norns: update 230405 (hotfix 230614)

tehn · 2023-04-20T16:42:10.218Z

use SYSTEM > UPDATE while connected to the internet via wifi

norns 2.7.4

NEW png export with scaling and frame #1669 @tehn (docs)
NEW system settings menu, battery warning #1668 @tehn (docs)
NEW char/key conversion #1659 @niksilver (docs)
NEW crow v4 features #1662 @trentgill (sequins and timeline)
NEW allow midi send to all channels #1642 @dndrks (docs)
NEW user gamepad profiles #1671 @p3r7 (docs)
FIX gamepad support #1624 @p3r7 (docs)
FIX lfo lib improvements #1630 @dndrks (docs)
FIX various minor fixes (much appreciated)

hotfix 2.7.5 (230509)

FIX screen.export_png reverted, screen.export_screenshot added @tehn
FIX battery menu fix @dndrks

hotfix 2.7.6 (230526)

NEW fileselect filters #1678 @dndrks
FIX midi clock #1680 @dndrks

hotfix 2.7.7 (230614)

FIX fileselect bug #1681 @dndrks

WilliamHazard · 2023-04-23T20:38:27.288Z

just encountered a strange issue after updating: I was running cheat codes with pad-to-note setup to sequence jf & w/syn with banks b and c and trying to jump around the live buffer with bank a, with my modular out going into norns inputs, monitoring with the norns headphone output. Sequencing was working great, and sound was coming through norns to the headphones, but the cheat codes live buffer wasn’t picking up anything when I set it to record. The softcut adc input was turned up, so I checked levels, and this was the really weird part: even though I was hearing sound coming out of norns’s headphone output, nothing was showing up on the input or output meters. If anyone’s able to reproduce this issue after updating or offer any ideas as to a fix, I’d be very thankful! I can also share logs if that’d be helpful

graymazes · 2023-04-24T02:53:10.699Z

this will sound weird, but is it possible you had stuff plugged into the norns outputs instead of the inputs? this will cause whatever youre sending to also show up on the headphone ouputs, but of course it’s not really being captured.

(with the lack of labelling i actually find myself doing this not super infrequently on stock norns.)

WilliamHazard · 2023-04-24T12:05:14.152Z

oh my, this was it! Thanks for thinking of that. I was way overthinking it and lost sight of what was right in front of me. Sorry for the false alarm

Agraham1987 · 2023-04-25T13:14:32.462Z

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chochacho · 2023-04-25T19:46:58.542Z

Anyone else having any issues with Arcify?

When I have the mod turned on, I can’t navigate to the mixer screen.

Only started happening post update.

Agraham1987 · 2023-04-27T13:08:08.748Z

Hey,
I was wondering about a little issue I’m having.
When I’ve used my Norns after the update (using for a while running CC2 and Rebound mainly and whilst plugged into power) the battery runs down to 0%.
My reading next to the battery is at 8mA - I’ve tried various sockets etc and it’s not going any higher than that.
Before the update I’m not entirely sure what the reading was but whilst plugged to power Norns never ran down from 100%.
Any idea what might be causing this?
Thanks!
Aaron

Zeke_B · 2023-04-27T13:31:50.476Z

I also noticed that after I updated my battery life just started dropping while plugged in. I hadn’t paid attention to it before so not sure if that is new behavior or not.

Agraham1987 · 2023-04-27T13:56:40.689Z

Whats your mA at?
Mines now reading 0mA and Norns is sitting at around 1%.
Getting multiple low battery notifications as well.

EDIT
Unplugged 2021(USB-C) grid and the mA goes up to around 100mA.
Once grid is plugged back in the mA heads straight back down to 0/1mA.
Certainly wasn’t happening before update so I’m guessing its a bug of sorts.
I’m going to leave Norns alone and plugged in for while without the grid attached to see if it charges up - fingers crossed.

Justmat · 2023-04-27T14:01:25.663Z

are you all using the supplied power supply? testing here with a grid plugged in and i’m not seeing any current draw while plugged in.

mine sits at 120 mA @ 100% while plugged in. (current draw is indicated by a negative mA number.)

Agraham1987 · 2023-04-27T14:10:03.443Z

I do have the supplied power supply and have tried one other but the problem still remains.
It’s when the grid is plugged in, the mA reduces rapidly and Norns doesn’t hold it’s charge even though mA isn’t dropping into the minus.

Justmat · 2023-04-27T14:12:06.769Z

if norns is losing power while there is a positive number, that means charging, then maybe there is a battery issue?

Agraham1987 · 2023-04-27T14:19:01.368Z

Absolutely, but it it has only happened since running the new update…

Agraham1987 · 2023-04-27T20:14:53.441Z

Here’s a vid to show what’s happening in terms of battery draw.
Sorry for the poor quality, had to compress to get it to the right size.
Hope it gives a little more insight into the problem.
(I left my Norns alone for while, switched off, with the grid detached and it got up to 100% again)

Zeke_B · 2023-04-28T02:30:59.586Z

Sorry I haven’t come back to this thread—crazy day. I will try to boot up and get a pic of what I was referring to.

Agraham1987 · 2023-04-28T13:10:24.640Z

So - the battery draw when using CC2 is around -40/50mA when plugged into power.
This causes the battery to drain slowly but after an hour or so it runs all the way down to low battery warning.
This wasn’t happening before update - I use CC2 all the time and the battery whilst plugged in to power was 100% and 0mA.
As soon as you engage the grid using any script the power starts to draw.
I really think it must be an update issue…unless it’s a big coincidence (to quote Seinfeld) and the battery or power supplies I have have become faulty at this precise time.

Zeke_B · 2023-04-28T14:12:32.592Z

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My mA constantly drops when I look at it. When I plugged in and powered norns (factory) mA was 223mA. Between taking this pic and writing this post immediately following, it has dropped to 188mA at this moment still reading 99%.

I don’t know if this is normal/expected behavior because until I installed the new norns update (from Dec) I’d never hit K2 on the screen to see these stats. I just saw this behavior after and thought it was bizarre since the norns is connected to power.

I now show 169mA and 100%. Hope this helps.

Zeke_B · 2023-04-28T17:58:05.869Z

Hearing that it’s normal, I would assume the behavior of my machine is as expected since as positive mA decreases, battery % increases. I appreciate your interest and taking the time to explain to me. Apologies for raising a non-issue.

andrew · 2023-05-01T17:11:25.523Z

tehn:

NEW png export with scaling and frame #1669 @tehn (docs )

for anyone trying the new screen cap function & wanting the contrast from the old screen grab function + magick conversion, this worked for me : )

#!/bin/bash
for img in `ls *.png`
do
  magick convert $img -gamma 1.25  $img
done

Agraham1987 · 2023-05-02T13:20:05.346Z

Hey guys,
So I’m experiencing pretty rapid battery drop off now.
When running orgn I’ve got a reading of -1307mA which causes the battery to drain very quickly.
Its on 0% battery but hasn’t switched off yet…
It’s plugged into mains.
This didn’t happen at all before updating…I’m wondering its safe/possible to revert back to an older update to see if this solves the issue?
EDIT
Norns is now off