Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread - page 73.

nullama

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Quote from: quickmr2 on June 21, 2022, 11:41:28 AM

~snip~
it fixed itself thanks
if i wanted to add some extra cooling to the units where should i place the fans top,bottom or sides?

It doesn't really matter that much, the thing that matters is that you need to keep the flow moving from A to B.

That is, don't point two fans into the miner for example, instead, put them one after the other so that the flow continues.

Visual representation:

Code:

Do this:
~~> MINER ~~>

Don't do this:
~~> MINER <~~

You can try different configurations, top/bottom, left/right, etc, and then measure how fast is the internal fan spinning after you changed something (look at the RPMs). Keep changing configurations until you get the lowest RPMs

quickmr2

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Quote from: nullama on June 21, 2022, 11:19:19 AM

Quote from: quickmr2 on June 21, 2022, 09:52:12 AM

I currently have 2 btc miners one has stopped working, just a solid red light this is the one with the node and the other one is plugged in via usb and is working....I've tried restarting it many times fan comes on for a few seconds then nothing.

they have been running flawless for months and both are in balance hashrate

Have you checked if it's connecting to the pool?

Maybe there's an issue with connectivity and there's no work delivered to the miner.

You would need to give more details for anyone to be able to help.

What's the output of the miner?, is it connected?, mining?, what does the dashboard say, etc.

it fixed itself thanks

if i wanted to add some extra cooling to the units where should i place the fans top,bottom or sides?

nullama

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Quote from: quickmr2 on June 21, 2022, 09:52:12 AM

I currently have 2 btc miners one has stopped working, just a solid red light this is the one with the node and the other one is plugged in via usb and is working....I've tried restarting it many times fan comes on for a few seconds then nothing.

they have been running flawless for months and both are in balance hashrate

Have you checked if it's connecting to the pool?

Maybe there's an issue with connectivity and there's no work delivered to the miner.

You would need to give more details for anyone to be able to help.

What's the output of the miner?, is it connected?, mining?, what does the dashboard say, etc.

quickmr2

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I currently have 2 btc miners one has stopped working, just a solid red light this is the one with the node and the other one is plugged in via usb and is working....I've tried restarting it many times fan comes on for a few seconds then nothing.

they have been running flawless for months and both are in balance hashrate

Sledge0001

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Does anyone know how to remove one of the hashboards from the GUI?

As I mentioned I have a controller and 3 standards running (one on each rack) however I moved one around and I still have the hashboard listed as inactive under it.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT:
Disregard it appears to have resolved itself! Embarrassed

n0nce

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Quote from: heslo on June 13, 2022, 03:00:42 AM

Quote from: n0nce on June 12, 2022, 07:35:32 PM

Quote from: SpeedForceGN on June 12, 2022, 01:44:46 PM

Since Batch 4 is being released, is there going to be an updated firmware and will lightning node be added?

I'm working on a 'community OS' for this device which has Lightning and everything you'd want in a full node, there's a guide right here. However I have build issues with latest nodejs for the web GUI. If that's not important for you, you can follow the guide; it even keeps the blockchain download. If you install it on a secondary microSD, you can even switch back to the one Futurebit provided you if there are any issues.

This is awesome; following it with interest! Thank you

Quote from: ROcrypto on February 19, 2022, 10:08:55 PM

Thank you very much in advance for doing that, I think a lot of us would appreciate it.

Quote from: quickmr2 on April 18, 2022, 11:47:33 AM

When will be able to run a lightning node and how would i connect my storage wallet to my node?

FYI; the guide is online and I walked through it a second time, following line by line & it works except of the web GUI install. I will take another look at it, but right now discourage installing it as it requires an outdated version of nodeJS.

Sledge0001

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Finally have all 16 online! Grin

Each "workername" has a "Full" version with 3 Standards attached!

85% power and 60 Frequency!

"workername": "x.ApolloBTC1",
"hashrate1m": "13T",
"hashrate5m": "13T",
"hashrate1hr": "13T",
"hashrate1d": "12.9T",
"hashrate7d": "6.08T",
"lastshare": 1655261006,
"shares": 1150554964,
"bestshare": 1067318666.263625,
"bestever": 1067318666
},
{
"workername": "x.ApolloBTC2",
"hashrate1m": "13.1T",
"hashrate5m": "13.8T",
"hashrate1hr": "13.2T",
"hashrate1d": "13.1T",
"hashrate7d": "6.13T",
"lastshare": 1655261008,
"shares": 1160196367,
"bestshare": 5705086819.772847,
"bestever": 5705086819
},
{
"workername": "x.ApolloBTC3",
"hashrate1m": "15T",
"hashrate5m": "13.9T",
"hashrate1hr": "13.2T",
"hashrate1d": "13T",
"hashrate7d": "6.09T",
"lastshare": 1655261007,
"shares": 1149377795,
"bestshare": 1561958236.972086,
"bestever": 1561958236
},
{
"workername": "x.ApolloBTC4",
"hashrate1m": "14T",
"hashrate5m": "13.2T",
"hashrate1hr": "12.3T",
"hashrate1d": "6.96T",
"hashrate7d": "3.09T",
"lastshare": 1655261008,
"shares": 581432584,
"bestshare": 2545683025.957528,
"bestever": 2545683025

notabeliever

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Quote from: nullama on May 15, 2022, 06:10:05 PM

Quote from: notabeliever on May 15, 2022, 01:57:13 PM

~snip~
Nothing is working, though all lights seem to be on whenpowered. not even hooking up orange pi as if i wanted to use it with ubuntu. I fear its the controller. Looking for options?
Can I send it in for service?

You will probably save time and money if you make sure the miner itself is working by connecting it with a USB cable to any PC or a Raspberry Pi. Then just execute the binary with your settings and see if it works.

If the miner doesn't work then yeah, you might need to send it all back. But if the miner works, then the rest can probably be solved with a new image, or just some remote troubleshooting. Or you can just use your PC anyway.

Hooking up via usb cable to a pc computer/ Linux too, works with binaries. Prefer the controller setup. Orange Pi is bad

......the end............

n0nce

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As long as Bitcoin Core is stopped entirely (the systemd service), you can just copy the /mount/nvme/Bitcoin folder with something like rsync. Then modify the service / Bitcoin config file to point to the new drive and start the service back up.
This may be more accessible / more practical than a whole drive clone (e.g. in case you don't want certain other data that was also on the drive or something like that).

It's just important that Bitcoin Core isn't running when you start the copy, because if there's a single 'unsaved change' it will reindex the whole drive (been there, done that).

philipma1957

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Quote from: jstefanop on June 13, 2022, 03:27:50 PM

Quote from: philipma1957 on June 13, 2022, 10:46:15 AM

Quote from: devincrypt on June 13, 2022, 09:44:01 AM

I have the complete controller with a 512 GB memory. Can I just swap that out with a 1TB card without any problems? Can someone suggest which one/type to use?

Thanks in advance!

I did it and is was not that easy. I cloned it then the 1tb was cut off at 512gb so I expanded the partition to 900gb leaving 100gb empty , It should be good for at least 3 -4 years

I used a crucial since my gear came with a crucial.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-NAND-NVMe-PCIe-2400MB/dp/B089DNM8LR/ref=sxts_rp_s_1_0?

$85 at amazon

or 2tb for 170

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-NAND-NVMe-PCIe-2400MB/dp/B08GVDNTGJ/ref=sxts_rp_s_1_0?th=1

You dont need to clone it. Just swap out the SSD then press the format button in settings section of the UI.

I had already downloaded entire block chain took 3 days. So I did not want to start from scratch cloning was under 2 hours time.

gear has worked great since late may of 2021

jstefanop

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Quote from: philipma1957 on June 13, 2022, 10:46:15 AM

Quote from: devincrypt on June 13, 2022, 09:44:01 AM

I have the complete controller with a 512 GB memory. Can I just swap that out with a 1TB card without any problems? Can someone suggest which one/type to use?

Thanks in advance!

I did it and is was not that easy. I cloned it then the 1tb was cut off at 512gb so I expanded the partition to 900gb leaving 100gb empty , It should be good for at least 3 -4 years

I used a crucial since my gear came with a crucial.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-NAND-NVMe-PCIe-2400MB/dp/B089DNM8LR/ref=sxts_rp_s_1_0?

$85 at amazon

or 2tb for 170

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-NAND-NVMe-PCIe-2400MB/dp/B08GVDNTGJ/ref=sxts_rp_s_1_0?th=1

You dont need to clone it. Just swap out the SSD then press the format button in settings section of the UI.

philipma1957

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'The right to privacy matters'

Quote from: devincrypt on June 13, 2022, 09:44:01 AM

I have the complete controller with a 512 GB memory. Can I just swap that out with a 1TB card without any problems? Can someone suggest which one/type to use?

Thanks in advance!

I did it and is was not that easy. I cloned it then the 1tb was cut off at 512gb so I expanded the partition to 900gb leaving 100gb empty , It should be good for at least 3 -4 years

I used a crucial since my gear came with a crucial.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-NAND-NVMe-PCIe-2400MB/dp/B089DNM8LR/ref=sxts_rp_s_1_0?

$85 at amazon

or 2tb for 170

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-NAND-NVMe-PCIe-2400MB/dp/B08GVDNTGJ/ref=sxts_rp_s_1_0?th=1

devincrypt

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I have the complete controller with a 512 GB memory. Can I just swap that out with a 1TB card without any problems? Can someone suggest which one/type to use?

Thanks in advance!

heslo

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Quote from: n0nce on June 12, 2022, 07:35:32 PM

Quote from: SpeedForceGN on June 12, 2022, 01:44:46 PM

Since Batch 4 is being released, is there going to be an updated firmware and will lightning node be added?

I'm working on a 'community OS' for this device which has Lightning and everything you'd want in a full node, there's a guide right here. However I have build issues with latest nodejs for the web GUI. If that's not important for you, you can follow the guide; it even keeps the blockchain download. If you install it on a secondary microSD, you can even switch back to the one Futurebit provided you if there are any issues.

This is awesome; following it with interest! Thank you

n0nce

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Quote from: SpeedForceGN on June 12, 2022, 01:44:46 PM

Since Batch 4 is being released, is there going to be an updated firmware and will lightning node be added?

I'm working on a 'community OS' for this device which has Lightning and everything you'd want in a full node, there's a guide right here. However I have build issues with latest nodejs for the web GUI. If that's not important for you, you can follow the guide; it even keeps the blockchain download. If you install it on a secondary microSD, you can even switch back to the one Futurebit provided you if there are any issues.

SpeedForceGN

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Quote from: jstefanop on June 10, 2022, 10:38:51 PM

Quote from: n0nce on June 08, 2022, 06:53:35 PM

Quote from: digg_er on June 08, 2022, 12:23:12 PM

I think I need to repeat my question

at the moment my units run with Raspberry PI4 and I don't like it because of more cables flying around.
Can I replace Orange Pi4 with Orange PI4 LTS and flash it with publicly available Apollo BTC image? Will it work?

Nope, it won't work. It's compiled for a different chip.

Quote from: digg_er on June 08, 2022, 12:23:12 PM

What kind of PI board is installed in last batch of full units? Orange PI4 seems to be not available anymore.

Orange Pi 4. At least in batch 3, since that's what I have. I also don't think they changed it in batch 4, otherwise there would be binaries available for a new SBC in the mega folder.

Quote from: jstefanop on May 25, 2021, 07:28:06 PM

Apollo BTC SD Card Image/OS Download and Install

Folder for all Apollo BTC Image Releases: https://mega.nz/folder/ZlxnwYZb#ZN77cDAcXa6dN_2QKSdT_Q
[...]

Batch 4 will use our custom version of the LTS board, so we will be providing an image that should also work with the generic LTS board as well.

Since Batch 4 is being released, is there going to be an updated firmware and will lightning node be added?

jstefanop

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Quote from: n0nce on June 08, 2022, 06:53:35 PM

Quote from: digg_er on June 08, 2022, 12:23:12 PM

I think I need to repeat my question

at the moment my units run with Raspberry PI4 and I don't like it because of more cables flying around.
Can I replace Orange Pi4 with Orange PI4 LTS and flash it with publicly available Apollo BTC image? Will it work?

Nope, it won't work. It's compiled for a different chip.

Quote from: digg_er on June 08, 2022, 12:23:12 PM

What kind of PI board is installed in last batch of full units? Orange PI4 seems to be not available anymore.

Orange Pi 4. At least in batch 3, since that's what I have. I also don't think they changed it in batch 4, otherwise there would be binaries available for a new SBC in the mega folder.

Quote from: jstefanop on May 25, 2021, 07:28:06 PM

Apollo BTC SD Card Image/OS Download and Install

Folder for all Apollo BTC Image Releases: https://mega.nz/folder/ZlxnwYZb#ZN77cDAcXa6dN_2QKSdT_Q
[...]

Batch 4 will use our custom version of the LTS board, so we will be providing an image that should also work with the generic LTS board as well.

n0nce

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not your keys, not your coins!

Quote from: digg_er on June 08, 2022, 12:23:12 PM

I think I need to repeat my question

at the moment my units run with Raspberry PI4 and I don't like it because of more cables flying around.
Can I replace Orange Pi4 with Orange PI4 LTS and flash it with publicly available Apollo BTC image? Will it work?

Nope, it won't work. It's compiled for a different chip.

Quote from: digg_er on June 08, 2022, 12:23:12 PM

What kind of PI board is installed in last batch of full units? Orange PI4 seems to be not available anymore.

Orange Pi 4. At least in batch 3, since that's what I have. I also don't think they changed it in batch 4, otherwise there would be binaries available for a new SBC in the mega folder.

Quote from: jstefanop on May 25, 2021, 07:28:06 PM

Apollo BTC SD Card Image/OS Download and Install

Folder for all Apollo BTC Image Releases: https://mega.nz/folder/ZlxnwYZb#ZN77cDAcXa6dN_2QKSdT_Q
[...]

digg_er

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I think I need to repeat my question

at the moment my units run with Raspberry PI4 and I don't like it because of more cables flying around.

Can I replace Orange Pi4 with Orange PI4 LTS and flash it with publicly available Apollo BTC image? Will it work?
What kind of PI board is installed in last batch of full units? Orange PI4 seems to be not available anymore.

n0nce

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Quote from: jstefanop on June 07, 2022, 12:15:41 PM

Quote from: n0nce on June 07, 2022, 11:18:52 AM

It would be great if you could point out what changed between stock DTS and your DTS; I can't yet figure it out.

Decompile the two DTS and do a compare if you really want to know Wink

It's a huge diff! But mainly small offsets and such changes. I hoped to easily spot a difference in a pinctrl-0 or something like that.

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