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Quote from: xjack on August 12, 2013, 08:03:36 AM

Quote from: arorts on August 12, 2013, 05:42:04 AM

The m-board seems to require 2 molex cables but I don't know whether an ATX PSU will supply power with only that or whether it must necessarily be signaled specifically via the PSU's 24-pin connector.

The post you quoted is specifically telling you that you need to jump the 24 pin to turn on the psu. You cannot turn on a psu via the molex connectors. You don't need a Breakout board, it can be done with a paper clip. A board will make it tidier and allow you to power the rpi from the atx as well.

I plan on using the paperclip trick and some electrical tape.

"How to turn on a bare PSU"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0OKmIuNtmI

Note: Best to not to run your PSU with no load for long. Bad for the PSU.

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Quote from: arorts on August 12, 2013, 05:42:04 AM

The m-board seems to require 2 molex cables but I don't know whether an ATX PSU will supply power with only that or whether it must necessarily be signaled specifically via the PSU's 24-pin connector.

The post you quoted is specifically telling you that you need to jump the 24 pin to turn on the psu. You cannot turn on a psu via the molex connectors. You don't need a Breakout board, it can be done with a paper clip. A board will make it tidier and allow you to power the rpi from the atx as well.

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Quote from: cet on August 11, 2013, 11:49:24 PM

Quote from: arorts on August 11, 2013, 11:26:53 PM

Hi, in layman terms, what exactly are those gadgets for? Don't want to miss out anything important for my setup.

A normal computer power supply does not turn on the rails inside the computer until the computer tells it to by putting an 'on' signal on one of the pins of the motherboard connector. These devices supply that signal.

If you connect your rig to an ATX power supply without something like this it won't run - there won't be any power supplied.

in addition, I suspect that we will need to create a special cable to power the rPI from the ATX. Those type of boards have break out power pins so you can attach a 5 volt wire and ground wire to a usb cable. An alternitive would be to power the rPI off a normal wall wart but that seems a waste when you have the ATX supply right there beside it.

/cet

does the kit need anything more to function?

i see the m board has 2 wire connectors and the rPi needs 5v usb

where does the PSU fit in?

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Quote from: cet on August 11, 2013, 11:49:24 PM

Quote from: arorts on August 11, 2013, 11:26:53 PM

Hi, in layman terms, what exactly are those gadgets for? Don't want to miss out anything important for my setup.

A normal computer power supply does not turn on the rails inside the computer until the computer tells it to by putting an 'on' signal on one of the pins of the motherboard connector. These devices supply that signal.

If you connect your rig to an ATX power supply without something like this it won't run - there won't be any power supplied.

in addition, I suspect that we will need to create a special cable to power the rPI from the ATX. Those type of boards have break out power pins so you can attach a 5 volt wire and ground wire to a usb cable. An alternitive would be to power the rPI off a normal wall wart but that seems a waste when you have the ATX supply right there beside it.

/cet

Wow. Thanks for the info. The product details page in the store makes it look much easier.

The m-board seems to require 2 molex cables but I don't know whether an ATX PSU will supply power with only that or whether it must necessarily be signaled specifically via the PSU's 24-pin connector.

In a way, requiring some electrical engineering/soldering skills can make it so more fun for hardcore miners though :-) just like driving a comfy yet boring Mercedes vs a 4WD in a muddy road. I just hope Dave can provide us some info on how to set this up (including mining software configuration) ideally without requiring any soldering skills once final product specs are frozen.

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Quote from: arorts on August 11, 2013, 11:26:53 PM

Hi, in layman terms, what exactly are those gadgets for? Don't want to miss out anything important for my setup.

A normal computer power supply does not turn on the rails inside the computer until the computer tells it to by putting an 'on' signal on one of the pins of the motherboard connector. These devices supply that signal.

If you connect your rig to an ATX power supply without something like this it won't run - there won't be any power supplied.

in addition, I suspect that we will need to create a special cable to power the rPI from the ATX. Those type of boards have break out power pins so you can attach a 5 volt wire and ground wire to a usb cable. An alternitive would be to power the rPI off a normal wall wart but that seems a waste when you have the ATX supply right there beside it.

/cet

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Quote from: -Redacted- on August 10, 2013, 02:50:03 PM

Quote from: tom99 on August 10, 2013, 02:40:12 PM

Quote from: rethaw on August 10, 2013, 01:51:12 PM

Quote from: buzzdave on August 07, 2013, 03:50:07 PM

I'm leaning towards having the new M-board design made here in the states on a quick turn. If I can't make that happen, I'll supply an appropriate cable so we don't have any confusion.

This is the post I missed, answers my question.

We wont know it in next 2 weeks and most likely we will get new Mboard. If anyone need it for turn on psu with this thing http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/atx-breakout-board-bench-power-supply-p-1222.html?cPath=1_4

Or this one.

http://www.robotshop.com/cytron-atx-power-supply-breakout-board-right-angle-2.html

Hi, in layman terms, what exactly are those gadgets for? Don't want to miss out anything important for my setup.

Cheers,

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There are probably several of these transactions running around out there. This is mine. A little proof that not all were auto refunded from square.

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Quote from: buzzdave on August 11, 2013, 06:13:13 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on August 11, 2013, 03:51:05 PM

Dave - Are the credit card orders that went through successfully on the square site still ok? For the ones that actually charged the credit cards?

No. Square auto-refunded all the transactions. If you incurred fees or lost money due to exchange rates, I will cover it on the next go-round.

Square has not auto refunded my $1300. I assume that if they haven't refunded mine there could be others that aren't refunded either. How do you want to handle this?

Thanks!

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Hey Dave, any word on what % of 100th been printed yet?

Thanks

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Quote from: nexus99 on August 11, 2013, 03:51:05 PM

Dave - Are the credit card orders that went through successfully on the square site still ok? For the ones that actually charged the credit cards?

No. Square auto-refunded all the transactions. If you incurred fees or lost money due to exchange rates, I will cover it on the next go-round.

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Dave - Are the credit card orders that went through successfully on the square site still ok? For the ones that actually charged the credit cards?

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Quote from: -Redacted- on August 11, 2013, 10:51:50 AM

Hey Dave,

Are you also on board with Punin's shipping estimate? Week 34 starts August 19th, right?

Quote from: punin on August 11, 2013, 10:43:30 AM

I should be getting first [Rev-2] M-boards on friday, so if all goes as planned, we would start shipping week 34.

Thank you for your orders and support, we're working hard to get these units in your hands asap!

Week 34 contains August 19, 2013 to August 25, 2013

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Dave,

Thank you for reading this thread and keeping up with questions. We know you have much more to do than babysit this forum. It really means a bunch, especially to those of us that have been ensnared in a butterfly net, where communication and treatment was (is) a bit dismal.

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Quote from: -Redacted- on August 11, 2013, 10:51:50 AM

Hey Dave,

Are you also on board with Punin's shipping estimate? Week 34 starts August 19th, right?

Quote from: punin on August 11, 2013, 10:43:30 AM

I should be getting first [Rev-2] M-boards on friday, so if all goes as planned, we would start shipping week 34.

Thank you for your orders and support, we're working hard to get these units in your hands asap!

Niko's rev2 M-boards still need testing. I've got a quote in for fast turn rev 2 M's from Screaming Circuits. If the testing goes well, I'll try to get M's made quickly enough to ship with product...

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Quote from: tom99 on August 11, 2013, 11:25:29 AM

Quote from: snootch on August 11, 2013, 09:17:02 AM

Quote from: turtle83 on August 11, 2013, 08:11:29 AM

^ That or you could simply enable the hardware watchdog on the Rpi... : http://pi.gadgetoid.com/post/001-who-watches-the-watcher

The watchdog is on the BCM2708 not in the kernel space.

Do'h!

Oh well, i've already got it setup, so I'll just use that. Thanks! And Dave, any input on the CC question?

I think Dave is working on CC but I have no idea when new CC is coming. I am waiting to pay by CC too.

I'm in the application process, but these are banks - everything moves slowly.

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Quote from: snootch on August 11, 2013, 09:17:02 AM

Quote from: turtle83 on August 11, 2013, 08:11:29 AM

^ That or you could simply enable the hardware watchdog on the Rpi... : http://pi.gadgetoid.com/post/001-who-watches-the-watcher

The watchdog is on the BCM2708 not in the kernel space.

Do'h!

Oh well, i've already got it setup, so I'll just use that. Thanks! And Dave, any input on the CC question?

I think Dave is working on CC but I have no idea when new CC is coming. I am waiting to pay by CC too.

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Hey Dave,

Are you also on board with Punin's shipping estimate? Week 34 starts August 19th, right?

Quote from: punin on August 11, 2013, 10:43:30 AM

I should be getting first [Rev-2] M-boards on friday, so if all goes as planned, we would start shipping week 34.

Thank you for your orders and support, we're working hard to get these units in your hands asap!

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I've been using the iBoot on my rigs for over 2 years with no issues.

http://www.dataprobe.com/iboot.aspx

Find them on ebay for better pricing.

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Quote from: turtle83 on August 11, 2013, 08:11:29 AM

^ That or you could simply enable the hardware watchdog on the Rpi... : http://pi.gadgetoid.com/post/001-who-watches-the-watcher

The watchdog is on the BCM2708 not in the kernel space.

Do'h!

Oh well, i've already got it setup, so I'll just use that. Thanks! And Dave, any input on the CC question?

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Quote from: snootch on August 11, 2013, 07:30:33 AM

Two Questions:

Q: Have you got the CC payment system ironed out yet?

Q: Someone was wondering how to restart the Pi in case it freezes. I bought this little guy:

http://www.controlbyweb.com/webrelay-quad/

I think I paid $140 for it, and it works great for my LTC miners. After configuring it, I just hook up the normally open pins on each relay to the reset pins on each miner's motherboard. If a miner isn't responding, I go to the dynamic DNS hostname I set up, it's port forwarded on my router, and pow, I've got a web based gui with buttons to restart my miners. Grin

Now, I won't be in a situation again where I go on a two-week vacation and one of the miners locks up on day two. Angry

So, If I connected one of these relays (normally closed) in series to the power supply of the Rpi, will it restart the Rpi and continue to mine? It is my understanding that the Rpi does not have restart pins like a motherboard does.

^ That or you could simply enable the hardware watchdog on the Rpi... : http://pi.gadgetoid.com/post/001-who-watches-the-watcher

The watchdog is on the BCM2708 not in the kernel space.

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