ASICMiner USB group buy- orders closed, pay for extra!

[muyuu]

link to spreadsheet of current orders:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjCZrDbAiz_PdE4tbDR3X3owMHNMb1NyekJGWHN4QlE&usp=sharing

"This item is in the owner's trash"

 

[aahzmundus]

I had similar issues with raspi + hub detecting ztex. Forcing USB to 1.1 solved the issue.

Thank you for the suggestion.  I had tried that, and various other tweaks, but nothing worked.  It looks as if the RasPi likes only a select few USB 3.0 hubs.  Quite disappointing, but it's hard to complain about a $40 computer.

Another thing to try ... cut/block the +5v connector...

I bought a belkin hub ... given that many belkin models are verified to work.... but this one didnt... i had to force 1.1 and it did. So i guess moral of the story is only buy hubs verified to be working...

Do you know of such a listing of verified working hubs with the Pi?

[finlof]

yes. but the mentioned 5 are above that. i have 28 total here. my 5, the 19 extra, and an additional 5. i'll treat them as warranty replacements, i'm just confused how they... well, exist.

I'll be truly impressed with this group if some a-hole does not come back with a bogus report of 5 missing units.  I hope to god that you end up being able to mine with them given the magnitude of the group-buy coordination effort.

yeah that was me that is missing the 5.  i only got 10 of the 10 that i ordered, so please send those other 5 to me asap 

[twmz]

4 hours later,  all domestics  are shipped. I actually watched the postal guy pick them up.

I got my tracking number, but since the USPS web site is not showing any information, can you share what shipping method these went out as (Priority Mail vs standard "First Class" mail, etc).  And did you ship them with a required signature, etc?  Just trying to guesstimate which day they might arrive and if I need to have someone stay home that day...

[Xian01]

A screenshot I posted to the CGMiner thread, of a bunch of these baby's running in one of my systems.

Curious about the amount of HW errors, but if that's "normal"... then ... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[turtle83]

I had similar issues with raspi + hub detecting ztex. Forcing USB to 1.1 solved the issue.

Thank you for the suggestion.  I had tried that, and various other tweaks, but nothing worked.  It looks as if the RasPi likes only a select few USB 3.0 hubs.  Quite disappointing, but it's hard to complain about a $40 computer.

Another thing to try ... cut/block the +5v connector...

I bought a belkin hub ... given that many belkin models are verified to work.... but this one didnt... i had to force 1.1 and it did. So i guess moral of the story is only buy hubs verified to be working...

Do you know of such a listing of verified working hubs with the Pi?

http://elinux.org/RPi_VerifiedPeripherals#Powered_USB_Hubs

I am now powering my pi with the hub it feeds

[aahzmundus]

I had similar issues with raspi + hub detecting ztex. Forcing USB to 1.1 solved the issue.

Thank you for the suggestion.  I had tried that, and various other tweaks, but nothing worked.  It looks as if the RasPi likes only a select few USB 3.0 hubs.  Quite disappointing, but it's hard to complain about a $40 computer.

Another thing to try ... cut/block the +5v connector...

I bought a belkin hub ... given that many belkin models are verified to work.... but this one didnt... i had to force 1.1 and it did. So i guess moral of the story is only buy hubs verified to be working...

Do you know of such a listing of verified working hubs with the Pi?

http://elinux.org/RPi_VerifiedPeripherals#Powered_USB_Hubs

I am now powering my pi with the hub it feeds

Hrum... don't see this guy listed as working... or not working... http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Uspeed-7-Port-Adapter-Chipset/dp/B006TT91TW

Guess I will hope for the best!

[dentldir]

I've got a domestic order for 1, but no tracking number, and its not marked as shipped on the spreadsheet.  Wondering if I could get an update?  Thanks.

[turtle83]

I've got a domestic order for 1, but no tracking number, and its not marked as shipped on the spreadsheet.  Wondering if I could get an update?  Thanks.

same here for an international order.... i guess arklan is paying up his sleep debt...

[aahzmundus]

Mine is marked as shipped... but no tracking number : (

[HTML5 Gordon]

4 hours later,  all domestics  are shipped. I actually watched the postal guy pick them up.

I got my tracking number, but since the USPS web site is not showing any information, can you share what shipping method these went out as (Priority Mail vs standard "First Class" mail, etc).  And did you ship them with a required signature, etc?  Just trying to guesstimate which day they might arrive and if I need to have someone stay home that day...

Mine is now tracking - my package went out USPS First Class Package.  Was hoping they would go Priority, but it will get here when it gets here.  I'd guess Monday or Tuesday.

[bigbeninlondon]

A screenshot I posted to the CGMiner thread, of a bunch of these baby's running in one of my systems.

Curious about the amount of HW errors, but if that's "normal"... then ... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I get about 2.5 HW errors an hour on average.  Can we confirm this is acceptable?

[stepkrav]

suggestions for mining pools?

[neil_mccauley]

suggestions for mining pools?

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Comparison_of_mining_pools
I've had good luck with BTC Guild.  They have their fair share of criticisms here, but YMMV.  I also hear Slush's pool is a good one as well.

[bitcoindaddy]

suggestions for mining pools?

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Comparison_of_mining_pools
I've had good luck with BTC Guild.  They have their fair share of criticisms here, but YMMV.  I also hear Slush's pool is a good one as well.

BTCGuild is run by a really nice guy and the pool is great, BUT, 7.5 % fee?  I use a zero fee pool.

[bitcoindaddy]

A screenshot I posted to the CGMiner thread, of a bunch of these baby's running in one of my systems.

Curious about the amount of HW errors, but if that's "normal"... then ... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I get about 2.5 HW errors an hour on average.  Can we confirm this is acceptable?

Just curious - do you have a fan pointed at these?

[Xian01]

Just curious - do you have a fan pointed at these?

 Fans pointing at them, yes. Additionally, room ambient is 75F.

[twmz]

BTCGuild is run by a really nice guy and the pool is great, BUT, 7.5 % fee?  I use a zero fee pool.

BTCGuild's fee is 3%, not 7.5%.  And they pay for orphans (which is worth 1% on average), and because they are large, their variance is lower.  Zero fee pools are nice, but you do get what you pay for, most of the time.

[PeZ]

I'd probably order and try a BeagleBone Black instead, but I hear it's still unstable.

I'm planning to use a Beaglebone Black. Where did you hear it is unstable? Cgminer compiles on the standard Angstrom linux but it'll be awhile before my single asicminer arrives. My Beaglebone has its own power supply and the hub I currently have for it is 7 ports/2Amps.

[aahzmundus]

BTCGuild is run by a really nice guy and the pool is great, BUT, 7.5 % fee?  I use a zero fee pool.

BTCGuild's fee is 3%, not 7.5%.  And they pay for orphans (which is worth 1% on average), and because they are large, their variance is lower.  Zero fee pools are nice, but you do get what you pay for, most of the time.

I figured I would use Deepbit because... well... I used them 2 years ago when I used to mine so why not?  Actually... what happened to deepbit?  They were the biggest of the big!  What made them fall... should I consider a different pool for my beautiful new babies?  Also is anyone considering solomining?  Sure I may never get a coin... but I may also get 25 coins!