Assembling the DONGLE V2 with the DLP-USB245M-G2, second generation USB Module: (pictures attached)
Follow all of the DONGLE Assembly instructions [http://www.diylightanimation.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dongle_Manual_v2] up to the point of installing the 28-pin PIC socket. Skip installing the 28-pin PIC socket until immediately after installing the DLP-USB245M-G2 USB module.
The USB module installs as directed, soldered flush against the PCB. I use a clothes pin to secure the USB module against the PCB. Solder two diagonally opposing USB module PINS to hold the USB module in place.
Next, place the 28-pin PIC socket into its holes, observing correct orientation. The socket edge will nudge against the USB module and those pins will not penetrate the PCB completely, but more than adequate for soldering. To help hold the 28-pin PIC socket in place, bend over two pins, PIN-1 and PIN-14 and then solder those two pins. Check your work. Ensure PIN-15 through PIN-28 of the 28-pin PIC socket poke through the PCB adequately and ensure the 28-pin PIC socket is securely against the USB module. If all is excellent, solder all pins, both the USB module and the 28-pin PIC socket.
Follow the rest of the DONGLE assembly instructions.
Program the PIC18F2450 with either the DMX firmware or the PIXELNET firmware, straighten the pins and carefully insert into the 28-pin PIC socket observing PIN-1 orientation.
As a test, I programmed the PIC first with the DMX Firmware and successfully operated (VIXEN 2.1.4.0) an AETHER-2. Then I programmed the PIC with the PIXELNET Firmware and successfully operated an SSC-1, SSC-4 and two DSC’s along with the DMX AETHER-2. I experienced no problems; with the slight modification described above, the DLP-USB245M-G2 performed flawlessly.
-joe