Plot twist: I was using the EEPROM that came with it. For some reason I had the memory of ordering it through Tayda 🤷♂️.
Anyhow, I already ordered a replacement and its on its way so I guess we'll see how that goes. Not solved yet it seems. Will update as soon as it arrives. Not sure what else...
My VHS has no sound. I followed the instructions in a thread here with the same problem. When I jumpered R5 to ground I get a signal with all effects functioning. Seems like a bad EEPROM? Besides that all LEDs are functional and there doesn't seem to be any other problems.
I NEED HELP.