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

heslo

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Quote from: CryptoMogz666 on June 13, 2021, 09:00:45 PM

Quote from: heslo on June 13, 2021, 07:50:54 PM

Quote from: CryptoMogz666 on June 13, 2021, 07:29:19 PM

Hey everyone. I just got my FutureBit a couple of days ago. Everything was going fine, until it started making loud grinding sounds today. I put in an email with the contact part of the website and DM'd John on Twitter. I figured I do my do diligence and post here for more exposure. I isolated the grinding to the raspberry pie cpu heatsink fan. Seems like it is a bad fan I guess. Do I need to send the model back for replacement? I'm having trouble finding returns info. =/

philipma1957 had a similar issue and fixed it easy enough, perhaps try this...

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.57111281

Thank you for the quick reply. I got a DM back from John suggesting similar. I tried various stages of tightening and then loosening, all leading to similar outcomes of grindy fan. He responded to my vids saying the sounds were not normal. Probably sending a replacement fan. I wonder if there are any other higher quality fans that it could be replaced with if it happens to be a common problem? It honestly looks like the fan casing is warping into an oval and causing issues with the fan blades.

Could just be a manufacturing defect; mine is whisper quiet and I just checked no warping either

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Quote from: heslo on June 13, 2021, 07:50:54 PM

Quote from: CryptoMogz666 on June 13, 2021, 07:29:19 PM

Hey everyone. I just got my FutureBit a couple of days ago. Everything was going fine, until it started making loud grinding sounds today. I put in an email with the contact part of the website and DM'd John on Twitter. I figured I do my do diligence and post here for more exposure. I isolated the grinding to the raspberry pie cpu heatsink fan. Seems like it is a bad fan I guess. Do I need to send the model back for replacement? I'm having trouble finding returns info. =/

philipma1957 had a similar issue and fixed it easy enough, perhaps try this...

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.57111281

Thank you for the quick reply. I got a DM back from John suggesting similar. I tried various stages of tightening and then loosening, all leading to similar outcomes of grindy fan. He responded to my vids saying the sounds were not normal. Probably sending a replacement fan. I wonder if there are any other higher quality fans that it could be replaced with if it happens to be a common problem? It honestly looks like the fan casing is warping into an oval and causing issues with the fan blades.

heslo

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Quote from: CryptoMogz666 on June 13, 2021, 07:29:19 PM

Hey everyone. I just got my FutureBit a couple of days ago. Everything was going fine, until it started making loud grinding sounds today. I put in an email with the contact part of the website and DM'd John on Twitter. I figured I do my do diligence and post here for more exposure. I isolated the grinding to the raspberry pie cpu heatsink fan. Seems like it is a bad fan I guess. Do I need to send the model back for replacement? I'm having trouble finding returns info. =/

philipma1957 had a similar issue and fixed it easy enough, perhaps try this...

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.57111281

CryptoMogz666

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Hey everyone. I just got my FutureBit a couple of days ago. Everything was going fine, until it started making loud grinding sounds today. I put in an email with the contact part of the website and DM'd John on Twitter. I figured I do my do diligence and post here for more exposure. I isolated the grinding to the raspberry pie cpu heatsink fan. Seems like it is a bad fan I guess. Do I need to send the model back for replacement? I'm having trouble finding returns info. =/

heslo

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Quote from: jbrow8 on June 13, 2021, 04:43:48 PM

Quote from: orbit887 on June 13, 2021, 03:08:47 PM

Quote from: wingless on June 12, 2021, 12:34:15 PM

Hello, I don't mean to be pestering...but any eta on when a copy of the image will be uploaded? As of now, I can't use my device at all...until I can re-flash it. I'd appreciate any update/help.

Thanks!

+1 same situation here, without an image to reflash my unit is sat unable to do anything. Any estimate ETA at all?

I finally got into the menu system that was asking for the password, I went through 2 monitors before finally finding the TV HDMI port worked. one problem solved, more to follow

They did mention some HDMI monitors may not work due to a simple HDMI controller on the SBC. That's why I just hooked it up via ethernet and went in via the web GUI but some others have not been able to do so that way

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Quote from: orbit887 on June 13, 2021, 03:08:47 PM

Quote from: wingless on June 12, 2021, 12:34:15 PM

Hello, I don't mean to be pestering...but any eta on when a copy of the image will be uploaded? As of now, I can't use my device at all...until I can re-flash it. I'd appreciate any update/help.

Thanks!

+1 same situation here, without an image to reflash my unit is sat unable to do anything. Any estimate ETA at all?

I finally got into the menu system that was asking for the password, I went through 2 monitors before finally finding the TV HDMI port worked. one problem solved, more to follow

orbit887

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Quote from: wingless on June 12, 2021, 12:34:15 PM

Hello, I don't mean to be pestering...but any eta on when a copy of the image will be uploaded? As of now, I can't use my device at all...until I can re-flash it. I'd appreciate any update/help.

Thanks!

+1 same situation here, without an image to reflash my unit is sat unable to do anything. Any estimate ETA at all?

cryptonite!

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Quote from: cryptonite! on June 13, 2021, 09:05:11 AM

hello first thing my miner page says "There is a problem fetching system stats (Internal error)" I've got the whole blockchain sync and 31/32 connections for some reason I have no connections at my system info settings ? it did before now it shows 0 cpu and 0 memory used,also it says please allow port 8333 how do I do that and the miners seem to be running in balanced mode even when it shows eco mode I have to keep a extra fan on them also I didnt know your supposed to leave them on eco mode when it s sync the blockchain seems to be stuck on balance mode

well I got my router to allow 8333 port , still wondering about the miner temp averages 48c and 4 to 4.2 Th/s total for all 3 minors and the top of the dashboard it says even a higher temp
also cant seem to change out of minor modes stuck in eco mode I attempted shut down /restart ect... ?

wavelengthsf

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Hello, I wonder if anyone can help get my standard unit hooked up to my Ubuntu machine working.

I keep getting a "packet ignored" message:

I tried with a different cable on Ubuntu machine, and now I can see the USB device. However, when I start the miner, I get the same symptom as the windows box:

Code:

6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

I also tried on Windows, where I see it show up as COM3, but just get this same warning and no hashing:

Code:

MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
MsPacket: version mismatch: act 0xd165 != exp 0xd166
WARNING: slave[0]: packet ignored
[6144]: cd ab 65 d1 21 00 9d 00 ... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

heslo

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Quote from: cryptonite! on June 13, 2021, 09:05:11 AM

hello first thing my miner page says "There is a problem fetching system stats (Internal error)" I've got the whole blockchain sync and 31/32 connections for some reason I have no connections at my system info settings ? it did before now it shows 0 cpu and 0 memory used,also it says please allow port 8333 how do I do that and the miners seem to be running in balanced mode even when it shows eco mode I have to keep a extra fan on them also I didnt know your supposed to leave them on eco mode when it s sync the blockchain seems to be stuck on balance mode

Chuck your IP in here https://canyouseeme.org/ and select port 8333. If it can see you, then the port is already forwarded. If not, you'll have to go into your router and forward the port yourself. Use google and search for your router and port forwarding settings to show you how if you don't know; it's very easy. But considering it's got 31/32 connections I'd say it's already forwarded.

As for the stats error, I don't get that but all my stats just say 0. It's a known issue and is being worked on

cryptonite!

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hello first thing my miner page says "There is a problem fetching system stats (Internal error)" I've got the whole blockchain sync and 31/32 connections for some reason I have no connections at my system info settings ? it did before now it shows 0 cpu and 0 memory used,also it says please allow port 8333 how do I do that and the miners seem to be running in balanced mode even when it shows eco mode I have to keep a extra fan on them also I didnt know your supposed to leave them on eco mode when it s sync the blockchain seems to be stuck on balance mode

philipma1957

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'The right to privacy matters'

Quote from: philipma1957 on June 12, 2021, 09:10:09 AM

Quote from: heslo on June 12, 2021, 09:05:38 AM

Quote from: philipma1957 on June 12, 2021, 08:45:38 AM

Quote from: heslo on June 11, 2021, 09:34:33 PM

Quote from: kano on June 11, 2021, 09:24:45 PM

Quote from: jstefanop on June 10, 2021, 10:07:29 AM

Quote from: bernhardjkw on June 09, 2021, 08:29:27 PM

One question ...my node is synched. Now, if I download Bitcoin Core Wallet from the official repo and install it (of course point it to the correct directory), will it just read the status of the blockchain from there, or will it try to sync again...what I definitely don't want to happen ?!

You need to point the core wallet to /media/nvme/Bitcoin and shutdown the node before you start the wallet. The core wallet launches its own bitcoind and two cant be running at the same time.

So I presume this means it is running bitcoin core without a wallet and adding a wallet could be easier to just remove the -disablewallet (or the bitcoin.conf setting disablewallet=1)?
Or is it running bitcoin core with wallet code compiled out of it?
(Yes running a wallet on it does also have it's own issues ...)

I will also add that a miner and or node that automatically updates it's code from the internet, is a major security issue waiting to happen.

I'd imagine there's a notification to update, I doubt it would update automatically in the background. If it does I agree, self updates can be a security risk

mine has an update notice which i have left alone for two days.

Curious, you got the first deliveries yeah? I assume you're running an earlier version of software. What version number is listed in the top right? Mine is v0.3.0

i will check it in a bit.

I am v0.3.0 the update was for firefox not the os

TheFlatline

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Bought two standard units. I'm a linux amateur, probably should have bought a full unit. Have been able to configure start_apollo.sh file and get one miner running. Connected to a hackintosh running ubuntu. I cannot figure out how to get second miner running.

./miner_start_all.sh returns "line 8: screen: command not found" two times, then says "Started." Yet I can't see the worker in the pool, and red light stays solid. How do I get the second miner running? How do I open a second instance?

Appreciate any advice, but please talk slow for the dummy.

Also, was hoping to run each miner via its own rpi, but cannot find a way to run a stable 64-bit os on the rpis to install the 64-bit apollo software. Is 32-bit coming? Any suggestions for running these via rpi? Appreciate the help. Learning as I go but I have to start somewhere.

Thanks.

devincrypt

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Just curious before I receive my batch 1 order - has anyone received the combo controller + standard units that actually work with no problems?

wingless

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Hello, I don't mean to be pestering...but any eta on when a copy of the image will be uploaded? As of now, I can't use my device at all...until I can re-flash it. I'd appreciate any update/help.

Thanks!

philipma1957

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'The right to privacy matters'

Quote from: heslo on June 12, 2021, 09:05:38 AM

Quote from: philipma1957 on June 12, 2021, 08:45:38 AM

Quote from: heslo on June 11, 2021, 09:34:33 PM

Quote from: kano on June 11, 2021, 09:24:45 PM

Quote from: jstefanop on June 10, 2021, 10:07:29 AM

Quote from: bernhardjkw on June 09, 2021, 08:29:27 PM

One question ...my node is synched. Now, if I download Bitcoin Core Wallet from the official repo and install it (of course point it to the correct directory), will it just read the status of the blockchain from there, or will it try to sync again...what I definitely don't want to happen ?!

You need to point the core wallet to /media/nvme/Bitcoin and shutdown the node before you start the wallet. The core wallet launches its own bitcoind and two cant be running at the same time.

So I presume this means it is running bitcoin core without a wallet and adding a wallet could be easier to just remove the -disablewallet (or the bitcoin.conf setting disablewallet=1)?
Or is it running bitcoin core with wallet code compiled out of it?
(Yes running a wallet on it does also have it's own issues ...)

I will also add that a miner and or node that automatically updates it's code from the internet, is a major security issue waiting to happen.

I'd imagine there's a notification to update, I doubt it would update automatically in the background. If it does I agree, self updates can be a security risk

mine has an update notice which i have left alone for two days.

Curious, you got the first deliveries yeah? I assume you're running an earlier version of software. What version number is listed in the top right? Mine is v0.3.0

i will check it in a bit.

heslo

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Quote from: philipma1957 on June 12, 2021, 08:45:38 AM

Quote from: heslo on June 11, 2021, 09:34:33 PM

Quote from: kano on June 11, 2021, 09:24:45 PM

Quote from: jstefanop on June 10, 2021, 10:07:29 AM

Quote from: bernhardjkw on June 09, 2021, 08:29:27 PM

One question ...my node is synched. Now, if I download Bitcoin Core Wallet from the official repo and install it (of course point it to the correct directory), will it just read the status of the blockchain from there, or will it try to sync again...what I definitely don't want to happen ?!

You need to point the core wallet to /media/nvme/Bitcoin and shutdown the node before you start the wallet. The core wallet launches its own bitcoind and two cant be running at the same time.

So I presume this means it is running bitcoin core without a wallet and adding a wallet could be easier to just remove the -disablewallet (or the bitcoin.conf setting disablewallet=1)?
Or is it running bitcoin core with wallet code compiled out of it?
(Yes running a wallet on it does also have it's own issues ...)

I will also add that a miner and or node that automatically updates it's code from the internet, is a major security issue waiting to happen.

I'd imagine there's a notification to update, I doubt it would update automatically in the background. If it does I agree, self updates can be a security risk

mine has an update notice which i have left alone for two days.

Curious, you got the first deliveries yeah? I assume you're running an earlier version of software. What version number is listed in the top right? Mine is v0.3.0

philipma1957

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'The right to privacy matters'

Quote from: heslo on June 11, 2021, 09:34:33 PM

Quote from: kano on June 11, 2021, 09:24:45 PM

Quote from: jstefanop on June 10, 2021, 10:07:29 AM

Quote from: bernhardjkw on June 09, 2021, 08:29:27 PM

One question ...my node is synched. Now, if I download Bitcoin Core Wallet from the official repo and install it (of course point it to the correct directory), will it just read the status of the blockchain from there, or will it try to sync again...what I definitely don't want to happen ?!

You need to point the core wallet to /media/nvme/Bitcoin and shutdown the node before you start the wallet. The core wallet launches its own bitcoind and two cant be running at the same time.

So I presume this means it is running bitcoin core without a wallet and adding a wallet could be easier to just remove the -disablewallet (or the bitcoin.conf setting disablewallet=1)?
Or is it running bitcoin core with wallet code compiled out of it?
(Yes running a wallet on it does also have it's own issues ...)

I will also add that a miner and or node that automatically updates it's code from the internet, is a major security issue waiting to happen.

I'd imagine there's a notification to update, I doubt it would update automatically in the background. If it does I agree, self updates can be a security risk

mine has an update notice which i have left alone for two days.

johnstewart

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Hello everyone!
So I received my full package.
Here are the issues I have :
- The led mining in front of the miner is not working ( badly soldered ) but Thats not really an issue.
- The dashboard doesn’t show the informations says internal error fetching stats.
To see the stats you need to connect the unit on a screen And connect on the armbian system.

Tips for those who wants to point it on mining rig rentals in the stratum information put the rig port instead of the standard port it seems to work. But i get a rental And the mining software seems to crash…

orbit887

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Quote from: jstefanop on June 11, 2021, 06:17:29 PM

Quote from: orbit887 on June 11, 2021, 10:57:13 AM

Quote from: mixxy001 on June 11, 2021, 10:28:08 AM

Received today all setup but the dashboard shows the miner is inactive with no stats/ power info etc but it is mining successfully as it shows on my pool with hashrate any ideas please?

I've got I think the same issue - with the unit connected directly to a monitor I can see the stats fully on the screen. However if I use another PC and connect over the network, then the dashboard loads and sends commands fine, but displays no metrics and looks as if it is inactive.

This is a known issue, trying to pinpoint what’s causing it since I can’t reproduce on my end. Shoot us an email if your having this issue so you can send us some logs. Could be pool specific that’s returning some weird data and breaking out json parser for front end.

I'm another one who needs the image to continue now, cannot access the unit once again. As soon as the image is finally released and I can access the unit once reflashed, I'll see if the issue still remains and send the logs over etc if it's there.

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