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May 20, 2013, 01:03:15 AM |
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Is it possible to mine at different pools for my two blades through one proxy machine?
I set up a Raspberry Pi to perform the mining proxy. So what I mean is to run two mining proxies at this Raspberry and let Blade A point to pool X, and Blade B point to pool Y.
But I don't know how to set the proxy port. The output seems that the proxy in default listen both 8332 and 3333 port, so how can I set the proxy another port?
Thank you.
As this question rises again and again I'll leave this here usage: mining_proxy_1.5.2.exe [-h] [-o HOST] [-p PORT] [-sh STRATUM_HOST] [-sp STRATUM_PORT] [-oh GETWORK_HOST] [-gp GETWORK_PORT] [-nm] [-rt] [-cl CUSTOM_LP] [-cs CUSTOM_STRATUM] [-cu CUSTOM_USER] [-cp CUSTOM_PASSWORD] [--old-target] [--blocknotify BLOCKNOTIFY_CMD] [--socks PROXY] [--tor] [-t] [-v] [-q] [-i PID_FILE]
This proxy allows you to run getwork-based miners against Stratum mining pool.
optional arguments: -h, --help show this help message and exit -o HOST, --host HOST Hostname of Stratum mining pool -p PORT, --port PORT Port of Stratum mining pool -sh STRATUM_HOST, --stratum-host STRATUM_HOST On which network interface listen for stratum miners. Use "localhost" for listening on internal IP only. -sp STRATUM_PORT, --stratum-port STRATUM_PORT Port on which port listen for stratum miners. -oh GETWORK_HOST, --getwork-host GETWORK_HOST On which network interface listen for getwork miners. Use "localhost" for listening on internal IP only. -gp GETWORK_PORT, --getwork-port GETWORK_PORT Port on which port listen for getwork miners. Use another port if you have bitcoind RPC running on this machine already. -nm, --no-midstate Don't compute midstate for getwork. This has outstanding performance boost, but some old miners like Diablo don't work without midstate. -rt, --real-target Propagate >diff1 target to getwork miners. Some miners work incorrectly with higher difficulty. -cl CUSTOM_LP, --custom-lp CUSTOM_LP Override URL provided in X-Long-Polling header -cs CUSTOM_STRATUM, --custom-stratum CUSTOM_STRATUM Override URL provided in X-Stratum header -cu CUSTOM_USER, --custom-user CUSTOM_USER Use this username for submitting shares -cp CUSTOM_PASSWORD, --custom-password CUSTOM_PASSWORD Use this password for submitting shares --old-target Provides backward compatible targets for some deprecated getwork miners. --blocknotify BLOCKNOTIFY_CMD Execute command when the best block changes (%s in BLOCKNOTIFY_CMD is replaced by block hash) --socks PROXY Use socks5 proxy for upstream Stratum connection, specify as host:port --tor Configure proxy to mine over Tor (requires Tor running on local machine) -t, --test Run performance test on startup -v, --verbose Enable low-level debugging messages -q, --quiet Make output more quiet -i PID_FILE, --pid-file PID_FILE Store process pid to the file
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May 20, 2013, 01:05:02 AM |
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What about the 12V EPS connector? I have a Corsair VX450 which doesn't have an 8-Pin PCI-E connector. I don't have official specs for EPS but it seems to be for servers, particularly for both redundant PSUs and multiple high power CPUs. There is the unofficial spec at playtool: voltage rail: +12V number of lines: 4 max current: 28A max wattage: 336W
My PSU has 33A on the +12V rail so if this spec is accurate theoretically it should work. Can anyone verify this? The wiring has written on it 300V 18awg. For anyone wanting to see if they have this cable: You can identify an 8-Pin PCI-E cable with having PCI-E branded on the connector with 3 yellow (12V) wires and 5 black (GND) wires. On the other hand, you can identify an 8-Pin EPS connector as having 4 yellow (12v) and 4 black wires (GND) with the yellow wires situated closest to the tab on the connector.
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May 20, 2013, 01:14:13 AM |
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Some pools/networks/blades take up to 4 hours to reach max efficiency on stratum. I had that on Slush, but on BTCG they max within 30 seconds.
I'll give it time then, I'm testing on BTCG and after 30 minutes the results are the same as Slush. Total MHS: 09210 Received: 0000004724 Accepted: 0000004153 Per Minute: 138.51 Efficiency: 087.89% Up Time: 0d,00h,29m,59s Current Server: 192.168.1.9:8332 Clock selected: High Chip: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I set up a Raspberry Pi to perform the mining proxy. So what I mean is to run two mining proxies at this Raspberry and let Blade A point to pool X, and Blade B point to pool Y.
I tried using a Raspberry Pi B as a proxy host, fun little toy.
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May 20, 2013, 06:33:40 AM |
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You can use a PCI-E 6 pin but again you'll be overspec, although its the same as a molex. PCI-8 pin is best. There will be 3 12V cables, and 5 neutrals. Just wire them all up. Hi dogie, I am confused ![Huh](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/huh.gif) I bought another molex splitter but I doubt it will be any different than my previous melted one ![Embarrassed](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/embarrassed.gif) I rather use the PCI-E 6pin since I trust more the cables in my Corsair GS600 PSU Can you please explain whether to use two yellows and blacks or only one of each for powering the board? thanks!
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May 20, 2013, 06:35:22 AM |
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You can use a PCI-E 6 pin but again you'll be overspec, although its the same as a molex. PCI-8 pin is best. There will be 3 12V cables, and 5 neutrals. Just wire them all up. Hi dogie, I am confused ![Huh](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/huh.gif) I bought another molex splitter but I doubt it will be any different than my previous melted one ![Embarrassed](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/embarrassed.gif) I rather use the PCI-E 6pin since I trust more the cables in my Corsair GS600 PSU Can you please explain whether to use two yellows and blacks or only one of each for powering the board? thanks! As many as you have access to, and 8 pin pci-e preferably.
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May 20, 2013, 07:49:48 AM |
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You can use a PCI-E 6 pin but again you'll be overspec, although its the same as a molex. PCI-8 pin is best. There will be 3 12V cables, and 5 neutrals. Just wire them all up. Hi dogie, I am confused ![Huh](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/huh.gif) I bought another molex splitter but I doubt it will be any different than my previous melted one ![Embarrassed](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/embarrassed.gif) I rather use the PCI-E 6pin since I trust more the cables in my Corsair GS600 PSU Can you please explain whether to use two yellows and blacks or only one of each for powering the board? thanks! i used 6 blacks and 6 yellows, all from 2 PCI-e connectors. With the usual molex i had overheating. No molex splitter, direct wires from PSU, that worked for me.
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May 20, 2013, 02:53:48 PM |
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You can use a PCI-E 6 pin but again you'll be overspec, although its the same as a molex. PCI-8 pin is best. There will be 3 12V cables, and 5 neutrals. Just wire them all up. Hi dogie, I am confused ![Huh](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/huh.gif) I bought another molex splitter but I doubt it will be any different than my previous melted one ![Embarrassed](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/embarrassed.gif) I rather use the PCI-E 6pin since I trust more the cables in my Corsair GS600 PSU Can you please explain whether to use two yellows and blacks or only one of each for powering the board? thanks! So just for future reference, upon further inspection my new molex splitter claims to be 18 AWG while the old (partially melted one) didn't say anything at all... ![Shocked](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/shocked.gif) After compare them both, the new splitter's cables seem to be stronger as well. So I suggest to update the guide to check for the AWG inscription in the cables or use the PCI-e with 8 pins connector.
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May 20, 2013, 07:25:12 PM |
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You can use a PCI-E 6 pin but again you'll be overspec, although its the same as a molex. PCI-8 pin is best. There will be 3 12V cables, and 5 neutrals. Just wire them all up. Hi dogie, I am confused ![Huh](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/huh.gif) I bought another molex splitter but I doubt it will be any different than my previous melted one ![Embarrassed](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/embarrassed.gif) I rather use the PCI-E 6pin since I trust more the cables in my Corsair GS600 PSU Can you please explain whether to use two yellows and blacks or only one of each for powering the board? thanks! So just for future reference, upon further inspection my new molex splitter claims to be 18 AWG while the old (partially melted one) didn't say anything at all... ![Shocked](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/shocked.gif) After compare them both, the new splitter's cables seem to be stronger as well. So I suggest to update the guide to check for the AWG inscription in the cables or use the PCI-e with 8 pins connector. Its a good tell if they're unmarked, but definitely a few of the burnt ones were also labelled 18 unfortunately.
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May 21, 2013, 04:36:17 PM |
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You can use a PCI-E 6 pin but again you'll be overspec, although its the same as a molex. PCI-8 pin is best. There will be 3 12V cables, and 5 neutrals. Just wire them all up. Hi dogie, I am confused ![Huh](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/huh.gif) I bought another molex splitter but I doubt it will be any different than my previous melted one ![Embarrassed](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/embarrassed.gif) I rather use the PCI-E 6pin since I trust more the cables in my Corsair GS600 PSU Can you please explain whether to use two yellows and blacks or only one of each for powering the board? thanks! i used 6 blacks and 6 yellows, all from 2 PCI-e connectors. With the usual molex i had overheating. No molex splitter, direct wires from PSU, that worked for me. So you used 3 wires in each hole?
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May 21, 2013, 06:50:35 PM |
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thanks a lot dogie!
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May 21, 2013, 09:07:46 PM |
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thanks a lot dogie!
No problem ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
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May 21, 2013, 10:19:03 PM |
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hwo do i perform a hardware reset? just tip the two pins? or is there something special??
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May 21, 2013, 10:47:00 PM |
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Hi guys can anyone please confirm that in order to hash at ~13.000 I only have to change "Clock selected" to "High" (Switch Clock button)? I mean, right now I'm hashing at ~10000 since Clock seems to be set to "slow" by default. I just want to confirm if my blade (3rd batch) is providing the required 1.2V as dogie said in the first post... Batch 2+ blades come at 1.2V on stock, and you will be running them overclocked.
I don't have a tester with me and I don't know if I should go and get one ![Undecided](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/undecided.gif) and double-check. BTW, lil' Pi is more then enough for the stratum proxy! Htop shows just 46MB RAM and 15-30% CPU usage!! PS: My ugly setup ![Tongue](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/tongue.gif) ... ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.tinypic.com%2F29z7yd.png&t=665&c=skfdl1H4RJtj-g)
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May 21, 2013, 10:52:06 PM |
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Hi guys can anyone please confirm that in order to hash at ~13.000 I only have to change "Clock selected" to "High" (Switch Clock button)?
BTW, lil' Pi is more then enough for the stratum proxy! Htop shows just 46MB RAM and 15-30% CPU usage!!
Yes, batch 3 is over clocked too so just change it to high. Cool Pi, time to put one of mine to good use.
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May 21, 2013, 10:54:15 PM |
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Hi guys can anyone please confirm that in order to hash at ~13.000 I only have to change "Clock selected" to "High" (Switch Clock button)?
I have much less impressive setup and blade works at HIGH clock like a charm. Just press the button and check the wires' temp after an hour of hashing. If it still cold or warm a little to touch then all is ok.
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May 21, 2013, 11:24:09 PM Last edit: May 22, 2013, 12:26:03 AM by bitjoint |
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Yes, batch 3 is over clocked too so just change it to high. Cool Pi, time to put one of mine to good use.
Thanks! Yeah, the pi as a headless server does the work really well. You just have to get rid of all the X11 stuff and minimize the GPU RAM usage (with this script https://github.com/Hexxeh/rpi-update). Then autorun the mining_proxy with supervisord and you can forget about it.... I have much less impressive setup and blade works at HIGH clock like a charm. Just press the button and check the wires' temp after an hour of hashing. If it still cold or warm a little to touch then all is ok.
Thanks, I'll check the wires too. The setup is not that impressive ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) I just needed an extremely quiet config and I think I got it. I'm really happy with the fans ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFi39czpsac blonde not included ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) ). Can't hear literally anything at 1m distance!
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May 21, 2013, 11:45:03 PM |
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has anyone had problems with BTCGuild? I have two proxies BTCGuild is primary and Slush is secondary and after about a minute all of my miners switch over to Slush automatically. I'm running two instances of the stratum proxy on one OSX machine (mac mini).
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May 22, 2013, 12:25:34 AM |
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BTW, lil' Pi is more then enough for the stratum proxy! Htop shows just 46MB RAM and 15-30% CPU usage!!
My Pi for some reason couldn't feed the miner fast enough without work returns exceeding 100ms, and that was connected to the same router as the blades. I swear I am developing only hatred for my bad luck ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif)
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May 22, 2013, 12:32:40 AM |
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My Pi for some reason couldn't feed the miner fast enough without work returns exceeding 100ms, and that was connected to the same router as the blades. I swear I am developing only hatred for my bad luck ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif) How many blades/workers did you set up? Did you compile the proxy (midstate) C Extension in order to speed things up? ... has anyone had problems with BTCGuild? I have two proxies BTCGuild is primary and Slush is secondary and after about a minute all of my miners switch over to Slush automatically. I'm running two instances of the stratum proxy on one OSX machine (mac mini).
Sorry, no idea. Been on Slush's since powering up the blade and (probably) won't be testing other pools til next week
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May 22, 2013, 12:40:15 AM |
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For all you fellow Blade Miners™: you really want to set the difficulty for your pool workers at least as high as 8 to minimize stale shares and network lags.
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