On Fri, 22 Feb 2019 13:04:16 -0000, "Bert Coules"
wrote:

Unfortunately my refix fix didn't work: even with all four feet now securely
in place and correctly bearing on the strain gauges I can't get a stable
reading from the scale: it flits about from figure to figure, though always
within a range of about half a stone up and down.

So perhaps the problem is electronic? Whether it is or not, I can't see any
way of correcting it, sadly.

Thanks to all for the thoughts and suggestions.

My scale goes blank for about 3 seconds when I step on it, then
displays what I suspect is the average during that time. Maybe your
software is displaying your fidgeting instantly, not averaging. It
would be interesting to put a heavy weight on the scales instead of
you standing on them, to see if the reading stays steady.
--
Dave W