[GUIDE] GridSeed 5-Chip USB, Blade & Black Miner Support/Tuning - page 59.

jjj0923

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Quote from: wabbit313 on March 27, 2014, 05:26:55 AM

Quote from: vertoe on March 27, 2014, 01:32:40 AM

This one compiles and works fine for me. Stable for 24h now.
https://github.com/girnyau/cgminer-gc3355

./configure --enable-scrypt --enable-gridseed
make
sudo ./cgminer -n

I compiled for my RPi, but after running a while, I get paging error. I tried increasing the swapfile size from 100MB to 256MB, I still get paging error.

I have compiled for both dtbartle version and girnyau version, but get paging error after running sometime.

I am testing with 1 Gold GS.

Anyone else here have a solution?

On Win, no issue, very stable, but not on RPi. I am using Wheezy image.

I compiled from this source code and its locked my res hurry up in about 30 seconds

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Poor impulse control.

Quote from: jjj0923 on March 27, 2014, 05:51:32 AM

Quote from: organofcorti on March 27, 2014, 05:41:33 AM

Quick question: Why does the frequency have to be changed in multiples of 50MHz? Or can it be changed by any amount?

the source code you use to compile only has those options set in it.

Ah, cheers. Saved me a bit of time there.

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Quote from: organofcorti on March 27, 2014, 05:41:33 AM

Quick question: Why does the frequency have to be changed in multiples of 50MHz? Or can it be changed by any amount?

the source code you use to compile only has those options set in it.

organofcorti

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Poor impulse control.

Quick question: Why does the frequency have to be changed in multiples of 50MHz? Or can it be changed by any amount?

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Quote from: vertoe on March 27, 2014, 01:32:40 AM

This one compiles and works fine for me. Stable for 24h now.
https://github.com/girnyau/cgminer-gc3355

./configure --enable-scrypt --enable-gridseed
make
sudo ./cgminer -n

I compiled for my RPi, but after running a while, I get paging error. I tried increasing the swapfile size from 100MB to 256MB, I still get paging error.

I have compiled for both dtbartle version and girnyau version, but get paging error after running sometime.

I am testing with 1 Gold GS.

Anyone else here have a solution?

On Win, no issue, very stable, but not on RPi. I am using Wheezy image.

jjj0923

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I think wolfey has - look back in this thread where he has a link to another thread where he shows that kind of mod

ErikvanBreen

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Has anyone inlined resistors already to lower the fan's rpm? Does this work and what resistor do you recommend?
I would like to reduce the noise without removing the fan.

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Quote from: toxic0n on March 26, 2014, 05:25:29 PM

Quote from: maxzilla on March 24, 2014, 07:06:37 AM

Quote from: darkfriend77 on March 24, 2014, 06:43:05 AM

Quote from: darkfriend77 on March 24, 2014, 05:07:50 AM

Quote from: maxzilla on March 24, 2014, 03:49:52 AM

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You probably plugged in 20 miners on the PI, this is a problem with CGMiner.
When you click on the UPDATE CONTROLA link, it will upgrade your firmware to version 1.2.0, which has BFGMiner for scrypt hashing This solves the Cgminer problem. After this, your pi will be mining at a solid 7200mhs (and this time, it will also reflect on the pool)

I'm using for my 20 miner rig on one rasbian a clean weezy img + cgminer .... this works stable and reports 7.1 gh at the pool ... is there a cgminer problem? for more then 10 miners?

Here a 4gb Hashra image ... be sure to change pools before mining ... it's set to my setup right now ... as I used to test it ...
will try it out with 20 miners in a few minutes ...

Hashra 4 gb image

yes CGMiner is not stable with the GD5 chips, It causes them to "zombie out" after a while. When 20 miners are plugged in to 1 CGMiner instance, only half of them are actually hashing properly, while still showing maximum local hashrate, hence the much lower hashrate on the pools. BFGMiner (installed on CONTROLA 1.2.0) works perfectly with 20 miners (or more? haven't tried more). I would love to see the performance of CONTROLA with 30 - 40 miners on 1 PI...anyone want to try it?

Maxzilla, did you have anything to do with developing the HASHRA firmware? Saw your name as the default username on mine...Anyway, after the latest update that switched to BGMiner i started seeing 30+ reject rates on WafflePool only, other pools were fine.
I changed over to Scripta which has been running rock solid for a couple of days now. Are all cgminer versions unstable and did I just get lucky so far?

Hi ToxicOn.
Wafflepool is not a very friendly pool for gridseed devices (high diff?) . From what I understand, even though bfgminer reports more reject rates than cgminer, both miner software have the same share submission level, so it might be that one of the 2 flavors is giving out inaccurate readings. (I didn't write the gridseed patch for BFGMiner, you can contact nwools for that).
But the main difference between the two is, with CGMiner I'm getting significantly less pool hashrate than BFGMiner (especially when plugging in more than 10 miners on 1 PI), and that's what counts.

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Quote from: anarchyx914 on March 26, 2014, 09:27:57 AM

Has anyone managed to compile CGMiner and get it to run stable for 24 hours? I am running about 20 gridseeds, but when I compile CGMiner as per instructions my system crashes after a few hours of mining, giving these messages:

SendWork usb write err:(-7) LIBUSB_ERROR_TIMEOUT

When I use the pre-compiled version, I dont get this error. I really want to use the manually compiled version so I can see the device IDs and tweak each device individually, the pre-compiled version does not show device IDs for me for some reason ;((

This one compiles and works fine for me. Stable for 24h now.
https://github.com/girnyau/cgminer-gc3355

./configure --enable-scrypt --enable-gridseed
make
sudo ./cgminer -n

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Quote from: DarkKnight on March 26, 2014, 09:24:31 PM

Quote from: jjj0923 on March 26, 2014, 09:07:41 PM

I really wish they'd get cgminer running for the gridseeds - even though cpuminer works great it can't be monitored like cgminer with it's api.

Yeah... there are already like 10 versions of CGMiner that support gridseeds. Some for BTC, some for LTC. Google it.

check around here

http://cryptomining-blog.com/

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Quote from: jjj0923 on March 26, 2014, 09:07:41 PM

I really wish they'd get cgminer running for the gridseeds - even though cpuminer works great it can't be monitored like cgminer with it's api.

Yeah... there are already like 10 versions of CGMiner that support gridseeds. Some for BTC, some for LTC. Google it.

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Hey yall!

Just a quick update.

I modded the rest of my 6 miners this afternoon, after work.

I am seeing at least a 150% increase in hashing power out of my 6 pods right now.

I just stated a fresh 24 hour test using litecoinpool.org at around 2015hrs tonight. So far, LOOKIN GOOD! REAL GOOD! Wink

As of 2015hrs tomorrow night, I'll have a 24hr avarage per unit to look at.
I'll post those results, with screen shots, then.

Far out!
I have 6 miners doing the work of 9.sthng non-modified default clock miners. Fukkin eh, man!

Very good increase. Very good, indeed!

Wolfey2014

jjj0923

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I really wish they'd get cgminer running for the gridseeds - even though cpuminer works great it can't be monitored like cgminer with it's api.

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Quote from: lajz99 on March 26, 2014, 06:56:16 PM

Don't bother with all of the Scripta bullshit...

Hashra doesn't require any of the nonsense to setup and is way easier to use.

I was one of the earlier Hashra customers (20 pack with accessories) - review --> https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/hashra-overall-experience-and-some-thoughts-524363

Tonight I was able to try the Hashra Controla flavor RasPI image.. very nice and easy to use.. (I also updated the firmware with ease just two clicks). I think the only thing missing is some fail over pool options..

I also have been testing out the Zoomhash image on a couple test miners.. not really impressed, but it works. got to utilize heavy putty action tho - I heart me some Web/GUI interface (Controla/Scripta types)..

My original 20 are running on two RasPIs with a scripta version from last week (10 each).. no issues... I tried to run all 20 (10 per hub both plugged into the pi) no joy.. about 4-6 miners would stop a random times and then the whole thing would freeze up.

I will be attempting the 20 count on the Hashra Controla when I have some more time.

Anyone try it yet?

(if Hashra would have given me the heads up I would have ordered their new 20 pack, but spent the extra 20 bucks and did it through ZH last night (w/coupon code). I really want to test out the new Hashra shipping speeds... (edit: looks like a $150 shipping charge is added... that doesn't beat my ZH deal after all)

Warhawk24

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The hashra user of Pi and password of hashra doesn't work for me

Anyone able to ssh into the hashra pi image?

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Quote from: wolfey2014 on March 26, 2014, 07:09:01 PM

Quote from: lajz99 on March 26, 2014, 06:56:16 PM

Don't bother with all of the Scripta bullshit...

Hashra doesn't require any of the nonsense to setup and is way easier to use.

No truer words have been spoken Wink

....probably Grin

www.HASHRA.COM

GRIDSEED'S ON SALE NOW!
ONLY $150 EACH! Bare bones!
Minimum order is only 20 units.
Unlimited supply available from now on!
Shipped to anywhere in the world via DHL!
NO MIDDLE MEN! Wink
It's SCARFIN time!, fellow miners!
Go get em!

And don't forget to try out their new mining software - Hashra CONTROLLA @ /support

Wolfey2014

P.S.
If you want your miners' modified to hash stably at 1000MHz+ and those noisy fans to run ultra quiet, let me know via PM and I'll take care of it for you! Wink

What mods? You ask.....look here....
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=519112.260

I would be interested if you ship via UK triangle and if someone would join me in group buy, I can't afford 20 right now

organofcorti

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Poor impulse control.

Quote from: wolfey2014 on March 26, 2014, 07:09:01 PM

Quote from: lajz99 on March 26, 2014, 06:56:16 PM

Don't bother with all of the Scripta bullshit...

Hashra doesn't require any of the nonsense to setup and is way easier to use.

No truer words have been spoken Wink

....probably Grin

www.HASHRA.COM

GRIDSEED'S ON SALE NOW!
ONLY $150 EACH! Bare bones!
Minimum order is only 20 units.
Unlimited supply available from now on!
Shipped to anywhere in the world via DHL!
NO MIDDLE MEN! Wink
It's SCARFIN time!, fellow miners!
Go get em!

And don't forget to try out their new mining software - Hashra CONTROLLA @ /support

Wolfey2014

P.S.
If you want your miners' modified to hash stably at 1000MHz+ and those noisy fans to run ultra quiet, let me know via PM and I'll take care of it for you! Wink

What mods? You ask.....look here....
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=519112.260

How much are you charging for modded gridseeds?

wolfey2014

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Quote from: lajz99 on March 26, 2014, 06:56:16 PM

Don't bother with all of the Scripta bullshit...

Hashra doesn't require any of the nonsense to setup and is way easier to use.

No truer words have been spoken Wink

....probably Grin

www.HASHRA.COM

GRIDSEED'S ON SALE NOW!
ONLY $150 EACH! Bare bones!
Minimum order is only 20 units.
Unlimited supply available from now on!
Shipped to anywhere in the world via DHL!
NO MIDDLE MEN! Wink
It's SCARFIN time!, fellow miners!
Go get em!

And don't forget to try out their new mining software - Hashra CONTROLLA @ /support

Wolfey2014

P.S.
If you want your miners' modified to hash stably at 1000MHz+ and those noisy fans to run ultra quiet, let me know via PM and I'll take care of it for you! Wink

What mods? You ask.....look here....
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=519112.260

lajz99

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Don't bother with all of the Scripta bullshit...

Hashra doesn't require any of the nonsense to setup and is way easier to use.

suchmoon

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https://bpip.org

Quote from: toxic0n on March 26, 2014, 05:25:29 PM

I changed over to Scripta which has been running rock solid for a couple of days now. Are all cgminer versions unstable and did I just get lucky so far?

I've been mining with cgminer and scripta for a couple of weeks now. I had between 19 and 24 miners (now 22). Never observed any issues with it except when I tried to run more than 3 instances of cgminer, but that's another story (I think I posted about that somewhere in this thread). It's been stable from the start. Current uptime is 8 days. This would lead me to believe that stability issues are probably related to something else: cabling, USB hubs, network, in some cases maybe defective miners.

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