Dead Grids!?!

Eurorack
#1

So, I turned on my modular this afternoon, and my Grids didn’t greet me with it’s usual blinking clock and trigger LEDs. Turned a bunch of knobs, held down the clock button. Nothing. I pulled the module out. I don’t see anything out of the ordinary. But I plug it in, and look at it as it’s turned on. And the spot behind the ARM processor gets really warm. So something is going on there. I moved power around in my case, still the same.

Has anyone else had issues with their Grids module? Has anyone been able to bring it back from the brink?

#2

If other modules are working fine, but not Grids, maybe you’ve lost power on the +5V rail? Many eurorack power solutions have LEDs that show you the status of the +12V, -12V, and +5V rails.

#3

> Has anyone else had issues with their Grids module?

Yes. Especially with TipTop power boards. Send it back to me please.

#4

What’s been the issue with TipTop, volt spikes on power up?

#5

Yes, on the +5V line.

#6

I’m using a Synthrotek Power board, this is the case I’m using with the included power: https://www.etsy.com/listing/175126073/synthrotek-powered-6u-1u-eurorack-case
I also have a Pulp Logic passive bus module running off of the Synthrotek to power my 1U tiles.
http://erthenvar.com/store/accessories/power/passivebusblock
On both the Synthrotek power module and the Pulp Logic, I have a light for all 3 voltages.

So is there fix for future Mutable modules to protect against these spikes? Is there something I should do to even out the power spikes when powering on?

I’ll send it in, I sent an email to your support address.

Thanks for your quick response.

#7

> So is there fix for future Mutable modules to protect against these spikes?

The first two batches of Grids were the only products drawing directly from the +5V bus.

I don’t have any other product similarly exposed.

#8

So you’re deriving the 5v from 12v now?

#9

Yes, always. At the very worst I’ll be frying the regulator, and they are easy to replace. This has happened only once, actually to one of my own modules while shorting a part :slight_smile:

#10

Looks like this has happened to mine aswell. Turned it on my rack today and the module wouldn’t power up. Might have a go at soldering in a new regulator.

#11

I’ve taken my Grids panel off to replace the M1117 and found there isn’t one, it’s 2012 v0.1
I’m worried that means this module is completely fired :frowning:

#12

hello

i have the same problem and the same version of Grids.
So do you fix it?
is there a solution?

#13

For repairs, please send a message on the contact form on the Mutable Instruments site.

#14

ok thanks

#15

My second rev .01 Grids just died. It’s pretty much my fault: I forgot and moved the Grids out of a case with cleaner 5V rail and into the old Tiptop-powered skiff that killed the first one, years ago.

Is anyone fixing these? I feel bad about tossing great hardware, if it can be revived and kept away from early Tiptop distros.

#16

Use the form on the Mutable Instruments website.

#17

Will do, thanks!