I have had it plugged into the SPI0 of the Quick2Wire interface board and also tried the SPI1 port. I'm using the cable as supplied by SK Pang for the project outlined here: http://www.skpang.co.uk/blog/archives/886
regards, Andrew

I got it from here:-
http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/quick2w ... -1170.html

and the company website:-
http://quick2wire.com/products/quick2wi ... board-kit/

thanks for your input, Andrew

its the Quick2Wire board that I assembled from a kit - which is why I have been a bit suspicious that I might have a dry solder joint

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