Black Arrow 28nm 100Ghash Bitcoin ASIC from $0.49/GH/s

[BlackArrow Matt]

...snip the Beverly and Riker photo... That episode really bothered me...

lol. I have no idea what that means.

Also, your friends you're trying to help haven't contacted me. Please find a ticket number so I can help the situation.

Seriously? Here's a clue: Phinnaeus, you're really grasping at straws now, arent you?

They're not really friends, for I didn't know about them till they contacted me. I have blasted them both your two PMs. Ain't have a clue as to why there's been no contact.

I'm also surprised that they haven't thanked me for running amok.

Any chance there's another scam layer here and the "two customers" who knew your history from other threads (the BFL Josh ones are still my favorite btw) were actually an ASIC competitor who just wanted to stir the pot while BA was down and out?  I've seen worst tactics in this industry.

That slightly crossed my mind a while back, but shrugged the notion off, but between yesterday and now, with you, it's most definitely no longer outside the realm of possibility.

I'd do some research on them then. If they're a legit customer with issues, PLEASE give me something to help with. Name, email, ticket number, anything so I can search our system.

If they're not legit, I'd appreciate an apology.

[n00dles0up]

Can someone please update this thread with information worth posting. This is getting way out of hand.

[BlackArrow Matt]

Can someone please update this thread with information worth posting. This is getting way out of hand.

We should have more information soon. Definitely within 24-48 hours.

[igorr]

I can pay max 0.2 usd per 1 Gh, because difficulty jumps very aggressive,

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[Jcga]

Can someone please update this thread with information worth posting. This is getting way out of hand.

We should have more information soon. Definitely within 24-48 hours.

Deeply thanks Mat,
cant wait tired of F5 lol

[klondike_bar]

I can pay max 0.2 usd per 1 Gh, because difficulty jumps very aggressive,

idiot. you posted the exact same thing in another thread too. You basically are saying that $36 is a fair price for an Antminer S1, despite the hundreds of users who say otherwise and are paying ~$1300 (a fair price)

I should give you a bitcent so that you can go buy a proper calculator, because it wont buy you 50GH

[dropt]

Hey, Matt. Now that you are located in Denver, does that mean you'll be doing the same thing in Colorado as you did in Missouri?

My company has filed all the nessesary state & city paperwork, while at the same time I take the security of my facility very seriously.

Now you just grasping at straws.
        
          

I guess you just dont get it.
Nobody gives a shit about what you have to say.
Nobody.

Sorry guy, I actually care what Bruno has to say.  He's done a hell of a lot more for Bitcoin and this forum than you have.  When he rants, I listen.  I like to be informed, even if it's things I don't want to hear.  Plugging my ears and say nah nah nah can't hear you makes me blind and dumb.  If that's how you wish to evaluate things in your life, so be it.

[igorr]

I can pay max 0.2 usd per 1 Gh, because difficulty jumps very aggressive,

idiot. you posted the exact same thing in another thread too. You basically are saying that $36 is a fair price for an Antminer S1, despite the hundreds of users who say otherwise and are paying ~$1300 (a fair price)

I should give you a bitcent so that you can go buy a proper calculator, because it wont buy you 50GH

you are Idiot, mining hardware twice losing value every month,  http://bitcoinwisdom.com/bitcoin/difficulty

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[dropt]

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Hey buds, that calculator sucks.  Here's the same calculator from November of 2013...



NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT?

[igorr]

LOL, check this 24 PH/s    We quickly come on 1000 PH/s 

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Hey buds, that calculator sucks.  Here's the same calculator from November of 2013...



NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT?

Caltulator is good,  you can manually calculate and check .

[smooth]

Sorry guy, I actually care what Bruno has to say.  He's done a hell of a lot more for Bitcoin and this forum than you have.  When he rants, I listen.  I like to be informed, even if it's things I don't want to hear.  Plugging my ears and say nah nah nah can't hear you makes me blind and dumb.  If that's how you wish to evaluate things in your life, so be it.

+1

[dropt]

LOL, check this 24 PH/s    We quickly come on 1000 PH/s  :DCaltulator is good,  you can manually calculate and check .

Calculator is not good, you can manually calculate and check .

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Sir you are wrong, but this is not the place to argue that.

+1

[Every Day Junglist]

this is even better http://btcinvest.net/en/bitcoin-mining-profit-calculator.php?diff=2621404453&dcosts=500&diff_mincrease=30&blpbtc=25&dhsmhs=615000.00&diff_mincreasedecrease=3&btcusd=826.56&dpowcon=30&btcusd_mincrease=1&pcost=0.25&calcweeks=32&dleadtime=0&action=calc

[igorr]

And this is good,  http://mining.thegenesisblock.com/

[Jcga]

Have a look at this one, new and looking nice.

https://coinplorer.com/Hardware/Simulate
What do you in put for "Difficulty extrapolation" and "Month Increase" thx

[Biomech]

I'm sorry, biomech, how do you figure we waited till the last second to announce we're going to be late? We announced it a full month before deadline. We didn't hit the deadline and string people along with nonsense. We absolutely should have announced it sooner. We absolutely did not wait till the last second.

It is my understanding that from tapeout to receiving packaged chips averages about five weeks. This means that you (as in your team, not necessarily you personally) were aware on or about December 15th that you would be unable to hit the target.

Note that I am not an engineer, but that seems to be the consensus from the engineers I know as well as a number of sources on the web.

[WynX]

We should have more information soon. Definitely within 24-48 hours.

Thx, looking forward to news!

Thanks, bud, but even the Mighty Phinn is prone to err, so always try to see every side of the story in case I mess up, not saying that this is the case here, but I am going into chill mode and will continue to monitor this thread. If I read/feel something that doesn't smell the past test, I'm post a kindly penned question, ending with a "Thanks, bud."

~Bruno Kucinskas

Wow, that's an unexpected change (yes I did read the whole lot). I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong or can be (dis)trusted....I can almost only conclude you must have spotted something in whatever has been driving your quest that makes you doubt your previous statements (maybe only ever so slightly). Interesting...

It is my understanding that from tapeout to receiving packaged chips averages about five weeks. This means that you (as in your team, not necessarily you personally) were aware on or about December 15th that you would be unable to hit the target. 

But he did say they should have notified earlier....implying directly when they found out about the delay, which, like you mention, did not happen.

[nosferatujeff]

Can someone please update this thread with information worth posting. This is getting way out of hand.

We should have more information soon. Definitely within 24-48 hours.

Thanks Matt, looking forward to a substantive update.

[AchrafB]

Can someone please update this thread with information worth posting. This is getting way out of hand.

We should have more information soon. Definitely within 24-48 hours.

we're a majority here that hope success for the project that Black Arrow LEAD lately, and concerning these trolls who make anti advertising we know why you do that and your bitcoins you put them in your asshole, fagots

[bobsag3]

Wow, that's an unexpected change (yes I did read the whole lot). I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong or can be (dis)trusted....I can almost only conclude you must have spotted something in whatever has been driving your quest that makes you doubt your previous statements (maybe only ever so slightly). Interesting...

After reading posts and PMs by bitcoiners I admire and/or trust with their opinions, it somewhat place enough doubt in my stance pertaining to Matt Carson, that I felt it prudent to chill a bit. Overall, it still doesn't feel right, and I will continue to monitor the situation as future events unfold.

I appreciate it.

I have arrived back in denver, I will get some quick things out quick, then going to pass out.


Communication:
BA and the re sellers are putting together a new system of communication, to aid in the internal communication, and the communication with our customers and the community. We are looking at a bevy of options, including some sort of newsletter, to official twitter. Please let us know if you have any suggestions.

Customer Service:
I have completed highering of additional guys here at minersource, and they are working through training now. Expect better response times, and phone hours in the future. BA has also hired many additional staff and should see an improvement as well.

Tape out/Verisilicon/Chips
Besides what is covered under NDA (I know I know... but a NDA is a NDA), I can assure you I have seen the full contracts with BA and Verisilicon, and that BA has paid them in full. The other re sellers can confirm this. Based on all the info I have, the May 1 day is quite firm. No guarantees as you guys know by now, but thats the best I can do.

Status of other Parts:
The PCBs pretty much designed (waiting for those final pin specs as said before), the heatsinks are done, the custom 1400w psus are done, the controller and its software are in their final phases. I will get additional info and pictures on this as soon as I can.

We will also have a much greater presence at trade shows, we will publish a list as soon as we sign up for them. We will at least be at Quakecon 2014.


EDIT2:
I have some pics from the trip... nothing really important or relevant, but id be happy to post them if anyone wants.