RPi3b+with APA102+OSMC

For the life of me, I cannot get this working and I'm usually good with these things. I would love to be able to knock this project out because i have multiple on going. So, any help is HIGHLY appreciated.

My specs:
RPi3ModelB with OSMC
APA102 LED
Avedio links HDMI splitter (powered)
GANA HDMI to RCA (has a port but not powered in my setup.. also set to PAL)
Tried an easyday DC60 then ordered Lightberry USB grabber
I also have a 5v buffer to boost the signal for LEDs
PHEVOS 5v 60 watt power supply

Does anyone see any obvious issues here?

Edit: I might also add, that i checked voltages along the LED and they were reading 5v besides the Data line

Zitat von Akriss

The OSMC bump in the road that a lot of people hit is forgetting to enable SPI mode.

This is done under the "Myosmc" menu within OSMC.

Hope its of help.

I don't think that's the problem since i can connect with PUTTY. Thanks tho

Edit: I was wrong, but SPI was enabled.