Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread - page 106.

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Quote from: 100knot2dae on August 26, 2021, 09:29:33 AM

Quote from: crypto_curious on August 23, 2021, 02:43:52 PM

Hi,
I haven't received any reply, so asking again:
Any news on standalone apollo-miner binary? It's been now 3 months since the release. Miner binary crashes a lot for everyone. GUI full package uses the same binary, so problems exist for everyone. Also miner not stopping mining and using power full power when no connection to the pool, it should be idling. Furthermore, Mining Rig rentals pool is not supported, because of "::: ROLLING_MASK ::: Not supported" error (cgminer works just fine). These two problems have been reported on github, but has not been acknowledged. For standalone miner users, Raspberry Pi binaries were promised, still no sight of it. I can't use Apollo miner on perfectly fine and supported (by manufacturer) Raspberry Pi 1, zero, and other devices.
I know GUI is important, but no reason to delay fundamental part of Apollo which is miner software?
When can we expect update to apollo-miner? Thanks.

Considering that your request is getting constantly ignored, along with other feature requests like solo mining, I tend to believe there won't be any updates available in the foreseeable future.

They are not ignored, we have other priorities. Lots of software work will be complete in the fall, most of it is being worked on now.

jstefanop

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Quote from: wavelengthsf on August 26, 2021, 08:31:36 AM

Better to not run at 100% of the PSU capacity though. I run turbo but use an off the shelf 500W PSU.

Also correct, yes, maybe FutureBit has more info about the actual rating of their PSU's - maybe the product pages just say 200W but there's a little headroom built in still?

Edit: From product pics it seems the absolute max that can be pulled from it, is indeed 16,7A, which is 200.4W...
Maybe suggestion to FutureBit to upgrade their PSUs to e.g. 220W units for the next iteration Cheesy

I also always over-spec PSU's when building PCs for example, it's really common practice and they also run more efficient at around 70-80%, I think.

It can run in turbo and is rated for that, but there is little headroom, OCP will kick in at about 210-220 watts.

Next gen PSU will be able to run at ~300 watts.

100knot2dae

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Quote from: crypto_curious on August 23, 2021, 02:43:52 PM

Hi,
I haven't received any reply, so asking again:
Any news on standalone apollo-miner binary? It's been now 3 months since the release. Miner binary crashes a lot for everyone. GUI full package uses the same binary, so problems exist for everyone. Also miner not stopping mining and using power full power when no connection to the pool, it should be idling. Furthermore, Mining Rig rentals pool is not supported, because of "::: ROLLING_MASK ::: Not supported" error (cgminer works just fine). These two problems have been reported on github, but has not been acknowledged. For standalone miner users, Raspberry Pi binaries were promised, still no sight of it. I can't use Apollo miner on perfectly fine and supported (by manufacturer) Raspberry Pi 1, zero, and other devices.
I know GUI is important, but no reason to delay fundamental part of Apollo which is miner software?
When can we expect update to apollo-miner? Thanks.

Considering that your request is getting constantly ignored, along with other feature requests like solo mining, I tend to believe there won't be any updates available in the foreseeable future.

wavelengthsf

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Quote from: edonaldson on August 26, 2021, 07:31:22 AM

Do the stock PSUs work with Turbo mode? What has everyone experience been?

They should! Turbo mode is 200W, eco is 125W - the PSU is rated for the full 200W.

Better to not run at 100% of the PSU capacity though. I run turbo but use an off the shelf 500W PSU.

edonaldson

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Quote from: dwood443 on August 25, 2021, 11:56:55 AM

Quote from: V3XED on August 25, 2021, 10:29:05 AM

Finally tried out some of the other modes on the Apollos in the last few days.
Had a very delightful and surprising discovery.

In Eco mode.... I was getting 2 th/s @ 76w per th/s
in Balanced mode.. I get 2.5 th/s @ 64w per th/s Shocked

So, not sure why but balanced mode actually offers better wat per wat performance for me.
Also, it was a more substantial hashrate increase than I expected too, with 25% performance gains over eco.

So, if your out there just chillin on ECO with your miners, I recommend trying out the other settings and seeing what you get.
Grin

Thanks for the suggestion. Mine also similar results but I also noticed less errors. My second miner was showing more errors than the first miner. But changed to balanced and they now about the same.

Do the stock PSUs work with Turbo mode? What has everyone experience been?

dwood443

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Quote from: V3XED on August 25, 2021, 10:29:05 AM

Finally tried out some of the other modes on the Apollos in the last few days.
Had a very delightful and surprising discovery.

In Eco mode.... I was getting 2 th/s @ 76w per th/s
in Balanced mode.. I get 2.5 th/s @ 64w per th/s Shocked

So, not sure why but balanced mode actually offers better wat per wat performance for me.
Also, it was a more substantial hashrate increase than I expected too, with 25% performance gains over eco.

So, if your out there just chillin on ECO with your miners, I recommend trying out the other settings and seeing what you get.
Grin

Thanks for the suggestion. Mine also similar results but I also noticed less errors. My second miner was showing more errors than the first miner. But changed to balanced and they now about the same.

gt_addict

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Quote from: V3XED on August 25, 2021, 10:29:05 AM

Finally tried out some of the other modes on the Apollos in the last few days.
Had a very delightful and surprising discovery.

In Eco mode.... I was getting 2 th/s @ 76w per th/s
in Balanced mode.. I get 2.5 th/s @ 64w per th/s Shocked

So, not sure why but balanced mode actually offers better wat per wat performance for me.
Also, it was a more substantial hashrate increase than I expected too, with 25% performance gains over eco.

So, if your out there just chillin on ECO with your miners, I recommend trying out the other settings and seeing what you get.
Grin

Same here. There isnt much in it between ECO and Balanced. I think ECO was more for keeping noise down. Balanced is the best for me really 2.5Th at 66w Th/s. ECO was around 62w-ish for 2Th.

V3XED

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Finally tried out some of the other modes on the Apollos in the last few days.
Had a very delightful and surprising discovery.

In Eco mode.... I was getting 2 th/s @ 76w per th/s
in Balanced mode.. I get 2.5 th/s @ 64w per th/s Shocked

So, not sure why but balanced mode actually offers better wat per wat performance for me.
Also, it was a more substantial hashrate increase than I expected too, with 25% performance gains over eco.

So, if your out there just chillin on ECO with your miners, I recommend trying out the other settings and seeing what you get.
Grin

wavelengthsf

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which video cards are you using ?

This is a dedicated mining system with ASIC chips. You can't mine BTC with a video card.

devincrypt

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Quote from: pancakedeluxe on August 24, 2021, 12:35:44 PM

im just running it without the ssd installed / node, anyone else doing the same? Eagerly waiting for the node / solo mining update

Removed it - don't want it - does nothing for me - has ZERO value to me - Main and 2 slaves purring perfectly.

pancakedeluxe

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im just running it without the ssd installed / node, anyone else doing the same? Eagerly waiting for the node / solo mining update

crypto_curious

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Hi,
I haven't received any reply, so asking again:
Any news on standalone apollo-miner binary? It's been now 3 months since the release. Miner binary crashes a lot for everyone. GUI full package uses the same binary, so problems exist for everyone. Also miner not stopping mining and using power full power when no connection to the pool, it should be idling. Furthermore, Mining Rig rentals pool is not supported, because of "::: ROLLING_MASK ::: Not supported" error (cgminer works just fine). These two problems have been reported on github, but has not been acknowledged. For standalone miner users, Raspberry Pi binaries were promised, still no sight of it. I can't use Apollo miner on perfectly fine and supported (by manufacturer) Raspberry Pi 1, zero, and other devices.
I know GUI is important, but no reason to delay fundamental part of Apollo which is miner software?
When can we expect update to apollo-miner? Thanks.

dwood443

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Quote from: garetjax on August 23, 2021, 12:05:38 PM

I had a power outage and now my node won't start but my miner is running. I get this error in the gui "Double-check your USB node drive is plugged in the USB port in the back of your Apollo, properly formatted with the folder name "Bitcoin" in the root directory, and press the Start button below"

No luck - any ideas?

Thanks

I had a similar issue. I powered off, flipped the miner over, loosened the screw that holds the drive in. popped drive out and reinserted. Powered up and all was fine.

garetjax

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I had a power outage and now my node won't start but my miner is running. I get this error in the gui "Double-check your USB node drive is plugged in the USB port in the back of your Apollo, properly formatted with the folder name "Bitcoin" in the root directory, and press the Start button below"

No luck - any ideas?

Thanks

gt_addict

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Quote from: heslo on August 23, 2021, 02:18:24 AM

Quote from: gt_addict on August 23, 2021, 02:11:30 AM

Quote from: heslo on August 22, 2021, 10:42:51 PM

Quote from: pancakedeluxe on August 22, 2021, 07:05:30 PM

works great, just the bug that others are experiencing with the dashboard not updating (perhaps bug due to timezone)

otherwise is mining rock solid, red and yellow lights flashing, mining on slushpool on eco mode, ~2 - 2.6 TH/s

anyone know how I'd go about starting fresh for the Node / nvme drive? I've removed it because I thought I corrupted the sync. I plan on adding it again for when solo mining on our own node is added

Yellow light??? I've only got a red LED at the front, am I alone here?

The yellow/orange light flashes through the side by the I/O. Its from the SBC.

Ah yep, I just thought he meant at the front but yes, there's definitely lights associated with the SBC

I had to check twice this morning to make sure I wasnt misunderstanding lol

heslo

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Quote from: gt_addict on August 23, 2021, 02:11:30 AM

Quote from: heslo on August 22, 2021, 10:42:51 PM

Quote from: pancakedeluxe on August 22, 2021, 07:05:30 PM

works great, just the bug that others are experiencing with the dashboard not updating (perhaps bug due to timezone)

otherwise is mining rock solid, red and yellow lights flashing, mining on slushpool on eco mode, ~2 - 2.6 TH/s

anyone know how I'd go about starting fresh for the Node / nvme drive? I've removed it because I thought I corrupted the sync. I plan on adding it again for when solo mining on our own node is added

Yellow light??? I've only got a red LED at the front, am I alone here?

The yellow/orange light flashes through the side by the I/O. Its from the SBC.

Ah yep, I just thought he meant at the front but yes, there's definitely lights associated with the SBC

gt_addict

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Quote from: heslo on August 22, 2021, 10:42:51 PM

Quote from: pancakedeluxe on August 22, 2021, 07:05:30 PM

works great, just the bug that others are experiencing with the dashboard not updating (perhaps bug due to timezone)

otherwise is mining rock solid, red and yellow lights flashing, mining on slushpool on eco mode, ~2 - 2.6 TH/s

anyone know how I'd go about starting fresh for the Node / nvme drive? I've removed it because I thought I corrupted the sync. I plan on adding it again for when solo mining on our own node is added

Yellow light??? I've only got a red LED at the front, am I alone here?

The yellow/orange light flashes through the side by the I/O. Its from the SBC.

heslo

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Quote from: pancakedeluxe on August 22, 2021, 07:05:30 PM

works great, just the bug that others are experiencing with the dashboard not updating (perhaps bug due to timezone)

otherwise is mining rock solid, red and yellow lights flashing, mining on slushpool on eco mode, ~2 - 2.6 TH/s

anyone know how I'd go about starting fresh for the Node / nvme drive? I've removed it because I thought I corrupted the sync. I plan on adding it again for when solo mining on our own node is added

Yellow light??? I've only got a red LED at the front, am I alone here?

pancakedeluxe

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works great, just the bug that others are experiencing with the dashboard not updating (perhaps bug due to timezone)

otherwise is mining rock solid, red and yellow lights flashing, mining on slushpool on eco mode, ~2 - 2.6 TH/s

anyone know how I'd go about starting fresh for the Node / nvme drive? I've removed it because I thought I corrupted the sync. I plan on adding it again for when solo mining on our own node is added

fvineyard

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What does it mean when a hash unit shows up as 'inactive' and what is the cause?

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