Topic: Antminer USB Stick question (Read 8352 times)
cheers
great tips, thank you very much.
If you mean the "block erupter 49 port hub", you don't need to go that far unless you plan to power A LOT of sticks.
You can use powered usb hubs as long as you stay within tolerance, eg: this hub will comfortably power 7 sticks @ .5a each as it has a 4amp psu --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182208
What you want to stay away from is USB3.0 hubs (some incompatibility/power issues) and running your mining software on winxp (usb com port issues)
You can use powered usb hubs as long as you stay within tolerance, eg: this hub will comfortably power 7 sticks @ .5a each as it has a 4amp psu --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182208
What you want to stay away from is USB3.0 hubs (some incompatibility/power issues) and running your mining software on winxp (usb com port issues)
The only thing that is currently plugged into the usb is a keyboard and mouse. and they are USB 2.0 as well, if that makes a difference. But basically you are saying that if I decide to add more of them, then to get a block erupter.
It will fit any standard USB port, which must provide sufficient power (2.5w/.5a)
One stick in a PC should be fine as long as your usb ports aren't taxed already
One stick in a PC should be fine as long as your usb ports aren't taxed already
I am looking at getting into bitcoin mining. Currently I am doing alt coin mining with GPUs. So my question is, If I get a antminer U1 usd stick, does it have to go into a block erupter or can I plug it directly into the PC until I get more antminers?
Any help will be greatly appericated.
Any help will be greatly appericated.
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