Here's my setup for testing:
Computer----router----Etherdongle (EtD)----Smart String Active Hub (SSAH)----Lynx Express (LE)
|----Smart String Controller (SSC)
I have a modded V2 ssc controller. I'm using the Smart+String+Controller+modded.hex and the Lynx Smart String Utility (LSSU).
The LE works, so I suspect that means that everything up to the SSAH works. I've tried different SSAH and they allow the LE to continue to work. When I use the LSSU, the lights on the LE light up, but nothing on the SSC. I'm using flexible ribbon. So based on my reading, that means everything is transmitting and all is good, but the SSC lights won't light up.
I've restarted my computer, I've reflashed everything and I'm 100% certain that I'm using the right hex flash for the EtD, SSAH and SSC. I'm also certain I've modded the SSC correctly. I've checked all the above easily 10 times.
So what's the rub?
Can I put 12v to the string and get it to work to test the string?