Show threadMorgan AldridgeFeb 6

Unfortunately, yesterday I found my #KORG #FC6 #MIDI foot controller to be non-functional, the display continually flashing. :(

I did an initial disassembly, inspection, and diagnosis/testing of the power & I/O board, to no avail. Next will be the button/display board, but I haven't had the energy or time yet.

In the meantime, I keep finding myself grinding to a halt, mashing buttons with my foot, wondering why they're not working. Gah! 2/2

Morgan AldridgeFeb 6
In addition to helping me experience the importance of audio in-game audio cues and learn how to interpret it, the other big takeaway from the last -- uh, eight?! -- years of watching #PUBG #Twitch streamers: use a foot pedal for mic mute, esp. push-to-talk. I implemented on my #OpenBSD workstation using a #MIDI foot controller, momentary pedal switches, and some shell scripts. My #KORG #FC6 had extra buttons, so I use them for switching virtual desktops and such. 1/n
Morgan AldridgeDec 29

I also found enough little wooden blocks, strips, and wedges in my off-cuts to affix some bumpers/stays to the sheet of plywood I keep my #KORG #FC6 #MIDI foot controller and KORG #PS2 pedals on under my desk. Similarly, they were always sliding, getting kicked or bumped by my office chair, etc. Less frequently, cables getting disconnected.

At this point, I had a pretty good idea of what placement and angles felt best. Again, no longer a frustration and easily improved iteratively.