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Topic: [SUPPORT THREAD] BFx2 Bitfury USB stick miner - page 8. (Read 27398 times)

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Linux cgminer support:

Since support for this miner is in the master cgminer branch, getting a Linux binary is as easy as downloading the latest cgminer--x86_64-built.tar.bz2 file from:

http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/

Please read and follow the instructions in the ASIC-README file provided by cgminer. It will help you get your Linux set up to use USB based miners.

If anyone needs a 32-bit Linux binary that will work on a recent Ubuntu (tested on 13.10), reply to this message and I'll post one.
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Windows cgminer support:

As mentioned above we have full support in the master cgminer branch. If you are a Windows user and you already know how to download and get cgminer running on Windows, then you are good to go. Just get the latest version. These miners are identified as "BXM" devices by cgminer.

cgminer binaries: http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/
cgminer source: https://github.com/ckolivas/cgminer

If you want a statically built (no extraneous DLLs) Windows cgminer with *only* the Bitfury USB drivers enabled, then download this build:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pdlfk4z3tisokfm/cgminer.exe.zip

Note: you must first follow the Zadig instructions to set the Windows driver to WinUSB. The instructions are summarized here:

1. Download Zadig: http://zadig.akeo.ie/

2. Insert one BFx2 miner into a USB port on your Windows machine. If you have never installed any FTDI drivers, then Windows will fail to install a driver. This is OK.

3. Run Zadig. Use the drop-down to find the "Single RS232-HS" entry. If it doesn't show, select "Options->List All Devices"

4. Set the new driver to be WinUSB and click Install (or Re-Install) driver.

5. Exit Zadig and install any other BFx2 miners you have.

You can now run cgminer with your favorite command line options and/or config file.
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Greetings! This thread is for support and information about the BFx2 USB stick miner that will be available shortly. It looks like this:





Specs:
2x Bitfury gen 1
~4GH/s depending on how hot you want to run
Power draw of ~1000mA
FTDI USB-SPI bridge
cgminer and bfgminer support in main branches

Resellers:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/sold-out-bitfury-twinchip-4-5-ghs-asic-usb-miner-nowshipping-worldwide-547303

www.cryptoware.co.uk (defunct, but still available from the forums)

Also, check eBay, there are lots for sale there.

Check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3A6GdWrOSs

(I am not affiliated with the video producer)
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