Topic: GekkoScience NewPac / Terminus R606 (BM1387) Official Support Thread - page 63. (Read 61927 times)
August 25, 2019, 10:09:06 AM
On the R606, should I leave the suggest-diff at 0? I get slightly higher hash If I use 10000 as the suggest diff.
August 25, 2019, 07:27:10 AM
So I woke up this morning and checked on my miners, hash rate was non-existent. I tried to restart cgminer and am getting an error.
It tries to start and I get a shutdown signal received followed by
What is going on with this???
Restarted my system and cgminer is running ok.
It tries to start and I get a shutdown signal received followed by
Code:
.\cgminer.exe -o stratum+tcp://stratum.antpool.com:3333 -u XXXX--gekko-newpac-freq 300 -p XXXXX --suggest-diff 32
File: os/pool_windows.c, line 145
Expression: FD != Null
File: os/pool_windows.c, line 145
Expression: FD != Null
What is going on with this???
Restarted my system and cgminer is running ok.
August 23, 2019, 01:41:43 PM
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I am using win10 on an older I5, 10 newpac's 2 GS hubs. In my experience any other hub is a gamble if it will work or not due to max amps.
The GS hub can handle it.
Al are starting with an target of 750 Mhz, but auto adjust won't let them go that far. b4 reaching 750 they are already on their own max.
Some are max 325 some are max 650, it differs per stick.
I made some batch files in win10 yesterday, to auto restart cgminer every 24h (86400 seconds)
Posting it he just i case some wants to this too.
-- Do al the things below in the cgminer directory, that is most easy to do. --
Make an run.bat file with the below code in it:
Code:
mode con: cols=120 lines=60
echo -------------------------------------------------------
echo script to restart an .bat file after a period of time
echo ------------------------------------------------------
echo:
set runforseconds=86400
set restartinseconds=4
set /a counter=0
:start
start "Miner Window" call start.bat
echo:
echo The software will run for %runforseconds% seconds
timeout %runforseconds%
taskkill /T /F /im cgminer.exe
echo:
echo Restarting the software in %restartinseconds% seconds (%counter%)
timeout %restartinseconds%
set /a counter+=1
echo:
goto start
As you can see, i am calling a second .bat file named "start.bat"
put the code below in this start.bat file:
Code:
mode con: cols=120 lines=60
cgminer -o stratum+tcp://sha256.mining-dutch.nl:9996 -u [username] -p [password] --suggest-diff xxx --gekko-newpac-freq xxx [if using no asic boost use this -->]--gekko-noboost [optional after this -->] --api-listen --api-allow W:127.0.0.1
exit
ofcourse you have to put your own mining config for cgminer here, like the mining freq you want to use.
(please keep in mind you have to cool with fans if going faster than 100 Mhz ! or if the room is warm you always have to cool your sticks)
These two scripts work together. The first is handling the timing and starting/stopping the second one.
If any questions just ask.
August 22, 2019, 04:46:09 PM
ASICBoost is probably the biggest factor in that. It's basically impossible to push past 800GH on a single pod without it due to USB packet limitations.
I am using Solo..ckpool.org and it has asicboost, only 550mhz is working for my 2 R606.
August 22, 2019, 02:45:43 PM
The hub power issue aside i run my ‘newpacs on stock voltage position at 600m.
August 22, 2019, 12:35:29 PM
I don't plan on pushing it to 600mhz, but if I can get 400mhz I will be happy. Currently push about 70gh/s average per miner
August 22, 2019, 09:31:03 AM
You won’t do 600mhz. I have that hub it limits current to under 2 or 3 amps a port. I got sidehacks hub it allows more . I had issues at 425 and up on the hub you have. I do 500mhz on sidehacks hub.
August 22, 2019, 08:35:49 AM
Hey All,
After reading this forum I was very excited about getting my newpacs up and running. Was also very appreciative about the process based on the feedback. I was able to get all my miners (4 newpacs) up and running on windows 10 without a problem. The walk thrus were great and most of the questions I had were answered with the information on this forum.
I am currently working on up the frequency on my miners, am up to 325mhz on all four. I have seen people running them as high as 600mhz. I have 2 artic breeze fans and a good powered hub. What would be a reasonable expectation (chip variance aside) for upper frequency limits without having to do any voltage adjustment???
Set up below
4 * newpac
2* artic breeze fans
Win10 pc, older i5
BrovSS- 10 Ports USB 2.0 Hub Aluminum - USB Charging Splitter Hub LEDs with 12V 10A 120W Power Adapter
After reading this forum I was very excited about getting my newpacs up and running. Was also very appreciative about the process based on the feedback. I was able to get all my miners (4 newpacs) up and running on windows 10 without a problem. The walk thrus were great and most of the questions I had were answered with the information on this forum.
I am currently working on up the frequency on my miners, am up to 325mhz on all four. I have seen people running them as high as 600mhz. I have 2 artic breeze fans and a good powered hub. What would be a reasonable expectation (chip variance aside) for upper frequency limits without having to do any voltage adjustment???
Set up below
4 * newpac
2* artic breeze fans
Win10 pc, older i5
BrovSS- 10 Ports USB 2.0 Hub Aluminum - USB Charging Splitter Hub LEDs with 12V 10A 120W Power Adapter
August 20, 2019, 09:17:40 AM
USB3 ports. I have to shut down the units for PI4 to reboot also.
funny how that works when they are connected to PI4.
funny how that works when they are connected to PI4.
August 19, 2019, 05:12:19 PM
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When I was using my Win7 desktop and then laptop my performance was very poor. So, I would recommend trying on a PC running Ubuntu 18.04 to verify proper operation. I have no idea what unknown variables MACos brings to the table.
I also have Ubuntu 18.04 on my laptop and they ran perfectly on that OS.
Why is it that T = 550 I can't seem to get it past 550...
On your Pi 4 are you plugging your miner into the USB 3.0 Ports or 2.0 Ports? Are you plugging directly into the Pi 4 or are you using a Hub? Do you have other USB devices plugged in?
I'm plugging my R606's directly into the USB 2.0 Ports. Also my Pi 4 won't boot when the miners are plugged in so I have to boot it then plug in the miners. I don't get a warm fuzzy feeling about that, but I just discovered that behavior.
Edit: I just did a test with the USB 3.0 ports and got about the same performance as the 2.0. The unit that previously tuned to 725Mhz did 718Mzh this time but the one running 750 is still doing 750.
August 19, 2019, 11:42:14 AM
I’m using a cheap windows 10 notebook and was having issues too. I plugged the r606 directly to my notebook and my WiFi/Bluetooth would shut off lol. Bought a gekko usb hub and problems solved.
Also, I tested a notebook cooler on the spare usb (notebook) and my hash went from 1ths to 300ghs.
Plugged the cooler to the gekko science hub and it’s back to 1ths. The usb hub solved all my issues.
Also, I tested a notebook cooler on the spare usb (notebook) and my hash went from 1ths to 300ghs.
Plugged the cooler to the gekko science hub and it’s back to 1ths. The usb hub solved all my issues.
August 19, 2019, 09:26:18 AM
Why is it that T = 550 I can't seem to get it past 550.
What can be done I have it on 6 and tried the manual 600mhz it does not do it.
I am using a server power supply with breakout board that is on 220v. My controller is Pi 4.
Thanks
What can be done I have it on 6 and tried the manual 600mhz it does not do it.
I am using a server power supply with breakout board that is on 220v. My controller is Pi 4.
Thanks
August 19, 2019, 07:41:37 AM
My command line is:
I am using a MacBook running Mac OS 10.13 as the controller.
The power supply is 120 watts. 12V 10A.
I am currently getting a stable 740 Gh/s mining on slush.
Code:
cgminer --gekko-r606-freq 600
I am using a MacBook running Mac OS 10.13 as the controller.
The power supply is 120 watts. 12V 10A.
I am currently getting a stable 740 Gh/s mining on slush.
August 19, 2019, 04:34:23 AM
How do I get the R606 to run beyond 550 mhz? Even though I specify a target frequency of 600 mhz it refuses to go past 550 mhz. I have a 120 watt power supply so that is definitely not the issue.
Show us your command line. What are you using for a controller? What power level are you using?
August 19, 2019, 04:19:42 AM
How do I get the R606 to run beyond 550 mhz? Even though I specify a target frequency of 600 mhz it refuses to go past 550 mhz. I have a 120 watt power supply so that is definitely not the issue.
August 18, 2019, 10:12:24 PM
i run 6 newpac's on GS hub @650 Mhz (autotune, so some are bit lower) no problem at all. I think u are having a power problem, try a more heavier PS with at least 10A
you should run a R306 per port, dont stack em on a hub or you will get a bottleneck, but maybe when u use an GS hub you can stack
As far as i can see your MB should be ok, when running linux on it you should be even more ok
Limiting factors: as far as i know usb-port, but you got a lot of them, so that should be ok
you should run a R306 per port, dont stack em on a hub or you will get a bottleneck, but maybe when u use an GS hub you can stack
As far as i can see your MB should be ok, when running linux on it you should be even more ok
Limiting factors: as far as i know usb-port, but you got a lot of them, so that should be ok
What voltage settings are you running? Do I need to up vcore to go over 200mhz
4 Newpacs, powered hub with a single cooling artic breeze fan.
August 17, 2019, 07:14:23 PM
are you manually setting the mhz. I let it auto tune they both got to 550mhz. That is on setting 6. Using Pi 4 with 4GB.
Like os2sam said, I do the same, set to 700 or 750 and the program will detune the freq if needed. I have mine set on volt 4 at 625 Mhz. I originally tested on volt 6 at 750 and it ran stable without issue. I've since reduced the voltage and lowered the freq to 625 Mhz and it's getting an average of 835.1 Gh/s on one r606.
August 17, 2019, 03:34:17 PM
are you manually setting the mhz. I let it auto tune they both got to 550mhz. That is on setting 6. Using Pi 4 with 4GB.
I'm not sure what you mean by "manually setting the mhz"?
I use the command line option "--gekko-r606-freq 750" to set the frequency. My batch 2 unit is capable of 750 Mhz on power level 5 and my batch one unit autotunes to 725Mhz or so power level 6.
August 17, 2019, 12:55:44 PM
are you manually setting the mhz. I let it auto tune they both got to 550mhz. That is on setting 6. Using Pi 4 with 4GB.
August 17, 2019, 12:37:03 PM
I just started using a Pi 4. On the Pi 3 the best they would do was between 1.6 and 1.7 Ths, but at 160 watts. I was able to get 2Ths on my gaming laptop running Ubuntu 18.04. What your using for the controller seems to make a big difference.
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