Topic: Is the Anker USB 3.0 7-Port Hub a suitable port for USB mining? (Read 1131 times)
It's a GekkoScience 2Pac. There's a thread on the first page, with posts from today (instead of a year and a half ago), with "GekkoScience 2Pac" and "support" in the title. Probably a good place to start.
October 04, 2017, 05:54:48 PM
It works very well on Linux PC, did not try windows, but should work as well, but Anker does NOT work on raspberry pi AT ALL (it is known).
What USB your are talking about? If this is about sidehack/gekkoscience stick, then there is a big support thread on it.
What USB your are talking about? If this is about sidehack/gekkoscience stick, then there is a big support thread on it.
In regards to raspberry pi, definitely NOT working... i stumbled on this thread because a friend gave me a bunch of these gekkoScience 2PACs and im trying to find a suitable hub.. so far the max i seem to be able to power stablely is two per powered hub. have tried the anker 9 port 3.0 5amp, a Vantec 10 4amp.. just ordered another, that claims it can deliver 2.5 amp to each port simultaneously but we shall see.. I have had some luck daisy chaining powerd usb hubs. (yikes)
anyway, rant... what thread were you talking about "sidehack/gekkoscience stick" link please
February 10, 2016, 02:55:52 PM
Thanks for your answer. I was looking at the Sidehack sticks, although I am doing this on a budget right now so I couldn't afford many of them. Such a shame that it doesn't work on the Raspberry Pi. Probably because the drivers aren't compatible with ARM processors
just install Ubuntu on a PC partition and make it double-boot;
it works great and ubuntu installer is smart enough to give you a choice between windows or linux on each restart.
Alternatively, Superbpag (USB 3.0) and Plugable (usb 2.0, but slots can handle up to 1.5A) are known to work with rasp pi (any of them, including pi zero).
BTW, gekkoscience sticks DO work great on rasp pi, of course, just not with that Anker.
I can confirm that the Anker hubs work fun under Windows/Mac with my scrypt USB sticks, but it does NOT work with the RPi (others users are saying no linux systems in general...it has to do with a bug that the Anker USB 3.0 chipset has).
I do agree the the Superbpag is hands down the best hub for any "USB Stick" based mining.
absolutely re pi, but
re what other users said-Anker does work on Ubuntu 15.10 Linux as far as gekkoscience sticks are concerned.
sometimes they are not picked up readily after PC restart, but sudo reboot fixes it.
Superbpag is good, but so is Plugable 7port 60w hub (usb 2.0, but with 1.4-1.5A/slot) for those living where Superbpag is not available.
February 10, 2016, 01:04:31 PM
Thanks for your answer. I was looking at the Sidehack sticks, although I am doing this on a budget right now so I couldn't afford many of them. Such a shame that it doesn't work on the Raspberry Pi. Probably because the drivers aren't compatible with ARM processors
just install Ubuntu on a PC partition and make it double-boot;
it works great and ubuntu installer is smart enough to give you a choice between windows or linux on each restart.
Alternatively, Superbpag (USB 3.0) and Plugable (usb 2.0, but slots can handle up to 1.5A) are known to work with rasp pi (any of them, including pi zero).
BTW, gekkoscience sticks DO work great on rasp pi, of course, just not with that Anker.
I can confirm that the Anker hubs work fun under Windows/Mac with my scrypt USB sticks, but it does NOT work with the RPi (others users are saying no linux systems in general...it has to do with a bug that the Anker USB 3.0 chipset has).
I do agree the the Superbpag is hands down the best hub for any "USB Stick" based mining.
February 09, 2016, 11:31:11 PM
Thanks for your answer. I was looking at the Sidehack sticks, although I am doing this on a budget right now so I couldn't afford many of them. Such a shame that it doesn't work on the Raspberry Pi. Probably because the drivers aren't compatible with ARM processors
just install Ubuntu on a PC partition and make it double-boot;
it works great and ubuntu installer is smart enough to give you a choice between windows or linux on each restart.
Alternatively, Superbpag (USB 3.0) and Plugable (usb 2.0, but slots can handle up to 1.5A) are known to work with rasp pi (any of them, including pi zero).
BTW, gekkoscience sticks DO work great on rasp pi, of course, just not with that Anker.
February 09, 2016, 11:12:06 PM
Thanks for your answer. I was looking at the Sidehack sticks, although I am doing this on a budget right now so I couldn't afford many of them. Such a shame that it doesn't work on the Raspberry Pi. Probably because the drivers aren't compatible with ARM processors
February 09, 2016, 10:49:42 PM
It works very well on Linux PC, did not try windows, but should work as well, but Anker does NOT work on raspberry pi AT ALL (it is known).
What USB your are talking about? If this is about sidehack/gekkoscience stick, then there is a big support thread on it.
What USB your are talking about? If this is about sidehack/gekkoscience stick, then there is a big support thread on it.
February 09, 2016, 10:14:10 PM
Title says everything. The PSU included with the hub is rated at 12v 5A. I know the 10-port version of this product works but I don't think I will need that many ports.
Jump to: