Bricked Caanoo - U-Boot Gone

[SirOmega]

So, my Caanoo is bricked, the u-boot is gone and it doesn't start at all. I'm hearing that I'll be needing a dev board to get this thing back into working order. Is that my only option other than buying a new one?

 

[HamishTPB]

http://www.gp32x.de/board/index.php?/topic/63201-bricked-caanoo/
 
So far no luck and no updates that I have spotted. A new Caanoo (since they were discontinued a couple of months after I bought mines) seems to cost several hundred on eBay now! The odd second hand one I have seen going for £150 or more. I paid about £80 for my caanoo iirc.
 
I am really gutted about it as it is an excellent bit of kit and the hardware is in perfect condition. If you get any luck, please let me know.
 
The "Unbrick Your Wiz" pdf is the closest I have seen to a possible solution but the hardware / soldering is not something I am comfortable with.
 
Good luck!