[CLOSED] Avalon ASIC chip distribution

[torusJKL]

The order window has closed.
Don't send Zefir any Bitcoins.

See here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=177827.msg1988836#msg1988836

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[zefir]

Order Window Closed

Thank you all for your support and trust.

I will lock this thread now and unlock it only to post updates. All buyers should add it to their watch list.

An update with the final numbers is currently being worked on and will be posted today.

[zefir]

Batch 7 final orders:

Code:

ID       Chips     BTC    Address                               Note
01         200   17.20    1A5H29yRrCpXxpuotC6Lau1VCF2XjwcMeX
02         960   82.56    1CrZdyEoDTokwLHGR1izmzEZ5gxDSE9chK
03          10    0.86    1HpA1dmCjKMTM1tjzsUZ4mLw1kQ4EZFDrq
04         100    8.60    14wpd6S6HAkGzj4a6LYQbUfGBjLZbmB8zP
05        1150   98.90    16MxDjVzmCQ62usJj649PFf7y5CF192NM4
06          20    1.72    1BLT1SDzLqNa1nZL7pFovGEPwQ1HnyWuCu
07          60    5.16    1MUVa2bz9DbjqvWogbAioQs68bhZikWxuR
08          70    6.02    139yc9vELLfx5Q4BgP8MVv6G43cVJuVvg5
09          40    3.44    1JzCi4EMKzPUiTiptSzfbnPSA5NmFdLuss
10          20    1.72    1L4rzGbo6LmSmPxnphu4vtgpC9bwLdTUa1
11         200   17.20    1ChoHXUKSkhYfTo17LNPKZK3St9NWSrSrf
12          50    4.30    1GonszpsQY4uMxFHcXVcWHi17EjZikegTo
13          20    1.72    1CZPeexvZcTSqiwH6Z1h7JtfZngJqFtHyq
14          10    0.86    17sYSprh8QbWXat1vnYoyR7kuindCcpj23
15          20    1.72    13niA2BjbXg3p3g6YvUy1RCm79AwB9tzgc
16         360   30.96    168Mn2DiZMnhnnesVYZQWNUQL2CAEfhXDT
17         190   16.34    17wHwmw24CaxozDYpM5C7kvLhDhQF5x4sC
18          50    4.30    1FxXNQ6PY3mTzNx17P54DVTrSmavhoW2B
19         250   21.50    1GuUxUAtAyU7ViCymXgdJwBrwBHR3bj8Xb
20          10    0.86    17bytFkbVfpr4re3t8RdJgzLVm6XPtZLXo
21          40    3.44    1CgvQrFgtcyefLg1JFGrxibLu7VwqVaTCs
22          10    0.86    1Ckdp37vzcXyuoATFfBdSLd8WV1iJvm2bD
23          30    2.58    1ZePhramiDqjYJzqiyUFaY5qhz5k4unRC
24          30    2.58    148nKdqjjJPGQXAQrg5ZBtMRWNaBe7vxeS 
25         240   20.64    1PyvPBpWUD1NwCuSppr6DCA3TrP9zwF9qR
26         150   12.90    1PwnXHGbhM9vPhRgs9hiejaF2GDRiMAimr
27          50    4.30    16wD5mRQBfUHUpmZyEeFQv3sgySzZqiUX4
28          20    1.72    1MGFiLNdmZHF6xNjfjp6kuRQjFU7yNJRjm
29          20    1.72    1KmsNZyXiZdDxXnQUhw9oYBZAo9emaAuD2
30          20    1.72    1Gqy5JeUU9RWCnnYXeCjCaEuFts9wKyQem
31         100    8.60    1DSFkmqxzyH7CynXQ76d6uc1WzSxBHTha2
32          30    2.58    1829fgtyfQi3WQsLJMQMhqLzXthyh8Wfev
33          50    4.30    1PwrtU3rn21W534GxGtGBd5Xa8n834YLqQ
34         100    8.60    1QEtvrHcTZ7oKhJzBcjTyXHphcsY1skJVH
35          20    1.72    1JSmv8EMDTzbvA47QzN48tWCjJF5M6TCJU
36         120   10.32    16caEU1CR8sftdRdReWGj7ag59ts4DGJL1
37          20    1.72    1HMwhanZiGHBdJUsUymvjdeLvGc8p6rXqF
38          20    1.72    1L5VE93qbbepo5CJtyeQaVF6sM8PnqrmPL
39          20    1.72    18Ku5u3gGm5y2PNK3GzfYpnGGtZqf563Y
40          20    1.72    1AmrUydgQ4U5q5N1JmdjARwbQrAoB7Rj1Z
41         300   25.80    1F8dG9k57uiNyPh1K8eekXbEVqjFFsuZKy
42         500   43.00    1EDkv6yxPR687tQC6jY8q95m76t6MLvnkY
43         680   58.48    18aah5YrHkgcB1VdLxfjGsWDLLQJQ4NnHx
44         100    8.60    1pDstJv8t2MNm8ipTwg68P1u8nEYxP9tk
45         320   27.52    1BTHbAp27a9NyMfou8b7XtGKZeewKLfoGe
46         100    8.60    19sS8Duo2as8X7UTqEBR4FVFJxGyar7Ry1
47          30    2.58    12ST2a5E9AfsBGgmTpLDt9FLVR5yC8QsqB
48          10    0.86    1PkhyYNo7dF86QBMbc5ppmFsT6VKVGYBPv
49         110    9.46    17SEweovjjuTUY4Vx3iS1aJ5NjGRDEKRQe
50          40    3.44    1A5H29yRrCpXxpuotC6Lau1VCF2XjwcMeX
51         120   10.32    1HaNP4owS4pfSDSeYydHuckZPmCcozLUGP
52        1000   86.00    1FrGFZbaRpYM2EKtvnwqvCfjdTmNXBgDvK
53         100    8.60    1C5dm2gLxQHcjqeJFESXqq6zpm3oxirPv9
54          20    1.72    178u3wUGCJTvDaLmb7GZi3gQvZJXX3Hy2i
55         100    8.60    1HyzziJ2Xq3fegJZht8d2qwsdH8iRQGcL2
56         120   10.32    19B9nPJhtPWZkhjxPZ13yiECdMJSyDgHva
57         250   21.50    1A7exm6H5UadJNZ3dQv3qJqqYHfr2zEELA
58          80    6.88    1EusLtExL9UKYYFRBCsxsYmxXpsoCRJBxD
59         260   22.36    19PL2YiQdXQQgCXdT7YJWGRbcgaJR4khFy
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Sum:        9140

Please note: There were some re-orderings based on how fast payments got into the blockchain, so your order ID from previous list might have changed.

[zefir]

Next Steps
After finalizing the batch orders, all further processing steps are depending solely on Avalon's actions and responses.

The rough schedule I am pulling out of thin air looks as follows

• beginning of May: wait and see <-- we are here
• second half of May: Avalon releases reference design and documentation
• end of May: first chip samples get shipped
• beginning of June: developers finalizing their designs and ordering sample chips
• mid of June: developers assemble and demo their mining products
• second half of June: I collect shipping information for the chips ordered
• beginning of July: first batches produced and shipped to me
• mid of July: chips get delivered and I start distribution shipments

This is the ideal schedule based on the numbers provided by Avalon. We all know that realistically each step will be delayed by some non-predictable amount of time, so let us sit and wait a while. I will post updates as soon as they are available - no need to explicitly ask for them.



Notice: After Sales Trades / Speculation
Several buyers changed their mind (either realizing they don't want the chips any more or speculating for a quick buck) and approached me to update my data on file to account private trades they did. Please understand that I am not supporting those trades, mainly because I don't want to carry the responsibility for something going wrong or find myself in the middle of disputes.

If you want to trade your chips, the correct way to do this is as follows:

• find an agreement with the new buyer
• organize and process escrow
• when the time has come to supply shipping address, provide that of the new buyer and sign with your original payment address
• wait for the chips to get delivered and release escrow

Alternatively, since there are still interested buyers asking for chips, I might be able to buy them back from you -- PM me to check if there is demand. This is a limited offer and (as sales are final) I reserve the right to refuse to buy at any time.



Cheers,
zefir

[zefir]

Avalon releasing Reference Docs
As announced in his thread, BitSyncom released an initial set of reference docs that can be found on GitHub.


Buy backs and Refunds
I have currently more folks interested in buying more chips than those asking to get them refunded. Therefore I am opening a limited buy-back window for all of you who changed their minds. The current demand is for ~4k more chips, so here is the process how to get your coins back:

• PM me your refund request with
  
  • a single CVS formatted line: <forum nick>; <-N>; <-C>; <sending address>
    Note:
    
    • this is the exact same line you bought your chips with, but now with negative number of chips N and negative number of coins C
    • all or nothing - no partial refunds, i.e. if you bough 100 chips with one particular order, you can't get only 60 chips refunded
  • a signature of that line signed with <sending address>
• if within demands, I'll refund you for the chips you gave back in full

Next Steps
With the initial set of reference docs provided, the active DIY designers have started to refactor their boards. BitSyncom assured that the docs are going to be completed in the next weeks.

The next relevant step will then be the delivery of sample chips, which should happen somewhere during the next 4 weeks.

[tigerfree]

i want to buy more Chips . is there some available ?

[t13hydra]

i want to buy more Chips . is there some available ?

yes,
here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=189582.0

[Grinny]

and here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=187660

[zefir]

i want to buy more Chips . is there some available ?

Not yet, only minor refunds issued (less than 300 chips).

Since in every batch I sold more than initially planned, the returned chips are going first back into a reserve pool. I will announce publicly should that number reach a given threshold over what I intend to reserve for the DIY and my own projects.

[Dabs]

For the others near my region, don't forget my Asian Group Buy. Good if you want your chips sent to BkkCoins in Thailand.

[Group Buy] Avalon ASIC Chips, Philippines (Dabs)

[mjmvisser]

mjmvisser; -480; -41.28; 19KynG2VEXXG6XoE3GAWRSWJ4N5kwWLRY6
G+7bUH5/OxJLqvmSJXWCGxd/rAZ1kf7ezdvN/c9TKOqA8zd7Ax/wRTVihAsA5EBGJcOolEeDhdwJsrQrd8Fp4ew=

[zefir]

mjmvisser; -480; -41.28; 19KynG2VEXXG6XoE3GAWRSWJ4N5kwWLRY6
G+7bUH5/OxJLqvmSJXWCGxd/rAZ1kf7ezdvN/c9TKOqA8zd7Ax/wRTVihAsA5EBGJcOolEeDhdwJsrQrd8Fp4ew=

Verified and refunded, see https://blockchain.info/tx/bf1756d19a29504ccf3450e87ee4b6ae5a3fe04a8b0787d54c1d45c16f170cf4

[ckz666]

http://store.avalon-asics.com/?page_id=9605

look at point 2...

these chips will be available until at least end of the year, 2013.

does it means if somethings going wrong we wait till xmas?
oO omg...

[LiveJay]

http://store.avalon-asics.com/?page_id=9605

look at point 2...

these chips will be available until at least end of the year, 2013.

does it means if somethings going wrong we wait till xmas?
oO omg...

Re-read

these chips will be available until at least end of the year, 2013.

That means that, as of right now, they won't sell any more chips after the end of the year.  There will probably be faster chips available by then.

-Jay

[ckz666]

damn, i got it...

ty

[gateway]

Any updates on batch shipping, I'm in the first batch and wasnt sure if anyone heard anything about a ship time.. these seem to be pretty crazy when it comes to anything asic related.. sorry its next week, oh i meant next month etc  

[zefir]

Update: Sample Chips
No news from Avalon directly so far, but relevant updates from folks attending the Bitcoin conference:

At Bitcoin 2013, Yifu said they will ship the sample chips (30 pieces per order of 10k) by the end of May.

The resulting facts for our chips ordered are

• first samples will show up at my door second half of June and be in developers' hands by end of June
• for each 1k chips ordered you can get 3 sample chips

Request Procedure
Generally, I am going to treat every buyer equally, i.e. for any 334 chips ordered you are entitled to request one sample chip. Since the purpose of samples is to validate the designs currently being developed and assure having them finalizing until the ordered chips arrive, samples are really useful for developers only. Therefore, if you are not designing a mining board but have enough chips ordered to be entitled for samples, please be fair and abstain from your right to support those who need them more. Also note that receiving samples requires the shipping and handling costs as described in the OP to be paid.

Since most of orders are smaller ones and not in multiples of 334, I am proposing the following model for sample chip distribution:

• everyone is either a project owner or supporter
• an owner declares his demand for samples
• a supporter declares his binding request to delegate his portion of samples to an owner

Developers that seek support please post a description of your project (or link to thread) and declare yourself as owner. For easier maintenance, please include this single CSV formatted line in your post:

Code:

OWN;<owner name>

The chips you personally ordered will be accounted to your project.

Supporters please make up your mind whom you would like to support and provide me a CSV one liner formatted as:

Code:

SUP;<supporter name>;<owner name>

As before, do this either in this thread or via PM. Please limit my account work by placing your support only once and for all the chips you ordered.


I will collect your input until sample chips arrive and distribute them relatively to the supporting orders.


Thanks.

[BkkCoins]

OWN; BkkCoins

Klondike - K1, K16, K64 boards.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=190731.0
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=196281.0

Ordering first K1 and K16 test boards within 1-2 days.
Expect to be ready to test chips in approx. 2 weeks.
Will be very happy and excited to receive some whenever they are available.

[server]

SUP; burnin; server

[daemondazz]

OWN; daemondazz

Caterpillar - Open Source 3RU modular mining rig with up to 384 ASICS
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=204699.0