Title: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize - closed Post by: TheRealSteve on May 07, 2015, 07:28:21 PM Wrong forum section? Feel free to move! Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes BTC0.1 total prize Ah, the venerable Block Erupter USB - many a miner's first foray into ASIC Bitcoin mining. But what are they doing now? Collecting dust? Fetching $5 each in flash sales only to be found on ebay for $15 each - and selling, too? Still hashing away, forgotten behind a computer tower at a job you were fired from for completely unrelated reasons a long time ago? Maybe they're not doing anything because you received a bad batch from a cheap fab with registration issues. Hey, we've all done it, $10 for 10 boards, worth the risk right? Just a shame you have to wait 25-40 days to find out. To celebrate the Block Erupter USB's 2-year anniversary - or just to get rid of some excess contest funds - I'm 'giving' away BTC0.1 (a small prize for a small device) in a contest of perception. At noon PST on 2015-05-08 (that's May 8th, not August 5th) I will be posting a list of 10 images. I won't say what the images are of - that'll be part of figuring it out. The opening of this post is a hint. Your goal will be to either deduce, or guess, which miner each is. Each item is valued at BTC0.01 To partake, you will only have to list your guess for each item in the list. No tinkering, no need to mine, no staring at the sides of boards - just your skill in perception honed through experience, wisdom or sheer dumb luck. Prize: BTC0.01 per first correct guess It's not much, but it's more than you're going to get mining with one now, short of being a solo (http://solo.ckpool.org/) Bitcoin (http://bitsolo.net/) mining (http://solomining.com/) lottery (https://solo.nicehash.com/) winner :) Rules: 1. You may enter this contest simply by posting a comment in this thread pointing out your guesses. See the Guesses section for details. 1.1 Correct guesses are on a first come first (and only) serve basis. If somebody guessed one and you've got the same guess for it - don't bother with that one anymore. 2. You must post guesses in new posts - if you edit your post, you will be disqualified; others can then duplicate your guesses if they so choose. 3. You must post or PM an address to which potential winnings should be sent (at time of submission or if selected as a winner). No need to sign messages this time around. Duration: The list of items will be posted on 2015-05-08 at noon (12:00pm) PST, and the contest will start effectively at that time and continue until midnight PST. Not sure when that is? Google is ever-so-helpful: current time pst (https://www.google.com/webhp?#q=current%20time%20pst)
Winner selection: The first to guess an entry correctly is entitled to BTC0.01. Guess two correctly: BTC0.02, 3 = BTC0.03 and so on. The list The list will be posted in the second post of this thread at or around 12:00pm PST on 2015-05-08. The list is of 10 StickMiners - no traps this time. Each item on the list will be labeled by a single letter: A, B, C, etc. for reference. Guesses: When making a guess, consult the StickMiners - overview of low-power 'usb stick' type mining hardware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=464496.0;all) thread for naming conventions to prevent ambiguity. Guesses should be posted as: A = Your guess for item A on the list B = Your guess for item B C = Your guess for item C etc. Transparency and fraud: It is impossible for me to guarantee that I have not given people the answers in advance. You'll just have to trust me when I say FUN > CORRUPTION. Contest address:
Disclaimer / the fine print: I will not give feedback on this thread other than clarification of rules and technical support for posting. This contest is open to any member of the BitcoinTalk Forum. If you're not a member, now's a good time to become one. By participating, you agree to the rules and disclaimer. I'm not allowed to participate. Bummer. friedcat is totes allowed to participate, tho'. Guesses past the closing time will be disqualified. I won't be responsible for guesses not qualified due to technical errors. A participant is allowed to post multiple guess posts. Results and winners will be announced on 2015-05-09 as items are guessed correctly. Previous contests: 1. Block Erupter USB mod contest 2015 - 0.3/0.15/0.05 BTC prizes (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1011866) 2. Block Erupter USB Three Days of Mining lottery 2015 - 0.1 BTC prize (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1028498) 3. Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Horizons - 0.1 BTC prize (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1043833) Title: The List / reserved for solutions Post by: TheRealSteve on May 07, 2015, 07:31:44 PM The list:
Below is the list of 10 images. The reference column contains the letter you should use when posting your guess for that item. (Somewhwat) higher resolution versions of each view are available - simply click on the small view in the list - though that should not be necessary.
Remember, the best way to post your guesses is as: A = Your guess B = Your guess etc. Solutions signature Below are the signatures - as signed with the payment address - for each solution to be posted in the future. archive.today snapshot before edit: https://archive.is/yMz8H Code: A: HJMWA8utltSNXqcr18pQl8onq0KezmG/j5Rs1GHK72QEFhZ5zTtAlbQMqBsW1Z5NzsK1kINTwgjFKsD4mX6iKW4= Solutions Code: A = Block Erupter USB Winners A: BitBlitz B: helipotte C: Dunkelheit667 D: helipotte E: helipotte F: AlvaroB G: Dunkelheit667 H: Dunkelheit667 I: Dunkelheit667 J: Dunkelheit667 Totals: BitBlitz: BTC0.01 helipotte: BTC0.03 Dunkelheit667: BTC0.05 AlvaroB: BTC0.01 total: BTC0.1 Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: BitBlitz on May 09, 2015, 03:50:14 AM Bueller? Bueller?
It has been too quiet here, so.... A = Block Erupter USB Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: XinXan on May 09, 2015, 06:31:27 AM A. BitFury (BF1)
B. TwinFury C. YellowJacket D. DualMiner USB E. HitchHiker F. NOVA-S G. Avalon Nano H. iMiner I. Block Erupt USB J. chip-on-USB Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: TheRealSteve on May 09, 2015, 09:51:48 AM A has been guessed correctly by BitBlitz. BTC0.01
B-J are not guessed correctly. For what it's worth, these 10 miners are actual existing miners and would overlap with the ones from the Horizons post. The NOVA-S never existed (unfortunately) and if somebody has a chip-on-USB that they'd like to send my way, I'd be happy to add it to the collection.. but I think only a few prototypes were ever made :) Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: Dunkelheit667 on May 09, 2015, 02:04:37 PM This doesn't need a close time - the contest closes whenever the last item has been gotten right Thank you for extending the guessing time. :)C = AntMiner U2 Go go go, let's sort it out! :D Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: TheRealSteve on May 09, 2015, 02:10:12 PM Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: ratep on May 09, 2015, 02:13:58 PM B twin chip fury
D NanoFury 2 E Twin Fury F Avalon Thumb G YellowJacket H red fury I iMiner J hex•fury Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: TheRealSteve on May 09, 2015, 02:38:04 PM B twin chip fury None of the above :)D NanoFury 2 E Twin Fury F Avalon Thumb G YellowJacket H red fury I iMiner J hex•fury Wild guesses are allowed - but I do promise there's a method to the madness. BitBlitz may or may not have spotted it; then again, it might have been a wild stab in the dark :) Let his correct guess (and Dunkelheit667's) guide you :) Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: helipotte on May 09, 2015, 04:34:14 PM B = Nanofury II
Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: helipotte on May 09, 2015, 04:39:07 PM D = Redfury
Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: vs3 on May 10, 2015, 12:55:58 AM B = Nanofury II Well done! :) https://i.imgur.com/xbNTHhg.png (http://imgur.com/xbNTHhg) https://i.imgur.com/yY2dNl4.png (http://imgur.com/yY2dNl4) Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: Dunkelheit667 on May 10, 2015, 01:25:24 AM Time for a new guess. :)
G = Avalon Thumb edit: typo. Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: helipotte on May 10, 2015, 01:54:10 AM E = Bi Fury
Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: Dunkelheit667 on May 10, 2015, 02:30:46 AM J = NanoFury 6
We will solve it! ;D Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: vs3 on May 10, 2015, 03:13:32 AM J = NanoFury 6 We will solve it! ;D Impressive! Most impressive! :-) https://i.imgur.com/5Vj6CeS.png (http://imgur.com/5Vj6CeS) Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: TheRealSteve on May 10, 2015, 08:24:59 AM B = Nanofury II correct x3 BTC0.01 + BTC0.01 + BTC0.01[...] D = Redfury [...] E = Bi Fury G = Avalon Thumb correct x2 BTC0.01 + BTC0.01[...] J = NanoFury 6 This leaves F, H and I clearly this needs to be harder, still ;) Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: AlvaroB on May 10, 2015, 08:34:21 PM Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: TheRealSteve on May 10, 2015, 09:27:01 PM Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: TheRealSteve on May 10, 2015, 09:28:49 PM https://i.imgur.com/xbNTHhg.png (http://imgur.com/xbNTHhg) I missed one! Sneaky thing was hiding under the 'n' of the silkscreen :) tut tut, vs3 ;)Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: Dunkelheit667 on May 10, 2015, 10:44:17 PM I = Twin Fury
Impressive! Most impressive! :-) I think the persons designing these wunderful patterns are really impressive. :)clearly this needs to be harder, still ;) Well, it's actually hard finding hires pics for some of the miners... For the next contest we could scroll thru BOM lists or something like this? ;DTitle: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: TheRealSteve on May 10, 2015, 10:57:54 PM I = Twin Fury correct = BTC0.01Edit: this leaves H Well, it's actually hard finding hires pics for some of the miners... For the next contest we could scroll thru BOM lists or something like this? ;D I suspect that would be easier - at least with complete BOMs ;)We'll see what, if anything, I try in the future :D Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: Dunkelheit667 on May 10, 2015, 11:43:10 PM H = hex•fury
We'll see what, if anything, I try in the future :D I can imagine it took quite "some" time, much appreciated! Your contests are creative and real fun! :)Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize Post by: TheRealSteve on May 10, 2015, 11:56:44 PM I can imagine it took quite "some" time, much appreciated! Your contests are creative and real fun! :) Just a wee bit - though this last one did; black solder mask :-\H = hex•fury correct - BTC0.01Thus concludes this last contest in this Block Erupter USB (and -related) series. Winners, post / PM your payment addresses :) Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize - closed Post by: vs3 on May 11, 2015, 06:17:38 AM Awesome job Steve! Very entertaining and a lot of fun! :)
Can't wait for the next one! Title: Re: Block Erupter USB - StickMiners Googly Eyes - 0.1BTC total prize - closed Post by: TheRealSteve on May 11, 2015, 11:28:34 AM All winnings should be paid out now :)
Can't wait for the next one! I'll have to think of something, but it'll definitely be down the road... maybe it'll be a NanoFury-themed thing, or maybe tie something into GekkoScience's project :) |