Hi Mike,
as pointed out by Rowan QMX should show up like a USB stick to your computer. I would not understand you could delete it.
On my new QDX the QMX Drive was complete empty on initial start (no EEPROM file yet).
Just copy the unziped FW file made the device to install it.
To make the virtual QMX virtual device appear on initial start: if no FW yet it should always start in FW Update mode, no jump wire needed.
Maybe I have pressed the left encoder button (can not recall any more) to turn QMX up.
IF the QMX device is not appearing (after power up (maybe) left encoder button press), this can have different reasons.
Some people reported (on Rev 1) board issues with USB-C <--> USB-C cables. Maybe you can try using a USB-A <--> USB-C cable?
Just if you have another PC available you can try it.
As the documentation advice the initial power up after building the kit can be little critical as this is moment of truth if you soldering was successful. :-)
As you did not had current limiting variable power supply there is little higher chance to toast your QMX, but lets assume it's still alive.
Can you measure current consumption on power up? You should not see more than 200 mA and more than 90mA.
Hope this helps.
Best 73 de DJ1TF - Thomas
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