Ok pals, it is been a long time with no good news in this thread... But it is starting to feel like Christmas and here is the update.
New unit works!
It just required more beer to figure out what the issue is.
There are several changes with the new model. Some are good, some are not.
1) There is no separate LED any more - It is on the plate now. So, -2 wires to worry about and free diagnostic light to simplify installation.
2) New CPU and new components made it smaller and it looks more fancy:
As a cons, i did not find a socket with longer wires and new producer did not want to make a custom for me. So, most of the wires would require extension during install.
3) Wires' colors have changed as well for the same reason - no custom sockets. Will adjust instructions accordingly. Connection points are the same though.
I braided one chip today and played with it in different modes. Even heated it with a fan. All looks good. By the end of this week I think I will have enough units ready to send these to all good boys and girls.
The cost slightly goes down and will be 80USD world wide including all fees and shipping costs. Second unit goes with discount for 70 - Lets make this community closer
If you are interested please PM me and I'll let you know how to proceed.