Hey everbody!
Has anyone tried running the Apollo in turbo using 2 different power supplies? Or maybe a better question would be, is there any reason you shouldn't or couldn't use 2 power supplies? I have a Bitmain APW3 and a no brand 220v 1800w supply thats rated 92%...
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Hi there,
Just received the Apollo in the mail. Having issues getting power to the unit.
Running a 650 w evga 80 gold plus(psu for my gaming PC)
First try: simply plug in 8 pin pcei to psu and 2 6 pins on the other end to the Apollo. No power at PC or appolo
2nd,3,4,5 try: unplug everything from psu. Jump MB plug on psu.
Turn psu on. Using multimeter confirmed power to the MB plug and pcei cable plugged into psu but not appolo.
Turn off, plug into Apollo. Turn psu on. NOTHING
seems to me like I should at least be able to get power to the Apollo after disconnecting from PC and only powering Apollo.
What am I doing wrong here?
Thanks
Dayday
Just received the Apollo in the mail. Having issues getting power to the unit.
Running a 650 w evga 80 gold plus(psu for my gaming PC)
First try: simply plug in 8 pin pcei to psu and 2 6 pins on the other end to the Apollo. No power at PC or appolo
2nd,3,4,5 try: unplug everything from psu. Jump MB plug on psu.
Turn psu on. Using multimeter confirmed power to the MB plug and pcei cable plugged into psu but not appolo.
Turn off, plug into Apollo. Turn psu on. NOTHING
seems to me like I should at least be able to get power to the Apollo after disconnecting from PC and only powering Apollo.
What am I doing wrong here?
Thanks
Dayday
You need to jump the PSU enable pins, otherwise it won't turn on. Follow this video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea1dcJ0QyAE
Hi there,
Just received the Apollo in the mail. Having issues getting power to the unit.
Running a 650 w evga 80 gold plus(psu for my gaming PC)
First try: simply plug in 8 pin pcei to psu and 2 6 pins on the other end to the Apollo. No power at PC or appolo
2nd,3,4,5 try: unplug everything from psu. Jump MB plug on psu.
Turn psu on. Using multimeter confirmed power to the MB plug and pcei cable plugged into psu but not appolo.
Turn off, plug into Apollo. Turn psu on. NOTHING
seems to me like I should at least be able to get power to the Apollo after disconnecting from PC and only powering Apollo.
What am I doing wrong here?
Thanks
Dayday
Just received the Apollo in the mail. Having issues getting power to the unit.
Running a 650 w evga 80 gold plus(psu for my gaming PC)
First try: simply plug in 8 pin pcei to psu and 2 6 pins on the other end to the Apollo. No power at PC or appolo
2nd,3,4,5 try: unplug everything from psu. Jump MB plug on psu.
Turn psu on. Using multimeter confirmed power to the MB plug and pcei cable plugged into psu but not appolo.
Turn off, plug into Apollo. Turn psu on. NOTHING
seems to me like I should at least be able to get power to the Apollo after disconnecting from PC and only powering Apollo.
What am I doing wrong here?
Thanks
Dayday
New to mining...been reading and watching videos...love this stuff and can't wait to try it out. I just bought a FutureBit Apollo. Trying to figure out what power supply to buy. I'm looking for a standalone unit to just plug into a wall outlet and then connect to the Apollo. Any help is appreciated! Thank you
Hey,
I can imagine your enthusiasm!
Regarding PSU, if you don't want to get lost with this market, I can only recommend to wait for Futurebit to release their efficient standalone 200W PSU (announced next month for pre-order).
New to mining...been reading and watching videos...love this stuff and can't wait to try it out. I just bought a FutureBit Apollo. Trying to figure out what power supply to buy. I'm looking for a standalone unit to just plug into a wall outlet and then connect to the Apollo. Any help is appreciated! Thank you
You can buy used PSUs on ebay for cheap also. Bought a 1200w EVGA platinum for $109 shipped and it works as good as new. If you look, their is deals on Platinum PSUs, specially if you don't mind used.
So I was thinking about what phil said why use a bronze psu and kill the efficiency. I realized you might have a bronze psu handy or every platinum psu = $$
I found a deal for the next 3 days on platinum
80 dollars
https://flash.newegg.com/product/9SIABP94H45414
but it has 2 pcie cables not 3 or 4
I found this adapter
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIACJF5S63681
I ordered the 2 for 90 usd. with tax.
this can do 3 Apollo's I will post a photo or 2 when it all arrives
oh I have a ton of these jumpers on hand
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D8ZXZS1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3 apollos for 90 bucks is good.
I found a deal for the next 3 days on platinum
80 dollars
https://flash.newegg.com/product/9SIABP94H45414
but it has 2 pcie cables not 3 or 4
I found this adapter
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIACJF5S63681
I ordered the 2 for 90 usd. with tax.
this can do 3 Apollo's I will post a photo or 2 when it all arrives
oh I have a ton of these jumpers on hand
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D8ZXZS1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3 apollos for 90 bucks is good.
Ah. Well its been fine since...
Are there raw logs anywhere? My miner just leapt into super turbo screaming mode from eco for no reason as I was sat by it - I hit the power button on the PSU and now it seems fine but I would like to know what just happened...
Those processes that have a log file are producing output to a directory that's located in ram. If the unit has an unexpected shutdown, like pressing the power button of the PSU would cause, then all logs are lost. Then there are also those processes which are having their output directed only to a virtual terminal resulting in any output being lost after any kind of reboot or shutdown. As a result, it's not really possible to diagnose some error situation once the unit has been rebooted. Configuring the mcu to use also remote logging (if available) could help if the issue gets reproduced. Also writing down what patterns all the leds are showing during the issue may provide some clues.
I have just bought the Apollo. I am new to mining, although been into crypto for a few years now.
I have had no problems setting the Apollo up and I have it running in ECO mode with a 10% fan speed set. Currently mining LTC and DGB.
The miner temp is a constant 63°C and MCU a constant 59°C.
I was just wondering if I am still able to run the Apollo 24/7 with these conservative settings or should I also be giving the electronics a break every now and again?
Any feedback here would be appreciated.
I have had no problems setting the Apollo up and I have it running in ECO mode with a 10% fan speed set. Currently mining LTC and DGB.
The miner temp is a constant 63°C and MCU a constant 59°C.
I was just wondering if I am still able to run the Apollo 24/7 with these conservative settings or should I also be giving the electronics a break every now and again?
Any feedback here would be appreciated.
Turning gear off to rest it is not necessary. your temps are fine. that gear can last for years with no worries on your settings.
Thanks.
I have just bought the Apollo. I am new to mining, although been into crypto for a few years now.
I have had no problems setting the Apollo up and I have it running in ECO mode with a 10% fan speed set. Currently mining LTC and DGB.
The miner temp is a constant 63°C and MCU a constant 59°C.
I was just wondering if I am still able to run the Apollo 24/7 with these conservative settings or should I also be giving the electronics a break every now and again?
Any feedback here would be appreciated.
I have had no problems setting the Apollo up and I have it running in ECO mode with a 10% fan speed set. Currently mining LTC and DGB.
The miner temp is a constant 63°C and MCU a constant 59°C.
I was just wondering if I am still able to run the Apollo 24/7 with these conservative settings or should I also be giving the electronics a break every now and again?
Any feedback here would be appreciated.
Turning gear off to rest it is not necessary. your temps are fine. that gear can last for years with no worries on your settings.
Are there raw logs anywhere? My miner just leapt into super turbo screaming mode from eco for no reason as I was sat by it - I hit the power button on the PSU and now it seems fine but I would like to know what just happened...
I have just bought the Apollo. I am new to mining, although been into crypto for a few years now.
I have had no problems setting the Apollo up and I have it running in ECO mode with a 10% fan speed set. Currently mining LTC and DGB.
The miner temp is a constant 63°C and MCU a constant 59°C.
I was just wondering if I am still able to run the Apollo 24/7 with these conservative settings or should I also be giving the electronics a break every now and again?
Any feedback here would be appreciated.
I have had no problems setting the Apollo up and I have it running in ECO mode with a 10% fan speed set. Currently mining LTC and DGB.
The miner temp is a constant 63°C and MCU a constant 59°C.
I was just wondering if I am still able to run the Apollo 24/7 with these conservative settings or should I also be giving the electronics a break every now and again?
Any feedback here would be appreciated.
EVGA 450 BR 450W 80+ Bronze PSU this https://www.evga.com/articles/01212/EVGA-700-600-500-450-BR-Power-Supplies/
spec sheet shows a problem to me
EVGA
EVGA 450 BR, 80+ BRONZE 450W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-BR-0450-K1
Part Number: 100-BR-0450-K1
The EVGA 450BR Power Supplies are here. Designed with both beginner and enthusiast needs in mind, EVGA power supplies are the best choice to power next generation computers. Combining 450W of continuous power with exceptional performance, stunning efficiency, and reliable quality, the 450W BR power supply is what you need to build a solid foundation for your next system.
FEATURES
80 PLUS Bronze certified, with 85% efficiency or higher under typical loads
Single 12V. Rail
Active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
Heavy-duty protections, including OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), and OTP (Over Temperature Protection)
3 Year Warranty
DC-DC Converter improves 3.3V/5V stability
Quiet and Intelligent Auto Fan for near-silent operation
CABLE LENGTH
ATX Cable 1x 550mm
EPS Cable 1x 600mm
PCIe Cable 1x 550mm, 670mm
SATA Cable 2x 450mm, 570mm, 690mm
Four-Pin Peripheral Cable 1x 450mm, 570mm, 690mm + 810mm (Floppy)
Floppy Adapter 1x
AC Power 1x 1200mm (m)
Modular Cable Type No
CONNECTOR QUANTITY
24 Pin ATX 1x
EPS (CPU) 1x 8pin (4+4)
PCIe 2x 8pin (6+2)
SATA 6x
Four-Pin Peripheral 3x
Floppy 1x
INPUT
Input Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
AC Input 8/4A
Input Frequency Range 50 - 60 Hz
Efficiency 85% Typical
OUTPUT
Rail +3.3V +5V +12V +5Vsb -12V
Max output 20A 20A 37.5A 3A 0.3A
450W
120W 450W 15W 3.6W
Total 450W @ +30C
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Operating Temperature 0° to 30° C
Japanese Capacitors No
ECO Mode No
MTBF 100,000 Hours
Net Weight 4 lbs
Size 85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 140mm (L)
Approvals TUV, CB, CE, FCC, RCM, cTUVus, WEEE, RoHS
Compliance with ErP Lot 6 2013 Requirement
Fan Size / Bearing 120mm Long Sleeve Bearing
UPC 843368051815
EAN 4250812423542
EVGA Warranty
PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is covered under EVGA's 3 year limited warranty which covers parts and labor.
Further warranty extension is available upon registration within 90 days of purchase.
For more details please visit http://www.evga.com/warranty/
I bolded the problem
1 cable with a dual plug
so you will be doing more then 220 watts on one cable.
that is not good.
I have 3 apollos. I run 2 off a 450BT and one on a BR. All run in balanced mode constantly with breaks here and there.
I really don't have any any problems with those power units at all. A little trick I did and I don't see a lot of people talking about this ... fan in-front of the miner. I can run balanced at 15% internal fan and keep the CPU miner under 67c.
A simple Thermalake T1 USB stand alone fan in front of each unit drops miners fan requirement and makes even less noise.
I have two Apollos attached to a APW3++ power supply in econo mode. Runs just fine in my cool basement. I just purchased a third Apollo. Think I can hook it up to the APW3 as well?
The APW3++ should be safe and good for at least 4 Apollos running at whatever mode you fancy, I guess even 8 Apollos in eco mode should be no problem at all.
if you want 2 cables per unit 5 is a done deal. no worries or issues
I would think 10 could work since 120 x 10 = 1200
and the s9's were pulling 1350 on that psu. so 9 cables did 140 and one did 90 for controller and fans.
not sure I would try it long term.
I have two Apollos attached to a APW3++ power supply in econo mode. Runs just fine in my cool basement. I just purchased a third Apollo. Think I can hook it up to the APW3 as well?
The APW3++ should be safe and good for at least 4 Apollos running at whatever mode you fancy, I guess even 8 Apollos in eco mode should be no problem at all.
I have two Apollos attached to a APW3++ power supply in econo mode. Runs just fine in my cool basement. I just purchased a third Apollo. Think I can hook it up to the APW3 as well?
Hmm. Not bought a second one yet (thinking about it) but I just grabbed a PSU I knew worked with the apollo. Thanks.
Yeah the corsair will save 700 watts a day at 10 cent power it is 7 cents. Long warranty and it can do 4 of these.
Corsair sells extra pcie cables cheaply and this unit has 5 pcie jacks. In fact I think I have some type 3 and type 4 cable I could send to you if you need them. Just pay for shipping if you are in the USA.
This gear is meant to use platinum not bronze as it is the most efficient LTC miner you can buy so why downgrade the efficiency to a bronze ?
Corsair sells extra pcie cables cheaply and this unit has 5 pcie jacks. In fact I think I have some type 3 and type 4 cable I could send to you if you need them. Just pay for shipping if you are in the USA.
This gear is meant to use platinum not bronze as it is the most efficient LTC miner you can buy so why downgrade the efficiency to a bronze ?
Phil is right.
Think of this a different way you spent 300 + 300 = 600 on the miners get a good psu gold or plat spend 100-120
I found one this is 129 with a 20 dollar rebate
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139206
It is far better then that bronze it should save 20 watts maybe 30 watts and could do 3 units.
Think of this a different way you spent 300 + 300 = 600 on the miners get a good psu gold or plat spend 100-120
I found one this is 129 with a 20 dollar rebate
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139206
It is far better then that bronze it should save 20 watts maybe 30 watts and could do 3 units.
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