Topic: GekkoScience has a new pod miner, just in time for Christmas - page 14. (Read 6889 times)

As per the 2nd post,
There is a new Windows binary for v4.12.1 available now at https://kano.is/cgminer.php

2022-12-21 Update to improve performance and tuning. Windows binary updated. https://kano.is/gekko.php updated.

I just ordered one from Bitcoinmerch. 

I really need to get going on getting this setup. I now have 4 Compac-Fs, 2 NewPacs, a Terminus 808, and now this RS909. I have been so busy, I buy the items when I see them in stock but keep getting side tracked. I have never even powered them up. Hopefully none are duds.
I also have multiple USB hubs two from Bitcoinmerch and 2 Sipolar-USB Hub- 10 Ports USB 2.0 powered hubs as well as multiple RPI 4s in 4GB and 8GB as well as Radza Zeros, Libra Computer, a Neo PI, RockPi4b and multiple RPI Zeros and Zero2s.

Anyways enough rambling, on to my actual questions / concerns -
Are there issues with running multiple hosts? I ask as I am not sure if the USB 2.0 ports on an single RPI4 can handle all of the miners above across two powered USB2.0  hubs so I am thinking I may I run two RPI4s as hosts and run the Compac-Fs and the 909 on one and the older miners (two Newpacs and the 808) on the other.  Will that work with two hosts mining to the same pool from the same Public IP address, or do I need to introduce a some kind of proxy to regulate work for the two miners?  (I am not sure if a proxy is needed, but I read not to long ago about a proxy being an issue with mining Monero and thought I would ask about it. )  - Given the USB hubs have their own power supply does that make the USB power concern a moot point?

Regarding power - I am thinking of getting a UPS with surge protection  or a 10 plug AC power strip  I have that also has surge protection to plug the RPI4s, POD miners and USB hubs with the usb miners into.  Any concerns there? 
I am also thinking that if I go the multiple RPI4 host route, I can then split the electricity draw between multiple wall outlets so not to overload one wall outlet.

Thoughts and guidance much appreciated.

And that's why we reinforce each one with epoxy.

Hey @sidehack; why did you choose to go with a USB-Mini Type-B cable?


I'm not even asking that everything becomes USB-C; but my issue with Type-B (Mini and Micro) is that they're (always?) often (like in this case) SMD-soldered. This means they can be ripped off the circuit board and cause almost irreparable damage.
Meanwhile both USB-A Type-B (shown below) and some USB Type-C sockets have through-hole pins that hold it firmly in place.

https://kano.is/gekko.php#lin

If you typed "make install" last time you built it, then add that also at the end to overwrite the last one.

Edit: I've added a comment about that at the link

Hi cygan,

Than you have your miners at home, let us know your config and the result that you will get.
Interested in the mining speed and configuration what you have.

Best regards,
Willi

Probably just download the latest release (or git pull all changes) and copy over your existing miner config file.
In case you installed it to your path, re-installing will simply overwrite the old binary / symlink wherever it sits on your path.

gotcha!
and what is the easiest command to update to the 4.12.1 version under linux?

4.12.0 doesn't handle the new R909
My changes in git for it, I also updated the version to 4.12.1
All the new tuning is only in 4.12.1

do i understand correctly that only users who run the r909 through windows need to update cgminer?
my 4.12.0 version runs on linux, so i would not have to do anything - did i understand that correctly

Git updated to add per chip tuning information (see sig)
Windows binary updated.
https://kano.is/gekko.php updated.

ordered the last 2 r909 miners today
when i put them into working i can give a little update then

WOW that was quick!
now just 3 left

the r909 has been in stock at bitshopper.de since today and can now be ordered.
currently there are 5 miner left...
actually i would order 1-2 now but i am still waiting for an answer from the bitshopper owner to organize a kind of group buy

Bitshopper just listed the miner, I don't think you can order them before christmas.
On the CompacF there was a "early Bird" Discount, but not with this miner.

Good call! Would be a good bit more expensive, though.
$599 = 570€, plus international shipping, VAT and import tax will end up near 700 bucks.
Meanwhile Bitshopper sells for 599€ incl. VAT and cheap shipping.

419mining delivers to europe too. still preorder open (last I checked).

Does anyone (sidehack or European customers) know if Bitshopper already sold out or if it's just 'not available yet'?
The website says 'Out of stock', but it's not clear whether stock ran out or whether it has not been stocked yet.

As per the 2nd post,
There is a Windows binary for v4.12.1 available now at https://kano.is/cgminer.php
That should work fine with the older Gekko miners also (let me know if you have problems vs v4.12.0)
and will of course work with the new R909 when you get one.

My father may have meant a oven pulls about 80w on a average (a small heater that is). Anyhow. Will come back with review after I get it ^^ Hope for some heat at least... haha