Can you give more details on this? Am I understanding that when you changed the baud rate to 115200 you got some of your lights to work?
I definitely agree with memphislights. You should rewire the dongle so that there is no chance shorting out
just seeing your message now. as i have been working 16 hours shifts this week. and trying to figure this out... still nothing. i did rewire the dongle. same results.