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May 31, 2013, 08:03:03 PM


I see you're using version 3.2.0 of cgminer.  I know kano said something about rewriting the USB interface to automatially detect all asics.  So, my guess is that it is expecting the WinUSB driver instead of the silab driver that works with 3.1.x.

I'm guessing zadig would be your friend in this instance.  Just have it install the WinUSB driver.  Or, try a 3.1.x build of cgminer, the silab drivers and start it using something similar to:

cgminer-nogpu.exe --icarus-options 115200:1:1 --icarus-timing 3.0=100 -S //./COMx -S //./COMy

where x and y are the COM ports for your USB miners, reported under Device Manager

I use cgminer 3.1.1
I installed these drivers
http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/USBtoUARTBridgeVCPDrivers.aspx
I then plugged in all of my miners, waiting for each one to get recognized before plugging in the next one.
Here's my Device Manager screen:

Guessing this part isn't necessary, but I created a clone of the cgminer-3.1.1-windows directory that I use for running my GPUs, and run my USBs from the cloned directory.  I renamed cgminer.conf (which was for my GPUs) and just input the URL/user/pass manually when prompted.  After cgminer starts, I write out a cgminer.conf so it will save my pool info.

I start cgminer using:

Code:
cgminer-nogpu.exe --icarus-options 115200:1:1 --icarus-timing 3.0=100 -S //./COM12 -S //./COM22 -S //./COM24 -S //./COM25 -S //./COM26 -S //./COM30 -S //./COM33 -S //./COM34 -S //./COM35 -S //./COM36

No need to clone the dir.  You can create two config files and run two instances without issue.  I've got one instance for my GPUs and another for my Erupter. Smiley
sr. member
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May 31, 2013, 07:26:37 PM


I see you're using version 3.2.0 of cgminer.  I know kano said something about rewriting the USB interface to automatially detect all asics.  So, my guess is that it is expecting the WinUSB driver instead of the silab driver that works with 3.1.x.

I'm guessing zadig would be your friend in this instance.  Just have it install the WinUSB driver.  Or, try a 3.1.x build of cgminer, the silab drivers and start it using something similar to:

cgminer-nogpu.exe --icarus-options 115200:1:1 --icarus-timing 3.0=100 -S //./COMx -S //./COMy

where x and y are the COM ports for your USB miners, reported under Device Manager

I use cgminer 3.1.1
I installed these drivers
http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/USBtoUARTBridgeVCPDrivers.aspx
I then plugged in all of my miners, waiting for each one to get recognized before plugging in the next one.
Here's my Device Manager screen:

Guessing this part isn't necessary, but I created a clone of the cgminer-3.1.1-windows directory that I use for running my GPUs, and run my USBs from the cloned directory.  I renamed cgminer.conf (which was for my GPUs) and just input the URL/user/pass manually when prompted.  After cgminer starts, I write out a cgminer.conf so it will save my pool info.

I start cgminer using:

Code:
cgminer-nogpu.exe --icarus-options 115200:1:1 --icarus-timing 3.0=100 -S //./COM12 -S //./COM22 -S //./COM24 -S //./COM25 -S //./COM26 -S //./COM30 -S //./COM33 -S //./COM34 -S //./COM35 -S //./COM36
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May 31, 2013, 06:36:12 PM
^Have you had a chance to see if Luke-Jr's suggestion with BFGMiner would work?  Hoping that you'll be up and running with the 60 soon, that's going to be an awesome setup.
legendary
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May 31, 2013, 03:45:36 PM
legendary
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May 31, 2013, 03:29:26 PM
Still having trouble.... something about neesing windows drivers... I have the windows drivers for the devices installed tho
BFGMiner should work if you get rid of the Norton malware so you can actually run it...
legendary
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May 31, 2013, 03:22:29 PM
Still having trouble.... something about neesing windows drivers... I have the windows drivers for the devices installed tho
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May 31, 2013, 02:54:56 PM
... will be running it with 60+ usbs tomorrow

On one cgminer instance?  Wow, that is going to be some test.
I vaguely remember someone mentioned that cgminer displays only 30 or so devices (it will still mine the rest) but you'll not be able to see them.

I never tried that many...

Two instances of cgminer maybe?
legendary
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May 31, 2013, 01:14:31 PM
For my German view, its chaotic. Why is one fan in the other direction?
oh god i didn't even notice that. fix it, fix it FIX IT!

 There was something wonky with CGMiner/Windows saying it did not have access to open that port for some-odd reason. I shuffled everything around to accomodate.

 Will be sure to troubleshoot with 3.2.0 tonight.

I have friends over just niw but will get on it later..... will be running it with 60+ usbs tomorrow
legendary
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May 31, 2013, 12:13:27 PM
what kind of power usage on these? 

2.5 - 3 w
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May 31, 2013, 12:06:39 PM
what kind of power usage on these? 
sr. member
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Supersonic
May 31, 2013, 10:10:48 AM
-S all now keeps the cmd. window open but nothing shows
Ok, try with: bfgminer -S all -D -T -d?

Edit: Also! Be sure you're using the special build I posted for Block Erupter USB!

when i goto that post and download either 64 or 32 bit, norten then removes the file from my computer after download as it is unsafe?



It's Norton that's not safe.  Remove Norton now and get back your system resources.  Find a real antivirus.

It's Windows that's not safe.  Remove Windows now and get back your system resources.  Find a real operating system.
hero member
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May 31, 2013, 09:31:37 AM
-S all now keeps the cmd. window open but nothing shows
Ok, try with: bfgminer -S all -D -T -d?

Edit: Also! Be sure you're using the special build I posted for Block Erupter USB!

when i goto that post and download either 64 or 32 bit, norten then removes the file from my computer after download as it is unsafe?



It's Norton that's not safe.  Remove Norton now and get back your system resources.  Find a real antivirus.
full member
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May 31, 2013, 09:28:29 AM
About 0.013/day and the power usage is not a problem even at 0.35$/kw. But at 2 Bitcoins/usb you will barely get a ROI.
hero member
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May 31, 2013, 09:24:22 AM
Are theses USBs profitable at a power rate of 0.35$? Also, how much BTC do they get per 24 hours?
legendary
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May 31, 2013, 09:19:34 AM
For my German view, its chaotic. Why is one fan in the other direction?



oh god i didn't even notice that. fix it, fix it FIX IT!

Ordnung ist das halbe Leben und Unordnung die andere Hälfte
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Christian Antkow
May 31, 2013, 09:18:55 AM
For my German view, its chaotic. Why is one fan in the other direction?
oh god i didn't even notice that. fix it, fix it FIX IT!

 There was something wonky with CGMiner/Windows saying it did not have access to open that port for some-odd reason. I shuffled everything around to accomodate.

 Will be sure to troubleshoot with 3.2.0 tonight.
legendary
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Linux since 1997 RedHat 4
May 31, 2013, 08:36:55 AM
-S all now keeps the cmd. window open but nothing shows
Ok, try with: bfgminer -S all -D -T -d?

Edit: Also! Be sure you're using the special build I posted for Block Erupter USB!

when i goto that post and download either 64 or 32 bit, norten then removes the file from my computer after download as it is unsafe?

Try the latest cgminer 3.2.0 released today
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/official-cgminer-mining-software-thread-for-linuxwinosxmipsarmr-pi-4110-28402

It auto detects everything, auto sets the settings and just runs (No -S options and no --icarus-timing required)
On linux it's rock solid - would love to know how it works on a windows system with that many USB's.
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May 31, 2013, 05:27:05 AM

when i goto that post and download either 64 or 32 bit, norten then removes the file from my computer after download as it is unsafe?


Some AV programs detects mining sw as malicious. IMO false positive.
legendary
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https://bitmynt.no
May 31, 2013, 05:07:43 AM
What are the soldering points suitable for a pin header for?  JTAG?  Some other interface?
legendary
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May 31, 2013, 04:36:17 AM
-S all now keeps the cmd. window open but nothing shows
Ok, try with: bfgminer -S all -D -T -d?

Edit: Also! Be sure you're using the special build I posted for Block Erupter USB!

when i goto that post and download either 64 or 32 bit, norten then removes the file from my computer after download as it is unsafe?

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