Topic: GekkoScience is now dabbling with 16nm ASICs for new designs - page 23. (Read 77011 times)

PM sent and Payment sent for 2 sticks. 

Thanks, can't wait to get these.

Pod ETA is an unknown at this time because the hardware hasn't been prototyped. I have a first draft PCB arriving at the same time as the 2Pac prototype PCBs. I have enough stuff around the shop that vh can probably get a head start on coding but until the actual PCB is in hand there's no guarantees. Hopefully he can build off the 2Pac driver pretty easily.

Regarding 2Pac purchases, go ahead and start sending. Make sure to PM me (or email sales at gekkoscience) with your forum handle, shipping address and the transaction ID. I'll start a list like I did for the original Compacs, and probably set up the same queueing structure for large and small orders.

VERY excited about this news. Going to buy one or two sticks this time, always excited to buy into a piece of mining history. Sticks have also been known to have great resale value

I also am interested on an ETA of when the preorders for pods will start- much more interested in em than anything else.

Nice progress!!

Any idea on sales times for the pods?

So should we start sending funds there now? Or wait until you have the Group Buy thread up?

Anyways, on to the news.

I just did some testing of vh's latest ramp code on a hardware mockup of the 2-chip BM1384 stick and it looks to be working. That's the second of two required software milestones before I was completely comfortable with the project.

So now we have tested and approved functionality of both the hardware and the software. I'm waiting for prototype PCBs of the actual stick form-factor to make sure that specific layout works as expected before sending off for a large batch, but the circuit itself (as well as the code to operate it) has been proven. Technically this is a preorder, but as stated - both the software and the hardware are proven. I wouldn't be saying anything otherwise.

So with that in mind, I'm going to go ahead and open up sales on the 2PAC 2-chip BM1384 stick miner. Total batch limit of 1500 sticks; once this is reached there will be no more. Sticks will be $30 apiece. I can't give a specific estimate for initial shipping because it'll depend on if the PCB layout works as expected or if I have to fix any problems. All I can say is, I hope to start moving them by the end of January.

Donations can still be sent to the 1BURGER address (1BURGERAXHH6Yi6LRybRJK7ybEm5m5HwTr) and I'm adding a sales address to the lineup: 12PACBUYyFhRyhRB4qB9Z5Z8M6E3p8gpmt. I'm still vanity-genning a snazzy loan address, so that's pending.

I'll put up a thread in Group Buys today or tomorrow with all this info consolidated, including estimated specs of the stick.

I know I was only joking seeing as your post was shortly after mine.  My apologies I'll refrain from digressing in the future.

I was asked how many pods and sticks I intended to produce, so I answered that question. Nothing to do with your power supply. Next time I'll remember to quote the post so folks don't get confused by things outside the immediate context.

Its running my S9 aswell so don't think ill be ordering hundreds of pods lol

I'm assuming at least a thousand of the 2pacs, possibly more like 1500. Pods, not so sure- 250 to 500.

Just ordered myself an EVGA 1000w P2 PSU so I can run some pods aswell as my S9 and Raspi Gekko setup  at optimum efficiency  

Ill have an EVGA 850w P2 available for sale as soon as the new one turns up. All cables and will be boxed in original packaging too

I'd be down for these, What part of the great north are you in?

Oh ok I see. I will do a thread for the BM leftovers 2pac  

How many do you thing you will be able to get ?

Well, the numbers in your group buy look to be for the 16nm stuff still in early development.

The latest discussion on the thread is Bitmain Leftovers stuff being put together in the short term to help raise money for the 16nm projects. All the numbers are in the last few pages.

Im doing it for Canada. Stick,Pod and upgrade. What else do you plan ? I could also add it. 

Just want to clarify how many Canadian want. Let me know if it's good for you

So, valkir, you likely to generate a list for the not-16nm stuff I'm rolling out in the much nearer future?

I'd be interested in upgrading the 4 boards in a C1 I have that isn't being used.

I started the thread for Canada Group buy. This will help us to have a list of interested person in the gear.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1711730.new#new

Do not send any BTC yet. Be careful for scammer that ask.

Completely off topic but I was in my attic and found a huge stash of caps.

I have zero need as my eyes can't see well enough to solder well.

I can mail a large flat rate box as I know some of the caps have to fit your needs.

Pm me your address I will mail them on Monday .

There are thousands of caps in the 5 gallon bucket .