Yea. Its only a few screws. Just remember to take out the SBC and m.2 riser first. The rest is really self explanatory.

PPS is probably best for intermittent mining. PPLNS needs a "ramp up" time. but I suppose it would average out. PPS is probably easier.

Yea its all Batch 1 fun. Hopefully a good software update will sort most things. I plugged it straight into my asus 27” monitor (only a year old) and worked fine. Will only come up as 1080p so looks kinda odd compared to my 1440p main pc but still it worked atraight away. IP scanner detected the unit aswell, although it came up as an HTTP address unlike anything else on my network. Once i expanded the option it was designated as futurebit.

EDIT:-

managed to file down a solder tip and resolder the Front LED. Turns out I had it on backwards the first time *facepalm*.

Now unfortunately the CPU fan is making a terrible racket. Tightened it up as Phillipma1957 did with his but its made no difference. Would it be because its a sleeve bearing and being run upside down??

Now getting "internal stats error" even when connected to a monitor and keyboard. A reboot hasnt sorted it. Don't really want to flash the SD Card again if I can help it.

Tootall68, my front led doesnt work either. The led has not been soldered properly or been knocked off. Its so small to try and solder on. Ive ordered new iron tips which are smaller and also messaged furturebit asking for the specs for the LED so I can try and replace it.

Where was the update request?

Thanks for looking that up. That is what I've done. I was at work this morning after hardly any sleep and couldn't remember the term TP-Link used for it. But thats exactly what I have done.

Also that Red led is tiny! tried to solder it back on but its having none of it. I guess I better get in contact with the support people and ask what to do about it.

Yea the online checkers say its open.

I have an Archer VR900 router and enabled static ip for the apollo and set up the apollo IP and port 8333 in the “NAT Forwarding” section of the router (there is no port forwarding option so guessing from my research that was the correct area).

Google is your friend. You’ve been told the answer already.

Well I thought I had it but I havent. Miner restarted and now stuck at 10 connections again. I've checked the port is open with various checkers online and the IP address for the Apollo is static. Also allowed port access with my firewall (not that it should affect the router I suppose as its on my main PC). But still its stuck at 10 connections.

How do you port forward exactly. Never done it before. Noob here lol

EDIT:

Managed to get forwarding set up. Now got 22/32 connections

Ok so received my unit from bitshopper. Excellent updates and services as always.

Few issues:-

1)  Web UI doesnt update/shows inactive even when pool side reports hashing (known issue)
2)  No Red led light at the front at all, even after multiple reboots.
3)  Initial setup was done through the Web UI, But now when I plug in a monitor and try to log in it says "incorrect password"

Any way to rectify numbers 2&3?

Thanks.

EDIT:-

Solved numbers 2 & 3.

2) the led is disconnected. Not sure how but it looks like it hasnt been soldered on properly. Hopefully I can sort that myself.

3) I totally missed the “futurebit123” password on the first page  

Managed to find an hdmi and usb keyboard/mouse combo so using the OS for now. Would prefer to use the web gui though when an update to the software is available.

There isn't a specific part number. I assume its just a standard mini usb jack like these:-

Sourcingmap® 10 x Mini USB 5 Pin Socket Female Solder Adaptor Connector https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GONWWRQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5D2CTCMFRCEB3YFPHEB0

I havent received my Apollo yet (should arrive tomorrow) I've got a 1tb drive to swap in straight away too.

The link above, the Satoshi 0.21.1, are they all Apollos??

Have you tried soldering on a new connector?

You should be able to run multiple instances of cgminer and specify a serial number for a stick.

You dont need to adjust the voltage pot. I was running mine without touching it and getting 140ghs on all 6 sticks on gekkos usb hub.

YEEHAW!! Got the emails as I arrived home from work. Highlight of the day, thanks MacEntyre!!

That would be awfully nice to get an upgraded drive with the chain on it 

Thought I read somewhere that it was banned/illega in India now?

You can get various 3D printed exhaust “baffles” on ebay some incorporate the PSU aswell.

Yea got the update email during the week saying hopefully shipping from him beginning of next week. Fingers crossed i get a email with shipping details soon. The suspense is killing me lol.