UPSB v3

Approved Tutorials / The SX Tutorial

Since it was requested a good number of times...

  1. Look Into the Sun
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 04:14:49




    This tutorial is for The SX Mod. The name SX does not stand for the pens used but rather..something else. You guys figure it out. It was a random name and can be changed if anyone has any suggestions. The pens a little long for some people (but can be shortened by cutting) or subbing the parts (hyper jell cap with g3 for example). It was made specifically for me and my big hands. So buzz off about the size.

    Oh, and it spins very well. Like a kt, but lighter. And single-sided.

    [Name of Pen Modification]: The SX
    [Center of Gravity]: COG = COP
    [Length in Centimeters]: 22 cm (can be shortened to your liking)
    [Weight in relative terms]: Less than a KT, but around there
    [Style]: Assymetrical, Write-able
    [Estimated cost in United States Dollars(USD) or Euro(€)] 10 dollars? I made this out of spare parts like the ZT tip though.
    [Pens Needed]: Hyper Jell Cap (can also be done with a g3 cap to make the SX shorter), Namae Body, Sailor Gel Grip (Or any other grip really...), Comssa Cap, ZT tip, Silicone Gel Grip Tip (this can be subbed with a dr. grip mp tip or pen tip, but the silicone grip tip is lighter, much cheaper, and not as dangerous)

    The silicone gel grip is this:


    Spoiler:


    Well, here goes the tutorial!

    Spoiler:


    Here are the materials you need:


    Step 1:

    Step 2:

    Step 3:

    Step 4:

    Step 5:

    Step 6:


    (Optional) Step 7: If you'd like, you can shorten the mod. Just pull of the back plug off the namae and cut off as much of the body as you\'d like and put the backplug back in. Subbing the hyper jell cap for a g3 cap also reduces the size about a cm-ish.

  2. Glamouraz
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 04:22:14

    Wow nice mod!

  3. dorian_toy
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 05:34:47

    Looks great!

  4. K4S
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 05:49:59

    good use of the ZT tip...i bet a lot of people have a ton of those lying around lol.

  5. Sankaku
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 05:53:25

    Looks real good LITS. When I get a namae, I'll be sure to try it. And the Silicon Gel Grip costs $2 just like everything else at Daiso? Hmmm.... Good job!

  6. matthewk206
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 06:08:19

    How heavy is the tip of the sillicon grip pen?
    In relative term I mean.
    Oh.
    And very nice pen.
    I like it quite a bit.

  7. Lasse
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 11:39:23

    looks nice, but any subs for silicone grip Tip ?

  8. Aries
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 16:15:59

    Nice pen, good use of spare parts. I just don't like how you used that Daiso pen.

  9. Look Into the Sun
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 17:11:28

    QUOTE (matthewk206 @ Sep 9 2008, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    How heavy is the tip of the sillicon grip pen?
    In relative term I mean.
    Oh.
    And very nice pen.
    I like it quite a bit.


    The silicone grip tip is basically a dr. grip tip sub. It's almost or just as heavy I believe.

    If you can't get the silicone grip tip, use a dr. grip tip. But the silicone grip tip is mucccch cheaper. It's only 1.50 at Daiso. Also, you can use the silicione grip's grip instead of a sailor gel grip if you dont want to waste a sailor gel grip.

    QUOTE
    good use of the ZT tip...i bet a lot of people have a ton of those lying around lol


    Lol, yeah, I had to find something to do with my spare ZT parts...

  10. 3044397
    Date: Wed, Sep 10 2008 23:06:29

    Oh wow nice mod! biggrin.gif

    Ok I just want to know if there are any other ways to get the silicone gel grip (first time I've ever heard of it xD)
    It looks like a way better substitute compared to the Dr Grip (in terms of price, my cheapness must have rubbed off from my dad)

    I googled Daiso and found that there's only one store...and thats all the way in BC sleep(1).gif WTF they should open one in Toronto biggrin.gif

    EDIT: I go skiing at whistler sometimes could someone tell me if the Daiso is near Whistler? I might drop by in January confusedsmilie.gif

    Oh yeah and for those people who like heavy pens and have extra ZT parts, you can kind of screw the ZT tip into a signo tip. Its a little loose but it should hold and if you put a grip over it then it will definitely hold - you might have to use a longer grip to keep the tip on the pen though. Oh yeah and that's only if you're pen keeps the tip on with a grip, its not going to work if its an MX or something xD.

  11. Lawliet
    Date: Fri, Sep 26 2008 18:46:09

    Wow... thats a 10/10 imo! and i agree with K4S, good use of the zt tip, i have one in my "mod box" so ill be sure to try this mod out. Great job!

  12. Look Into the Sun
    Date: Sat, Sep 27 2008 03:57:33

    QUOTE (Lawliet @ Sep 26 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Wow... thats a 10/10 imo! and i agree with K4S, good use of the zt tip, i have one in my "mod box" so ill be sure to try this mod out. Great job!


    Thanks, and I recommend it. I love how the SX feels. Better than any pen I've spun so far. Just might be hard to get that silicone grip tip.

  13. Fripâ„¢
    Date: Sat, Sep 27 2008 04:01:03

    Waaaaaay too big for most of the people here. If it was 19 cm, it would be a nice mod smile.gif (It's stillnice, just way too big.)

  14. Look Into the Sun
    Date: Sat, Sep 27 2008 04:05:03

    QUOTE (Fripâ„¢ @ Sep 26 2008, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Waaaaaay too big for most of the people here. If it was 19 cm, it would be a nice mod smile.gif (It's stillnice, just way too big.)


    I know, but I have big (Eriror-sized) hands. And like I said, you can cut it to your liking. Namae barrels are easy to cut.

  15. mhig
    Date: Sat, Sep 27 2008 04:15:17

    i wish i had this mod... i don't have any of the required pieces... lol

  16. AwonW
    Date: Sat, Sep 27 2008 04:17:11

    Very nice mod. Now if only there was a daiso somewhere near where I live.. dry.gif

  17. Look Into the Sun
    Date: Sat, Sep 27 2008 04:32:10

    QUOTE (mhig @ Sep 26 2008, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    i wish i had this mod... i don't have any of the required pieces... lol

    You could use a dr. grip tip in place of the silicione grip tip. It might be a bit front heavy, just file off the sharp part of the dr. grip tip.

    And I'd trade you one...but I've never reallly traded before or anything. I get my pens from daiso, walmart, and the college bookstore. :]

  18. EdWiN
    Date: Sat, Sep 27 2008 04:34:37

    nice mod! happy.gif

  19. Baaron
    Date: Sat, Sep 27 2008 05:39:41

    i made one but i found that the ZT tip in the back made it really back heavy :/
    I just used an hgg tip and then it was perfectly balanced

  20. Look Into the Sun
    Date: Sun, Sep 28 2008 04:51:15

    QUOTE (Baaron @ Sep 26 2008, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    i made one but i found that the ZT tip in the back made it really back heavy :/
    I just used an hgg tip and then it was perfectly balanced


    Did you use the silicone grip tip in the front? Its a pretty heavy tip, almost as heavy as a dr. grip tip....

  21. Baaron
    Date: Sun, Sep 28 2008 05:11:16

    QUOTE (Look Into the Sun @ Sep 27 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Did you use the silicone grip tip in the front? Its a pretty heavy tip, almost as heavy as a dr. grip tip....

    hmmm i got the silicone tip but mine are no where close to dr grip tip wieght.
    Maybe i got different version :/

  22. Sian_ing
    Date: Wed, Jan 7 2009 14:36:40

    this mod is really old.. but i liked it and thought i would make one.

    well i obvious screwed up somewhere.. but

    its back heavy ><
    the namae dosnt really fit into the hyper jell grip / cap

  23. pholord
    Date: Thu, Jan 8 2009 00:01:16

    The last time i went to daiso i remember seeing a pen and pencil version of the silicon grip. Do you know if theres a significant diference between the two as far as weight goes?

  24. Charlie
    Date: Sun, May 24 2009 21:44:08

    Lighter SX Variation:

    Mini-Tut

    Materials:
    Namae Body (But you could probably do this with any body)
    Comssa Cap
    RSVP Cap
    RSVP Back plug

    RSVP Grip
    Signo Tip
    Sailor Gel Grip or Profile Grip or any other type of grip for the front comssa cap.

    Procedure:
    1) Stick the signo tip onto the comssa cap. Screw it on, add some tape if you'd like and place a grip over it. Whatever grip you'd like.

    2) Stick the signo-tipped comssa cap onto the front of the namae, add some tape so it screws on tighter.

    3) Place the RSVP back plug on to the back of the namae, the little black back part of the namae. It goes on pretty easily, just screw it on a bit and it's pretty tight and secure. For extra security, feel free to glue or tape. (Certain RSVP backplugs may be a bit looser)

    4) Place the rsvp grip into the rsvp cap (like you would a MX) and place it on to the back of the namae that has the rsvp back plug on it. Goes on pretty nicely.

    5) That's it. A lighter SX.

    Feel free to comment about the pen/tut. I'll make changes if you'd like.



    @Pholord
    Sorry this is a bit late, but I've only seen an MP version. I don't know of the pen is any different, but I use the MP version.
    @Sian Ing
    You can try using a g3 cap. Are you sure you're using the correct Silicone Grip tip?

  25. Sankaku
    Date: Sun, May 24 2009 21:47:55

    I have used both MP and pen version, both are the same, to me at least o.O

  26. Charlie
    Date: Sun, May 24 2009 21:57:09

    Decided to post all my SX Variations.








    My latest and favorite. Simple and clean.

  27. Huroni
    Date: Sun, May 24 2009 22:52:33

    Is the way that you're making me feeell tonight..



    Lovely mod. I will be making one when I get a namea, and other parts aswell...

  28. Picora
    Date: Sun, May 24 2009 22:59:39

    The Dr. Grip American tip makes an excellent sub for those who can't find the SG tip ^^ Just throwing that out there.

  29. Jibo
    Date: Sun, Nov 22 2009 22:39:52

    @ Charlie

    Whats the blue cap on the front of the SX in the 4th picture?

  30. ION
    Date: Sun, Nov 22 2009 22:49:14

    QUOTE (Jibo @ Nov 22 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    @ Charlie

    Whats the blue cap on the front of the SX in the 4th picture?


    Monami memory-s highlighter.

  31. Shakenbake
    Date: Wed, Dec 23 2009 01:36:30

    i think i just got one of these from my secret santa smile.gif biggrin.gif

  32. gohu
    Date: Fri, Mar 19 2010 05:35:31

    It somehow have the characteristics of a Minwoo mod, Sexyyyyyyyyyyyy

  33. Baaron
    Date: Fri, Mar 19 2010 05:37:32

    QUOTE (gohu @ Mar 18 2010, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    It somehow have the characteristics of a Minwoo mod, Sexyyyyyyyyyyyy

    more like Minwoo's mod has characteristics of this mod, Charlie released this mod awhile before Minwoo released his

  34. CrackerJack
    Date: Thu, Apr 1 2010 00:58:41

    cool mod