Topic: GekkoScience NewPac / Terminus R606 (BM1387) Official Support Thread - page 12. (Read 61906 times)
August 10, 2021, 09:07:25 AM
You should also be able to find the USB-A to mini-USB cables at gas stations. drug stores, hardware stores, etc. They are sold everywhere usually near the checkout. Just be sure they are labeled as charge + data or sync to make sure it is not a charging-only cable.
August 10, 2021, 08:14:55 AM
Yeah it's like the old PS3 controller connection as you can see in the pic above on the right,
it's not a micro-usb or usb-c like on android phones.
it's not a micro-usb or usb-c like on android phones.
Thanks! I’ll try to get it on Amazon.
August 09, 2021, 10:58:48 PM
Yeah it's like the old PS3 controller connection as you can see in the pic above on the right,
it's not a micro-usb or usb-c like on android phones.
it's not a micro-usb or usb-c like on android phones.
August 09, 2021, 10:44:49 PM
Hi guys,
I’ve just bought a used R606 Terminus on eBay, but it didn’t come with any cords. I’ve sourced a power adapter, but I can’t seem to figure out which type of USB cord the device needs to connect to my computer. Does anyone know what type it is? I’d really appreciate the help!
I’ve just bought a used R606 Terminus on eBay, but it didn’t come with any cords. I’ve sourced a power adapter, but I can’t seem to figure out which type of USB cord the device needs to connect to my computer. Does anyone know what type it is? I’d really appreciate the help!
its a mini usb on the miner side and standard usb on the pc side.
August 09, 2021, 10:37:41 PM
Hi guys,
I’ve just bought a used R606 Terminus on eBay, but it didn’t come with any cords. I’ve sourced a power adapter, but I can’t seem to figure out which type of USB cord the device needs to connect to my computer. Does anyone know what type it is? I’d really appreciate the help!
I’ve just bought a used R606 Terminus on eBay, but it didn’t come with any cords. I’ve sourced a power adapter, but I can’t seem to figure out which type of USB cord the device needs to connect to my computer. Does anyone know what type it is? I’d really appreciate the help!
August 09, 2021, 03:51:30 PM
Well the issue has returned. Managed to get it to run at 500m V5 for a while, then just starts resetting the Target lower and lower until it just ends in a boot loop kind of thing.
Any ideas anyone?
Any ideas anyone?
July 29, 2021, 12:35:42 PM
OK so my R606 is poorly.
We had a internet outage yesterday and although it came back up ok I keep getting "0: GSI 0 - R606 Bitcoin Miner (10040338) " listed in cgminer on my Pi4.
Nothing has changed in settings or in power delivery to the unit or the Pi. Its been running since February when I shut it down for a clean. No issues until now.
Anyone have any ideas?
P.S. I have tried different usb cables but still the same result.
We had a internet outage yesterday and although it came back up ok I keep getting "0: GSI 0 - R606 Bitcoin Miner (10040338) " listed in cgminer on my Pi4.
Nothing has changed in settings or in power delivery to the unit or the Pi. Its been running since February when I shut it down for a clean. No issues until now.
Anyone have any ideas?
P.S. I have tried different usb cables but still the same result.
I was able to fix mine i had a similar issue. The USB port seems to be wonky. I was going to attempt to get it fixed but i ordered brand new cables (which didn't work at first) but then i opened it up, cleaned everything again and made sure the USB area was VERY clean & applied a tiny bit of pressure by squeezing/pinching the USB area to the board. I guess i was trying to tighten it a bit or maybe get the contacts closer to the board or something like that. Idk i totally broscienced it
Surprisingly, it seems to have worked. I've been mining for a couple of days again no issues. When i first got it working, it did take a couple of jiggles but it was eventually picked up by cgminer and has run solid since.
I'll give this a go when I get the chance. The problem seems to have appeared again after a few days of running fine
EDIT: So I took it apart today and had a good look over it. USB port seemed fine, no loose joints or anything. Gave the whole thing a clean and also redid the thermal paste under the top heatsink. The original stuff was a bit crusty so thought I may aswell do it.
It seems to have worked so far. Running 775m on V5 now. Previously 800m on V5. No idea if it was the cleaning or the paste thats done anything but I wont be touching it for a while.
July 23, 2021, 09:59:58 PM
OK so my R606 is poorly.
We had a internet outage yesterday and although it came back up ok I keep getting "0: GSI 0 - R606 Bitcoin Miner (10040338) " listed in cgminer on my Pi4.
Nothing has changed in settings or in power delivery to the unit or the Pi. Its been running since February when I shut it down for a clean. No issues until now.
Anyone have any ideas?
P.S. I have tried different usb cables but still the same result.
We had a internet outage yesterday and although it came back up ok I keep getting "0: GSI 0 - R606 Bitcoin Miner (10040338) " listed in cgminer on my Pi4.
Nothing has changed in settings or in power delivery to the unit or the Pi. Its been running since February when I shut it down for a clean. No issues until now.
Anyone have any ideas?
P.S. I have tried different usb cables but still the same result.
I was able to fix mine i had a similar issue. The USB port seems to be wonky. I was going to attempt to get it fixed but i ordered brand new cables (which didn't work at first) but then i opened it up, cleaned everything again and made sure the USB area was VERY clean & applied a tiny bit of pressure by squeezing/pinching the USB area to the board. I guess i was trying to tighten it a bit or maybe get the contacts closer to the board or something like that. Idk i totally broscienced it
Surprisingly, it seems to have worked. I've been mining for a couple of days again no issues. When i first got it working, it did take a couple of jiggles but it was eventually picked up by cgminer and has run solid since.
July 22, 2021, 09:14:37 AM
Does anyone have the diagram for how the DC-DC convertor connects to the rest of the board?
On which device, a NewPac or Terminus? They are 2 very different things...My bad, r606
July 22, 2021, 08:31:11 AM
Does anyone have the diagram for how the DC-DC convertor connects to the rest of the board?
On which device, a NewPac or Terminus? They are 2 very different things... July 22, 2021, 12:38:23 AM
Well probably without being much help, there is the 2 pictures on the first post.
Here also:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/announcing-gekkosciences-new-usb-stick-miner-the-aptly-named-newpac-5053711
Here also:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/announcing-gekkosciences-new-usb-stick-miner-the-aptly-named-newpac-5053711
July 21, 2021, 01:13:32 PM
Does anyone have the diagram for how the DC-DC convertor connects to the rest of the board? I burnt out the original one, and when removing it, ended up pulling off some of the solder pads. To put the new one on, I need to know where I can connect the repair pads. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
July 21, 2021, 12:16:01 PM
OK so my R606 is poorly.
We had a internet outage yesterday and although it came back up ok I keep getting "0: GSI 0 - R606 Bitcoin Miner (10040338) " listed in cgminer on my Pi4.
Nothing has changed in settings or in power delivery to the unit or the Pi. Its been running since February when I shut it down for a clean. No issues until now.
Anyone have any ideas?
P.S. I have tried different usb cables but still the same result.
We had a internet outage yesterday and although it came back up ok I keep getting "0: GSI 0 - R606 Bitcoin Miner (10040338) " listed in cgminer on my Pi4.
Nothing has changed in settings or in power delivery to the unit or the Pi. Its been running since February when I shut it down for a clean. No issues until now.
Anyone have any ideas?
P.S. I have tried different usb cables but still the same result.
July 18, 2021, 12:20:24 PM
So what are your settings then? What voltage level? What freq are you trying to run?
Linux based OS’s are the most reliable for this gear though so try switching away from windoze.
Voltage and freq standard...now I am only using ubuntu 16.04.7 LTS, sometimes it works, sometimes not...I don't understand why, I'm going crazy Linux based OS’s are the most reliable for this gear though so try switching away from windoze.
July 18, 2021, 05:47:18 AM
So what are your settings then? What voltage level? What freq are you trying to run?
Linux based OS’s are the most reliable for this gear though so try switching away from windoze.
Linux based OS’s are the most reliable for this gear though so try switching away from windoze.
July 18, 2021, 04:37:40 AM
OS/Controller? (i.e. are you running it with a raspberry pi? windows computer, etc)
Also, are the lights coming one when you apply power? Mine just died, but its my fault. I took power off and then re-applied it too quickly. I'm pretty sure I broke the Murata power module. At least that's what it seems like after replacing the 16v Capacitor and running a bunch of other voltage tests on it. We will see when the new module comes in.
Anyways, try and be more specific on the circumstances associated with it going zombie and your setup. That's really the best way to ask for help.
I have Windows 10 like SO but I also tried with Ubuntu and I also tried with a notebook…I even tried another power supply and at first it seemed that I had solved the problem, it mined regularly…in practice it happens that a few times (many) it goes in zombies, while other times it works normally Also, are the lights coming one when you apply power? Mine just died, but its my fault. I took power off and then re-applied it too quickly. I'm pretty sure I broke the Murata power module. At least that's what it seems like after replacing the 16v Capacitor and running a bunch of other voltage tests on it. We will see when the new module comes in.
Anyways, try and be more specific on the circumstances associated with it going zombie and your setup. That's really the best way to ask for help.
July 14, 2021, 10:33:20 AM
OS/Controller? (i.e. are you running it with a raspberry pi? windows computer, etc)
Also, are the lights coming one when you apply power? Mine just died, but its my fault. I took power off and then re-applied it too quickly. I'm pretty sure I broke the Murata power module. At least that's what it seems like after replacing the 16v Capacitor and running a bunch of other voltage tests on it. We will see when the new module comes in.
Anyways, try and be more specific on the circumstances associated with it going zombie and your setup. That's really the best way to ask for help.
Also, are the lights coming one when you apply power? Mine just died, but its my fault. I took power off and then re-applied it too quickly. I'm pretty sure I broke the Murata power module. At least that's what it seems like after replacing the 16v Capacitor and running a bunch of other voltage tests on it. We will see when the new module comes in.
Anyways, try and be more specific on the circumstances associated with it going zombie and your setup. That's really the best way to ask for help.
July 14, 2021, 10:13:24 AM
Anyone can me help me? I have R606 Zombie and I cannot mining 
What OS? What PSU? Did you buy it new or used?
July 13, 2021, 05:41:07 PM
Anyone can me help me? I have R606 Zombie and I cannot mining
What OS? What PSU? Did you buy it new or used?
July 13, 2021, 04:36:06 PM
Anyone can me help me? I have R606 Zombie and I cannot mining
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