@phillip
thanks for the insight, i'll try!
i'll prob breakdown and get the PSU you suggested though
Topic: GekkoScience NewPac / Terminus R606 (BM1387) Official Support Thread - page 92. (Read 61330 times)
April 11, 2019, 08:19:01 PM
April 11, 2019, 05:59:06 PM
before i spend money on another PSU, if i pulled out the GTX card and used onboard video (which is fine for me, im not doing anything with it other than this), i bet i could get some more power out of the PCIe rail.
i really appreciate the help with this team!
I'm never expecting to mine to make myself rich, i just find it fascinating and a fun hobby project. the Gekko team has really made it easy to learn about mining, and to get it going! and support so far has been great. You guys taking care of the n00bs is what makes me want to continue to purchase these items. Now I need some Gekko vinyl stickers to put on my car!
Mainboard: M5A88-V EVO - ASUS
CPU: AMD FX-4100
(core voltage is running about about 1.0V right now)
(this compy was originally built to be my media center DVR. picked up a fire recast for OTA recording, so needed to do something with the rig)
i really appreciate the help with this team!
I'm never expecting to mine to make myself rich, i just find it fascinating and a fun hobby project. the Gekko team has really made it easy to learn about mining, and to get it going! and support so far has been great. You guys taking care of the n00bs is what makes me want to continue to purchase these items. Now I need some Gekko vinyl stickers to put on my car!
Mainboard: M5A88-V EVO - ASUS
CPU: AMD FX-4100
(core voltage is running about about 1.0V right now)
(this compy was originally built to be my media center DVR. picked up a fire recast for OTA recording, so needed to do something with the rig)
maybe it would work does the amd fx-4100 have a video chip?
it can pull up to 95 watts which is 7+ amps on one of the 2x 22amp rails so the rail feeding the cpu has under 15 amps left on it
Edit:
I checked the mobo and it has a video chip
you still may not fix your issue
as I do not know how the 2x 22amp rails setup.
it is free to try it so why not give it a shot.
April 11, 2019, 05:44:29 PM
so you want to make a .sh file (shell script).
first line is always "#!/bin/sh" (a.k.a hashbang then the script type.)
Then you include the command you would enter into the terminal on the next line.
obviously, it can get a lot more complicated, just like batch files, but that's the first step.
simple example: run.sh
after you've made your .sh file, you need to make it executable. the command for that is "chmod +x run.sh", or if you have a GUI, you can right click on it, and on one of the property pages you can select to make it executable.
then to run a shell script, you need to type in "./run.sh". the dot slash is critical.
first line is always "#!/bin/sh" (a.k.a hashbang then the script type.)
Then you include the command you would enter into the terminal on the next line.
obviously, it can get a lot more complicated, just like batch files, but that's the first step.
simple example: run.sh
Code:
#!/bin/sh
cgminer -o stratum+tcp://pool.ckpool.org:3333 -u 1HpnRjN2ru4NhYFrZFsXe3JXCyJWW9fDeh.2pac -p x --suggest-diff 1 --gekko-2pac-freq 200
cgminer -o stratum+tcp://pool.ckpool.org:3333 -u 1HpnRjN2ru4NhYFrZFsXe3JXCyJWW9fDeh.2pac -p x --suggest-diff 1 --gekko-2pac-freq 200
after you've made your .sh file, you need to make it executable. the command for that is "chmod +x run.sh", or if you have a GUI, you can right click on it, and on one of the property pages you can select to make it executable.
then to run a shell script, you need to type in "./run.sh". the dot slash is critical.
In connection with this, I would like to ask some n00b questions.
1st. What version of the Raspbian should I use?
2nd. Where do you save the run.sh?
3rd. How can you make the run.sh run at startup?
4th. How do you supervise your PI's?
April 11, 2019, 05:16:49 PM
The BM1387 ASICs are very susceptible to thermal runaway. The difference between no cooling and even slight air movement can mean a halving of the power draw on the NewPac.
April 11, 2019, 04:56:47 PM
What would be a safe frequency to run these miners if your using a usb 3 port with passive cooling? Trying to figure out how much i can push these sticks before i need external cooling....
419Mining, LLC states in all sales that active cooling is recommended even at stock speeds.
Bear in mind, a simple desk fan can be considered active cooling, most people even use something as simple as this USB fan: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254154810314.
April 11, 2019, 04:39:48 PM
Team,
i have two more n00b questions.
Is there anyway to make each miner its own worker in my pool through CG miner?
or do all of them together become one worker, technically?
i.e..
i have two more n00b questions.
Is there anyway to make each miner its own worker in my pool through CG miner?
or do all of them together become one worker, technically?
i.e..
Code:
us-east.stratum.slushpool.com:3333 -Gekko-newpac-GSH:0 -o username.worker1 -p x --gekko-newpac-GSH:1 -o username.worker2 -p x
You can run an instance of cgminer for each stick and have a worker name set for each one. Although there isnt really much point with the sticks as the hashrate isnt much to worry about if one drops out.
What would be a safe frequency to run these miners if your using a usb 3 port with passive cooling? Trying to figure out how much i can push these sticks before i need external cooling....
It says on the first page of the thread
But incase you missed it. Its 125m for passive cooling. April 11, 2019, 04:33:30 PM
What would be a safe frequency to run these miners if your using a usb 3 port with passive cooling? Trying to figure out how much i can push these sticks before i need external cooling....
April 11, 2019, 04:25:35 PM
Team,
i have two more n00b questions.
Is there anyway to make each miner its own worker in my pool through CG miner?
or do all of them together become one worker, technically?
i.e..
i have two more n00b questions.
Is there anyway to make each miner its own worker in my pool through CG miner?
or do all of them together become one worker, technically?
i.e..
Code:
us-east.stratum.slushpool.com:3333 -Gekko-newpac-GSH:0 -o username.worker1 -p x --gekko-newpac-GSH:1 -o username.worker2 -p x
April 11, 2019, 01:03:11 PM
I figured it out, still not enough power running the hub
That sucks, but glad to hear you found a solution! Thanks for letting us know.
April 11, 2019, 12:16:21 PM
I figured it out, still not enough power running the hub.
April 11, 2019, 11:57:23 AM
before i spend money on another PSU, if i pulled out the GTX card and used onboard video (which is fine for me, im not doing anything with it other than this), i bet i could get some more power out of the PCIe rail.
i really appreciate the help with this team!
I'm never expecting to mine to make myself rich, i just find it fascinating and a fun hobby project. the Gekko team has really made it easy to learn about mining, and to get it going! and support so far has been great. You guys taking care of the n00bs is what makes me want to continue to purchase these items. Now I need some Gekko vinyl stickers to put on my car!
Mainboard: M5A88-V EVO - ASUS
CPU: AMD FX-4100
(core voltage is running about about 1.0V right now)
(this compy was originally built to be my media center DVR. picked up a fire recast for OTA recording, so needed to do something with the rig)
i really appreciate the help with this team!
I'm never expecting to mine to make myself rich, i just find it fascinating and a fun hobby project. the Gekko team has really made it easy to learn about mining, and to get it going! and support so far has been great. You guys taking care of the n00bs is what makes me want to continue to purchase these items. Now I need some Gekko vinyl stickers to put on my car!
Mainboard: M5A88-V EVO - ASUS
CPU: AMD FX-4100
(core voltage is running about about 1.0V right now)
(this compy was originally built to be my media center DVR. picked up a fire recast for OTA recording, so needed to do something with the rig)
April 11, 2019, 11:25:54 AM
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035R
this is the power supply in the rig. only other things running is a old gtx 560, the mb and a harddive
edit
pulled one miner off the hub, and ran 2 at 450mhz and it got pretty stable (running dec18 build), anything lower than that i get resets and missing nonce
i guess i need more power to run 3...
this is the power supply in the rig. only other things running is a old gtx 560, the mb and a harddive
edit
pulled one miner off the hub, and ran 2 at 450mhz and it got pretty stable (running dec18 build), anything lower than that i get resets and missing nonce
i guess i need more power to run 3...
it is a low quality psu. or at best medium quality it has 2 rails for 12 volts. each are 22 amps so you could have the pcie jack pulling on a 22 amp rail along with the mobo using that rail. which would mean you do not get a full 22 amps to pull on.. 22 x 12 = 264 watts which seems enough but if the mobo and the pcie jack share a rail
and the cpu pulls on the other 12 volt rail using the cpu cable. in both case you are pulling on limited power amp wise
ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V
80 PLUS BRONZE Certified
100 - 240 V 47 - 63 Hz
+3.3V@24A, +5V@24A, +12V1@22A, +12V2@22A, [email protected], [email protected]
80 PLUS BRONZE Certified
100 - 240 V 47 - 63 Hz
+3.3V@24A, +5V@24A, +12V1@22A, +12V2@22A, [email protected], [email protected]
so one rail send say 12 amps to the mobo and the other rail send 12 amps to the cpu cable
this means at best there is only 10 amps left on either rail for your gear.
this gear is a much better fit for you
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139244
only 69.99 after rebate silver vs bronze will save a few dollars every month and it has power to spare 5 year warranty
It will be a better choice then the bronze you are using.
April 11, 2019, 10:39:55 AM
OK cool, its one of those things some people don't think about.
Can you tell us what ports your running the newpacs in, honestly, a picture of your setup would be good too.
Can you tell us what ports your running the newpacs in, honestly, a picture of your setup would be good too.
https://i.imgur.com/8qPVG6U.jpg
April 11, 2019, 09:42:21 AM
hey, yeah, they are running perfectly at 175 my apologies. I should have said that. If I go over then that is when I run into problems. I was wondering if I could clock higher but I guess not. I am using one of these with them https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY/
OK cool, its one of those things some people don't think about.
Can you tell us what ports your running the newpacs in, honestly, a picture of your setup would be good too.
April 11, 2019, 09:29:54 AM
Hey JohnDon87, at 175 the NewPacs should not have issues running on the GekkoScience USB hub. Question though because I didn't see this asked anywhere, do you have some kind of active cooling? if the units heat sinks are too hot to hold onto, they are too hot period.
hey, yeah, they are running perfectly at 175 my apologies. I should have said that. If I go over then that is when I run into problems. I was wondering if I could clock higher but I guess not. I am using one of these with them https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY/
April 11, 2019, 09:04:14 AM
So question now, I have the miner set at 175 Ghz per each stick but an extra power supply set up that I was using for my antminer s7 on the 419 usb hub. Is there any way to clock these higher to get more efficiency? If I add any thing higher than "--gekko-newpac-freq 175" than it becomes very unstable. Is there any instructions I can put in my .bat file that would not make all of them clock so high and drop but get more efficiency or is this as stable as it gets? I have 6 newpacs and active cooling + 180-240V power supply attached.
Hey JohnDon87, at 175 the NewPacs should not have issues running on the GekkoScience USB hub. Question though because I didn't see this asked anywhere, do you have some kind of active cooling? if the units heat sinks are too hot to hold onto, they are too hot period.
April 11, 2019, 09:01:57 AM
They are all 4.11.1 i think. Its the number at the end of the file name we are after. The command IF you ate using the autotune is “—gekko-noboost”.
yeah, so cgminer starts to open and then closes me right back out.
April 11, 2019, 08:55:46 AM
The build is the 4.11.1 version. I am not sure how to turn off auto tune, what the command is.
They are all 4.11.1 i think. Its the number at the end of the file name we are after. The command IF you ate using the autotune is “—gekko-noboost”.
April 11, 2019, 08:50:48 AM
What build cgminer are you running? If its the auto tune one. Try turning auto tune off.
The build is the 4.11.1 version. I am not sure how to turn off auto tune, what the command is.
April 11, 2019, 05:06:01 AM
Nope, i have the new one now and the miners are dropping to about 5 Ghz frequency on GSH 2 and GSH 4
What build cgminer are you running? If its the auto tune one. Try turning auto tune off.
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