I’m glad I’m not the only one!
This happened to me yesterday, having had no problems whatsoever in the preceding few weeks of operation. It’s been happily running functions involving the RTC, microSD, and LCD screen and temp sensors (all on USB power through UartSBv3.1 so far). Mine is also a Stalker v328 with date code 12.18.2009.
Now, whenever I switch it on (with or without anything else connected to the board), this component heats up intensely; after a few seconds it’s too hot to touch. I’m not really sure what this component does. The board appears to be functioning okay apart from that, at least until I lose my nerve and disconnect it again.
Is this board now effectively dead? Will Seeed replace it?
Looking forward to a reply.
Thanks,
Jo