well the w-10 problem is bizzare as I can do 2 sticks at freq 300 perfectly fine great numbers, but after 2 it just does not work correctly. Does not matter if I use 2 or 3 hubs. The stick numbers just drop off.
Not to complain about the sticks. I am a bit confused as to why I can't run 10 sticks on a windows 7 build with multiple hubs and get correct numbers. The sticks simply hash at low numbers.
I can not understand this behavior. Later today I will demo the issue. I have run more then 100 sticks (Ice Fury , U2's) on w-7 with correct numbers. The stud hubs were able to do 10 to 14 sticks
easy.
Topic: GekkoScience Compac BM1384 Stickminer Official Support Thread - page 124. (Read 268015 times)
September 17, 2015, 06:14:04 AM
September 17, 2015, 05:53:11 AM
I wouldn't recommend Windows 10 for anything mining-related, or anything where any kind of privacy or security is required. Windows 10 is basically a GUI wrapped around malware. No offense to Win10 users but I don't think either Novak or I have any interest in putting together a Win10 box to test anything, and certainly not anything that requires a network connection.
heh yup.. but you can disable most, but not all, of the tattletale stuff.
just for the lulz I installed win10 (I have a full disc image backup of win7 to go back) on my HP DM4 notebook.. i5 M450, 4 gigs RAM, intel X25M G2 80 gig SSD
installed novaks cgminer build, zadig and copied zlib1.dll to the cgminer folder. plugged the compac directly into a USB 2 port on it.
ran zadig (select List All Devices under Options), zadig found this:
COMPAC BM1384 BITCOIN MINER
USB ID 10C4 EA60
installed the zadig 6.1.7600.1685 driver over it. rebooted. ran cgminer --compac-freq 160
fired right up at 160 Mhz on the notebook , and thats stock USB power with the original voltage pot setting.
September 17, 2015, 02:33:05 AM
Only thing is get a raspberry compatable usb hub to make your life easy. I did the homebrew of cutting red wire and have a hub between that and RPI to work.
The RPI really is pretty picky on powered hubs on what it likes. For most part they say it does not like usb 3. But usb 2 is a crap shoot on some on if they will work. And there are lists of usb's that have been tried if you google a bit.
The RPI really is pretty picky on powered hubs on what it likes. For most part they say it does not like usb 3. But usb 2 is a crap shoot on some on if they will work. And there are lists of usb's that have been tried if you google a bit.
Interesting. Sorry, but I don't agree.
I've used several different USB 2 powered hubs with Pi's with a range of devices from DualMiners to GridSeed 5 chips to the Compac stick. Never had a problem. In some cases I've run these configs for over a year. Super stable.
I've also direct connected devices that don't need power from the USB bus, like a Zeus Thunder X3. No problem for Pi's.
Maybe I've just been lucky in my powered USB 2 hub selection...
If you google it you will find others with problems with some usb hubs. Look at everything from feedback issues to just not working.
But I am using all the same brand as far as powered hub. So It could be the hub's their self but it works with a debian install, and windows so it's odd it has problem with pi.
Out of curiosity anyone else out there running these sticks with a RPI?
September 17, 2015, 12:47:06 AM
Only thing is get a raspberry compatable usb hub to make your life easy. I did the homebrew of cutting red wire and have a hub between that and RPI to work.
The RPI really is pretty picky on powered hubs on what it likes. For most part they say it does not like usb 3. But usb 2 is a crap shoot on some on if they will work. And there are lists of usb's that have been tried if you google a bit.
The RPI really is pretty picky on powered hubs on what it likes. For most part they say it does not like usb 3. But usb 2 is a crap shoot on some on if they will work. And there are lists of usb's that have been tried if you google a bit.
Interesting. Sorry, but I don't agree.
I've used several different USB 2 powered hubs with Pi's with a range of devices from DualMiners to GridSeed 5 chips to the Compac stick. Never had a problem. In some cases I've run these configs for over a year. Super stable.
I've also direct connected devices that don't need power from the USB bus, like a Zeus Thunder X3. No problem for Pi's.
Maybe I've just been lucky in my powered USB 2 hub selection...
September 17, 2015, 12:33:37 AM
I wouldn't recommend Windows 10 for anything mining-related, or anything where any kind of privacy or security is required. Windows 10 is basically a GUI wrapped around malware. No offense to Win10 users but I don't think either Novak or I have any interest in putting together a Win10 box to test anything, and certainly not anything that requires a network connection.
As a Mac guy, I wouldn't recommend Windows for anything. Badda boom!
Sorry, couldn't resist
Seriously though, any Linux platform (including Raspberry Pi's) will easily work better than Windows. Simpler to set up, very stable, and Pi's are a dirt cheap controller alternative to Windows.
Only thing is get a raspberry compatable usb hub to make your life easy. I did the homebrew of cutting red wire and have a hub between that and RPI to work.
The RPI really is pretty picky on powered hubs on what it likes. For most part they say it does not like usb 3. But usb 2 is a crap shoot on some on if they will work. And there are lists of usb's that have been tried if you google a bit.
September 17, 2015, 12:26:39 AM
I wouldn't recommend Windows 10 for anything mining-related, or anything where any kind of privacy or security is required. Windows 10 is basically a GUI wrapped around malware. No offense to Win10 users but I don't think either Novak or I have any interest in putting together a Win10 box to test anything, and certainly not anything that requires a network connection.
As a Mac guy, I wouldn't recommend Windows for anything. Badda boom!
Sorry, couldn't resist
Seriously though, any Linux platform (including Raspberry Pi's) will easily work better than Windows. Simpler to set up, very stable, and Pi's are a dirt cheap controller alternative to Windows.
September 16, 2015, 11:14:23 PM
I wouldn't recommend Windows 10 for anything mining-related, or anything where any kind of privacy or security is required. Windows 10 is basically a GUI wrapped around malware. No offense to Win10 users but I don't think either Novak or I have any interest in putting together a Win10 box to test anything, and certainly not anything that requires a network connection.
September 16, 2015, 10:47:08 PM
still getting quirky stuff on windows 10 build.
Will run a few more test setups on it tomorrow.
Will run a few more test setups on it tomorrow.
September 16, 2015, 10:25:45 PM
Novak, did you get a chance to finish testing the updated sources that support both the U2 and Compac?
I ran Compac on the CGMiner-gekko, and U2 on standard BFG. Simultaneously, with the USB limit scan option on CG.
September 16, 2015, 10:22:23 PM
Novak, did you get a chance to finish testing the updated sources that support both the U2 and Compac?
September 16, 2015, 07:35:07 PM
Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.
Dang I was hoping with proximity I would get today. But not today so hopefully tomorrow.
Once I get that I should be able to show a production model with RPI. I have a hub working now. It is kinda a mess but cut the red wire to prevent feedback on pi on powered hub, and ended up using a unpowered hub between that hub and RPI. This is not a elegant hub setup but it works with RPI good as far as reviewer stick.
That's funny, I've been checking the mail everyday like a child looking for Christmas presents. I'm in NY, so, not sure how long ground is from MO.
I know the feeling! I am excited for a new toy to play with. It wish the mailbox had a camera it would go from a happily hope face to sad in about 3 seconds seeing only letters and junk.
The good news is my RPI setup seems to be working well. I think I'm ready to test it if it work with icarus should be plug/play. But if I need to do compac I will need to compile that.
September 16, 2015, 07:24:28 PM
Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.
Dang I was hoping with proximity I would get today. But not today so hopefully tomorrow.
Once I get that I should be able to show a production model with RPI. I have a hub working now. It is kinda a mess but cut the red wire to prevent feedback on pi on powered hub, and ended up using a unpowered hub between that hub and RPI. This is not a elegant hub setup but it works with RPI good as far as reviewer stick.
That's funny, I've been checking the mail everyday like a child looking for Christmas presents. I'm in NY, so, not sure how long ground is from MO.
September 16, 2015, 05:03:31 PM
Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.
Dang I was hoping with proximity I would get today. But not today so hopefully tomorrow.
Once I get that I should be able to show a production model with RPI. I have a hub working now. It is kinda a mess but cut the red wire to prevent feedback on pi on powered hub, and ended up using a unpowered hub between that hub and RPI. This is not a elegant hub setup but it works with RPI good as far as reviewer stick.
September 16, 2015, 04:39:51 PM
The y-cable for plenty of power in the setup below. easy freq 300
these need a fan or they get too warm and crash
the y-cables allow me to clock safely to freq 300 not bad
these need a fan or they get too warm and crash
the y-cables allow me to clock safely to freq 300 not bad
September 16, 2015, 04:33:50 PM
How hot do they seem to get running at the 281 for a period of time? It seems like they would get kinda hot.
Thanks for sharing nice to see it.
If you have a good fan you can do freq 350. here are 4 sticks at freq 200
http://imgur.com/aJnQpOe
http://imgur.com/Vk1Tu3t
these don't need the fan
notice the stud hub and both bridge type and y-cable for plenty of power in the picture below:
the y-cables seem to work well up to freq 300
September 16, 2015, 03:26:46 PM
Okay. I grabbed zadig now for when i will need it. I will probably try to use the gekko cgminer version and set it up when i receive my stick. I'm guessing soon.
Was just thinking the link should be in OP, since a ctrl+f of zadig doesn't find anything there.
Was just thinking the link should be in OP, since a ctrl+f of zadig doesn't find anything there.
I asked the same question a page or two back, and for the same reason. The directions should note that zadig is required as part of using cgminer.
It's added now, thanks!
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novak
September 16, 2015, 03:15:40 PM
Okay. I grabbed zadig now for when i will need it. I will probably try to use the gekko cgminer version and set it up when i receive my stick. I'm guessing soon.
Was just thinking the link should be in OP, since a ctrl+f of zadig doesn't find anything there.
Was just thinking the link should be in OP, since a ctrl+f of zadig doesn't find anything there.
I asked the same question a page or two back, and for the same reason. The directions should note that zadig is required as part of using cgminer.
September 16, 2015, 02:47:45 PM
Can we add the basic Zadig link and instruction in OP for windows users that does not have the right drivers?
I use this from ck
http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/
zadig is on the bottom
after you click you go here
http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/zadig/
Okay. I grabbed zadig now for when i will need it. I will probably try to use the gekko cgminer version and set it up when i receive my stick. I'm guessing soon.
Was just thinking the link should be in OP, since a ctrl+f of zadig doesn't find anything there.
September 16, 2015, 02:42:51 PM
Can we add the basic Zadig link and instruction in OP for windows users that does not have the right drivers?
I use this from ck
http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/
zadig is on the bottom
after you click you go here
http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/zadig/
September 16, 2015, 12:08:34 PM
Can we add the basic Zadig link and instruction in OP for windows users that does not have the right drivers?
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