GekkoScience Compac BM1384 Stickminer Official Support Thread

[philipma1957]

try a little turn on the power pot          say it is in this position    +    the top is at 12 oclock rotate clockwise to 1 oclock

This solved my errors. Sticks now running smoothly at 225Mhz, and hashing at about 12gigs.

EDIT: Pushed it up to 300Mhz with another small turn of the power pot.  That's the most I want to push them for now. But doing 15gh a stick now.

make sure it has fans at that speed.

[notlist3d]

Well my RPI came about 20 minutes before 7 so most of the day I did not get it.  Now trying to get initial install.  Will let you know how it goes.

[Jake36]

Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.

Sounds great thank you for the update.  I do appreciate it.

That means I should be able to test RPI with it pretty easy.  I think I will try raspbian first see how it goes, then minera as a second option.

With all my playing around with the Pi and raspbian, you don't need to install the libjansson-dev (either cgminer or raspbian has already got a version in it).

Will be interested in seeing if you get it to read/write the cgminer.conf file, I'm still working/trying to figure it out, while I wait on a few things before I start cranking the power up some.

Well, I just thought of something I haven't tried yet. Going for another test...LOL.

[notlist3d]

Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.

Sounds great thank you for the update.  I do appreciate it.

That means I should be able to test RPI with it pretty easy.  I think I will try raspbian first see how it goes, then minera as a second option.

With all my playing around with the Pi and raspbian, you don't need to install the libjansson-dev (either cgminer or raspbian has already got a version in it).

Will be interested in seeing if you get it to read/write the cgminer.conf file, I'm still working/trying to figure it out, while I wait on a few things before I start cranking the power up some.

Well, I just thought of something I haven't tried yet. Going for another test...LOL.

I got it the regular cgminer 4.9.2 to work on rasparian. Im using one of the test ones and a review one.  I was able to use enable icarus and run those that way.  Not sure if final production model will work with that or if it will want to run on compac.    I should know in a day or two when I get my production one.

Problem I ran into was the RPI model b did not like my powered hub.   It works fine with windows, and debian on a pc but the RPI was not a fan.   So going to try minera and see what it does.

[Jake36]

Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.

Sounds great thank you for the update.  I do appreciate it.

That means I should be able to test RPI with it pretty easy.  I think I will try raspbian first see how it goes, then minera as a second option.

With all my playing around with the Pi and raspbian, you don't need to install the libjansson-dev (either cgminer or raspbian has already got a version in it).

Will be interested in seeing if you get it to read/write the cgminer.conf file, I'm still working/trying to figure it out, while I wait on a few things before I start cranking the power up some.

Well, I just thought of something I haven't tried yet. Going for another test...LOL.

I got it the regular cgminer 4.9.2 to work on rasparian. Im using one of the test ones and a review one.  I was able to use enable icarus and run those that way.  Not sure if final production model will work with that or if it will want to run on compac.    I should know in a day or two when I get my production one.

Problem I ran into was the RPI model b did not like my powered hub.   It works fine with windows, and debian on a pc but the RPI was not a fan.   So going to try minera and see what it does.

Check to see if the hub is back feeding power to the Pi, by putting a small piece of tap on pin 1 either in the usb cable or the Pi slot. Or if you got a cheap wire laying around, that you don't mind cutting, cut the red wire and see if it helps.

Also if it's a usb 3.0, the Pi's don't like them, you can try plugging the 3.0 hub into a 2.0 hub pluged into the Pi.

[notlist3d]

Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.

Sounds great thank you for the update.  I do appreciate it.

That means I should be able to test RPI with it pretty easy.  I think I will try raspbian first see how it goes, then minera as a second option.

With all my playing around with the Pi and raspbian, you don't need to install the libjansson-dev (either cgminer or raspbian has already got a version in it).

Will be interested in seeing if you get it to read/write the cgminer.conf file, I'm still working/trying to figure it out, while I wait on a few things before I start cranking the power up some.

Well, I just thought of something I haven't tried yet. Going for another test...LOL.

I got it the regular cgminer 4.9.2 to work on rasparian. Im using one of the test ones and a review one.  I was able to use enable icarus and run those that way.  Not sure if final production model will work with that or if it will want to run on compac.    I should know in a day or two when I get my production one.

Problem I ran into was the RPI model b did not like my powered hub.   It works fine with windows, and debian on a pc but the RPI was not a fan.   So going to try minera and see what it does.

Check to see if the hub is back feeding power to the Pi, by putting a small piece of tap on pin 1 either in the usb cable or the Pi slot. Or if you got a cheap wire laying around, that you don't mind cutting, cut the red wire and see if it helps.

Also if it's a usb 3.0, the Pi's don't like them, you can try plugging the 3.0 hub into a 2.0 hub pluged into the Pi.

As of right now I have 2 on debian.   I did have to run cgminer as root or it did not detect them. (Im on a live usb of debian).   

But as of right now raspberry pi I'm not a big fan of.  Just old laptop with full debian is beating the heck out of it.

[novak@gekkoscience]

I got it the regular cgminer 4.9.2 to work on rasparian. Im using one of the test ones and a review one.  I was able to use enable icarus and run those that way.  Not sure if final production model will work with that or if it will want to run on compac.    I should know in a day or two when I get my production one.

Should work just fine up to frequency 250, see the first post.  That's what sidehack usually plugs them in on to make sure they light up.

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novak

[notlist3d]

I got it the regular cgminer 4.9.2 to work on rasparian. Im using one of the test ones and a review one.  I was able to use enable icarus and run those that way.  Not sure if final production model will work with that or if it will want to run on compac.    I should know in a day or two when I get my production one.

Should work just fine up to frequency 250, see the first post.  That's what sidehack usually plugs them in on to make sure they light up.

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novak

With production model can I run it with icarus on normal cgminer 4.9.2?  (Like I'm currently doing on the review unit)? Or does it need to run as compac?

[sidehack]

I'm not sure on linux, but on Windows you'll need to re-Zadig them. With the device string and serial number changed, they won't be automatically covered by the base driver install for an unmodified CP2102. I've run a few on my test steup with stock 4.9.2 without trouble.

[VirosaGITS]

Can we add the basic Zadig link and instruction in OP for windows users that does not have the right drivers?

[philipma1957]

Can we add the basic Zadig link and instruction in OP for windows users that does not have the right drivers?

I use this from ck


http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/


zadig is on the bottom

after you click you go here

http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/zadig/

[VirosaGITS]

Can we add the basic Zadig link and instruction in OP for windows users that does not have the right drivers?

I use this from ck


http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/


zadig is on the bottom

after you click you go here

http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/zadig/

Okay. I grabbed zadig now for when i will need it. I will probably try to use the gekko cgminer version and set it up when i receive my stick. I'm guessing soon.
Was just thinking the link should be in OP, since a ctrl+f of zadig doesn't find anything there.

[Mikestang]

Okay. I grabbed zadig now for when i will need it. I will probably try to use the gekko cgminer version and set it up when i receive my stick. I'm guessing soon.
Was just thinking the link should be in OP, since a ctrl+f of zadig doesn't find anything there.

I asked the same question a page or two back, and for the same reason.  The directions should note that zadig is required as part of using cgminer.

[novak@gekkoscience]

Okay. I grabbed zadig now for when i will need it. I will probably try to use the gekko cgminer version and set it up when i receive my stick. I'm guessing soon.
Was just thinking the link should be in OP, since a ctrl+f of zadig doesn't find anything there.

I asked the same question a page or two back, and for the same reason.  The directions should note that zadig is required as part of using cgminer.

It's added now, thanks!

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novak

[philipma1957]

How hot do they seem to get running at the 281 for a period of time?   It seems like they would get kinda hot.

Thanks for sharing nice to see it.

If you have a good fan you can do freq 350.  here are 4 sticks at freq 200

http://imgur.com/aJnQpOe

http://imgur.com/Vk1Tu3t

these don't need the fan



notice the stud hub and both bridge type and y-cable for plenty of power in the picture below:

the y-cables seem to work well up to freq 300

[philipma1957]

The y-cable for plenty of power in the setup below.  easy freq 300


these need a fan or they get too warm and crash




the y-cables allow me to clock safely to freq 300 not bad

[notlist3d]

Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.

Dang I was hoping with proximity I would get today.  But not today so hopefully tomorrow.

Once I get that I should be able to show a production model with RPI.  I have a hub working now.  It is kinda a mess but cut the red wire to prevent feedback on pi on powered hub, and ended up using a unpowered hub between that hub and RPI.   This is not a elegant hub setup but it works with RPI good as far as reviewer stick.

[bmoscato]

Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.

Dang I was hoping with proximity I would get today.  But not today so hopefully tomorrow.

Once I get that I should be able to show a production model with RPI.  I have a hub working now.  It is kinda a mess but cut the red wire to prevent feedback on pi on powered hub, and ended up using a unpowered hub between that hub and RPI.   This is not a elegant hub setup but it works with RPI good as far as reviewer stick.

That's funny, I've been checking the mail everyday like a child looking for Christmas presents. I'm in NY, so, not sure how long ground is from MO.

[notlist3d]

Your stick is going out today, and probably delivered tomorrow given the proximity.

Dang I was hoping with proximity I would get today.  But not today so hopefully tomorrow.

Once I get that I should be able to show a production model with RPI.  I have a hub working now.  It is kinda a mess but cut the red wire to prevent feedback on pi on powered hub, and ended up using a unpowered hub between that hub and RPI.   This is not a elegant hub setup but it works with RPI good as far as reviewer stick.

That's funny, I've been checking the mail everyday like a child looking for Christmas presents. I'm in NY, so, not sure how long ground is from MO.

I know the feeling!  I am excited for a new toy to play with.  It wish the mailbox had a camera it would go from a happily hope face to sad in about 3 seconds seeing only letters and junk.

The good news is my RPI setup seems to be working well.  I think I'm ready to test it if  it work with icarus should be plug/play.  But if I need to do compac I will need to compile that.

[edonkey]

Novak, did you get a chance to finish testing the updated sources that support both the U2 and Compac?