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Quote from: Biffa on August 30, 2021, 04:29:33 AM

Going by history, sidehack will usually iron out the bugs/production process on the USB sticks first before moving onto the more expensive to manufacture pods.

Ah cool, thanks for the insight! Sounds like a good methodology - looking forward to it then

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Quote from: n0nce on August 29, 2021, 03:10:03 PM

Quote from: sidehack on August 19, 2021, 05:07:42 PM

Oh yeah um, the official announcement with pictures and real-world performance stats.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/gekkoscience-has-a-new-stickminer-that-does-300gh-5355470

Hey there, pod miner originally alluded to in this thread's start is still in the works or was the project substituted by Ferrari / Compac F?

Going by history, sidehack will usually iron out the bugs/production process on the USB sticks first before moving onto the more expensive to manufacture pods.

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Quote from: sidehack on August 19, 2021, 05:07:42 PM

Oh yeah um, the official announcement with pictures and real-world performance stats.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/gekkoscience-has-a-new-stickminer-that-does-300gh-5355470

Hey there, pod miner originally alluded to in this thread's start is still in the works or was the project substituted by Ferrari / Compac F?

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Oh yeah um, the official announcement with pictures and real-world performance stats.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/gekkoscience-has-a-new-stickminer-that-does-300gh-5355470

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So we're still ironing out some kinks, but I got two sticks on my testbench right now, each putting up 330GH at 13.5 watts from the USB bus.

You know, in case y'all wanted a little more to get excited about.

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Quote from: NotFuzzyWarm on August 09, 2021, 05:54:26 PM

Quote from: gt_addict on August 09, 2021, 03:58:34 PM

Quote from: sidehack on August 09, 2021, 01:09:38 PM

When I did direct sales, pre-orders were common because I needed to raise money for production. The only difference here is I told my resellers we had a new thing before I announced it on the forum.

But yes, GekkoScience is dropping a new stick. We're still tuning the driver so a full top-end test hasn't been done yet but the testing specs are already a significant improvement on the NewPac.

And this one is Red.

So will this stick require an updated version of the Gekko cgminer?

Just like all the previous 'Pacs, because the chip (same as used in the T17's) has different requirements it needs a new driver for it so, yes. Kano is working on it as we type Wink

Superb! I may well see if I can get one over here in the UK then (via 419 if no EU distributors get them). If not I’ll wait for the new Pod *crosses fingers hoping there will be one*.

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Quote from: gt_addict on August 09, 2021, 03:58:34 PM

Quote from: sidehack on August 09, 2021, 01:09:38 PM

When I did direct sales, pre-orders were common because I needed to raise money for production. The only difference here is I told my resellers we had a new thing before I announced it on the forum.

But yes, GekkoScience is dropping a new stick. We're still tuning the driver so a full top-end test hasn't been done yet but the testing specs are already a significant improvement on the NewPac.

And this one is Red.

So will this stick require an updated version of the Gekko cgminer?

Just like all the previous 'Pacs, because the chip (same as used in the T17's) has different requirements it needs a new driver for it so, yes. Kano is working on it as we type Wink

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Quote from: sidehack on August 09, 2021, 01:09:38 PM

When I did direct sales, pre-orders were common because I needed to raise money for production. The only difference here is I told my resellers we had a new thing before I announced it on the forum.

But yes, GekkoScience is dropping a new stick. We're still tuning the driver so a full top-end test hasn't been done yet but the testing specs are already a significant improvement on the NewPac.

And this one is Red.

So will this stick require an updated version of the Gekko cgminer?

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Anybody have a coupon?

fuck the coupon I ordered 1.

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When I did direct sales, pre-orders were common because I needed to raise money for production. The only difference here is I told my resellers we had a new thing before I announced it on the forum.

But yes, GekkoScience is dropping a new stick. We're still tuning the driver so a full top-end test hasn't been done yet but the testing specs are already a significant improvement on the NewPac.

And this one is Red.

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Quote from: philipma1957 on August 09, 2021, 09:57:24 AM

pre order is not an issue.

i want one where do I sign for it?

believe the link to 419 mining site is above which has it available for preorder - though it is a very short preorder as they ship next month, if I recall correctly.

the only reference is that he has never done a pre-order before so some I think were questioning the validity of the 419 sale.

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pre order is not an issue.

i want one where do I sign for it?

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Quote from: sidehack on August 08, 2021, 09:24:26 AM

Hey, I told you guys we were working on exciting stuff.

yes you did, I guess that we didn't hear it from you and that it is a pre-order threw a lot of us off.

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So whats the specs for it? Obviously it will need the Gekko USB Hub. But whats the power draw like? Will there be an official announcement and EU distributors?

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Quote from: sidehack on August 08, 2021, 09:24:26 AM

Hey, I told you guys we were working on exciting stuff.

Nice looking. I Will need to get it.

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Hey, I told you guys we were working on exciting stuff.

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... and a reminder for anyone who buys a Ferrari

You need a good high amp USB hub to power them if you don't already have one:
https://www.419mining.com/shop/cables/gekkoscience-7-port-base-hub/

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The announcement email:

Ok, calming thoughts… So we just had a happy surprise, GekkoScience sent us a Newpac Shipment! We will be posting 50 units tomorrow (Wednesday 8/4) and an additional 50 on Friday 8/6. If you receive this email, you will be notified when the units are posted.

Even More Amazing, The Ferrari is here! 🏎
What is the Ferrari? Imagine a newpac, capable of 200GH STOCK, estimated at around 350GH max. This little guy likes high speeds, so we figure it is marketed specifically as an overclocker.

This is not intended to be a NewPac replacement, more of a short run special edition product and will be available via Pre-order only. We (419Mining) are limited to a max of 200 units.

We will be posting the unit tomorrow with a limited stock of 200 units and will be sold at $200 per unit. AGAIN, this is a preorder! The estimated deliverable date is late September.

Nicholas Craig
Chief Technical Officer

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VERY surprised at 2 things:
Sidehack has said nothing publicly about these.
It is a pre-sale which is something Sidehack has never approved of before.

From Discord chats in his pool's room we know that a certain developer (not VH or -ck) is working on the driver for it but seems very odd that Sidehack has allowed 419 to make this announcement.

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https://www.419mining.com/shop/miners/gekkoscience-compac-f/

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