#2270

Unfortunately disk space is not the problem, I just did a backup and cleanup of my tape files…
I probably just deleted something I shouldn’t have. I will use the above method and let everyone know how it goes! Appreciate all the help.

Okay, this is where I get lost:
" Open a terminal, SSH to the Pi
The default norns user is we
The default password is sleep
Thus to connect you will use ssh we@norns.local (or the IP address of the device) and enter sleep"

every time I would attempt to do this previously to attempt to install Sidehack or Mother, I was not able. I can open a terminal (cmd in Windows) and even tried Putty… I’m clearly doing something incorrectly. This is where my total n00bness causes me to hit a roadblock.

#2271

Thanks! Was looking for a 1-plug for all solution but better play it safe then.

Cheers

#2272

A $15 USB ground isolator works great too. No hum. The problem is with ground loops.

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#2273

Update 210114 now available

As always - If you are on 200218 or later
use SYSTEM > UPDATE while connected to the internet.
(please report back if you have problems with this)

If you are running a version prior to 200218, DO NOT USE SYSTEM > UPDATE .
You must update manually via SSH. Instructions are on the release page: Release norns-fates 210114 · fates-project/norns · GitHub

See Norns: update 210114 for change log.

If you have a new rev pi4 (rev 1.2 I think) or an 8GB pi4, please DM me - I have a new disk image for pi4 for testing.

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#2274

No issues so far on a pi3b+ fates! Thanks for the update.

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#2275

So, my Fates is starting to act very weird. No sound from apps (just tapes) and refusing to connect to wifi.
I am so terrible at tech-related stuff I’m amazed I even got this far… but now I’m positive it needs to be re-flashed.

Wondering if it’s possible for someone to, in the dumbest, kindest way possible, to walk me through this hard reset of my Fates? Or even if I could simply MAIL it to you, have you fix it, and send it back? I hit a roadblock using a terminal to try and install Sidehack… so that’s why I’m not very confident in following the GitHub instructions…

I haven’t had it very long but it’s become a vital and incredibly useful part of my set-up and recording process. ANY help is incredibly appreciative.

#2276

Hi

thanks for reaching out…I’m assuming you’ve tried the soft reset in the menu under SYSTEM, when you did what happened?

Also can you think of any reason it’s acting up (a spill, dropped the device, or been having problem with the psu?)

#2277

As far as I know, I just deleted something in Maiden that I shouldn’t have, no drops or spills, etc.

It used to be the soft System Reset would fix the lack of audio problem, then it started happening more and more often and requiring multiple resets. Saturday I tried to do some recording and could get zero sound out of it (except tape files) and it refused to connect to wifi.

#2278

Just to check, do you “sleep” your fates and wait for the flashing green? Led to stop blinking before disconnecting power? Just thought I’d mention it as many weird Norns/Fates issues stem from this…

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#2279

Typically yes, I can think of maybe one time I accidentally shut off the power strip before the light or without “sleeping” first.

#2280

Hi, have you recently changed your power source? Are you sure it’s getting enough power?

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#2281

Nope, using the recommended power supply. It didn’t come with one so I read the “friends of Norns” thread and purchased from that knowledge.

#2282

The disk flashing process is documented here and should be self explanatory - just be sure to read and follow ALL the steps.

and it’s pretty much the same as with norns shield - documented here

#2283

Again, I’ve failed to install sidehack before, I hit a roadblock after opening the terminal. Just… talk to me like I’m stupid, please, because I am.

I just open a terminal and type “ssh we@(IP address)” then “sleep”?

#2284

Yes - that’s what you need to do. Unfortunately I can’t really walk you thru this process right now.

I’d suggest it would be useful for you to look up this information and find some guides or videos on connecting to remote computers using SSH.

For example

#2285

Perfect! Thanks so much.

#2286

Hey Steven! I’m trying to get this running on a RPI 4b (4292), and it would allow my to run fates-pi4b-20200218 as the os. Getting the error 00000044, and it says start4.elf is not compatible and the board requires newer software. Am I doing something wrong or was this what you said to DM about?

#2287

Yeah. Probably a rev 1.2 pi4 board

I need to fix that new disk image. I’ll do that this afternoon and zap you a note when it’s ready.

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#2288

Amazing :)) Let me know if theres any auxiliary testing you’d like me to do

#2290

Thanks to all for the assistance, I was able to have a friend assist me (reading your posts) and my Fates is back in business!

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