DiyLightAnimation

For those still interested in this, the Twisty 3 axis skull kit has not been available since last June.  One of the owners passed away and although I heard they would reopen, that hasn't happened.
Monster Guts just released their 3 axis kit and it's awesome!  About $20 more than the Twisty went for but I think it's worth it.  You can find them at You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
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Thanks for the reassurance!  I did find some info in the Wiki (still not used to looking in there, wish we had something like that on the Halloween side).  Looks like I'll need to make some cross over cables?

I've bought from them several times.  Never any problems and will shop with them again.

Here's the updated thread on the mini.  Please respond if you're coming so they can get a head count.
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I don't know.  I doubt it's in backwards as I never took it out, just reflowed the solder joints and it's working now.

Well I reflowed the relevant joints and still the same result.  Everything checks out in test mode, the checksum is right but led6 still lights up much dimmer than the others.

Jeff, I haven't tried swapping out the pic with a known good one as this is my first and only Express.  Maybe I'll order another one and give that a try.
I have run test mode and everything seems to run fine except for the dim led on 6.  I haven't tried running a program other than test as I just got my Etherdongle and Pickit3 yesterday.  These are my first purchases and I still need to get the cables and cords.

Steve, that exactly how mine originally acted when I first tested it.  However, after reflashing the pic, the only issue that remains is that led6 is still dim.  All other issues have been resolved.
That's what has me stumped.