[BFL CHIPS] Group-Purchase :: 100 Chips ordered 6.16.2013

[Garr255]

Chips remaining: 55

I've placed an order (#100066934) for 100 BFL Chips, and will be reselling them to those who want to purchase less than BFL's minimum order amount of 100.

Orders will be processed as they are received, in a first come first served queue. If more than 100 orders are placed here, I will purchase another batch of 100. The chips are scheduled to arrive no later than 100 days from the purchase date, which is September 24th.

The chips will hash at a minimum 4gh/s each. Please understand that you are not purchasing a ready-to-mine product here. The processors being sold will need to be incorporated into a host board before being used. If BFL does not deliver I shall not be held at fault.


The pricing structure is as follows:

1-4 Chips	5-9 Chips	10+ Chips
$80 each Order here:	$75 each Order here:	$65 each Order here:

Shipping will be a flat $14.99 for the continental USA denominated in BTC to be billed at the time of shipping. International will be a case-by-case basis. Please factor in these costs when making your purchase.

Cheers,
Garrett


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[Garr255]

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[newmars]

any assembly service will be searched/provided?

[Garr255]

any assembly service will be searched/provided?

Yes, BFL has provided firmware for interfacing with the chips and some additional documentation.

I expect that by the time these chips are shipping I will have a board design in place and ready to go.

And here's a quote from BFL:

Advantages of BFL chips:

1/2 the power usage per GH as the closest competitor
1/10th the silicon area per GH as the closest competitor (Very high performance density)
You can use off the shelf heat sinks depending on your chip layout due to FCBGA package vs custom underside heat sinks as required on some QFN packages. You don't have to design and manufacture heat sinks!
Proven design currently operating in the field and ready to go.

[Garr255]

Update with regard to assembly:

I am talking to a private developer who will be working with me on Avalon boards and they are completely willing to do the same for these BFL chips.

Things are looking good!

--Garrett

[one4many]

Would it be possible (physically and software wise) to upgrade a BFL 5 GH/s miner to a 25 GH/s?

I mean the board has space for the chips but only 2 (or was it one?) is soldered onto them.
In my humble opinion yes, but I not a soldering expert for SMD devices/chips.

   one4many

[Garr255]

Would it be possible (physically and software wise) to upgrade a BFL 5 GH/s miner to a 25 GH/s?

I mean the board has space for the chips but only 2 (or was it one?) is soldered onto them.
In my humble opinion yes, but I not a soldering expert for SMD devices/chips.

   one4many

I've concluded that it is not possible to populate the entire board, because of power issues. Thie Jalapeno case that they are shipping now was supposed to be the 25gh/s Little Single case, but the same power issues came about with their Jalapeno. I believe that it could be possible to add one or two chips to the board currently, but certainly not to populate all the sockets.

Best,
Garrett

[one4many]

Would it be possible (physically and software wise) to upgrade a BFL 5 GH/s miner to a 25 GH/s?

I mean the board has space for the chips but only 2 (or was it one?) is soldered onto them.
In my humble opinion yes, but I not a soldering expert for SMD devices/chips.

   one4many

I've concluded that it is not possible to populate the entire board, because of power issues. Thie Jalapeno case that they are shipping now was supposed to be the 25gh/s Little Single case, but the same power issues came about with their Jalapeno. I believe that it could be possible to add one or two chips to the board currently, but certainly not to populate all the sockets.

Best,
Garrett

Thx for the insight Garrett.
Does anybody (here) already own a (little) single and would be so kind post some pictures of the board.

All the best!

    one4many

[Lucko]

Interested but I would like more info.

1. shipping to EU, Slovenia(estimaste).
2. do you take BTL cupones(I have 12).
3. any idea how many chips will be per PCB?
4. is 65$ biased on you having a lot of cupones or did you get discaunt? Can I use my own?
5. since price is in $ not in BTC do you take Paypal?
6. do we need to pay full price now or only 50%

[Garr255]

Interested but I would like more info.

1. shipping to EU, Slovenia(estimaste).
2. do you take BTL cupones(I have 12).
3. any idea how many chips will be per PCB?
4. is 65$ biased on you having a lot of cupones or did you get discaunt? Can I use my own?
5. since price is in $ not in BTC do you take Paypal?
6. do we need to pay full price now or only 50%

Sure, I'll answer your questions in the order you asked them:

1) Will be ~$50
2) No, sorry. I have already ordered the chips
3) Probably 16, but a fully populated PCB would not be required for it to function
4) See 2
5) No, BTC only.
6) Yes, full payment in advance is required. People trust me. I've never used an escrow and am not going to start now.

Best,
Garrett

[hendo420]

Once the board layout is figured out would it be possible for me to etch my own board and source the parts and bake/solder it myself? I have etched boards b4 and have read/watched alot of videos about baking boards for surface mount components. Basically what I'm asking for is the board diagram and component list. lol

[TheSwede75]

Once the board layout is figured out would it be possible for me to etch my own board and source the parts and bake/solder it myself? I have etched boards b4 and have read/watched alot of videos about baking boards for surface mount components. Basically what I'm asking for is the board diagram and component list. lol

 Chip structure and density makes it almost impossible to mount them without professional equipment. That said there are lots of exceptionally well equipped and well funded DIY operators and reflow facilities that can and will do this when the time comes.

[Lloydimiller4]

Just purchased 10 chips. 

[Lloydimiller4]

Chips remaining: 55

I've placed an order (#100066934) for 100 BFL Chips, and will be reselling them to those who want to purchase less than BFL's minimum order amount of 100.

Orders will be processed as they are received, in a first come first served queue. If more than 100 orders are placed here, I will purchase another batch of 100. The chips are scheduled to arrive no later than 100 days from the purchase date, which is September 24th.

Hey Garr, it has been a month since the scheduled arrival date, any news on the chips?

[Garr255]

I got a tracking # from BFL a few weeks ago but have not received anything yet. I will call them tomorrow and post back here when I have info.

--Garrett

[Bogart]

I purchased the remaining 87 chips from this offer.

What does the tracking information show when you check the number?

Also, why did you wait 3 weeks and still haven't called to check on them, and why have not responded to my emails and PMs asking about them?

Due to their diminished value because of the delay, I would like to request a refund rather than taking delivery.

[Lloydimiller4]

I would also like to request a refund on the chips.

[Garr255]

Hi,

I have called BFL, and BFL assures me that the chips shipped on Friday. This is very shady of them because they told me the chips shipped about two weeks ago. I will call them tomorrow morning and request that they be refunded. I agree that this has taken them a ridiculous amount of time and I don't want to take delivery on the chips that I bought for myself either.

I will post back here tomorrow.

--Garrett

[Lloydimiller4]

Any update on a refund? 

[Bogart]

No offense meant, but I feel like you should just refund me now and settle-up with BFL on your own.  I entered into the purchase agreement with you, not with BFL.

I feel like you've dropped the ball in not managing the order or responding to my emails or PMs in a timely manner (usually not responding at all.)

I'm looking to receive the 27 BTC I paid for 55 chips directly to your 1garr255 address, plus the $2080 I paid for the first 32 chips via the bitpay button in the OP.

Thanks in advance.