The repeat elements I have work as expected when populating directly from API output, but no longer dynamically update when instead using a variable (populated whenever the API is run; done to potentially reduce the number of times the API is called / speed page load times). Other elements that directly use other variables updated similarly update dynamically (ie in text elements) - just not repeat elements.
In the attached screenshot - the slot numbers update dynamically, but not the actual items populated below.
I have set a repeat key - and the elements are currently not a component. Appreciate the help!