Topic: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive NanoFury II USB Setup [HD] (Read 5501 times)
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I have asked this same question elsewhere too, but just want to ask here as well as you have so much experience with these.
So, if I use these on 49 port hubs, with a PSU that gives 5V X 30 A, I am safe to run close to 25-28 of these units.
and, if i get a PSU which can do 5V X 50 A, I can run over 45 or so safely?
Is there any risk involved if i do this with original 49 port hubs by AM?
You'll have to experiment yourself but I would be surprised if the hub couldn't handle 25 or so of these @ 4GHz and 30A supply. 50A might be pushing the internal wiring a bit much. So, if I use these on 49 port hubs, with a PSU that gives 5V X 30 A, I am safe to run close to 25-28 of these units.
and, if i get a PSU which can do 5V X 50 A, I can run over 45 or so safely?
Is there any risk involved if i do this with original 49 port hubs by AM?
I have asked this same question elsewhere too, but just want to ask here as well as you have so much experience with these.
So, if I use these on 49 port hubs, with a PSU that gives 5V X 30 A, I am safe to run close to 25-28 of these units.
and, if i get a PSU which can do 5V X 50 A, I can run over 45 or so safely?
Is there any risk involved if i do this with original 49 port hubs by AM?
So, if I use these on 49 port hubs, with a PSU that gives 5V X 30 A, I am safe to run close to 25-28 of these units.
and, if i get a PSU which can do 5V X 50 A, I can run over 45 or so safely?
Is there any risk involved if i do this with original 49 port hubs by AM?
Nice write-up (as always), your antminer guide is, well, legendary.
(On a separate note, why are manufacturers still making usb miners?)
(On a separate note, why are manufacturers still making usb miners?)
Thanks
USBs fit with the message of bitcoin which is decentralisation. Imagine if there were no larger miners, only usbs. You could only have a few per person without hubs, so the network would be extremely spread out. The same message applies even with the network size as it is. Plus they look cool and make good gifts/learning aids.
Nice write-up (as always), your antminer guide is, well, legendary.
(On a separate note, why are manufacturers still making usb miners?)
(On a separate note, why are manufacturers still making usb miners?)
Dogie's Miner Setup Guides:
Nicely formatted version available at dogiecoin.com!
Contents:
0a) What to Expect
0b) What You Need
1) Powering
2) Cooling
3a) Configuration
3b) Overclocking (optional)
4) Troubleshooting
5) Where to buy
0a) What to Expect (top)
The NanoFury II board is designed by vs3 and features 2 Bitfury chips. It ships in a USPS cardboard sleeve and is wrapped in both copious amounts of bubble
wrap and static paper.
0b) What You Need (top)
You will need the following:
1) Powering (top)
NanoFury IIs are USB based miners, and as such are powered directly from a USB hub. Hub choice is extremely important when running multiple miners,
although external power is not required. The USB2 specification is designed to provide up to 0.5A, USB3 0.9A and so USB3 is strongly recommended.
2) Cooling (top)
External cooling is not strictly required at stock speeds, but is strongly recommended any higher than 4GH. This can be done with the use of a simple 120mm
fan or a USB powered fan. Please be careful when handling this heatsink as the fins are very thin and so extremely sharp.
3a) Configuration (top)
Configuration is straight forward. Both BFG and CGMiner are currently supported and a Windows based PC is therefore recommended.
BFGMiner:
If you want to change pool, create a .bat file in notepad. Move the stratum proxy to the location below and put the following text inside for different pools.
Change pool port and address for different pools.
Antpool Register!
3b) Overclocking (optional) (top)
Overclocking is required in order to hit 5GH.
4) Troubleshooting (top)
TBD as problems arise.
Legal disclaimer: This information is for general guidance and does not constitute expert advice. We are not responsible if you, your property or a third
party is injured or damaged as a result of any interaction with this information, and no warranty is provided. All text and images are covered by copyright.
5) Where to buy (top)
Nicely formatted version available at dogiecoin.com!
Contents:
0a) What to Expect
0b) What You Need
1) Powering
2) Cooling
3a) Configuration
3b) Overclocking (optional)
4) Troubleshooting
5) Where to buy
0a) What to Expect (top)
The NanoFury II board is designed by vs3 and features 2 Bitfury chips. It ships in a USPS cardboard sleeve and is wrapped in both copious amounts of bubble
wrap and static paper.
| Chips | 2x Bitfury gen2 |
| Hashrate | ~4GH stock, ~5GH OC'ed |
| Rated Voltage | 5V |
| Rated Current | 0.9A at stock, up to 1.9A OC'ed |
| Power.Consumption | 4.5-9.5W |
0b) What You Need (top)
You will need the following:
- A host windows PC.
- A 1A+ USB hub (see below).
1) Powering (top)
NanoFury IIs are USB based miners, and as such are powered directly from a USB hub. Hub choice is extremely important when running multiple miners,
although external power is not required. The USB2 specification is designed to provide up to 0.5A, USB3 0.9A and so USB3 is strongly recommended.
- Plug in the USB hub's power adapter into the mains and the USB hub.
- Plug the NanoFury II into USB hub.
| USB 3 Hub: (Click.your.flag) |    |
2) Cooling (top)
External cooling is not strictly required at stock speeds, but is strongly recommended any higher than 4GH. This can be done with the use of a simple 120mm
fan or a USB powered fan. Please be careful when handling this heatsink as the fins are very thin and so extremely sharp.
| 120mm Fans: (Click.your.flag) | |
| USB fan: (Click.your.flag) | |
3a) Configuration (top)
Configuration is straight forward. Both BFG and CGMiner are currently supported and a Windows based PC is therefore recommended.
BFGMiner:
- Plug in a USB cable from your USB hub to your PC.
- Power the NanoFury II as above and turn the hub on.
- No drivers need to be installed.
- Download BFGMiner and run it.
- Create a new text file using notepad, with your pool and miner information in it, as below. Save it as a .bat file in the same directory as BFGMiner.
- Run the bat file to start mining.
- It may take up to 5 minutes for 3.7-4GH to be achieved.
If you want to change pool, create a .bat file in notepad. Move the stratum proxy to the location below and put the following text inside for different pools.
Change pool port and address for different pools.
Antpool Register!
Code:
bfgminer.exe -o stratum.antpool.com:3333 -u username_worker -p anypassword
BTCGuild Register!Code:
bfgminer.exe -o stratum.btcguild.com:3333 -u username_worker -p anypassword
GHash IO Register!Code:
bfgminer.exe -o us1.ghash.io:3333 -u username_worker -p anypassword
3b) Overclocking (optional) (top)
Overclocking is required in order to hit 5GH.
- Press M to manage devices.
- Press O to enter a new oscillator bit rate.
- 50 is default, 53 is standard OCing, 55-56 is tested cap. Do NOT exceed this. Press enter to submit the change.
- Each chip is controlled separately, so press down to see the second chip and repeat.
- Pressing D and then Z clears the stats so you can see the changes quicker.
- If you have set the oscillator too high then the hardware % will rise above 5% and the chip will be reset often. If this is the case, lower the rate. Chip b
will likely max out 1 bit below chip a.
4) Troubleshooting (top)
TBD as problems arise.
Legal disclaimer: This information is for general guidance and does not constitute expert advice. We are not responsible if you, your property or a third
party is injured or damaged as a result of any interaction with this information, and no warranty is provided. All text and images are covered by copyright.
5) Where to buy (top)
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