I think most everybody BLOWS a hose at least once while learning about mini hyds.
Good to see you are well on your way with all the programming & what not.
Would the problem with the lack of side to side tilt be b/c of the lift cyls? Perhaps at the same time you're reverse tilting, lift or lower lift cyls so one lift cyl will retract while the other extends... maybe? Seeings how the lift cyls are connected directly to the blade vs a U frame.