[REFERENCE] Klondike DIYers Thread

[Bicknellski]

Seeing as there are quite a few threads I think it be nice to collect the better bits and keep it as a reference for the DIY'ers out there. I will add links to threads and outside sources. Feel free to discuss below anything that you do not want to clutter BKKCoins thread. Keep things KLONDIKE related or adjacent like Alten or Burins builds. Others who are producing Klondikes are welcome to add and report their project progress here as well. I will try and consolidate and summarize things in the reserved / update section.

Links to DIY Information on the Klondike:

Casings

Casing Discussion Thread: Pretty Boxes for your Klondike
Size Matters: Where BKKCoins compares K1, K16 and K64 sizes in metric!
Holes: Where BKKCoins discusses the diameter and spacing of through holes

Controllers and USB Hubs

BKKCoins Likes to Pi: What controllers he will test with the Klondike
Aliexpress Troll: "Cheap TL-WR703N Y U NO BUY?"
Hubolicious NEW

PSUs, cabling and bracket mounting

BKKCoins PSU recommendations: I don't always buy psu's but when I do I buy
BKKCoins Power Talk: A K16 will use around 32W
Mr.Turtle suggest Power Adapter in Burins Build.
How to power 16 Klondike K16s? Thread by Mabsark
Klondike 16 - 3.5" HDD and PCI Express Mounting Adapters for sale by Jdape NEW

Firmware  / Mining Software

BKKCoins has something Firm on his mind: Firmware Overview
BKKCoins says RELEASE THE KRAKEN: "I'm going to release the firmware and driver code once it's working."

DIY Build information, Reflow, Stencils & More

ALTEN Hardcore DIY: "Got all new fresh supplies for a DIY setup. Spent a little over $200."
To DIY Reflow or Not: Links for the hardcore DIY and noob alike.
How to tattoo your boards: Stenciling 101 & Reflow QFN chips.
Southerngentuk finds a perfect pick and place DIY for BKKcoins.
Southerngentuk finds video for recycled DIY home-made SMT metal stencil.
Southerngentuk wants you to read about the DIY home-made SMT metal stencil.
LaserHorse gives us a great link for Surface Mount Soldering... STEADY HANDS

Pricing and sourcing of PCB, BOM, etc.

Pass the BOM: 300+ Parts Whatcha talkin' bout Willis?
Where BKKCoins does Jethro like math: Guesstimate of Klondike Price in USD.
Where the EUrotrash set Guesstimate Klondike price in Euros.

Heat sinks and cooling

Steamboat gives us another dimension: "How big is your heat sink mister?"
WynX: Yawn... heat calculations: "Hmm yeah I've not found the most up-to-date reference (1992) on the thermal conductivity for (silver) epoxy."
Vigil models heat sink with Klondike.

Board Building Services

Hey! Everyone the Klondike Store is open for orders! NEW
Comprehensive List of Avalon Builders.
Pay for K1 Fabrication in chips, 1 for 1 NEW

Overclocking

Where BKKCoins guesstimates overclocking room of K16
K16/K64 Blade DIY Mineral Oil Cooling Thread NEW

[Bicknellski]

[RESERVED]

[turtle83]

Thanks a lot for doing this. You created this thread while I was typing a suggestion to do exactly this.

One suggestion is use bitcointalk.org in the urls instead of IP. Many people don't want to accept uncertified SSL connections.

[KS]

Thanks a lot for doing this. You created this thread while I was typing a suggestion to do exactly this.

One suggestion is use bitcointalk.org in the urls instead of IP. Many people don't want to accept uncertified SSL connections.

Yeah, I was starting a poll

Subforuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhmmmmmm!

[Bicknellski]

Thanks a lot for doing this. You created this thread while I was typing a suggestion to do exactly this.

One suggestion is use bitcointalk.org in the urls instead of IP. Many people don't want to accept uncertified SSL connections.

Yeah, I was starting a poll

Subforuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhmmmmmm!

Throw some links below and I will add to the list....
we can do a lot of off topic stuff here and chat etc... speculate etc and it won't  mess up the existing threads.

[KS]

Thanks a lot for doing this. You created this thread while I was typing a suggestion to do exactly this.

One suggestion is use bitcointalk.org in the urls instead of IP. Many people don't want to accept uncertified SSL connections.

Yeah, I was starting a poll

Subforuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhmmmmmm!

Throw some links below and I will add to the list....
we can do a lot of off topic stuff here and chat etc... speculate etc and it won't  mess up the existing threads.

Hmmmm. You mean like this?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=223680.msg2393221#msg2393221

[Bicknellski]

Or....

[Bicknellski]

It be nice to have a DIY manual to put together so that users can get a K1 and K16 up and mining in zero to no time at all.

Cut and Paste anyone?

[KS]

Or....

 

[Bicknellski]

Anyone interested in working on a cut paste diy manual that we can all edit?

[Bicknellski]

Please make sure you send your develop chips if you have control of any to BKKCoins... he needs 16 to fully test the K16.

[southerngentuk]

i Saw this and I thought of you..

http://vpapanik.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/low-budget-manual-pick-place.html



So pick n place $100
reflow oven $150
rework station $80

what else do i need for my shopping list ?

[southerngentuk]

DIY Stencil from coke can !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWUJtmgh55M


edit: add text version

http://lowpowerlab.com/blog/2013/01/23/diy-home-made-metal-stencils-step-through/

[Bicknellski]

Nice additions I will add those.

BKKCoins wants an PnP machine send him a PM with that link... nice find.

[FuzzyThunder]

Anyone interested in working on a cut paste diy manual that we can all edit?

What about a wiki?

Thanks a bunch for starting this thread, super helpful.

[Bicknellski]

Anyone interested in working on a cut paste diy manual that we can all edit?

What about a wiki?

Thanks a bunch for starting this thread, super helpful.

Even better... can use the specification from the github to start it?

[erschiessen]

Thank you for this thread.

With the sample chips arriving at destinations, I - for one - am getting stoked.

[southerngentuk]

DIY Stencil from coke can !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWUJtmgh55M


edit: add text version

http://lowpowerlab.com/blog/2013/01/23/diy-home-made-metal-stencils-step-through/

NOTE : on further investigation I must note it appears this only works with laser toner printers ( if you don`t have one then print with an Inkjet then photocopy it).

Some report printing on glossy magazine paper works best and i have read passing the stencil and print a few times through a laminator instead of an iron.

I might have a play with this shortly if someone can point me in the direction of the relevant file on github and suggest the software I would need to open it ?

[Ente]

i Saw this and I thought of you..

http://vpapanik.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/low-budget-manual-pick-place.html

So pick n place $100
reflow oven $150
rework station $80

what else do i need for my shopping list ?

I'm not sure how this would be faster or more accurate than hand-placing with tweezers.. This "just" kind of removes one of the axis when placing the parts, but looks so much slower?
But then I never placed lots of tiny SMT parts on a board.

Ente

[Bicknellski]

Anything that can steady your hand and rest it allowing for consistent movement might speed things up given you have a vacuum tip right? Much easier.