Topic: [GUIDE] GridSeed GC3355 5 Chip Setup/power/windows/linux/rpi by UnicornHasher - page 60. (Read 365630 times)

Same here possibly +60 for me at $160... more if together we can get a lower price for larger qty. Got $10K that could go to this possibly.

The OP is very long, but I peered through it.. I'm assuming that the majority of it (the first part?) is mostly just about connecting without a computer to the side? I'm guessing I wouldn't have to deal with any of that when hooking up to an already-running computer? A bit overwhelmed by all the information

I currently have a linux box running BAMT with some GPUs for scrypt and am looking to buy 1-3 of these to hook up to it, is there anything specific I should know?

Don't want to splice any PSU cords, I have a power strip I could use - I guess to connect something like these? Would that work? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JRGOCM/

So as I already have a box set up, would hooking this up be as easy as connecting them via USB and connecting power to them via that external power adapter then tinkering with software?

Thanks!

+40 for me...see if you can get the price down to $120 each  

Don't need anything except for the miners themselves. Lets keep this simple and not deal with getting people power supplies, cables or any accessories.

Edit: I keep forgetting that the company I work for opened up a division in China a few years ago. We have frequent video conference calls and have already inquired if they could be a resource for sourcing product. If necessary we could have them deal directly with Gridseed on our behalf. They, of course, would require compensation for their time.

Excellent. Well, again, I'm not calling it a "group buy" if you will. I'm already prepared to buy approx 300 or so myself (at $160 each). Was just hoping to get an extra break if possible.

I'll let you know what I hear back then.

I paid nearly 15k for 60

No problem.
Like I said, HASHRA.com is the site/company that is between the manufacturers and us, now.
I am sure they are completely open to quantity purchases at a substantial discount under retail.
They may not deal with 'group' buys though. Not now anyway. I really don't know.
As I (dimly) recall, their mass quantities were 200 - 1000 - 10,000 - etc.and the price didn't go below $120 each or something like that. Don't quote me on it.
Let me know what you find out. This could get interesting
Wolfey2014

Hhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhahahahahahahahahahah! Please, hold on there matey!
You're just begging for big trouble and lost money, major D-OH! - burned out, non-functional miners!

Honestly, here is no such thing as a 12V power supply or 12V battery for that matter! It's just what everyone calls them. It's like calling an engine a motor. It ain't a motor, it's an engine but I won't go into how that is on this thread.

Power supplies and 12V batteries supply 13.8VDC to 14.2VDC. Gridseed USB 5 chippers as do all 12VDC loads.

IF you put a 120 AMP power source in front of 100 GS5's much less 10 or 1, and their is a short in one pod, it's going to go PPPFFFFSSSSSSTTTTTTTT! POW!!!!! Holy Hash Browns, Batman!!!!!

You can do that but the power supply you're talking about does not incorporate the type of filtering and voltage stabilizing much less CLEAN true DC power components that a regulated switch mode power supply, supplies. The noise on the line from that 200 amp monster will probably kill the components all by itself anyway. So I recommend you give up this idea and go for the proper type switch mode power supply.

It's great for running non-sensitive electrical components but murder on sensitive electronic components such as those found in the miners.

Go for it if you want to, but remember, someone on here told you it ain't a good idear!
As usual, do this at your own risk!
Wolfey2014

Excellent. Thanks for the info. I just shot them an email so hopefully I hear something back soon. Do you know of a graduated discount scale they may have? I have a group of individuals that are interested beyond just me, and from my understanding 200 is the price point for $160 each. Do you know what the next number is for a further reduction?


Are there any senior members that would be interested in facilitating an escrow of some sort for people interested in a group buy? Although I'm going to purchase for myself I don't want folks thinking I'm some new guy trying to pull something. So, if it works out and people can take part of the discount I'll get then great..if not, no worries.

Thanks all!

Where are you ordering them from? Or do you need someone to custom make them for you?
I'd be the man for that job I've been thinking about this for a while since I've made my own out of type M Radio Shack coaxial plugs - 2.1mm ID - with good size gauge stranded copper wires and shrink wrap connections as well as the actual casing since, if you use the correct gauge wire, their screw on covers won't fit anymore. I'd size the wires for at least 10 Amps. You want the overhead there just in case and plenty of room for constant current draw as well while the little bugger is cookin in dual hash mode.
Let me know what kind of deal you're looking for and maybe we can work something out.
I use paypal exclusively, been with them practically since they opened, am a Verified member is perfect standing. This way we're both covered, so there should be no trust issues.
I'm located in EUS too
Wolfey2014

This particular power supply used to be on some cell site tower. The voltage does not budge at all with about 6 or 7 batteries all connected to it charging. It dipped a little when adding an 8th. I'm not sure I remember the ratings on those batteries.

I do have a couple of quality PSUs (1050 Gold and 1000 Platinum rated Seasonics, and a Corsair RM 1000), I just thought I could use this.

Cool!
Here you go.... www.gridseed.com - They did have an ChEngrish version website, but I see they are now in Chinese onry. I believe that gridchip.com is for engineers, employees and maybe dealers only....It's password protected.
Anyway....
Hashra.com recently made a deal with GridSeed 'from what I understand' to be their main and 'only' reseller to the rest of the world, or atleast this hemisphere. So, the person to contact at Hashra is Simon.
[email protected]
They were selling them in bulk for $160 each USD @ a minimum order of 200 units. That comes to around $32K which I don't have available unfortunately!
But, please do count me in on the group buy. I'm definitely interested in owning at least 80 GS5 pods.
There is a rumor someone is spreading that GS might come out with a larger form factor holding several times the number of chips. I think it's just wishful thinking on their part but I am not totally sure either way. Probably not worth mentioning but hey, it's a new market and anything can happen. Supply and demand rules this game, of course.
Let me know if you need my help.
Wolfey2014

2.1 mm

I'd definitely be down for something like that!~

I am going to order some custom fabricated power plugs for these so I don't get ripped off on the fee, so I have to do:

Are these 2.1 or 2.5mm ID for the DC barrel plugs?

Although I'm new to the forums, I've been following in the shadows for a long time.

At this point, I need some guidance though.

Does someone have a point of contact or easy method to contact gridseed directly regarding a large/bulk buy? I'm looking to get 200-300 units. (Also, if some folks want to jump in on the buy, and you want to escrow in some form or fashion through a senior member, I'm fine with letting you hop onto my order to get the pricing discount)

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

-wc

Ok thanks, flipped so the fan is facing upward.

Why are you ipconfiging.  NVM.

Unplug the power from the controller and plug it back in while the network cord is connected to the router. 

Wait a few minutes

check your dhcp clients table and look for the mac address to show up.

Flip that miner over or disconnect the fan.

You are going to kill the fan and draw unneeded power.

I am having problems detecting the MAC and IP Address

I have 1 X la3m - only 1 miner is connected to my setup to the initial testing

When I do IP CONFIG /all in CMD I do not see anything relative to the MAC Address on my controller

On my router settings, I am looking at 'DHCP Clients' and I see my other connections except for the controller

I just watched the video with great interest. Definately gives me confidence in using cgminer. I was dreading using anything but cpuminer because the learning curve is so not-steep! ....but I noticed that the chap in the video has his GS5 upside down sucking itself to the table top! There can be virtually ZERO air flow with the pod sitting on its own fan like that. No wonder he's worried about it getting too hot! I'd agree with anyone that it will probably self destruct in no time! Those poor little chips are bound to make magic black smoke unless he turns it right side up 'FAN ON TOP' and lets it cool the pod properly! Whew! You can probably cook an egg on it the way he has it sitting.
Wolfey2014