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Title: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive NanoFury II USB Setup [HD] Post by: dogie on April 07, 2014, 11:00:54 PM Dogie's Miner Setup Guides:
Nicely formatted version available at dogiecoin.com (http://goo.gl/mT2CUg)! https://i.imgur.com/ptViCVd.png (http://goo.gl/mT2CUg) https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png Contents: 0a) What to Expect (#post_section0a) 0b) What You Need (#post_section0b) 1) Powering (#post_section1) 2) Cooling (#post_section2) 3a) Configuration (#post_section3a) 3b) Overclocking (optional) (#post_section3b) 4) Troubleshooting (#post_section4) 5) Where to buy (#post_section5) https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png 0a) What to Expect (top) (#post_contents) The NanoFury II board is designed by vs3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=321287) and features 2 Bitfury chips. It ships in a USPS cardboard sleeve and is wrapped in both copious amounts of bubble wrap and static paper.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/14294253204_d4c3971f5f_b.jpg (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/14294253204_f7c7c698aa_o.jpg) https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/14108161130_01fb2ede1b.jpg (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/14108161130_c2dc2d8c9d_o.jpg) https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/14291454971_07f8e2bd44.jpg (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/14291454971_77c3a27374_o.jpg) https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png 0b) What You Need (top) (#post_contents) You will need the following:
https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png 1) Powering (top) (#post_contents) NanoFury IIs are USB based miners, and as such are powered directly from a USB hub. Hub choice is extremely important when running multiple miners, although external power is not required. The USB2 specification is designed to provide up to 0.5A, USB3 0.9A and so USB3 is strongly recommended.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/13567755003_f96a8a7be1.jpg (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/13567755003_4abd1b6375_o.jpg) https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/13567729503_257ca5c649_n.jpg (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/13567729503_28a0e3ecd2_o.jpg) https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/13567705513_1bba182dfd_n.jpg (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/13567705513_263c9db019_o.jpg) https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/13567615345_b5fe438872_n.jpg (https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/13567615345_574761e1d0_o.jpg) https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png 2) Cooling (top) (#post_contents) External cooling is not strictly required at stock speeds, but is strongly recommended any higher than 4GH. This can be done with the use of a simple 120mm fan or a USB powered fan. Please be careful when handling this heatsink as the fins are very thin and so extremely sharp.
https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png 3a) Configuration (top) (#post_contents) Configuration is straight forward. Both BFG and CGMiner are currently supported and a Windows based PC is therefore recommended. BFGMiner:
If you want to change pool, create a .bat file in notepad. Move the stratum proxy to the location below and put the following text inside for different pools. Change pool port and address for different pools. Antpool Register! (https://account.bitmain.com/sign_up) Code: bfgminer.exe -o stratum.antpool.com:3333 -u username_worker -p anypassword Code: bfgminer.exe -o stratum.btcguild.com:3333 -u username_worker -p anypassword Code: bfgminer.exe -o us1.ghash.io:3333 -u username_worker -p anypassword https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png 3b) Overclocking (optional) (top) (#post_contents) Overclocking is required in order to hit 5GH.
4) Troubleshooting (top) (#post_contents) TBD as problems arise. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/14245028727_19d682a369.jpg (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/14245028727_8b0b6c7f75_o.jpg) https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3671/14292829112_257ae67742.jpg (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3671/14292829112_2a8f7f72b9_o.jpg) Legal disclaimer: This information is for general guidance and does not constitute expert advice. We are not responsible if you, your property or a third party is injured or damaged as a result of any interaction with this information, and no warranty is provided. All text and images are covered by copyright. https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png 5) Where to buy (top) (#post_contents) https://i.imgur.com/nbE2zmI.jpg (http://goo.gl/7GEurf) https://i.imgur.com/VrKwdav.jpg (http://goo.gl/7GEurf) https://i.imgur.com/DKBxvTA.jpg (http://goo.gl/7GEurf) https://i.imgur.com/AXm1t8k.png Title: Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive MoonlightMiner NanoFury II USB Setup Post by: cloverme on April 07, 2014, 11:24:00 PM Nice write-up (as always), your antminer guide is, well, legendary.
(On a separate note, why are manufacturers still making usb miners?) Title: Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive MoonlightMiner NanoFury II USB Setup Post by: dogie on April 07, 2014, 11:28:29 PM Nice write-up (as always), your antminer guide is, well, legendary. (On a separate note, why are manufacturers still making usb miners?) Thanks :) USBs fit with the message of bitcoin which is decentralisation. Imagine if there were no larger miners, only usbs. You could only have a few per person without hubs, so the network would be extremely spread out. The same message applies even with the network size as it is. Plus they look cool and make good gifts/learning aids. Title: Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive MoonlightMiner NanoFury II USB Setup Post by: stex2009 on April 08, 2014, 12:23:05 AM I have asked this same question elsewhere too, but just want to ask here as well as you have so much experience with these.
So, if I use these on 49 port hubs, with a PSU that gives 5V X 30 A, I am safe to run close to 25-28 of these units. and, if i get a PSU which can do 5V X 50 A, I can run over 45 or so safely? Is there any risk involved if i do this with original 49 port hubs by AM? Title: Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive MoonlightMiner NanoFury II USB Setup Post by: dogie on April 08, 2014, 12:52:15 AM Nicely formatted version available at www.dogiecoin.com (http://www.dogiecoin.com/nanofury-ii-usb.html)!
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y530/dogiee/dogiecoin/dogiecoinforforum_zpsb0fbe7f9.png (http://www.dogiecoin.com/nanofury-ii-usb.html) Title: Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive MoonlightMiner NanoFury II USB Setup Post by: dogie on April 08, 2014, 12:54:07 AM I have asked this same question elsewhere too, but just want to ask here as well as you have so much experience with these. You'll have to experiment yourself but I would be surprised if the hub couldn't handle 25 or so of these @ 4GHz and 30A supply. 50A might be pushing the internal wiring a bit much.So, if I use these on 49 port hubs, with a PSU that gives 5V X 30 A, I am safe to run close to 25-28 of these units. and, if i get a PSU which can do 5V X 50 A, I can run over 45 or so safely? Is there any risk involved if i do this with original 49 port hubs by AM? Title: Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive NanoFury II USB Setup [HD] Post by: dogie on May 29, 2014, 01:54:16 AM Updated to latest style and upgraded photos.
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