#1877

If there is a short then its on the screen so restarting shouldnt be affected generally .
If you look at your screen there are these pins that attach it to the board. These pins are soldered on the top side of the screen and thats what was shorting for me. Just put the capstan on top of the pins, I prefer to put it on the case where the pins would touch so it sticks well. I can take you a photo but it will be a week till I’m back from vacation.

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#1878

Fixing a reel to reel got too much into my head. I meant Kapton tape not capstan xD. Im sorry.

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#1879

thanks a lot:)) I hope it does not happen, if you can get a photo you are a hero. Happy holiday| :)))

#1880

@okyeron, please lmk if there’s a better spot for reports, but it looks like the June 30th changes to controlspec.lua weren’t absorbed into the copy for Fates.

test script, doesn’t error on stock:

function init()

params:add{
  type='control',
  id='stuff',
  name='stuff',
  controlspec=controlspec.def{
    min=0.00,
    max=30.0,
    warp='lin',
    step=0.0001,
    default=1,
    quantum=0.0001,
    wrap=false,
  },
}
end

on Fates, throws:

attempt to call a nil value (field ‘def’)
stack traceback:
/home/we/norns/lua/core/norns.lua:136: in field ‘def’

lmk if I can help with anything! :revolving_hearts:

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#1881

Ok, that’s strange - I’ll need to do some research to see why that happened. Thanks!

DM is likely best for this if you run into another report (and then I can get more details to be aware of which users/scripts/etc are affected)

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#1882

You can also use simple electrical tape.

If you can - put a line of tape along the inside of the case surface around the display window opening.

Or just a line of tape over the display pins

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#1883

Today it happened again, on boot black screen:(
But trying to access via SSH no problem, so I assume there was some sort of short circuit with the contact with that case.

I removed the FATES from its metal case.
In fact I noticed that the electrical tape in the display pins was slightly pierced by the pins as you can see from the photo:

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After I put in an additional strip of electrical tape. (this is a bit problematic as the second tape has created a small thickness).

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It was very difficult to reassemble the case because there were at least 3 types of screws so I had to readjust a couple having not taken note of the location of the screws precisely.
Plus, every time I remove the knobs I’m afraid of ruining the shaft.

I hope now that the problem is solved :slight_smile:

ps: I wanted to ask you where can I get a case like this:)

thanks:)

#1884

My first suggestion would be to remove the tape, flush cut the pins and then tape over them again. If the pins are still tall enough and sharp enough to pierce the tape, it will happen again.

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#1885

I think it is risky to cut them because they are really on the edge of the display, I’m afraid of doing damage

the case is very nice but it should have had some sort of spacer from the PCB and display anyway. in any case I am looking for a solution printed in ABS or plastic. I think it is the most comfortable and lightest solution.

Thanks for the answer:)

#1886

I have that acrylic case available in my shop.

Otherwise you could order an acrylic case cut from Razorlab in the UK (files for this are on the fates github) but you’d need to source your own standoffs and screws.

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#1887

I saw that your shop was sold out…

#1888

That’s my Fates! I wouldn’t mind your metal case, if you wanna do a swap.

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#1889

Thanks :slight_smile: I’ll get one in a few days:… :))

#1890

hehe in fact I would like to keep it as a backup … thanks for the proposal

#1891

Drop me a DM if you change your mind.

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#1892

@okyeron i’m simone, the guy from italy who had problems with with the package.
My fates board and enclosure are arrived! I can’t wait to build it!

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#1893

Ciao Simone, potresti dirmi quanti distanziatori per la pcb e le viti hai trovato?

#1894

Are those chunky metal cases available from anywhere, still?

#1895

It is safe to shorten those pins. If you have a dremel or some rotary tool just use that, otherwise side cutters will probably do fine . Maybe you could also add some washers to give it another millimeter of height.
This is a beautiful case and you can easily fix the problem :slight_smile:

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#1896

Thanks:)
My only paranoia is to remove those knobs that are very difficult and therefore I’m afraid of ruining the shaft soldered to the PCB :slight_smile: