GekkoScience Compac BM1384 Stickminer Official Support Thread

[fullzero]

it has the quirk that I can't make a good .bat file.  I have to run cgminer alone then enter a pool.  pretty sure that is something to do with vmware fusion shell.

This might be VM performance lag; I would suggest adding:

timeout 5

between each step in the bat file.  This will cause a pause of 5 seconds between each step.  If its VM performance lag thats the problem this should solve it.  Maybe if your mac is old you will need 10 seconds.

so

cgminer.exe -o stratum+tcp://solo.ckpool.org:3333 -u 1JiWuyX94wrCr7JhkAn7x5qNMCEef1KhqX.philipma1957sticks --compac-freq 150


needs to be :

cgminer.exe -o stratum+tcp://solo.ckpool.org:3333 -u 1JiWuyX94wrCr7JhkAn7x5qNMCEef1KhqX.philipma1957sticks --timeout 5 --compac-freq 150


did not work

This is not a cgminer option it is a windows cmd built into command prompt.  With your provided data you would use:

timeout 5

cgminer.exe -o stratum+tcp://solo.ckpool.org:3333 -u 1JiWuyX94wrCr7JhkAn7x5qNMCEef1KhqX.philipma1957sticks --compac-freq 150


I would also add a cd cmd at the beginning to ensure that the current directory is the folder containing cgminer.exe.  This is specific to your computer.  The easiest way to find the correct path ( without making common mistakes ) is to:

right click cgminer
make a shortcut
right click the shortcut and select properties
copy the path in target
edit your batch file
add at the top

cd (paste the path from target here)

then delete the cgminer.exe leaving the last \

so your batch file should look something like:


cd C:\Users\computerusername\Desktop\

timeout 5

cgminer.exe -o stratum+tcp://solo.ckpool.org:3333 -u 1JiWuyX94wrCr7JhkAn7x5qNMCEef1KhqX.philipma1957sticks --compac-freq 150

[vapourminer]

I'm using the Gekko build of cgminer.  I used Zadig on a Win7 machine to install the correct drive.  When I start the bat file, I get a "No valid hashes for over 10 secs, attempting to restart"  then I get a  "LIBUSB_SUCCESS" but there is no hash going on.  I've tried 2 different machines and am getting the same error.

bat file code:

cgminer -o stratum+tcp://solo.ckpool.org:3333  -u 1JiWuyX94wrCr7JhkAn7x5qNMCEef1KhqX.Chris_Sabianstick --compac-freq 150

when I messed around with my sticks the only time I got that (libusb_success and 0 hashes) was when the voltage was too low for the frequency. tweaked the voltage pot a bit and it would fire up.

novak build on win32

[mindtrip]

I have 2 USB fans blowing on them but next time i get my laser temp thermometer I can check that for you

[Ecnad]

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.

[mindtrip]

i am drawing about 91 Watts at the wall with my 2 USB fans and the 9 sticks and the pi running of the power supply

[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