[GROUP BUY][CH] Gridseed 5-Chip USB Miner & Blades coming (new prices) - page 7.

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Quote from: darkfriend77 on March 19, 2014, 07:39:59 AM

I'm trying to work out some stuff ... for coming batches to improve quality of accessories ...

agree everything is working fine for me apart from the lightningasic controller, raspi is the way to go.

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[BATCH 1] DHL has delivered 80% of the packages already.

[BATCH 2] Shipping to Switerland started ... stay tuned.

[BATCH 3] Reservation actualized.

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Quote from: darkfriend77 on March 19, 2014, 07:37:51 AM

In my opinion the usb hub is more then fine ...

I agree on that, the hub is working well for me, too.

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Quote from: darkfriend77 on March 19, 2014, 07:37:51 AM

It's a standard 10 port usb hub, I'm using 5 of them over the last month and there wasn't any issue ...

In my opinion the usb hub is more then fine ...

thanks for your opinion! i thought ya i'm gonna forced to outsource some other hubs.

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I'm trying to work out some stuff ... for coming batches to improve quality of accessories ...

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Quote from: volum4 on March 19, 2014, 07:32:08 AM

i'm wondering if that usb hub usable and stable, for example, not outputting ridiculous voltages to your controller equipment (Pi or whatever)? or is it shitty as well and need to be replaced?
i guess usb hub is one of the most important components to provide good stability and smooth operation these devices.

It's a standard 10 port usb hub, I'm using 5 of them over the last month and there wasn't any issue ...

In my opinion the usb hub is more then fine ...

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i'm wondering if that usb hub usable and stable, for example, not outputting ridiculous voltages to your controller equipment (Pi or whatever)? or is it shitty as well and need to be replaced?
i guess usb hub is one of the most important components to provide good stability and smooth operation these devices.
i own couple of such industrial psus. these aren't really that shitty at all. voltages are as pretty stable and the quality is reliable enough. of course, these aren't meant for open area installation like your average pc toys..

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Quote from: conspirosphere.tk on March 18, 2014, 10:31:57 AM

can you elaborate on the shitty PSUs? I'm a bit worried by fire hazards.

Ok ok, maybe shitty is too strong.. But I don't like them. They are noisy for *no* reason..
In LTC mode they supply like 40 W each, and for that they spin up and down fan rpm
from minute to minute, that's really annoying and makes no sense to me.

But fire hazard is the main reason why I replace them.
Dunno, maybe it's more psychological, but to me they don't look too
trustworthy with all this free wiring and stuff. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong,
but I'm not gonna find out for the sake of a couple of $'s (for which you get a decent
12V source) Wink

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Quote from: darkfriend77 on March 18, 2014, 10:47:11 AM

^^ the PSU is one of those industrial PSU ... that are sold in masses on ebay ...

Thanks darkfriend. Any idea about their efficiency? < or > 80%?

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Quote from: conspirosphere.tk on March 18, 2014, 10:31:57 AM

Quote from: david123 on March 18, 2014, 05:29:13 AM

There are some minor issues with the product itself (noisy fans, shitty controller, shitty PSUs)

can you elaborate on the shitty PSUs? I'm a bit worried by fire hazards.

^^ the PSU is one of those industrial PSU ... that are sold in masses on ebay ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-12V-DC-30A-360W-Regulated-Switching-Power-Supply-for-LED-Strip-Light-/370683138608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564e6fd230

Over load protection
Over charge protection
Short circuit protection
Cooling by free air convection and fan rotation

It's not shitty ... it does the trick ... but it is noisy ...

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Quote from: david123 on March 18, 2014, 05:29:13 AM

There are some minor issues with the product itself (noisy fans, shitty controller, shitty PSUs)

can you elaborate on the shitty PSUs? I'm a bit worried by fire hazards.

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Hi Darkfriend

I am interested in buying 8 x 10 Gridseed pack from batch 3. Check PM

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If I understood correctly we have to wait until You can send batch 2 to the people (1 week approximately)?

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Ok ...

I can't tell you any price right now for Batch 3 ... I need to wait for Batch 2 ... also

I did change some stuff for Batch 2 ... like replacing the controller ... and I first need to see

How it works out ... what I can say is it will be a little cheaper then Batch 2.

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Quote from: Tad3j on March 18, 2014, 05:57:15 AM

One question darkfriend77,

is there any option to remove usb hub, psu and the controller and reduce the price?

Thanks

I'm also interested in this with shipping from EU to Poland including taxes.

Could You estimate the price?

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Quote from: Tad3j on March 18, 2014, 05:57:15 AM

One question darkfriend77,

is there any option to remove usb hub, psu and the controller and reduce the price?

Thanks

yes, for batch 3 this options will exist ...

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One question darkfriend77,

is there any option to remove usb hub, psu and the controller and reduce the price?

Thanks

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Quote from: darkfriend77 on March 18, 2014, 05:16:46 AM

[BATCH 1] Waiting on feedback.

I'm more than satisfied by this GB, thank you very much darkfriend77! Great service and communication
from your side

There are some minor issues with the product itself (noisy fans, shitty controller, shitty PSUs), but that's
not your fault. I would suggest for upcoming batches that you try to get the miners without the accessories
for a couple of $ less.. The only thing I ended up using from the supplied accessories are the USB cables Cheesy

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Update:

[BATCH 1] Waiting on feedback.

[BATCH 2] All missing payments received and accounted.

[BATCH 3] Reservation actualized.

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I know, I know.. Cheesy

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