We've been working vigorously for the last several months to produce a workable Bitcoin mining "standard"
that would prevent the need to "re-invent the wheel" every time a new Bitcoin mining ASIC is released.
This would make all aspects of mining hardware reusable on future generations (except the “Hash Board”);
It would also be re-usable on ASICs from other vendors. The only requirement is that the chips are small
and “string capable”.
As we continue to work to finalize the "preliminary" release of this standard called the “Universal Hash Board”
standard, we have begun to apply its current outline and guidance to existing ASICs in an attempt to learn as
much as possible. The files presented below apply to Bitfury's 28 nM chip set.
BOM_UHB_BF28NM_Draft#1.pdf
https://goo.gl/rOatL2PCB_Bottom_UHB_BF28NM_Draft#1.pdf
https://goo.gl/kX2Gh9PCB_Top_UHB_BF28NM_Draft#1.pdf
https://goo.gl/Wk0xNCSchematic_1_UHB_BF28NM_Draft#1.pdf
https://goo.gl/FflNBkSchematic_2_UHB_BF28NM_Draft#1.pdf
https://goo.gl/9LLX7wNote: This design was done for learning purposes only. Nothing is guaranteed! All our work is presented for
potential benefit and inspiration to the Bitcoin community. We also desire to operate a 3rd party Bitcoin
Mining company as transparent as possible. Thank you.
FYI, I frequent these forums for causal moments of entertainment, but rarely sit down to write posts. Hope
you all understand. Please email me for anything you feel is important or critical. Please speculate among
yourselves on all the details and future of this endeavor. More will be released as soon as possible, but
remember, development is a slow painful birthing process.
~~~~~~A few other tidbits ~~~~~~~~~~
1) In a few weeks, we will publish a similar topic for Bitmain's BM1384 (aka Antminer S5).
2) We are looking for broken hardware to be donated for this cause. If you have one of the following to
spare, please email me and then send it our way!
Antminer S7
Avalon 6
Antminer S9
3) Interested in joining?
Looking for PCB Designer.
Looking for 8bit Microchip PIC programmer.
Please email me with your qualifications (or resume).
Note: Our operations currently run with little to no funding. All work is voluntary and comes without
promise or pay; however, active involvement may situate you in a position for hire with pay as we steadily
lift things off the ground over the next several months.