Well guys, you will never believe this! Turns out my Artista will not need a circuit board but does need a new tension thingy. The total cost (along with a service) is $170.00. The part will have to be ordered and may take as long as 3 weeks to arrive @ ASC. I am so happy that I willl now have 2 machines - a lightweight one for traveling and my Artista to use at home. I still can't believe it!