Another slightly updated list of handy Neptune commands.
They do not change anything on miner.
api-cgminer
api-cgminer | grep MHS
api-cgminer | grep av
# get rid of the long line at the top
api-cgminer | grep -v Reply | grep av
# slightly different output adds cgminer elapsed time in seconds
api-cgminer devs
# some different info
api-cgminer estats
api-cgminer estats | grep -v Reply | grep coremap | sed s/..................../\&\\n/ | sed s/..................../\&\\n/g
# view LM75(PCB) temp and VRM info
waas -g all-asic-info
# just specific details
waas -g all-asic-info | grep I
waas -g all-asic-info | grep T
waas -g all-asic-info | grep V
waas -g all-asic-info | grep F
waas -g all-asic-info | grep tem
# Add ASIC# to specific details
waas -g all-asic-info | grep -e I -e asic
waas -g all-asic-info | grep -e T -e asic
waas -g all-asic-info | grep -e F -e asic
# if you noticed the 'estats' above did not finish last 4 die
# you can kinda hunt for sleepers on 5th ASIC (crude method)
# very subjective
asic info 5 0
asic info 5 1
asic info 5 2
asic info 5 3
# just the core displayed 18 rows of 20 core
asic info 5 0 | grep Want | sed s/"Want work: "// | sed s/..................../\&\\n/g
# It's that or 9 rows of 40 IMneverHO
# add 20 more dots to the line of dots above for 9x40
asic info 5 0 | grep Want | sed s/"Want work: "// | sed s/......................................../\&\\n/g
# with the above 'asic' commands run it, wait a few seconds, hit the up arrow and enter to run it again
# You can see the asterisks march along for working core
# if you have some that never move they might be sleepers
# I think if it is repeated too often it might slightly impact thruput to that die till cgminer catches up
I keep a file on miner for reference and cut/paste commands.
Re-running a command is just a matter of finding it with the up arrow.
The sed stuff is crude and sub-optimal but 'almost' not cryptic.
Linear method applied, shortcuts exist but complexity can rise fast when you mix and match.
Different Tangent...
I got the Altera JTAG clone thingy today.
It's time for me to put up or shut up re: JTAG
Smaller Freq steps in useful range will totally depend on max "Fvco" on the ASIC.
http://www.altera.com/support/devices/pll_clock/basics/pll-basics.htmlWe know the input is 25MHz so it is a matter of how many bits adjustment available for "M".
EDIT. deleted incorrect confusing statement regarding step size.
I also have my alternate 'flexible' JTAG thingy ironed out.
I may use that to sniff the ribbon cable traffic instead of storage scope if it is fast enough.
Time to gut the Hoopiter and scavenge a controller. (sniffle)
I spent the interim searching for ways to reduce power consumption and reduce HW%.
Nuthin concrete but still have unexplored ideas up me sleeve.
So far cooling the VRM is the best result worth noting.
Volt adjustment can add just a tad too.
YMMV
P.S.
Way way way off topic but possibly humorous to some.
Life decided I needed a break from my routine.
My cat came home in middle of night with a face full of skunk spray.
Direct hit to the mouth and eyes.
I managed to irrigate her eyes/face for a few minutes without a single scratch or bite.
When bathed with just eye safe flea shampoo the stink only lasted a day.
Makes me wonder if it was a cheapo alternative used by a human.
I have handled refined mercaptin and a small drop lasts for weeks.
(In a laboratory setting, I would never inflict it on any living thing)
Either way I hope my cat paid attention in class because a lesson was paid for and delivered.
Not sure what my lesson was but I know there is one because I paid a small price too.
It probably has to do with radiator placement by screen door.
Does my Neptune attract critters?
Just an hour ago I discovered a neighbor cat wanting in.
Yee Haa! Life has surprises enough for everyone!
I wonder what the "skunk's" version of the story is.
