To fix the "Object reference not set" problem, edit DataSubscriber2.vb and go to line 272 and change the subroutine to this:
Protected Overridable Sub SubscribedItemsChanged(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Collections.Specialized.NotifyCollectionChangedEventArgs)
If Not Me.DesignMode Then
If SubScriptions IsNot Nothing Then
SubScriptions.UnsubscribeAll()
End If
SubscribeToCommDriver()
End If
End Sub