OFFICIAL CGMINER mining software thread for linux/win/osx/mips/arm/r-pi 4.11.1

[Mikestang]

Not sure if this is correct, but here's a link to 4.9.0 for S5: http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/antminer/s5/

There's a more thorough update for the S1 and S3, but I can't find a similar link for S5, so hopefully someone who knows more can chime in about the link I posted above.

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[Skyflier]

Hi guys - I've been working on getting (2) BFL Monarchs back online.
Using Win7 64, the OS sees them fine and I can switch between FTDI and WinUSB connections.
So, I've been attempting to get CGMiner to work.

Code:

[2016-02-17 17:59:52.866] BAS looking for and found BAS 0403:6014
 [2016-02-17 17:59:52.897] USB lock BitForceSC 2-1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:52.918] RES: BitForceSC (2:1) lock=1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:52.936] USB res lock BitForceSC 2-1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:52.954] RES: BitForceSC (2:1) lock ok=1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:52.977] USB init, iManufacturer mismatch - BAS device 2:1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.010] Found BUTTERFLY LABS vs FTDI
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.032] USB free BAS
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.056] USB init, iManufacturer mismatch - BAS device 2:1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.089] Found BUTTERFLY LABS vs Butterfly Labs
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.121] USB free BAS
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.160] USB init - BMA device 2:1 usbver=0200 prod='BitFORCE SHA256 SC' manuf='BUTTERFLY LABS' serial='FTYOP7Z9'
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.213] BMA0: reset got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.233] BMA: cgid 0 SetLatency got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.258] BMA0: setdata got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.279] BMA0: setbaud got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.301] BMA0: setflowctrl got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.324] BMA0: setmodemctrl got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.347] BMA0: purgetx got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.368] BMA0: purgerx got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.604] BitForceSC detect (2:1) Warning unknown firmware ' 1.4.50x00' using Ver2
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.656] BMA: cgid 0 SetLatency got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.678] BitForceSC (2:1) identified as: 'BMA'
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.708] BAS looking for and found BAS 0403:6014
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.738] USB lock BitForceSC 8-1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.760] RES: BitForceSC (8:1) lock=1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.777] USB res lock BitForceSC 8-1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.797] RES: BitForceSC (8:1) lock ok=1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.819] USB init, iManufacturer mismatch - BAS device 8:1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.852] Found BUTTERFLY LABS vs FTDI
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.875] USB free BAS
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.895] USB init, iManufacturer mismatch - BAS device 8:1
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.929] Found BUTTERFLY LABS vs Butterfly Labs
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.961] USB free BAS
 [2016-02-17 17:59:53.992] USB init - BMA device 8:1 usbver=0200 prod='BitFORCE SHA256 SC' manuf='BUTTERFLY LABS' serial='FTYORM07'
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.043] BMA0: reset got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.063] BMA: cgid 0 SetLatency got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.087] BMA0: setdata got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.109] BMA0: setbaud got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.129] BMA0: setflowctrl got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.151] BMA0: setmodemctrl got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.174] BMA0: purgetx got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.195] BMA0: purgerx got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.432] BitForceSC detect (8:1) Warning unknown firmware ' 1.4.50x00' using Ver2
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.489] BMA: cgid 0 SetLatency got err 0
 [2016-02-17 17:59:54.513] BitForceSC (8:1) identified as: 'BMA'

I can communicate with the Pool, but get nothing but hardware errors.

I've switched out every cable, switched between USB 2/3.0 (no hubs used).
Has anyone seen this before?  Can anyone help?

[kano]

I actually wanted to have nothing to do with BFL and their monarch and said so when Josh offered to pay me to implement it.
I don't support a scam once I know it is a scam.

Code:

[2016-02-17 17:59:54.432] BitForceSC detect (8:1) Warning unknown firmware ' 1.4.50x00' using Ver2

I only had one version of the monarch supplied to me by someone who wasn't BFL who had a lot of them so we made a driver.
I never had any other version of it and I'm not interested in getting another version since it would be effort without reward to help people make money.

While bitcoin was a community project with lots of people mining at home and lots of people buying small amounts of hardware, I considered it OK to be underpaid and work on cgminer as a low paying or free project. Some people even donated BTC. Yes it was almost always slave labour rewards, but working on mining code back then was fun.
I no longer do that for free or slave wages, so don't ask.

[irgendwasmitb]

Hello,
what can I do when I get: "Share is about target"?

[ksoze75]

Hi there,

I have been working on a project and am using BFGminer as a stratum proxy. I am told CGMiner has/had this functionality but I don't seem to see any documentation for it or how to use it in such a manner.

I have an array of undervolted S1s (had the resistors swapped). I am working on a crafty project with them that requires me to run a local stratum proxy. I am using a RPi 2B to as the server box. BFGMiner is just too unstable and I have never had a problem with your app so I thought I would ask.

Thanks for the help.

[os2sam]

Hi there,

I have been working on a project and am using BFGminer as a stratum proxy. I am told CGMiner has/had this functionality but I don't seem to see any documentation for it or how to use it in such a manner.

CGMiner is mining software.  That's probably whats in your miners.  ckProxy is what your most likely looking for.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=790323.msg8907134#msg8907134

[ksoze75]

Hi there,

I have been working on a project and am using BFGminer as a stratum proxy. I am told CGMiner has/had this functionality but I don't seem to see any documentation for it or how to use it in such a manner.

CGMiner is mining software.  That's probably whats in your miners.  ckProxy is what your most likely looking for.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=790323.msg8907134#msg8907134

Yeah I figured there was another package name I just was not finding. Thanks, it was driving me nuts, I work at Google and couldn't find the damned info I was looking for LOL. Should've thought to just ask. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer.

K

[bbOOmm]

I dusted off my last remaining Antminer S2 miner that I'm keeping for "historical purposes" and for casual use.

This relic is using cgminer if I remember right...

I want to set it up for solo mining peercoin. I have the ppcoind wallet set up and I can mine just for a few seconds, then it stops. Sometimes it will mine for a few seconds more a few minutes later, sometimes not.

So the miner is communicating with the wallet.

I also tried this with the S5's I have, and I get the same results.

I did notice that when the S2 would mine, the diff would be 499m or so. Really low diff. I'm thinking I'm overloading the wallet or the network connection of something.

Its been ages since I twiddled the virtual knobs in the S2 via ssh, so I'm not all that familiar with where everything is located within the firmware.

Does anyone know if it is possible to set a fixed diff within the firmware? I'd like to put the diff at 1024 and see if that helps. I just do not remember where or what to edit or cgminer commands to add.

Thanks

[kano]

I've zero idea about that alt-coin or if it's even possible to mine it.
You'll need to ask someone in the alt-coin threads.

[bbOOmm]

I've zero idea about that alt-coin or if it's even possible to mine it.
You'll need to ask someone in the alt-coin threads.

I'm sorry for using that "alt-coin" for reference.....

lets just say I'm solo mining bitcoin for hypothetical purposes. Is there a way to specify a difficulty in the CGminer within the S2 firmware? If I can specify a difficulty, would you or anyone else have any clue where to find that in the firmware (what folder...like /etc/config/.....)

Thank you

[os2sam]

I've zero idea about that alt-coin or if it's even possible to mine it.
You'll need to ask someone in the alt-coin threads.

I'm sorry for using that "alt-coin" for reference.....

lets just say I'm solo mining bitcoin for hypothetical purposes. Is there a way to specify a difficulty in the CGminer within the S2 firmware? If I can specify a difficulty, would you or anyone else have any clue where to find that in the firmware (what folder...like /etc/config/.....)

In CGMiner you can suggest a different difficulty with the "--suggest-diff" command line argument.  Only CKPool software supports it and it is only a suggestion.

[luthermarcus]

can someone do a tutorial on how to do s7 cgminer update

[-ck]

can someone do a tutorial on how to do s7 cgminer update

Unfortunately the S7 has nothing to do with the official cgminer which this thread is about so you'll have to seek help from bitmain or more likely rely on the community of users of bitmain hardware on other threads.

[luthermarcus]

can someone do a tutorial on how to do s7 cgminer update

Unfortunately the S7 has nothing to do with the official cgminer which this thread is about so you'll have to seek help from bitmain or more likely rely on the community of users of bitmain hardware on other threads.

my mistake i was looking for cgminer instructions on the s5 s7 was on my mind too lol

[-ck]

can someone do a tutorial on how to do s7 cgminer update

Unfortunately the S7 has nothing to do with the official cgminer which this thread is about so you'll have to seek help from bitmain or more likely rely on the community of users of bitmain hardware on other threads.

my mistake i was looking for cgminer instructions on the s5 s7 was on my mind too lol

Same goes for S5.

[Mikestang]

Same goes for S5.

When you guys did the cgminer update for the S1 and the S3 I thought I recalled that the anonymous donor had given enough coin to update the S5 as well, did that never end up happening?

[kano]

Same goes for S5.

When you guys did the cgminer update for the S1 and the S3 I thought I recalled that the anonymous donor had given enough coin to update the S5 as well, did that never end up happening?

anonymous? No
I'll probably send back the last BTC someone said was for the S5, one day - I've never done the S5.

It's also got to the point where running an S5 is a total loss so I never have my half dead one on any more.
Bitmain was going to send me another working S5 (mine only has one working board), then they said they'd send me an S7, then neither ever happened.
Now that I have 2 Avalon6s there's nowhere I could even put an S7 - uses too much power and I have 2 A6s taking up the available power without rearranging my place every time I switch something on.
S5s and S7s make WAY too much noise.

Pool takes priority and I certainly haven't had time to spend a day or 2 on anything else for a long time.

[Mikestang]

I'll probably send back the last BTC someone said was for the S5, one day - I've never done the S5.

Gotcha, thanks for the update/recap.  I will say that those of us that still use S5s are sad you won't have time to redo cgminer for them, but it is completely understandable.  Guess that means I'll have to get an Avalon for my next miner. 

[luthermarcus]

can someone do a tutorial on how to do s7 cgminer update

Unfortunately the S7 has nothing to do with the official cgminer which this thread is about so you'll have to seek help from bitmain or more likely rely on the community of users of bitmain hardware on other threads.

my mistake i was looking for cgminer instructions on the s5 s7 was on my mind too lol

Same goes for S5.

ok i was just wondering why this link exists then.
http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/antminer/s5/
I totally understand why people wont deal with bitmain

[-ck]

can someone do a tutorial on how to do s7 cgminer update

Unfortunately the S7 has nothing to do with the official cgminer which this thread is about so you'll have to seek help from bitmain or more likely rely on the community of users of bitmain hardware on other threads.

my mistake i was looking for cgminer instructions on the s5 s7 was on my mind too lol

Same goes for S5.

ok i was just wondering why this link exists then.
http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/cgminer/antminer/s5/

That's just a binary which you're welcome to upload to the S5 and better than bitmain's default one, having fixed a few glaring problems, but there's no comprehensive rewrite of the code like there was for S1-S3 by Kano.