Hi guys,
what is the sweet spot in terms of frequency/Watts for the S3+ ?
I need to put 4xS5 and 4xS3+ on a 16A line and they're using slightly over 17A at default freq(S5:350, S3+:250) so I need to underclock them a bit...
(reposting here as I posted originally in the S3 (not S3+) thread.
Topic: ANTMINER S3+ Discussion and Support Thread - page 5. (Read 710231 times)
Except don't do that, you want to use Kano's update, instructions are on his site:
I guess I should have paid more attention to Traveller's actual question. However, as kano's update is not a complete FW, it is perfectly fine to ensure that all your devices are on the latest FW prior to applying kano's update.So...
1. Download the FW to your PC from BMT's website https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201407180243004432lBQW28O0633
2. Upload the FW to your S3 via the web interface as per the instructions from BMT's website https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140718024245299h9E48AeN0649
3. Apply kano's update as Mikestang instructed
I want to first thank everyone for the feedback. Since this is a bit new to me (did gpu mining a few yrs back) my big (noob) question now is how. Can I point the s3 to a \\ someplace and have it fetch the firmware? I can download it but I'm a bit fuzzy on exactly how to get it on the s3. Ftp to IP address ? Sorry but I really don't want to brick them. Is their a terminal app I need to use? Ughh or just let it be? A few I can't change feq on (218) oh..and yes the boxes can get out to any site....but..which one if I can do that...
2. Upload the FW to your S3 via the web interface as per the instructions from BMT's website https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140718024245299h9E48AeN0649
Except don't do that, you want to use Kano's update, instructions are on his site:
Code:
Login to your ant, with ssh or putty, using the same root username and password
you use on the luci web interface
If your password is blank, then use the "System/Administration" tab in the web
interface to set a password, since you cannot login with a blank password
The basic update instructions: run the following commands:
cd /
wget http://kano.is/AntS3/cgminer-ants3-4.9.2-94e04f6-3.tgz
tar -xvzf cgminer-ants3-4.9.2-94e04f6-3.tgz
rm cgminer-ants3-4.9.2-94e04f6-3.tgz
If you've not done a Kano AntS3 update before, or you've factory reset your
AntS3 also type the command:
cgset
Finally in all cases:
sync
reboot
If you have any trouble rebooting, power it off, wait 10 seconds then on again
After rebooting, you can, of course, use the web interface to your AntS3 to
change settings
Check it to make sure all the settings are OK - especially the Advanced Settings
- and save the settings
Finished :)
https://bitbucket.org/TheKano/cgminer-binaries/src/f5884bfece7a8dfd48550cb172272212459be51c/AntS3/?at=master you use on the luci web interface
If your password is blank, then use the "System/Administration" tab in the web
interface to set a password, since you cannot login with a blank password
The basic update instructions: run the following commands:
cd /
wget http://kano.is/AntS3/cgminer-ants3-4.9.2-94e04f6-3.tgz
tar -xvzf cgminer-ants3-4.9.2-94e04f6-3.tgz
rm cgminer-ants3-4.9.2-94e04f6-3.tgz
If you've not done a Kano AntS3 update before, or you've factory reset your
AntS3 also type the command:
cgset
Finally in all cases:
sync
reboot
If you have any trouble rebooting, power it off, wait 10 seconds then on again
After rebooting, you can, of course, use the web interface to your AntS3 to
change settings
Check it to make sure all the settings are OK - especially the Advanced Settings
- and save the settings
Finished :)
I want to first thank everyone for the feedback. Since this is a bit new to me (did gpu mining a few yrs back) my big (noob) question now is how. Can I point the s3 to a \\ someplace and have it fetch the firmware? I can download it but I'm a bit fuzzy on exactly how to get it on the s3. Ftp to IP address ? Sorry but I really don't want to brick them. Is their a terminal app I need to use? Ughh or just let it be? A few I can't change feq on (218) oh..and yes the boxes can get out to any site....but..which one if I can do that...
1. Download the FW to your PC from BMT's website https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201407180243004432lBQW28O06332. Upload the FW to your S3 via the web interface as per the instructions from BMT's website https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140718024245299h9E48AeN0649
I want to first thank everyone for the feedback. Since this is a bit new to me (did gpu mining a few yrs back) my big (noob) question now is how. Can I point the s3 to a \\ someplace and have it fetch the firmware? I can download it but I'm a bit fuzzy on exactly how to get it on the s3. Ftp to IP address ? Sorry but I really don't want to brick them. Is their a terminal app I need to use? Ughh or just let it be? A few I can't change feq on (218) oh..and yes the boxes can get out to any site....but..which one if I can do that...
There is also Kano update:
Update to the Kano version, the increased efficiency and other fixes are well worth it. If you can ssh you can do the update. Kanos firmware update basically makes the antminers run smoother and quicker. They don't affect the hashrate but the giu loads quicker, you have a couple of extra options within the menus etc.
The S3 update can be found here:-
https://bitbucket.org/TheKano/cgminer-binaries/src/f5884bfece7a8dfd48550cb172272212459be51c/AntS3/?at=master
You may need desktop web browser to upgrade firmware - not sure if it can be done from iOS.The S3 update can be found here:-
https://bitbucket.org/TheKano/cgminer-binaries/src/f5884bfece7a8dfd48550cb172272212459be51c/AntS3/?at=master
Yes, Kano version works!
There is also Kano update:
Kanos firmware update basically makes the antminers run smoother and quicker. They don't affect the hashrate but the giu loads quicker, you have a couple of extra options within the menus etc.
The S3 update can be found here:-
https://bitbucket.org/TheKano/cgminer-binaries/src/f5884bfece7a8dfd48550cb172272212459be51c/AntS3/?at=master
You may need desktop web browser to upgrade firmware - not sure if it can be done from iOS.The S3 update can be found here:-
https://bitbucket.org/TheKano/cgminer-binaries/src/f5884bfece7a8dfd48550cb172272212459be51c/AntS3/?at=master
There is also Kano update:
Kanos firmware update basically makes the antminers run smoother and quicker. They don't affect the hashrate but the giu loads quicker, you have a couple of extra options within the menus etc.
The S3 update can be found here:-
https://bitbucket.org/TheKano/cgminer-binaries/src/f5884bfece7a8dfd48550cb172272212459be51c/AntS3/?at=master
You may need desktop web browser to upgrade firmware - not sure if it can be done from iOS. The S3 update can be found here:-
https://bitbucket.org/TheKano/cgminer-binaries/src/f5884bfece7a8dfd48550cb172272212459be51c/AntS3/?at=master
If the S3 is mining BTC okay, leave the firmware as is. You do not want to brick it while upgrading the firmware by accidental power loss or anything unexpected
I'm hunting for a bit of help in a sea of threads and videos...being very very new to mining btw... I recently installed a solar solution that gives essentially free power for my other hobbys. So I found a few antmain S3/s3+ on auction for very little $(20.00 each) and 1000w psu' for 10.00. Ok so I got them and all 6 ants are working great with zero x's and 35/38c on average. They run better with very low diff (-256). All are set to basic feq I think (218 and 225).. But each one has a different firmware and version of cgminer. Being only a iOS user, I remote in to make pool changes. Can these units be upgraded remote? (Miner to web address) Should I bother? The versions of cgminer are 3.10/.12. I'm new to mining but with 2.4 th to tinker with? Why not.. Any suggestions??
If the firmware works just leave it. If you want to upgrade the firmware is on the Bitmain website.
I'm hunting for a bit of help in a sea of threads and videos...being very very new to mining btw... I recently installed a solar solution that gives essentially free power for my other hobbys. So I found a few antmain S3/s3+ on auction for very little $(20.00 each) and 1000w psu' for 10.00. Ok so I got them and all 6 ants are working great with zero x's and 35/38c on average. They run better with very low diff (-256). All are set to basic feq I think (218 and 225).. But each one has a different firmware and version of cgminer. Being only a iOS user, I remote in to make pool changes. Can these units be upgraded remote? (Miner to web address) Should I bother? The versions of cgminer are 3.10/.12. I'm new to mining but with 2.4 th to tinker with? Why not.. Any suggestions??
Funny... Amazon says "World wide Freeshipping!", I would like that offer to be true 
I put my remaining 3 S3's on a clearance sale. They are in working condition.
$24.99 + $4.99 shipping if they are sold today. We are moving and really don't want to move them to the new location.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WBNKTXC
$24.99 + $4.99 shipping if they are sold today. We are moving and really don't want to move them to the new location.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WBNKTXC
I have some S3 parts
I'm up in Cumbria
If you PM me
I'm up in Cumbria
If you PM me
I'm in the U.K. Can't see any on eBay at all 
OH bad luck - just sold 3x S3 - could check ur one.Check my one? I've swapped cables and it's definitely dead. Just frustrating not being able to see anything physically wrong and no chance of repair.
I'm in the U.K. Can't see any on eBay at all
OH bad luck - just sold 3x S3 - could check ur one. Well looks like one of my boards has given up. Swapped cables and still the same one has the little led come on and start hashing. The other doesn't respond. Anyone got a spare?
Yep, do you have a spare controller board ? we could trade
No sorry I don't have any spares
S3 hash PCB spare or control sure if you are in USA or Venezuela, shipping is not too much
I'm in the U.K. Can't see any on eBay at all
S3 hash PCB spare or control sure if you are in USA or Venezuela, shipping is not too much
Well looks like one of my boards has given up. Swapped cables and still the same one has the little led come on and start hashing. The other doesn't respond. Anyone got a spare?
Yep, do you have a spare controller board ? we could trade
Well looks like one of my boards has given up. Swapped cables and still the same one has the little led come on and start hashing. The other doesn't respond. Anyone got a spare?
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