This is a short experience report (not a request for help). I have a Wacom Bamboo CTH-470, and I found that when I upgraded to Ubuntu 12.04, the device worked with wired and wireless connection (wireless is via the Wireless Accessory Kit sold separately by Wacom). The only puzzle I had was getting the keys working. I use xsetwacom to set parameters to the bamboo. In particular, I disable Touch and Gesture. Reading various forums out there, I was able to set buttons for use with mypaint this way:
Code:
xsetwacom --set "Wacom Bamboo 16FG 4x5 Finger pad" Button 1 "key x"
xsetwacom --set "Wacom Bamboo 16FG 4x5 Finger pad" Button 3 "key e"
xsetwacom --set "Wacom Bamboo 16FG 4x5 Finger pad" Button 8 "key z"
Note the weird button number 8. Supposedly the button numbers get remapped, and maybe it is button 9 for that fourth physical button, as described on the HOW TO thread for the Wacom Bamboo. Now, I was disappointed that buttons weren't working when I connected wirelessly -- but it turns out this is just because the device gets a different name that way, so one needs another script:
Code:
xsetwacom --set "Wacom Wireless Receiver Finger pad" Button 1 "key x"
xsetwacom --set "Wacom Wireless Receiver Finger pad" Button 3 "key e"
xsetwacom --set "Wacom Wireless Receiver Finger pad" Button 8 "key z"
I'm just posting this as an FYI.
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