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May 22, 2013, 05:50:54 PM Last edit: May 28, 2013, 11:57:35 AM by Dashing |
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Hi guys, Was just considering this as an idea, All in one miner, RasberryPi as the host (with Cgminer or BFGminer) 4 x BlockEruptor USB miner RaberryPi = Around Rs, 3000 = $53.66 = 0.413 BTC 4 x USB miner = 1.99 BTC each (if we buy direct from Friedcat) or else 2.1 BTC each (if we buy from another group buy) Total would be around, CASE 1 :1.99 * 4 = 7.96 BTC RasberryPi = 0.413 BTC Total = 8.373 BTC CASE 2 :2.1 * 4 = 8.4 BTC RasberryPi = 0.413 BTC Total = 8.813 BTC Would mine at around 380 Mhash/sec (?) * 4 = 1520 Mhash/sec or 1.5 Ghash Power usage would be very very less though, RasberryPi is powered by a microUSB (like the mobile ones) 2.5watt for the rPi + 2.5 watt*4 for the the USBminer = 12.5 watts ------------ This is a rough estimation, correct me if I am wrong -------- old topic : I had recently been contacted by a member from here to start work on a FPGA* or an ASIC**, before I start any type of work on it, I'd like to know, if people would want something like this ? As I've started various things in the past and they have lead to nowhere, well no one to blame but myself because I did not do much research before starting it off, so this time I'd like to ask the community members before I start * = FPGA would yeild about 100 Mhash/sec or so ** = ASIC would be using Avalon ChipsThanks again! Small update: I have just received word that Benson is already working on the ASICs so, I have withdrawn the ASIC option I will continue to work on the FPGA as long as there is demand for that. Update 2 : New mining board idea and Calculation at the bottom
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axorb
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May 22, 2013, 05:58:44 PM |
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I would definitely buy a custom made miner.. problem is whether anyone in India has the expertise do it.. I read somewhere on the forum about a list of people who can do so.. but mostly Europeans were listed. If you have the knowledge and the expertise to do it... then please go ahead... you already have a buyer here
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rezurect
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May 22, 2013, 06:01:24 PM |
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My opinion, FPGAs like the Lancelot 400 Mh/s sell for 3-4 btc, might be good for starters, Not much in terms of ROI. Assemble an ASIC , send one the mod if he vets it yore in business. Chips odered take 10 weeks to arrive.
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Dashing (OP)
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May 22, 2013, 06:14:11 PM |
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FPGA can be done right away, but it is around $350 which is the main issue I am seeing
ASIC will depend on when Avalon sends their chips, design will be the Klondike board as it does not make sense to redesign everything when there's a ready to go design available
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Benson Samuel
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May 23, 2013, 02:14:09 AM |
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FPGA can be done right away, but it is around $350 which is the main issue I am seeing
ASIC will depend on when Avalon sends their chips, design will be the Klondike board as it does not make sense to redesign everything when there's a ready to go design available
I do not believe that your bottom line will be recovered from forum orders. But any quantity at any practical price CAN be sold in India through several other marketing vectors.
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Ashitank
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May 23, 2013, 12:32:31 PM |
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FPGA now are best you can make it work for mining alt coins like Litecoin e.t.c , I read some on this forum mining YAC coin using fpga , bitcoin mining using fpga is not a good idea unless you have some super duper fast mining fpga running @ Gh/s not Mh/s each.
I would be interested in buying fpga developed to mine any alt coin.
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Benson Samuel
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May 23, 2013, 12:41:21 PM |
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Hi guys, I had recently been contacted by a member from here to start work on a FPGA* or an ASIC**, before I start any type of work on it, I'd like to know, if people would want something like this ? As I've started various things in the past and they have lead to nowhere, well no one to blame but myself because I did not do much research before starting it off, so this time I'd like to ask the community members before I start * = FPGA would yeild about 100 Mhash/sec or so ** = ASIC would be using Avalon ChipsThanks again! Small update: I have just received word that Benson is already working on the ASICs so, I have withdrawn the ASIC option I will continue to work on the FPGA as long as there is demand for that. Not working on ASICS setup in India. That seems to be a bit out of my scope. Companies that i have contacted are asking for an upwards of US $ 950K upwards to get stuff in place to churn out some asics. Trying to physically visit and verify upcoming ASICS companies like KNC Miner, but I must admit that this is a paid exercise from a client who wants to be on the first bus holding ASICS. At the same time, it also allows for my trust circle to invest in KNC Miner if they prove to be good. I am interested in your timelines for ASICS or FPGA. What is the capacity of production that you are aiming for?
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Dashing (OP)
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May 23, 2013, 03:35:55 PM |
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Alt coin FPGA will be very difficult to implement, I'm currently looking at a few boards for which the bitsteams are readily available and we can get them and quickly start to mine, rather than building the whole bitstreams agian
the only issue I see is that the FPGA is will give around 100 Mhash/sec max, probably will have to look at Spartan6 or other FPGAs
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Pinwheel
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May 25, 2013, 05:53:55 AM |
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Tom Waits: We should just start as soon as possible cause we might catch a rabbit before we have our pants on. (Juxtapoz)
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subvolatil
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May 25, 2013, 06:08:29 AM |
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Problem is getting a Raspberry at market rate price in india.
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Pinwheel
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May 25, 2013, 09:14:25 AM |
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Problem is getting a Raspberry at market rate price in india. not a problem at all. buy amazon gift card for btc and they will send it to you in any numbers. Is it open source hardware or not, any one can check out.
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Tom Waits: We should just start as soon as possible cause we might catch a rabbit before we have our pants on. (Juxtapoz)
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subvolatil
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May 25, 2013, 09:41:32 AM |
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Problem is getting a Raspberry at market rate price in india. not a problem at all. buy amazon gift card for btc and they will send it to you in any numbers. Is it open source hardware or not, any one can check out. hey thanks for the tip , now i will get my hands on my toy.
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Dashing (OP)
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May 28, 2013, 11:04:46 AM |
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Was just considering this as an idea, All in one miner, RasberryPi as the host (with Cgminer or BFGminer) 4 x BlockEruptor USB miner RaberryPi = Around Rs, 3000 = $53.66 = 0.413 BTC 4 x USB miner = 1.99 BTC each (if we buy direct from Friedcat) or else 2.1 BTC each (if we buy from another group buy) Total would be around, CASE 1 :1.99 * 4 = 7.96 BTC RasberryPi = 0.413 BTC Total = 8.373 BTC CASE 2 :2.1 * 4 = 8.4 BTC RasberryPi = 0.413 BTC Total = 8.813 BTC Would mine at around 380 Mhash/sec (?) * 4 = 1520 Mhash/sec or 1.5 Ghash Power usage would be very very less though, RasberryPi is powered by a microUSB (like the mobile ones) 2.5watt for the rPi + 2.5 watt*4 for the the USBminer = 12.5 watts ------------ This is a rough estimation, correct me if I am wrong
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tadakaluri
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May 28, 2013, 11:12:46 AM |
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I would like to Purchase one, if available......
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Benson Samuel
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May 28, 2013, 11:12:59 AM |
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It does sound like a good build if it can be done quickly.
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Dashing (OP)
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May 28, 2013, 11:49:06 AM |
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It can be done easily, as setting up the rasberrypi won't take long, the only things that I have missed accounting for are,
1. USB Hub (Split 1 port -> 4 ports) 2. Power supply (ie, the same as a mobile phone charger) 3. Case (if needed)
These all together will account for a max of Rs, 1500 i think
Any suggestions ?
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nagatlakshmi
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May 29, 2013, 12:10:59 PM |
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If it is Rs.1500, I am ready to purchase immediately.
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Benson Samuel
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May 29, 2013, 12:12:28 PM |
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If it is Rs.1500, I am ready to purchase immediately.
Hmm, and what would you do with a USB Hub, Power supply and case?
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May 30, 2013, 05:32:07 PM |
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Was just considering this as an idea, All in one miner, RasberryPi as the host (with Cgminer or BFGminer) 4 x BlockEruptor USB miner RaberryPi = Around Rs, 3000 = $53.66 = 0.413 BTC 4 x USB miner = 1.99 BTC each (if we buy direct from Friedcat) or else 2.1 BTC each (if we buy from another group buy) Total would be around, CASE 1 :1.99 * 4 = 7.96 BTC RasberryPi = 0.413 BTC Total = 8.373 BTC CASE 2 :2.1 * 4 = 8.4 BTC RasberryPi = 0.413 BTC Total = 8.813 BTC Would mine at around 380 Mhash/sec (?) * 4 = 1520 Mhash/sec or 1.5 Ghash Power usage would be very very less though, RasberryPi is powered by a microUSB (like the mobile ones) 2.5watt for the rPi + 2.5 watt*4 for the the USBminer = 12.5 watts ------------ This is a rough estimation, correct me if I am wrong This + It can be done easily, as setting up the rasberrypi won't take long, the only things that I have missed accounting for are,
1. USB Hub (Split 1 port -> 4 ports) 2. Power supply (ie, the same as a mobile phone charger) 3. Case (if needed)
These all together will account for a max of Rs, 1500 i think
Any suggestions ?
CASE 1 :Total =8.373+0.21=8.583BTC CASE 2 :Total = 8.813+0.21=9.023BTC At Max 70,000 INR for 1.5 GH/s
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Ashitank
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May 31, 2013, 04:35:07 AM |
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at that cost ROI is going to be in next ....... well NEVER !
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