So right now, assuming we had working K16, you would need one USB port per K16, as the klego connectors and the firmware to drive them properly would not work.

Right?

Are there any updated github forks I can follow? I am also looking for PCBs, but I'd like to have some made accounting for the size difference with the replacement for the 38L361C, MLC1260-401MLP (Part # L1-2), and possibly add backplane power and/or USB, maybe stackable klego connectors?

Are there any known updates for the firmware that might help me?

Mine still won't hash using kano's klondike cgminer branch.  They just produce HW errors.

I think your going to need a hardware change.
Can you find someone near by that can replace a few parts for you?

Buying anything from avalon after all that has happened is sheer foolishness.

C274 is the correct part to replace.
I would also recommend that you replace R45 and R46 with something lower that the 1K resistor that is already install.
Change them to some thing between say 350 to 500 ohms.

I've been thinking about putting together K16 part kits but there's probably not many people building them at the moment. It would include everything on the K16 parts list except the pcb board, Avalon ASIC chip and the PIC controller.

I assume steamboat has a bunch (a boatload) of K16 stuff if anyone would like to make him an offer.

Yes,  I meant so that he could pass it on to his customers.

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Just got some good news myself.