Topic: Avalon Nano 3 [unofficial thread] - page 2. (Read 9280 times)

For anyone not using this as a lottery ticket and actually mining with it, how much BTC have you earned since setting it up? I'm at around 0.0002 BTC over 5 months or so, which feels acceptable to me. I also don't keep it on all the time, as I'm worried it's going to melt down on me. As a desk heater though, it's pretty good! And it's fun to have a low-stakes entry into mining.

I have created a separate thread on this . Please post here.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/canaan-avalon-mini-3-nano-3s-unofficial-thread-5521037

Also nano 3 price has been again increased . Now it costs 130$ for nano 3 and 160$ with adapter.

Hi guys,
   News from Canaan...

https://x.com/bartolino10x/status/1869439539108061302?t=VSb4mFdQll7jlLSi7W3fpw&s=35

<<...First look at the Avalon Nano 3S and Avalon Mini...>>

After CES, stay tuned!

....January 2025 will have many news!

B10

I'm curious as to what would be the reason these companies would want to keep their hardware and software secrets under wraps. Is it because it would easily allow other companies to duplicate their products and sell them off as there own undermining the profits of the companies being ripped off.

For example the BitAxe products using Bitmain ASICs which have been copied by Lucky Miners LV05, LV06, LV07 and the newest addition LV08 which appears to be direct competition to the Avalon Nano 3!

They originally stated back in August: "Starting in December, we will gradually open-source relevant programs and release open-source firmware to ensure enhanced security and transparency". Source: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/avalon-nano-3-blockchain-smart-home#/updates/30

As of now there have been no further updates from Canaan about this. In my opinion, if the goal is to promote transparency and enhance security through developer contributions, then the software and firmware should have been open-sourced from the very beginning. Don't get me wrong, I like the Nano 3 but personally I have little trust in proprietary or closed-source products, especially those that connect to home networks, or require a phone app for software updates and interaction with certain features.

One thing that would be beneficial is if they allowed SSH access to the Nano 3's Linux operating system, which appears to have been removed in the latest firmware version. Currently, there seems to be no official method to access the OS without reverting to an earlier, now-unavailable firmware version, or engaging in complex tinkering and reverse-engineering. The closest I’ve gotten is accessing uBoot and system logs via a UART connection, along with extracting and analyzing the firmware. But there's not yet a straightforward way, that I know of, to fully interact with the OS.

As a potential workaround, I've considered building a custom kernel using Canaan's Linux SDK for their RISC-V based K230D processor, which the Nano 3 runs on, and then flashing it to the device. However, this process might be overly cumbersome, and there are no guarantees that it will work as expected. Therefore, I would prefer to wait until Canaan begins open-sourcing software and firmware specifically for the device. If anyone is interested, here is some information and resources for Canaan's K230D chip: https://developer.canaan-creative.com/proDetail/230d

Also, it would be very helpful if Canaan releases more comprehensive technical documentation for both the hardware and software of the Nano 3. This would allow developers and enthusiasts to gain a deeper understanding of the device, facilitating more effective development, troubleshooting, and customization.

Any word on when the Nano 3 goes open source?

Didn't Canaan say it would be in December?

Look this is the BTC section for mining.

But the L3+ is a better choice for you it burns 800 watts it costs 200 bucks on ebay from good sellers .


https://www.ebay.com/itm/156578685940


this will earn about $1.80 in a day

it burns 20kwatts in a day

It is quiet as compared to the s19

These are desktop heaters, good for warming your hands if your office is cold. They won't put out anywhere near enough to heat a -20 garage, especially if 2xS19k Pros aren't enough.

Think of the wattage in relation to a traditional electric heater - they may be 1500w, so a 140w device isn't going to get close to the same amount of heat.

They do have both a web interface and the mobile app to use. AFAIK it only communicates with whatever mining pool you configure, but you can access the logs to see what it does.

There is a web interface.  That's what I mostly use unless I just want to make a quick change...I had to use it to put the pool addresses in correctly due to the app removing my port numbers...but I have limited experince since I just got it going.  Mine are in a server room that requires a least a jacket to go into and they seem to hash a little faster than the numbers I've seen here just on medium.  Not sure I want to go to high mode but I might.  I'll probably break them down tomorrow  and shoot a thermal gun on them and see where they need some help and put some heatsinks on them.  Then I may crank it up.
Good luck

I'm considering one (or two).  It usually gets down to -20F where I am and I need a way to heat a garage (2x S19k Pros isn't enough).  At 140W and as low as $130 USD, seems like a good idea.  Except that I am concerned about it's 'openness'.  Looks like I'm getting a very locked down device.  A literal "black box" in this case.

Is this the experience from most people?  Does it lack a web UI, is it app controlled only?  Does it phone home?

Got it working it was the syntax with entering the pool at CK's pool.  You have to have the port "3333" in there or it's not gonna mine.  I put it in there on the app but it deleted it.  I had to go in and add that.  All is good now.  So if you stuck with no network icons check how you entered the pool addresses.

Bitaxe’s are WiFi and work no issues.  Making me crazy.

Is the bitaxe also wifi? If not then check your router to see if it blocks mining. Seems that several do by default, if that's the case you need to tell the router to allow it to work.

Did anyone ever figure this out? Same issues.  My bitaxe miners connect fine.  I just keep getting the no WiFi icon even though I can connect locally.  Could it be pool info? My syntax entering pool information?
Any help would be great.  Pulled the trigger on four of these and starting to get a bad feeling about it.

....Sorry I wrote wrong...Iam following too much sites!

 yes sure, its BCH!  ...And its a great news.

B10

WRONG
The post clearly says it is was a BCH shitcoin - not BTC
Considering current BCH diff is 537.37 G not really earth shattering news...

Hi guys,
   Another BTC block was hits!

https://x.com/canaanio/status/1863359519801356506?t=Gh8sqLkhDwoeC_juegllcQ&s=19

B10

They advertise it to work on 4тh, so I use that parameter.

What power mode you were running ?

Canaan increased the miner prices by 20$!! It’s now selling at 119$ without adapter and 149$ with power supply.