (if i keep drawing like this i will end up smashing the thing through my ipad i'm afraid....)

i gave a response here -- i would guess we'll see a few more of these after the holiday. hopefully there's a response/fix soon.

Ink stops working mid stroke on iPad Air 2; Works fine on iPad Air

Adonit just updated their blog with a clarification of the problems encountered. My guess is that Adobe is waiting to update the apps until the next version of the SDK is ready. But still that is just my guess...

http://www.adonit.net/blog/archives/2015/01/05/ipad-air-2/

just an update, for anyone following this.

i decided to return my ink/slide and ipad air 2 for a surface pro 3. i paid quite a bit more... but adobe's done a lot of work -- in just a short amount of time -- adding some nice touch features to AI. it's pretty basic, but i'm excited to see what they put out next!

there are occasional issues with input not registering, but it's much less of an issue here. also, lag is greatly reduced, and there's no wonky parallax effect when using the pen at different angles.

overall, much better than struggling with the ink/air combo (aside from the fact that it's a clunky surface pro 3, and not a puuurrrtty ipad air). plus, since it's a real pc, it fits into my existing workflow, without any tweaking.

I did the same thing in reverse and am now regretting it. Returning my SP3 for Ipad Air2. I don't use my INK/SLIDE at all anymore.

Drawing on the SP3 was a dream. Although there are far fewer windows apps. Wacom bamboo paper works on Win and was a great app comparable to LINE and 53 Paper.

In the end the SP3 wasn't a great tablet. But the bigger screen and better stylus was great for sketching.

Yep, I am also returning Ink&Slide. To be honest I am a bit disappointed from Adobe. They have a really great presentations about this product but it seems they were all fake or outdated. I wish I had seen this thread before buying Ink&Slide. To be honest this product is definitely not for selling only for showing off.

I Was wondering if there's any update on this?

Guilt Admition: I (Not knowingly) (and quiet stupidly) without reading the forum aquired an Air2 and Ink&Slide just yesterday, specifically to use them Adobe Apps. And you know the rest, things explained above happened. I admit  the issues do not render the trio useless, but compared to my Air and Bamboo, I am not merely satisfied with the result.

well is there a light?

(small) light: Goodnotes App now supports Adonits latest SDK, improving performance of their #JotScript stylus (and thus Ink) on the iPad Air 2. I've tried this and performance really improved in Goodnotes, i hope Adobe also will push updates on their apps soon.... (with other words; it can be done...)

I wish there would be some e-mail notification when the problem is fixed. I find myself checking apps and the internet every day, which is rather a mundane process of being informed.

I will check Goodnotes, thanks robertandewiel

God Idea !

I have the same rutine here - every day.

I'm looking for updates from Adonit in iPhone / iPad apps, if they are first.

Sum days ago they put out a update for there app (Forge) with similar problems, (Hopes were high!) but it didn't solve the problem with Ink!
Stille the same problem there.

And now - If I didn't know better... And I doubt I do...
Adobe just released a new version of Draw for iPad / iPhone, and in the comments stating that you can "Draw precise" with pens from 2 other companies. Wacom and FiftyThree....

Is Adobe laying this case on iPad Air2 and Ink to rest for good ?

We who keep an iPad Air2 because its super for manny other things - We lack periodic info from Adobe, if the project of getting it to work is still going on.....

Adobe - that communication is not good enough. You could do better.

Lennart

Thanks for update Ibjessen, I should start following you rather than Adobe for Ink&slide updates

Indeed, something awfully mysterious is going on with Ink & Slide fix, and with Adobe being good samaritans and helping other companies before fixing their own stuff. Touching.

The saga continues.

The saga continues, as posted here: Re: Ink stops working mid stroke on iPad Air 2; Works fine on iPad Air (spoiler: no solution for now)

Hopes where here again, as Apple came up with an iPad iOS update today.
Did they find sum hiccups, that could help ??? NO.

Status Quo.....

Any updates? I see they removed the iPad Air 2 from the list of compatible iPads. Unfortunately we already have purchased the iPad Air 2 and Ink and Slide upon their recommendations. Customer service recommends we wait it out till the update, but should we just return our iPad for one that works with Ink and Slide?

see my update on Ink stops working mid stroke on iPad Air 2; Works fine on iPad Air (spoiler: still no solution for Ink/Air2)

Well, butt. Is Adobe going to do anything for their customers that spend all this money and can't use their products?

Well. At the moment. No. (I'm beeing looped with an Adobe expert on this topic for over a month now...)