[GENERAL SALES CLOSED] GekkoScience 2PAC - 2x BM1384 USB Stick Miner - page 14.

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Quote from: ZACHM on January 14, 2017, 11:32:36 PM

I agree, it would be nice to get the new miner up and running with the original compacs as soon as possible.
I'm sure when it is ready sidehack and/or vh will let everyone know.

Thanks for agreeing & the reassurance that one of them will clearly post a download link once it is 100% ready for public release. I looked around in the last several Threads sidehack was last seen in to make sure it wasn't already posted somewhere, but asked in case I had somehow missed it.

[unfortunately] I'm a Windows guy & am currently running a stripped down version of 10, & the right software/drivers for things like sidehack's compacs can make a world of difference! Wish I had the time to dedicate for learning how to fully use Linux/Ubuntu because I really can't stand Windows, but it's all I really know..

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I agree, it would be nice to get the new miner up and running with the original compacs as soon as possible.
I'm sure when it is ready sidehack and/or vh will let everyone know.

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Would it be possible to download the VH CGMiner (or driver) at this time? After reading about all of the benefits/improvements from zadig, I would LOVE to begin using it to run my existing compacs (plus it would also be ready for when all of the new gear starts arriving)?

With all of the previous problems I faced long ago with getting CGMiner to run compacs on Windows using zadig, it would be nice to delete all of the many compilations I made in an attempt to make the original compacs work. I have been too scared when it comes to deleting the folders with what I'm pretty sure to be bad compilations (and I know I could figure it out), but since I'm not low on storage I have kept all 8-10 folders with CGMiner installations/files just to be safe..

I did look in most of your threads with recent activity for a download link, but apologize if I may have missed it. Thanks sidehack!

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Payment sent for two..can't wait!

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Quote from: ZACHM on January 05, 2017, 04:36:24 PM

Agreed, Aluminum will be fine.

My opinion is to keep it simple, don't create extra work for yourself for something that will not change the functionality.

Function over Form.

Couldn't agree more! With so much work ahead of GekkoScience/sidehack at this point, the last thing they need to spend time on is looking into different color options (although a US color themed stick like Biodome suggested, or even a red stick sure would make a great looking miner). Personally, if given the choice I would choose the less expensive miner if the only difference between them was color anyway.

I'm just VERY anxious for the 2pacs & looking down the road even further at the Bitfury 16nm chip. GekkoScience may have too many fun upcoming toys that I want ASAP (unfortunately I'm the impatient guy who always wants instant gratification). Looks like significant progress is being made though - nice work!

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Agreed, Aluminum will be fine.

My opinion is to keep it simple, don't create extra work for yourself for something that will not change the functionality.

Function over Form.

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Ah, got it, aluminum will be fine.

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Last year Bitshopper licensed the Compac design for manufacture in Germany and they were made in all black, so I figured I'd get him 2Pacs to match. I don't know what motivations went into his choosing that color scheme but all in all they were quite sexy.

In general, for stuff I build, the color it is is the color it is. There is some precedence for a red Compac, maybe at least a red heatsink, but the all-green was kinda deliberate. Doesn't look like there'll be any options on the 2Pac heatsink color, just bare aluminum, unless I feel like experimenting with an anodize setup. But I'll probably be too busy.

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Quote from: sidehack on January 05, 2017, 03:43:42 PM

Since he'll be getting custom boards anyway I'll be sending him some with sweet black soldermask to match his German-made original Compacs.

Germany's official flag colors are black, red and yellow in that order, plus black is popular in clothes, so I see that.
My question is: can we here in US have something special re our colors, like red or blue.
2Pac-red or 2Pac-blue (or both), if it is doable, maybe with few extra $?
Could be quite nifty, unless it is too late (maybe sink at least?).

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I would say we're more than 3/4 paid on the batch, but it's no longer entirely accurate. I have ordered 1000 PCBs, but MacEntyre's sticks for bitshopper.de will require a separate one-off PCB order with silkscreens to include some information he requires for European markets. He's paid up on a full 250 sticks to make this more economically feasible. Since he'll be getting custom boards anyway I'll be sending him some with sweet black soldermask to match his German-made original Compacs.

Therefore the total group buy size can exceed 1000, since I'll have about 1000 for domestic sale plus 250 for bitshopper.

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Quote from: klintay on January 04, 2017, 03:00:34 AM

Just sent the payment for my order.
Looking forward to playing with these babies in my 19 port 40 Amp USB hub.

as am I ..

I still have one of your 19 port and one of your 48 port hubs.

I searched long and hard to find very efficient 5 volt psus. Which I have.

40 amps 5volts 88.5% no fan

https://www.trcelectronics.com/ecomm/pdf/hsp200.pdf

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Just sent the payment for my order.
Looking forward to playing with these babies in my 19 port 40 Amp USB hub.

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Quote from: sidehack on January 03, 2017, 08:26:45 PM

Software will be made available when it's ready, and before 2Pacs start shipping. It's up to VH when to release, and he has a plan. He said he'd set something up before the review sticks go out so folks will be able to actually run them, and that's probably not until next week because necessary parts to build the rest of the prototype sticks are still inbound.

I'll be sending VH a care package including an original Compac, a couple 2Pacs and a decent testing hub so he can see how they behave in person and iron out any issues locally. Should speed up compatibility and stability issues.

That is GREAT to know! I will keep an eye out for the release, & hope it's safe to assume the download will be posted in this Thread whenever you and VH decide it's ready. Thanks again sidehack!!

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It looks like vh has submitted something to -ck on GitHub but I haven't seen the request responded too publicly yet.

edit: push #695

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Software will be made available when it's ready, and before 2Pacs start shipping. It's up to VH when to release, and he has a plan. He said he'd set something up before the review sticks go out so folks will be able to actually run them, and that's probably not until next week because necessary parts to build the rest of the prototype sticks are still inbound.

I'll be sending VH a care package including an original Compac, a couple 2Pacs and a decent testing hub so he can see how they behave in person and iron out any issues locally. Should speed up compatibility and stability issues.

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Since it appears you have at least one 2pac running, I was wondering if the new software was available for download (whether it be a modded cgminer or a tool like zadig)?

I know you have a new software/programmer dev & remember reading he was finished for the most part with making these 2pacs or maybe it was a prototype you sold in a previous auction run better than ever? If possible, I would like to download any necessary components in preparation, & they should also work with the original compacs as well (if I am not mistaken).

Thanks sidehack!

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By the way, the next step is gathering chips so anyone who wants to trade S5 boards for credit on 2Pacs, Biggies or cores for refit boards should start talking soon.

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Thanks. Tomorrow's gonna be a busy day (sandwich day, among other errands) but maybe I'll get a head start on Biggie layout. The whole control section is already done, just gotta do the chip field and associated node signal lines and LDOs.

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Quote from: sidehack on January 02, 2017, 08:36:23 PM

Updated the order queue, assembled a full budgeted BOM, and PCBs have been ordered.

keep up the great work Sidehack. the home miner is the key to mass user adoption. hard to wax poetic about the miner you can't see / run or tinker with Cool

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Updated the order queue, assembled a full budgeted BOM, and PCBs have been ordered.

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