[GUIDE] GridSeed GC3355 5 Chip Setup/power/windows/linux/rpi by UnicornHasher - page 39.

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Quote from: DanGilmore on March 18, 2014, 06:39:43 PM

Going to try those command lines.

I'm trying to mine scrypt coins.

Wait are you trying to mine bitcoin or light coin

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

also see change below you doubled up

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:(password)

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Quote from: DanGilmore on March 18, 2014, 06:39:43 PM

Going to try those command lines.

I'm trying to mine scrypt coins.

Your problem may be the high com port number, switch it in the device manager to below com10 then try again.

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Going to try those command lines.

I'm trying to mine scrypt coins.

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Quote from: DanGilmore on March 18, 2014, 06:35:08 PM

USB 2.0 didn't help. I'm running out of ideas Huh

Wait are you trying to mine bitcoin or light coin

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

also see change below you doubled up

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:(password)

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Try (note the extra stratum):
minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

If that doesn't work, then try:
sudo minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

If that doesn't work, find a LTC pool, like https://crypto-coin-pool.com/, and get LTC to mine first.

Make sure you have the right WORKER password. It is not necessarily your account password.

DanGilmore

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USB 2.0 didn't help. I'm running out of ideas Huh

richmke

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Yes, USB 3.0 port could be a problem. Make sure the port you use is 2.0.

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Quote from: DanGilmore on March 18, 2014, 06:09:08 PM

Already downloaded it

thanks for the advise.

But I'm still having issues.

Try unplugging the miner and plugging it back in. Make sure your in a 2.0 usb on your mother board. I have windows 8.1 and its a pain to get these running but once you do your fine. Also change com port on the ST driver to some other number. Com port one should be being used already. If you look under devices>com ports one is probably used.

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Quote from: DanGilmore on March 18, 2014, 05:22:44 PM

Im using Windows 8 right now. It seems like the Miner is working but cant get the work from/to the pool.

_EDIT_

The Config file liks like this:

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM1 --url=stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

and when I start the Miner i get:

"0: GC3355 chip mining thread started,in SINGLE mode
0: Open \\.\COM1 failed, GetLastError:2
Stratum detected new Block
...
Stratum detected new Block"

P.s. Windows set the Miner to COM17 so I changed it to COM1

__EDIT__

Disabled all Firewalls etc. still not working :/

HAH! There's your problem! Windblow$ ATE! Cheesy

I found the latest STM USB driver....
http://www.xpdrivers.com/usb/stmicroelectronics/_3_2602.cfm

I'm using Windows 7. Works perfectly.

Wolfey2014

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Already downloaded it

thanks for the advise.

But I'm still having issues.

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Quote from: DanGilmore on March 18, 2014, 04:49:56 PM

My mistake

I already downloaded the fixed version but what i meant is "where can i downlad the usb driver?"
Was a little misleading. Sorry for that.

_EDIT_

I just found out that the driver that i downloaded earlier is identical to the one i just downloaded. Tried both and the fixed miner but still not working.
Any other ideas Huh

Would a screenshot be helpful ?

Try googling STMmicroelectronics USB driver

I forget where I downloaded it from before...
Sorry
w2014

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Quote from: usao on March 18, 2014, 04:42:27 PM

Quote from: wolfey2014 on March 18, 2014, 04:28:49 PM

Your answer is here: http://cryptomining-blog.com/?s=Download+cpuminer+for+Gridseed+5-chip+GC3355+ASICs+with+Reduced+Power+Usage

Install the STMmicroelectronics USB driver as well.
You'll be trading in no time!

Wolfey2014

Verified. It's a 2-step process. DL the cpuminer and install the driver. Worked 100% perfect.
Wolfey2014 - Excellent advice.

Thank you!
Wolfey2014

DanGilmore

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I did exactly what you said.

The good thing is: it gave me com22 and the error is gone.
The bad thing is: still no hashrate. I only get new blocks

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If minerd will accept com17, try this:

In device manager, disable the gridseed, and delete it.
unplug the gridseed from the usb, and reboot the computer
after reboot, follow whatever install instructions you are using for the gridseed.
see what port device manager gives
try that port with minerd

DanGilmore

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Because I tried a different Software earlier that would only support nubers up to 10.
So I opened the device manager (don't know the english term) an changed it to an unused number (1) and rebooted the computer.

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"0: Open \\.\COM1 failed, GetLastError:2"

You have to solve that problem first. Any error message after that is irrelevant.

How did you change it to Com1? Did you reboot after changing to com1? Why not keep it com17 and use:
minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM17 --url=stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

Com1 may be conflicting with other onboard devices.

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Dan: I hate Windows 8. Everything works differently on it. I wouldn't be surprised if Windows 8 firewall is blocking a port.

BTW: Have you tried disabling any internet security you have? Make sure your router isn't blocking anything either.

What instructions did you follow to install your mining software?

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Im using Windows 8 right now. It seems like the Miner is working but cant get the work from/to the pool.

_EDIT_

The Config file liks like this:

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM1 --url=stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

and when I start the Miner i get:

"0: GC3355 chip mining thread started,in SINGLE mode
0: Open \\.\COM1 failed, GetLastError:2
Stratum detected new Block
...
Stratum detected new Block"

P.s. Windows set the Miner to COM17 so I changed it to COM1

__EDIT__

Disabled all Firewalls etc. still not working :/

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DanGilmore:

Which OS are you using?
Let us know which instructions you followed to install the software.
Also, post the command line (and .conf file) that you are using to run the miners.

If you are using Linux, I got cpuminer under ubuntu 13.4.4 to work without too much trouble. I followed the 5A.1 Linux instructions here:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.5448813
Note: run this all under a user "miner"

One additional thing I had to do was: sudo ln -s /usr/local/lib/libjansson.* /usr/lib/, which is under the 13.10 instructions right before you build cgminer.

Since you only have one miner, you don't have to worry about the pool.sh stuff. I could not get it to work that way, so I wrote a .sh file that did all my miners.

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My mistake

I already downloaded the fixed version but what i meant is "where can i downlad the usb driver?"
Was a little misleading. Sorry for that.

_EDIT_

I just found out that the driver that i downloaded earlier is identical to the one i just downloaded. Tried both and the fixed miner but still not working.
Any other ideas Huh

Would a screenshot be helpful ?

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