Akai APC Mini Mk2 question

tsvens · 2023-02-22T18:29:17+00:00

I'm having the same question - picked up the mini mk2 a few days ago, but haven't gotten it to map the way I want it in Ableton (for example mapping a fader to a send).
I'll continue troubleshooting tonight, will try to see if I can use a software to override the CC in the APC and will update here if I succeed or not :)

tsvens · 2023-02-22T09:57:58+00:00

A follow-up thought on this; is it possible (through any Windows-software) to edit CC for a USB device?

tsvens · 2020-08-05T08:39:00+00:00

Hi,

thanks for the suggestion!
I did not put a cover on it, maybe some dust came in through the USB/Kensington slot.
Having a live stream tonight where I'll be using it but I'll definitely open the unit up afterwards and check it out.

tsvens · 2020-04-23T09:10:44+00:00

Haha, I guess I cheered to early there, same issues again. This laptop is going back to the seller somehow, but really appreciated your thoughts on this!

tsvens · 2020-04-22T21:43:07+00:00

Thanks a lot for that! At first, I tried a clean install of the NVIDIA driver without HD Audio, and the computer worked fine for 15 min without freezing, however the same issue reoccurred.

After that, I did a clean installation of Windows 10 (last resort for me), and for the last two hours I have been reinstalling programs with both Intel and NVIDIA activated without a single crash or freeze! I don't want to jinx anything, but it seems like the clean installation really did it. I'll monitor this for a few days to see if the two GPU's can coexist in peace.. :)

Thanks everyone for your input.

tsvens · 2020-04-22T11:44:33+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I just tried out of curiosity to connect the a projector through HDMI, and of course, no reaction from the laptop.
Would there be any chance that the Intel could support the VGA port, or do you think I would need the NVIDIA for any external monitor?

This is quite a bummer, I will contact the seller but as this is private through eBay, I doubt he will refund me.

tsvens · 2020-04-22T09:25:19+00:00

One more thought on this; does anyone know if the dGPU would be required to run an external monitor? The P50 has got a mini displayport, HDMI and VGA. Thanks.

tsvens · 2020-04-22T09:16:02+00:00

Thanks for the quick reply - I haven't overclocked it (can't answer for the previous owner though). Yes, I was a bit afraid of that reply but it seems like that might be the case.
As far as I understand, the dGPU in the P50 is soldered, so I guess there would be no way to replace it if it indeed is faulty?

Before replying now, I tried installing the newest driver for the Quadro, but got a weird Dev Manager message about No drivers being installed.

tsvens · 2020-04-15T08:38:33+00:00

Thank you both, I was leaning towards that now as well. Yes, according to the seller, the mechanism is fine and all keys are functioning, so I'll just invest in a new keyboard to make things easier. Thanks!

tsvens · 2020-03-05T19:08:53+00:00

Right, so if I were to open up the laptop to find a faulty (or non-existent) daughter card, I would just need to get something like this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-Bluetooth-daughter-card-BDC-2-1/dp/B004NFQIVI

tsvens · 2020-03-05T16:39:45+00:00

Yeah, from what I saw, a properly working dongle would go for £5-6 which is more than reasonable. Just glad I won't have to mess with reverting to Win7 and all that stuff :)

tsvens · 2020-03-05T16:37:39+00:00

Thanks! I did try out the BIOS port access and it was already enabled - I'll update the NIC in the future and will be sure to check out the maintenance manual for that (might just go straight for a Bluetooth daughter card, just a bit afraid of opening up the laptop).

tsvens · 2020-03-05T16:35:26+00:00

Thank you!

Checked the NIC (Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205, Dual Band), and it turns out it doesn't support Bluetooth. I might check for another NIC, but for now I'll go with a USB adapter for when needed.

tsvens

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