The Chili – 30+GH/s BFL based Bitcoin Miner Assembly - page 46.

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Quote from: Luke-Jr on November 06, 2013, 09:29:22 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

No, WinUSB is always the wrong driver for ASICs.
Chilis are FTDI: http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Keep this political shit out of our thread.

cgminer requires the WinUSB driver.
bfgminer requires the FTDI serial driver.

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Hey MrTeal & ChipGeek,

I have a couple questions that others may have as well.

1. What is the recommended fix for a board that shows up in CG or BFG but just never hashes? LEDs 1-4 are solid and then 7 & 8 may blink or remain solid. Device shows up as enabled and send temp reading but never hashes.

2. What is the recommended fix for a board that consistently starts showing a hash rate of 200GH+ and its all hardware errors?

3. Is there any known method to override the throttling at current temp settings other than a firmware change?

Thanks again for the great boards!

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Quote from: daemonfox on November 06, 2013, 11:21:25 PM

Quote from: Luke-Jr on November 06, 2013, 10:51:22 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 10:47:27 PM

Quote from: Luke-Jr on November 06, 2013, 09:29:22 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

No, WinUSB is always the wrong driver for ASICs.
Chilis are FTDI: http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Interesting. I am using WinUSB CGMINER. That would explain why BFG miner isn't working though.

Yes, cgminer requires the wrong driver.
But we were talking about BFGMiner...

curious why this is "wrong" with cgminer? Is there a performance gain using FTDI with BFG?

It's wrong because FTDI made the chip and only supports their own driver on Windows.
Also because cgminer's replacement driver (only built on top of WinUSB) doesn't provide the standard VCOM interfaces the chip is supposed to have.

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Quote from: Luke-Jr on November 06, 2013, 10:51:22 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 10:47:27 PM

Quote from: Luke-Jr on November 06, 2013, 09:29:22 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

No, WinUSB is always the wrong driver for ASICs.
Chilis are FTDI: http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Interesting. I am using WinUSB CGMINER. That would explain why BFG miner isn't working though.

Yes, cgminer requires the wrong driver.
But we were talking about BFGMiner...

curious why this is "wrong" with cgminer? Is there a performance gain using FTDI with BFG?

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Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 10:47:27 PM

Quote from: Luke-Jr on November 06, 2013, 09:29:22 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

No, WinUSB is always the wrong driver for ASICs.
Chilis are FTDI: http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Interesting. I am using WinUSB CGMINER. That would explain why BFG miner isn't working though.

Yes, cgminer requires the wrong driver.
But we were talking about BFGMiner...

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Quote from: Luke-Jr on November 06, 2013, 09:29:22 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

No, WinUSB is always the wrong driver for ASICs.
Chilis are FTDI: http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Interesting. I am using WinUSB CGMINER. That would explain why BFG miner isn't working though.

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Quote from: MrTeal on November 01, 2013, 06:13:49 PM

Quote from: Keefe on November 01, 2013, 05:11:47 PM

Quote from: MrTeal on November 01, 2013, 03:06:45 PM

Quote from: jelin1984 on November 01, 2013, 03:01:12 PM

These is new firmware?
How I install it?

No, it's the same firmware that shipped on the second half of the first batch.

Open ChiliFlash, and select the Chili that needs to be flashed from the drop down menu. Browse the the ChiliFW14c.hex hex file, and then hit program. The LEDs on the board should binary count quickly, and when it's done it will prompt to power cycle the unit and the LEDs should flash outer 4 then inner 4 until you do.

Is there a way to determine a board's current firmware version with a serial console? I don't know if I already have 14c, and they're connected to a linux pc. I tried the ZCX command but the output doesn't appear to include the firmware version.

No, not right now. Unfortunately cgminer uses the FW version to determine if it should be using per chip or per board work queuing, so we need to keep 1.0.0. I've edited my personal copy to report back 1.0.14c and it works although cgminer throws a warning. I haven't tested it on Bitminter or bfg though so I don't want to do it until I have a chance to test it in case that breaks compatibility. It's definitely on the to do list though.

BFGMiner doesn't do anything based on the version (because that'd be stupid and cause problems like you've found..).

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Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

No, WinUSB is always the wrong driver for ASICs.
Chilis are FTDI: http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

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update on second batch pcb issue?

Huh

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Probably the added airflow over the back of the regulator area.

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I took the back plate off of a chili, replaced the pad with cream and pointed a fan at the back. Added 4 GH/S. Not sure which thing did which... but something there helped out.

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Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 06:00:31 PM

Quote from: Bargraphics on November 06, 2013, 05:40:03 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

Try downloading 3.4.0

Haven't tried 3.5.0

Tried both 32 and 64 bit (on a 64 bit OS) but no dice.

Try the part in bold then run the latest BFGMiner

Quote from: Bargraphics on October 22, 2013, 06:55:46 AM

This is a workaround version of BFGMiner until a new firmware update for the chilis

Here's a modified version of BFGMiner, I also included the driver inside of it as well that should fix your problem. (I don't know much about CGMiner though)

http://www.speedyshare.com/uKncp/BFGMiner-Chili.zip

Open up bfgminer.conf and change the Pool and Username to whatever you want (It currently uses mine so make sure you change it)
Run CDM v2.08.30 WHQL Certified.exe to install the correct driver for windows

Once you do both of those, just open up bfgminer.exe and it should read from the config automatically and start hashing for you.
If it doesn't see the Chili, all you have to do is keep BFGMiner open, unplug the USB, Plug it back in, press M then + then type all or auto and enter. It should find it.

Please note if it still isn't working then you need to exit BFGMiner, unplug you chili power, plug it back in and wait for all the lights to stop blinking. If you try to find the miner while it's "Booting up" it will have issues.
"Booting Up" is the two most right LEDs (Closer to the Power) blinking back and forth. Again once all the LEDs are not blinking anymore it should be ready to start hashing, start your BFGMiner and follow the above steps.

Let me know if this helps

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Quote from: Bargraphics on November 06, 2013, 05:40:03 PM

Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

Try downloading 3.4.0

Haven't tried 3.5.0

Tried both 32 and 64 bit (on a 64 bit OS) but no dice.

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which is final better for chilli

cgminer
or bfgminer?

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Quote from: nexus99 on November 06, 2013, 05:38:37 PM

I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

Try downloading 3.4.0

Haven't tried 3.5.0

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I am searching for BFGMiner love. I have the newest version 3.5 running but it doesn't identify my miners. Is WinUSB the correct USB driver to use?

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Quote from: winter on November 04, 2013, 07:33:49 PM

well today i added a h60 to the chili and its the same as the last heatsink i had on it the temp sticks around 70c and only will go to 21GH
i can touch the board and it is cool to the touch.

I updated the board to the newest firmware and in the start of bfgminer the temps shoot up to 100c then back to 70c then to 90c and then 70c again and levels out at 70 to 72 again it will only push 21GH.

I would recommend you take a couple pics of the setup at chip level from both sides so we can see exactly how the board sits in relation to the heatsink... so we can see if there is boughing, or maybe it is off level and has some chips missing contact.

What are you using TIMs or paste?

Also, idk about BFG but cgminer puts the temp warnings right on the screen as they happen... try cgminer 3.6.6 and see if it throws temp warnings... that will make it very apparent there is a contact issue.

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Quote from: winter on November 04, 2013, 07:33:49 PM

well today i added a h60 to the chili and its the same as the last heatsink i had on it the temp sticks around 70c and only will go to 21GH
i can touch the board and it is cool to the touch.

I updated the board to the newest firmware and in the start of bfgminer the temps shoot up to 100c then back to 70c then to 90c and then 70c again and levels out at 70 to 72 again it will only push 21GH.

21GH/s usually means the contact between the heat sink and the chip isn't good. Switch to another fan like the cooler master evo 212 or the one mrteal suggested.

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Quote from: Spieder on November 05, 2013, 12:22:46 AM

What's "kitting"?

Gathering all of the parts together and delivering to the assembly house as a single package or "kit" for them to build.

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Quote from: oldbushie on November 05, 2013, 11:29:12 PM

I'm not sure if that's supposed to be a PCB or a piece of modern art...

The answer is "Yes".

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