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I have one if you're interested.
Bitcoin Node S/N:040
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PhoenixFire and HCP,
Thanks so much for taking the time to help me with this, however, I had run out of patience by 2:00PM yesterday.
So I returned that Dell G7 machine and picked up a HP Spectre, 1TB SSD Drive laptop.
Core 0.18 installed, Armory 96.5 installed, wallet fixed.................
what a pain-in-the-ass.....................
But it's fixed and I learned some new things, so thank you both.
Please PM me you Bitcoin address so I can send you some coins for
your time.
Cheers,
Mark
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Before that, we need:
You've mentioned that the HDD is the D: drive which is a good start.
- Where have you downloaded the blockchain to on D: ? If you don't know or you're not sure, the easiest way is to open up Bitcoin Core, then Window > Information. I need the value next to "Datadir" in this window. Should be "D:\yourpathhere"
- Where on D: do you want Armory to store its database?
- Where have you installed Bitcoin Core? (the program itself)
- Where have you installed Armory? (again, the program itself, you mentioned somewhere on D: too)
We'll also need to turn off the automatic bitcoind setting.
"Datadir" = D:Bitcoin "Where on D: do you want Armory to store its database?" Thought this is automatic when you download the program? Bitcoin Core is on the D: drive Armory is on the C: or D: drive. I've tried both |
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It would help us a lot if you could post your armoy logs. Upload them to https://pastebin.com/ or any similar site and provide us the URL. My guess would be that some configuration is wrong. Without the logs we can't say whether it is the directory or anything else. Here's the Armory log> https://pastebin.com/aaSmUqScAlso: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will also need a "bitcoin.conf" file in your Bitcoin "datadir" that has the following line in it: Code: server=1That will enable the RPC component in Bitcoin Core and allow Armory to communicate with your Bitcoin Core instance correctly... In the Bitcoin Core GUI "network" settings (Settings -> Options -> Network), you need to check the "Allowing Incoming Connections" option ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have the bitcoin.conf file but there's nothing in there. Not sure how to put the "server=1" in it. Bitcoin core has the box checked to "Allowing Incoming Connections" In fact those settings look exactly like yours. I did change Armory to find the Bitcoin Core directory in the "D" drive, but something is still off. I get the feeling when I make a change in some way, the entire configuration is still off. Everything needs to be properly configured. I' just not sure if I'm leaving something simple unchanged or i'm making changes in the wrong place. The fact that I'm running dual drives is complicating things. If I don't get this solved by tonight I'm taking this thing back to exchange for a single drive laptop. Unless you folks feel otherwise......... |
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It would help us a lot if you could post your armoy logs. Upload them to https://pastebin.com/ or any similar site and provide us the URL. My guess would be that some configuration is wrong. Without the logs we can't say whether it is the directory or anything else. That's what I needed to know. Will get those up..... |
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I use Bitcoin Core 0.18 and Armory 0.96.5 on Windows 10 and it all seems to work fairly well. I simply start the Bitcoin Core GUI (it's configured with a datadir of E:\Bitcoin)... and after it is up and running and synced, I start Armory (I've left it to just use the default Armory locations for it's databases etc, but that is easy enough to change). So, my settings in Armory look like this:  You will also need a "bitcoin.conf" file in your Bitcoin "datadir" that has the following line in it: That will enable the RPC component in Bitcoin Core and allow Armory to communicate with your Bitcoin Core instance correctly... In the Bitcoin Core GUI "network" settings (Settings -> Options -> Network), you need to check the "Allowing Incoming Connections" option:  Good info for sure. Thank you. I will not be getting back to this issue until Wednesday late. My free time being pretty limited lately, hence the need to get this thing fixed on the quick! Any and all insight on this is welcomed. I'll get back to you guys sometime on Thursday. Thanks again! Cheers, Mark |
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I would say it was viable. My only minor concern is that the 1TB drive is 5400rpm (standard for laptops) rather than 7200rpm (expected for desktops). In my experience the difference in class can make a substantial difference to performance and reliability, but you've also managed to sync the blockchain on it without any mention of it being a painfully slow process.
FWIW. It's blazingly fast compared to my old desktop that I was using before.  Only took a day and a half to download the entire blockchain. My desktop would take 4 weeks or more!  I will perform the steps and get the info you've requested above when I get back to the laptop. Thanks! |
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Bitcoin and Armory see a lot of benefit when their data files are on a SSD but it has taken a while for SSD storage to come down in price. The blockchain has increased in size by ~50GB in the past 12 months, and will be about the same in the next 12. My fully synced blocks folder is at 236GB right now, nearly half of that 535GB SSD (ignoring Windows and anything else). I'd want a 1TB SSD to see me through if I planned to have that laptop for a while. Up to you really but there is nothing stopping you from having a working setup with dual drives. I have Armory and Core installed to one drive, while Armory's DB and the blockchain are on a larger drive. With some information from you I'm hoping to provide you with config files that you can just put in place. Should give you a nice stable setup  Well I do plan on keeping this Laptop for awhile. So if you think it can be a viable dual drive setup I'll stay with it. Should I just wipe off all the Bitcoin Core and Armory stuff and start over? Or would you just recommend moving things around between the drives? Perhaps a check list of some sort? Once I have the wallet up I can access my coins and then can pay you for your time.............. |
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I'm at work, laptop is at home, but I wondered.... Would it be easier to to return this laptop and get one with a single larger SSD Drive for the application, or is this dual drive setup workable for Core/Wallet applications? I bought this G7 gaming laptop with the thinking that the addition of the second 1TB HDD was better than a stand alone 535GB SSD laptop....  |
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Lately I've been starting Bitcoin Core and leaving it open. Then starting Armory. I also been having trouble getting Armory to download and stay in the D: drive which is where Core is. I'll download Armory to the D: drive. Then when it starts and runs, I can look in the directories and Armory files are in the C: drive  So I think you're onto something here. I'll try you recommendation tomorrow> "What you want to do is open Armory and go to File > Settings. Is there a value in the "Bitcoin Home Dir" box and is it the same folder that you have Bitcoin Core set up to use on your hard drive? If no to either, change it to the correct directory and close Armory. Make sure ArmoryDB.exe has closed too before restarting Armory" As I'm out of time for today. Thanks for the help thus far. It is very much appreciated. I'll report back the results later. Cheers, Mark |
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Worth checking where Core has got to in the sync process too. From the Bitcoin Core client go to Help > Debug Window > Information.
In Core 0.18 this was moved to the Window menu. So Window > Information.
Check that the value next to "Current number of blocks" is greater than 579853
Core Information: Current block = 579869 Last Block = Sat June 8th 16:50:17 2019 Looks good. Armory still stuck at 28%, 169113................ I'll let it play out for awhile |
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I deleted the chainstate and installed 0.18, ran Core to completion. Deleted Armory databases and started the scan and rebuild process. Armory is for sure loading much differently this time around. Instead of the "Node" loading quickly, it is now taking it's sweet time and giving detailed info it never did before. "Node Status" = 28% 169113 blocks remaining............... Fingers crossed...............  We'll see how it goes........ |
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Not running out of space, no. 1TB HD and 125GB SSD. Bitcoin is on the HD, Armory on the SSD.
Bitcoin Core finishes loading complete. Then I'll start Amory.
It runs until it hits 180043 then says it's complete when it's not.
I could run Core 0.18. But are there compatibility issues with some core versions paired with Armory versions?
I can't compare with this Laptop to my old desktop. But my old laptop required older versions of both in order
for me to use my wallet on that machine.
I'll go ahead and try load the 0.18 and see what happens.
-Mark-
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Alright folks, I've kind of poked around here looking for the answers myself.  Now I'm running out of patience and time. My old, and I mean 10 year old computer just would not load my wallet anymore. So I bought a new Dell G7 laptop running Windows 10. Loaded Bitcoin Core 15.2, Armory 96.5. Restored my wallet from backup. Wallet says it's connected, but I think the RPC is an issue from what I've read here so far, as the text is purple and stuck at 180043 Blocks I'm no computer specialist, I'm rocky at best of it, which is why I'm seeking help. I need this thing fixed, and I'm not begging or crying for help. I'm looking to pay someone to help me understand and fix this issue. I have screenshots of Bitcoin Core, Armory Wallet and dblog.txt file, I just can't paste them here.  Whoever helps me get this thing fixed so I can use the wallet will be paid. In BTC of course. Cheers, Mark |
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I really don't want to start a new thread on this product as I know some have been screwed by this company. I have two of these I bought used on ebay. First one has LCD screen and has been hashing with out issues since I got it last year. Picked up another one without the LCD screen few months ago, and both have been running without issues until yesterday. We had a power outage. When power came back on, the non-LCD unit resumed hashing but the LCD unit will not login. It displays a 701.x.x.x/lcd in the address bar and says the site is down. If I try to login to the IP address listed in settings on my router it fails that also. But I can do everything else with the screen including using Chrome the search the web. Seems (for lack of better understanding) the boot portion for mining is no longer there? There is and option to do a factory reset, but I'm afraid this might be for the "google chrome" not necessarily the Black Arrow software. Also not sure if this condition is what's termed as "bricked". I assume bricked units did not work at all. Any help would be appreciated. And please. I'm only looking for help, not folks to continue to rag on the failure and theft of the scamming OEM company. |
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You bet.  Thanks again! |
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If you don't mind me asking, what are you going to do with it? Who knows, maybe you'll luck out and it will work for you as mysteriously as it stopped working for me. Initially, that's the first plan................  Second plan is to build something cool with it. I got a Version 2 model from e-bay last month. Did not get around to setting it up until last week. Had the "Zombie" issue at first. Then found this thread on the forum. Started reading, on and off from the first page. Got to the last page this morning. Learned a whole lot from all of you here. So. Thanks for that! Anyhow. Tried some settings yesterday. And so far, knock on wood, she's been hashing away for 30 hours without issues. But at a low hash rate. Will continue to tinker until I find her limits.  -Mark- |
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Mike,
If you have not shipped it off to e-waste, I'll take it.
I sent you a PM, I still have it. If you are in the 48 continental states then it's yours for 0.03 btc. I answered your PM. I'll take it. I'm in CA same as you....... Perhaps for less than .03 btc then? |
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PM sent, let me know if you're interested or not.
If not I'll keep the dead U3 around for a little longer before sending it to the e-recycle bin.
User jlauzon has not got back to me yet. I'll keep the dead U3 for another week then it's off to the e-recycle bin. If anyone else wants it, let me know. 0.03btc to cover shipping to lower 48 and it's yours.One more week has passed and never heard back from jlauzon or any other user so the offer is withdrawn and the unit is off to e-waste. Mike, If you have not shipped it off to e-waste, I'll take it. |
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Start BitcoinQt on its own and let it catch up. Then close it and restart Armory. Should be back to normal.
Awesome. Thanks! |
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