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Topic: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread - page 116. (Read 52205 times)

newbie
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How long does it take for the package to make it to FedEx once I get the shipping notification. I got the shipping notification and tracking number on Tuesday, but looking at the FedEx tracking page, it still says they're waiting for the package.  Sad

Tracking numbers are issued when your unit is first built, it can take a bit before it ends up in fedex possession. If you dont see movement this weekend it will definitely be by Monday latest.


Still no movement Sad The package status is still at "Label Created"
legendary
Activity: 2188
Merit: 1401
I've noticed now that I have a second miner I cannot forward another IP address to 8333 for the new node. Does anyone have a solution? I have a new deco mesh router and it makes you pick the IP address when forwarding. Can the port the node uses be changed?

There is no practical reason to run more than one node from a single external IP address. As you found out you cant forward the same port to more than one device in your network. As for as the outside world is concerned it only sees one "service" per IP address. Obviously you can do complicated internal network switching to make it work but its not worth it for a full node. If you have two full node devices, its better to run the second device from a different location with a different internet connection/IP address.
full member
Activity: 658
Merit: 118

Not sure I understand.  Is there an API?  Who is adding what to what?


As far as I know, there's no built-in RPC API like cgminer has. However, the miner software writes a JSON file that has it's current stats. You can parse this and it will show things like Uptime, Hashrate (calculated in different ways), Temperature, Current Pool, Share info, and power info.

I have a cron job that copies this file into my Apache folder, and then from there I use it to show a mining dashboard. I think other tools like AwesomeMiner would have to do something similar.
newbie
Activity: 14
Merit: 2
Is there an API available so that we can monitor the miner from another system?  Awesome Miner, HiveOS, etc.   I like to see all my miners in one location.


Raw json data is available in the API, I believe one of them already added Apollo LTC support, so should be pretty easy for them to add BTC version. They usually add them if they get enough requests.

Not sure I understand.  Is there an API?  Who is adding what to what?
jr. member
Activity: 95
Merit: 2
I've noticed now that I have a second miner I cannot forward another IP address to 8333 for the new node. Does anyone have a solution? I have a new deco mesh router and it makes you pick the IP address when forwarding. Can the port the node uses be changed?
hero member
Activity: 2534
Merit: 623
2) the hdmi output now doesn't appear to be working at all today after running the miner in turbo mode all night. is this a known issue? i've been keeping the cpu temp below 70C with fans and such.

i think i have an idea what caused this problem, in case anybody has a similar issue. it appears that the system requires any connected media to be connected during boot. if you plug it in after boot then no dice. i had the same problem with trying to connect a usb keyboard after it had already booted. hope this helps somebody Smiley

USB and HDMI supposed to be plug'n'play. Not quite the case with Orange Pi 4 then? Cheesy (disclaimer I 'm not confirming this issue, not using keyboard or monitor with my Apollo miner).

Well mine was plug'n'play. Have a usb keyboard and mouse for dealing with the Raspi4 for my R606 and it worked perfectly well when I plugged it into the already running Apollo.
full member
Activity: 933
Merit: 175
2) the hdmi output now doesn't appear to be working at all today after running the miner in turbo mode all night. is this a known issue? i've been keeping the cpu temp below 70C with fans and such.

i think i have an idea what caused this problem, in case anybody has a similar issue. it appears that the system requires any connected media to be connected during boot. if you plug it in after boot then no dice. i had the same problem with trying to connect a usb keyboard after it had already booted. hope this helps somebody Smiley

USB and HDMI supposed to be plug'n'play. Not quite the case with Orange Pi 4 then? Cheesy (disclaimer I 'm not confirming this issue, not using keyboard or monitor with my Apollo miner).
legendary
Activity: 2188
Merit: 1401
Is there an API available so that we can monitor the miner from another system?  Awesome Miner, HiveOS, etc.   I like to see all my miners in one location.


Raw json data is available in the API, I believe one of them already added Apollo LTC support, so should be pretty easy for them to add BTC version. They usually add them if they get enough requests.
newbie
Activity: 5
Merit: 0
2) the hdmi output now doesn't appear to be working at all today after running the miner in turbo mode all night. is this a known issue? i've been keeping the cpu temp below 70C with fans and such.

i think i have an idea what caused this problem, in case anybody has a similar issue. it appears that the system requires any connected media to be connected during boot. if you plug it in after boot then no dice. i had the same problem with trying to connect a usb keyboard after it had already booted. hope this helps somebody Smiley
newbie
Activity: 14
Merit: 2
Is there an API available so that we can monitor the miner from another system?  Awesome Miner, HiveOS, etc.   I like to see all my miners in one location.
legendary
Activity: 1235
Merit: 1202
sup guys,

i got my apollo miner/full node a few days ago and didn't have much trouble connecting it to slushpool to start mining. unfortunately the first monitors i tried didn't work with whatever resolution the hardware was outputting, so i had to do some testing which involved some hard resetting from the power supply. now i have a few questions:

1) it says in the instructions that this will cause problems with the full node booting. what is the process exactly for the first boot, and why am i not able to boot up the node after the first boot? when i go to start the node from the dashboard, it says something about making sure the Bitcoin folder is properly configured on connected external USB drive... despite this being the version with the included SSD. do i need to reflash the SD card? i'd like to avoid hacking the node together if i can just use the nice dashboard that's been provided.

2) the hdmi output now doesn't appear to be working at all today after running the miner in turbo mode all night. is this a known issue? i've been keeping the cpu temp below 70C with fans and such. it's a bit worrying. the hashrate had also declined to ~1.5 Th/s by the time i woke up, despite still being in turbo mode and having a continuous connection to the pool. (this may have been a problem with my internet connection)

3) this one is much less urgent, but is there planned support for a dark mode on the dashboard? Smiley

right now i'm just hashing in eco mode and using the web dash to manage things over wifi. i have the sd card image downloaded but waiting for feedback Smiley

cheers,
plank

I can help you with this one; while I too would like a dark mode if you use Firefox there's a plugin called Dark Reader which can turn dark mode on any webpage... give it a shot!

i've tried dark reader before, it doesn't work with my settings :/

Not sure why, using it here with the Apollo webUI and it works a treat!
newbie
Activity: 5
Merit: 0
sup guys,

i got my apollo miner/full node a few days ago and didn't have much trouble connecting it to slushpool to start mining. unfortunately the first monitors i tried didn't work with whatever resolution the hardware was outputting, so i had to do some testing which involved some hard resetting from the power supply. now i have a few questions:

1) it says in the instructions that this will cause problems with the full node booting. what is the process exactly for the first boot, and why am i not able to boot up the node after the first boot? when i go to start the node from the dashboard, it says something about making sure the Bitcoin folder is properly configured on connected external USB drive... despite this being the version with the included SSD. do i need to reflash the SD card? i'd like to avoid hacking the node together if i can just use the nice dashboard that's been provided.

2) the hdmi output now doesn't appear to be working at all today after running the miner in turbo mode all night. is this a known issue? i've been keeping the cpu temp below 70C with fans and such. it's a bit worrying. the hashrate had also declined to ~1.5 Th/s by the time i woke up, despite still being in turbo mode and having a continuous connection to the pool. (this may have been a problem with my internet connection)

3) this one is much less urgent, but is there planned support for a dark mode on the dashboard? Smiley

right now i'm just hashing in eco mode and using the web dash to manage things over wifi. i have the sd card image downloaded but waiting for feedback Smiley

cheers,
plank

I can help you with this one; while I too would like a dark mode if you use Firefox there's a plugin called Dark Reader which can turn dark mode on any webpage... give it a shot!

i've tried dark reader before, it doesn't work with my settings :/
legendary
Activity: 1235
Merit: 1202
sup guys,

i got my apollo miner/full node a few days ago and didn't have much trouble connecting it to slushpool to start mining. unfortunately the first monitors i tried didn't work with whatever resolution the hardware was outputting, so i had to do some testing which involved some hard resetting from the power supply. now i have a few questions:

1) it says in the instructions that this will cause problems with the full node booting. what is the process exactly for the first boot, and why am i not able to boot up the node after the first boot? when i go to start the node from the dashboard, it says something about making sure the Bitcoin folder is properly configured on connected external USB drive... despite this being the version with the included SSD. do i need to reflash the SD card? i'd like to avoid hacking the node together if i can just use the nice dashboard that's been provided.

2) the hdmi output now doesn't appear to be working at all today after running the miner in turbo mode all night. is this a known issue? i've been keeping the cpu temp below 70C with fans and such. it's a bit worrying. the hashrate had also declined to ~1.5 Th/s by the time i woke up, despite still being in turbo mode and having a continuous connection to the pool. (this may have been a problem with my internet connection)

3) this one is much less urgent, but is there planned support for a dark mode on the dashboard? Smiley

right now i'm just hashing in eco mode and using the web dash to manage things over wifi. i have the sd card image downloaded but waiting for feedback Smiley

cheers,
plank

I can help you with this one; while I too would like a dark mode if you use Firefox there's a plugin called Dark Reader which can turn dark mode on any webpage... give it a shot!
newbie
Activity: 5
Merit: 0
sup guys,

i got my apollo miner/full node a few days ago and didn't have much trouble connecting it to slushpool to start mining. unfortunately the first monitors i tried didn't work with whatever resolution the hardware was outputting, so i had to do some testing which involved some hard resetting from the power supply. now i have a few questions:

1) it says in the instructions that this will cause problems with the full node booting. what is the process exactly for the first boot, and why am i not able to boot up the node after the first boot? when i go to start the node from the dashboard, it says something about making sure the Bitcoin folder is properly configured on connected external USB drive... despite this being the version with the included SSD. do i need to reflash the SD card? i'd like to avoid hacking the node together if i can just use the nice dashboard that's been provided.

2) the hdmi output now doesn't appear to be working at all today after running the miner in turbo mode all night. is this a known issue? i've been keeping the cpu temp below 70C with fans and such. it's a bit worrying. the hashrate had also declined to ~1.5 Th/s by the time i woke up, despite still being in turbo mode and having a continuous connection to the pool. (this may have been a problem with my internet connection)[and the hdmi just started working after a reboot ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

3) this one is much less urgent, but is there planned support for a dark mode on the dashboard? Smiley

right now i'm just hashing in eco mode and using the web dash to manage things over wifi. i have the sd card image downloaded but waiting for feedback Smiley

cheers,
plank
legendary
Activity: 2188
Merit: 1401
How long does it take for the package to make it to FedEx once I get the shipping notification. I got the shipping notification and tracking number on Tuesday, but looking at the FedEx tracking page, it still says they're waiting for the package.  Sad

Tracking numbers are issued when your unit is first built, it can take a bit before it ends up in fedex possession. If you dont see movement this weekend it will definitely be by Monday latest.
newbie
Activity: 2
Merit: 0
newbie
Activity: 13
Merit: 0
Has anybody changed the custom Miner Settings to "overclock" the Apollo BTC and if so what settings have been found to be stable? I'm trying to push my unit to successfully hash at a rate of 3.8T/s. I have an 850Watt ATX Power supply that is going to be powering it so that is more than enough power.
newbie
Activity: 8
Merit: 0
How long does it take for the package to make it to FedEx once I get the shipping notification. I got the shipping notification and tracking number on Tuesday, but looking at the FedEx tracking page, it still says they're waiting for the package.  Sad
full member
Activity: 933
Merit: 175
I've read some posts on here about the port forwarding and helping with connections on the node.  I currently have 10/32 connections.  I tried forwarding the ports but it didn't change.  not sure if i did every right or not?  anyone have any suggestions or a good guide for this?  also looking to try and forward ports to be able to access remote.  I tried that but i can't access remote still so obviously i'm not doing something right.......

FWIW, I too am only showing 10/32 connections (I'm a batch 2 so the node has been running for just a couple days and is 84% sync'd)

I verified that inbound connections to my node from the internet are working using this website here that someone else in the thread provided earlier. Give it a try:  CanYouSeeMe dot Org

All you do is pull the web page up using the browser on your full node and then edit the 'Port to Check' so it reads 8333 and click the 'Check Port' button. It will come back with 'Success' if your firewall/router is set up correctly.

You have 10 outgoing connections (bitcoind client limit). Incoming connections are disabled until you fully synced. No point for people to connect to you, when you don't have 100% copy of blockchain to send out to them. Once this is complete, you should see connections amount climbing up Smiley

On my modified Apollo, which I placed in another country, in place with slow connection, even on 1Mbps max. upload I see:

Code:
Bitcoin Full Node
Connections: 28 In / 10 Out (38 Total)
Downloaded: 0 GiB
Uploaded: 5 GiB
Uptime: 1d:21h:32m
Process memory: 679 MiB

Network Traffic (yesterday)
Downloaded: 579.26 MiB
Uploaded: 4.48 GiB
Smiley
full member
Activity: 658
Merit: 118
Hi guys I tried to solo mine another SHA256 project as well as pool mining but both have error of unable to connect to pool. May I know how can I solve that? Thanks

Sounds like a pool issue - make sure your username is being entered correctly. If you're solo mining, you need to make sure your stratum proxy is working correctly.
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