How to set everything up for Asic.Repair Test fixture?

[moftkhor]

Hey guys,

I just got my test fixture in today from Asic Repair Center in Russia.
Now what's the best way to set everything up for S17+ hashboard chip testing?

Right now I got just an original empty S17+ rig with the psu and controlboard powering my hashboard, but it doesn't seem to give anything more than about 1.3V to my hashboard...

Is it better to just order me a DC adjustable powersupply and power my hashboard with that?
Or is the original psu needed for decent testing?

Do I need to cool off my hashboards with this specific test fixture? I heard it didn't need any cooling as it doesn't let the hashboard hash.

And do I really need an oscilloscope? Is a decent multimeter not enough?

I do have a bunch of hashboards to repair, so I don't mind buying some more tools to get this done.


Thanks for the aid!

[NotFuzzyWarm]

I take it the test fixture did not come with any instructions
I would think that whoever you bought it from should give you that information...

[moftkhor]

I take it the test fixture did not come with any instructions
I would think that whoever you bought it from should give you that information...

Welcome to the world of asic repairing... Instructions are a luxury.

[thierry4wd]

I take it the test fixture did not come with any instructions
I would think that whoever you bought it from should give you that information...

Welcome to the world of asic repairing... Instructions are a luxury.

I confirm, for repaire , you need lot of experience ! and of corse ... repaire service is big business 

[moftkhor]

Ok for those interested. Indeed I ordered myself a dc power supply. Now the thing works flawless. So from the s17 series beyond, you'll need a dc power supply. Original psu won't do it.

[mikeywith]

Ok for those interested. Indeed I ordered myself a dc power supply. Now the thing works flawless. So from the s17 series beyond, you'll need a dc power supply. Original psu won't do it.

Not sure where you bough the tool from, but on Zesbtc they have a huge warning that says:

Notice:

If you test a combined mining machine (a mining machine with its own power supply), you must use the power supply that comes with the mining machine to power the test fixture and the Hash board. It is forbidden to use any third-party or adjustable power supply! Otherwise, it may cause equipment failure!

Source: https://www.zeusbtc.com/ASIC-Miner-Repair/Parts-Tools-Details.asp?ID=212

You said you have S17+ which is a "combined mining machine", so you might be careful when using an external PSU, as for instruction, zeusbtc has a truckload of pdf files, search around and you will find the manual for the fixture tool.  Good luck

[moftkhor]

Ok for those interested. Indeed I ordered myself a dc power supply. Now the thing works flawless. So from the s17 series beyond, you'll need a dc power supply. Original psu won't do it.

Not sure where you bough the tool from, but on Zesbtc they have a huge warning that says:

Notice:

If you test a combined mining machine (a mining machine with its own power supply), you must use the power supply that comes with the mining machine to power the test fixture and the Hash board. It is forbidden to use any third-party or adjustable power supply! Otherwise, it may cause equipment failure!

Source: https://www.zeusbtc.com/ASIC-Miner-Repair/Parts-Tools-Details.asp?ID=212

You said you have S17+ which is a "combined mining machine", so you might be careful when using an external PSU, as for instruction, zeusbtc has a truckload of pdf files, search around and you will find the manual for the fixture tool.  Good luck

That's just standard warning Zeus is putting up so no one would sue him for anything going wrong afterwards. The Asic.repair kit suggests everything from the S17 series and beyond to use an adjustable DC power supply. I just tested a bunch of my hashboards. Did the job perfectly. Very easy and saves LOADS of time. The thing cost me a lot but was worth every penny. You do need at least some basic knowledge of electronics tho. But then again, doesn't matter which test fixture you buy, as soon as you wanna start repairing these hashboards, you need some basics before starting. So yeah, I'm gonna keep you guys updated on how this goes...

[mikeywith]

That's just standard warning Zeus is putting up so no one would sue him for anything going wrong afterwards.

Well, then why don't they put this warning for other mining gears that use separate PSUs if the purpose is what you claim? I don't know what to believe since I have not tried any of that, but my guess is that the warning isn't a random one, also I just noticed that the tool you are using is not the standard bitmain fixture that folks like Zeusbtc and other sellers on Alibaba sell, you are using the Russian version asic.repair which is a whole different tool, so maybe different tools - different setups.

[moftkhor]

That's just standard warning Zeus is putting up so no one would sue him for anything going wrong afterwards.

Well, then why don't they put this warning for other mining gears that use separate PSUs if the purpose is what you claim? I don't know what to believe since I have not tried any of that, but my guess is that the warning isn't a random one, also I just noticed that the tool you are using is not the standard bitmain fixture that folks like Zeusbtc and other sellers on Alibaba sell, you are using the Russian version asic.repair which is a whole different tool, so maybe different tools - different setups.

I first bought the ZEUS one. Isn't the original bitmain fixture neither. It was useless to me for my S17+ hashboards. you only had a few seconds per chip to test it. Then you had to push the reset button each time and wait another few minutes to reboot. Literally just a piece of crap. The Russian one bypasses all that crap, and doesn't let the hashboard hash, so it wouldn't burn your chips. It's also way more expensive, but worth every penny. I did the tests on both hands on. The russian setup is by far better.