[CLOSED] Block Erupter USB @ 0.20 BTC + parcel -> Shipping to anywhere!

[rsbriggs]

Last reading was batch #2 being ordered on Monday two days ago for receiving by owners second week in June.  This still being true?

[Myrddindc]

I have them mining.  Thanks for running the GB GB A+C! 

What mining program do you recommend? What's the hash rate?

Myrdd

[bobsmith652]

I have them mining.  Thanks for running the GB GB A+C!  

What mining program do you recommend? What's the hash rate?

Myrdd

I used CGMiner 3.1.0, and followed these instructions http://rdmsnippets.com/2013/05/29/setting-up-asicminer-block-erupters-on-windows-7/ except Win7 popped up a "solve problem" box to get the serial port drivers for me.

I also used the -G flag to disable the graphics card, and didn't use the icarus-timings flag.  I might try the auto scan flag later.

I plan to put them on a Raspberry Pi at the weekend as my rig takes 100W with the graphics card idle.

They are getting 333 - 334 Mhash each, and get really hot (at least 60C).  I have a case fan pointed at them ATM, and might build a "wind tunnel" case for them.

All of mine have the black back plate on them.

Bob

[Lucko]

HW errors? Cooling helps?

[Myrddindc]

Is this the correct homepage of cgminer:

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

Seems down to me.

Never mind I have 3.1.1 which is quite recent. All 3 USb miners hashing away right now. Quite warm. Strange to actually ever receive an ASIC!

Getting 333 -333 -334 out of my 3. Very warm to touch have a fan pointed at pc, may get another.

Thanks A+C for excellent administration of group buy, and thanks Bob for link to easy walkthrough setup for an ASIC newbie!

Myrdd

[hotwired007]

mine have been recieved and one is currently mining for me the other one will be installed tommorow THANK YOU A+C!

[rsbriggs]

Is this the correct homepage of cgminer:

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

Seems down to me.

Never mind I have 3.1.1 which is quite recent. All 3 USb miners hashing away right now. Quite warm. Strange to actually ever receive an ASIC!

Getting 333 -333 -334 out of my 3. Very warm to touch have a fan pointed at pc, may get another.

Thanks A+C for excellent administration of group buy, and thanks Bob for link to easy walkthrough setup for an ASIC newbie!

Myrdd

Is not homepage, is main download page.  Notice entry 3.2.0 is latest.  Is having many new features for ASICs and block disruptors.
Forum for cgminer being:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=28402

[Humax]

Is this the correct homepage of cgminer:

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

Seems down to me.

Never mind I have 3.1.1 which is quite recent. All 3 USb miners hashing away right now. Quite warm. Strange to actually ever receive an ASIC!

Getting 333 -333 -334 out of my 3. Very warm to touch have a fan pointed at pc, may get another.

Thanks A+C for excellent administration of group buy, and thanks Bob for link to easy walkthrough setup for an ASIC newbie!

Myrdd

Is not homepage, is main download page.  Notice entry 3.2.0 is latest.  Is having many new features for ASICs and block disruptors.
Forum for cgminer being:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=28402

Unfortunately 3.2.0 won't work with these sticks. Luckily, 3.1.1 works just fine.

These USB sticks are getting really got. I almost burned my finger on them.

[hotwired007]

These USB sticks are getting really got. I almost burned my finger on them.

i have a cheap laptop cooling fan blowing on mine atm - when i get my second one installed i'll have to get a better solution!

[baloo_kiev]

I think that some of you guys should move here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212085.0 or here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=28402.0

In this thread, I'd rather like to hear from A+C 

[bobsmith652]

Thanks A+C for excellent administration of group buy, and thanks Bob for link to easy walkthrough setup for an ASIC newbie!

Myrdd

Not my page, I just found it.  I also found out that the --icarus-search option doesn't work, so you need to list your com ports

HW errors? Cooling helps?

Not sure if the cooling is helping, but there are some HW errors

I have had some "comms errors" and the devices go to an "OFF" state.  I set CGWatcher to reset it if the has rate drops (It stays fairly constant at 333-334 per stick), but it hasn't happened since.  I had to upgrade my CGWatcher too - the older version has a hash rate of 0 if you turn off the GPU, but the average is correct.  The later version seems to substitute the "average" to fill in for the lack of a "current" value.

[ndr76]

I'm thinking of getting some good copper heat sinks to cool it down and maybe reduce hardware errors.

Something like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-8pcs-Copper-Heat-Sink-Heatsinks-Cooler-For-PC-Computer-DDR-DDR2-Memory-RAM-/150934744374?pt=UK_Computing_Memory_Chipset_Cooling&hash=item2324696d36

or this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Copper-Heat-Sink-For-DDR-DDR2-DDR3-RAM-Memory-Cooler-/390512454152?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item5aec5b2a08

[augustocroppo]

I know A+C is busy.
I don't mean anything negative, but just to give a shout that I'm still here and waiting.
People tends to forget about people who are silent.  

Also.....a few people with timestamp of 29th and 30th got their order shipped......

That is true! I messed up with the order when using 'data -> sort' in the OpenOffice spreadsheet...

 

However I will compensate anyone affected by this mistake. I will also refund the parcel cost not used to cover the re-shipment. I am learning how difficult is to estimate parcel costs and prepare international parcels to dispatch.

Keep tuned in, lads and lassies.

Tomorrow I will try to deliver a second newsletter specifying the current situation in details.

By the way, I paid for the second batch: 80 units ordered. The remaining paid units I will order up to next Monday. So this is the last chance for the late buyers participate in the group buy. The third batch is the last I am going to trade for this group buy!

 

[bobsmith652]

I have them mining.  Thanks for running the GB GB A+C! 

What mining program do you recommend? What's the hash rate?

Myrdd

BitMinter's client works as well.  You might need to "probe all ports" to find them.  It is going over by 2x on the hash rate though:

[reb73]

By the way, I paid for the second batch: 80 units ordered. The remaining paid units I will order up to next Monday. So this is the last chance for the late buyers participate in the group buy. The third batch is the last I am going to trade for this group buy!

Augusto

Does this mean only timestamps until 31-May-2013 are gonna be covered by the 80 in the second batch order with other paid up orders likely to miss out for a couple of weeks more before delivery?

FWIW, I believe that those who paid by BTC should be included in the second batch as I'm presuming your limitation to 80 units for the second batch is possibly due to you not having enough BTC to cover all paid orders as of 03-Jun-2013..

Thankful if you could clarify when you get a chance..

[SilentSonicBoom]

Received a shipping notice today. They are in transit to USA. Next day shipping. I have several from other group buy that are hashing right at 335-336 MH/s. Minimal hardware errors averaging 1% or so with a small breeze from fan in a room at 77 degrees F. Will move to cooler room at 68 degrees F in basement to see if any change in errors. I am very impressed with the performance of these to date.

[Lucko]

By the way, I paid for the second batch: 80 units ordered. The remaining paid units I will order up to next Monday. So this is the last chance for the late buyers participate in the group buy. The third batch is the last I am going to trade for this group buy!

Augusto

Does this mean only timestamps until 31-May-2013 are gonna be covered by the 80 in the second batch order with other paid up orders likely to miss out for a couple of weeks more before delivery?

FWIW, I believe that those who paid by BTC should be included in the second batch as I'm presuming your limitation to 80 units for the second batch is possibly due to you not having enough BTC to cover all paid orders as of 03-Jun-2013..

Thankful if you could clarify when you get a chance..

I don't think this is the case. He refused Paypal orders when he didn't have enough BTC. I think it was just waiting for conformation from ASIC miner... And it was just a case of 80 units ordered till 31...

EDIT:

A+C has to enter you manually into the traders book. Some time after 11 hours A+C will send you an invoice with address to send BTC. Once you pay though you can track the sale in the trader book.


Also A+C, are you taking Paypal? I'd possibly like to get in on another 10.

I have low BTC liquidity at the moment to accept Paypal payment.

i'm guessing batch #2 has been ordered?

I am waiting Friedcat confirm he is ready to receive the order. I am going to request the second batch at any moment.

any news on the second batch?

I will order this weekend and ask Friedcat to dispatch Monday!

[elpenguin]

Missed the postman yesterday, but have mine now and happily mining away Thanks Augusto.

[DanBUK]

Just a small tip for anyone having issues getting them detected by cgminer, I had to use version 3.1.1 and specify many -S /dev/ttyUSB0 arguments. I've got 4 mining away while I'm at work, will get all of them running at home tonight!

[Soros Shorts]

I just checked the Trader's Book. What's up with the partial quantities shipped for some June 5 and June 6 shipments?