The Chili – 30+GH/s BFL based Bitcoin Miner Assembly

[Bargraphics]

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The Hyper 212 EVO, and probably any other Socket 1155 cooler, is only designed to fit boards with an existing backplate
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Can you confirm that the EVO does not come with backplate?

It does come with a backplate, that's the funky looking thing in the top right of the picture labeled "All-in-one Mounting Solution"

The Standoff you recommended has a two week delivery time.

Metric Aluminum Female Threaded Hex Standoff, 8mm Hex, 6mm Length, M3 Screw Size
http://www.mcmaster.com/#95947a310/=oridfb

Is there anything else you recommend that can substitute this?

[MrTeal]

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The Hyper 212 EVO, and probably any other Socket 1155 cooler, is only designed to fit boards with an existing backplate
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Can you confirm that the EVO does not come with backplate?

It does come with a backplate, that's the funky looking thing in the top right of the picture labeled "All-in-one Mounting Solution"

The Standoff you recommended has a two week delivery time.

Metric Aluminum Female Threaded Hex Standoff, 8mm Hex, 6mm Length, M3 Screw Size
http://www.mcmaster.com/#95947a310/=oridfb

Is there anything else you recommend that can substitute this?

I guess there's only 130 left in stock. The 6mm diameter M3 ones should be fine.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#95947a210/=oy3qin

[Bargraphics]

<snip>

The Hyper 212 EVO, and probably any other Socket 1155 cooler, is only designed to fit boards with an existing backplate
<\snip>

Can you confirm that the EVO does not come with backplate?

It does come with a backplate, that's the funky looking thing in the top right of the picture labeled "All-in-one Mounting Solution"

The Standoff you recommended has a two week delivery time.

Metric Aluminum Female Threaded Hex Standoff, 8mm Hex, 6mm Length, M3 Screw Size
http://www.mcmaster.com/#95947a310/=oridfb

Is there anything else you recommend that can substitute this?

I guess there's only 130 left in stock. The 6mm diameter M3 ones should be fine.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#95947a210/=oy3qin

Great,

Just to clarify should I also get a smaller length for the M3?

and screw them in with some M3x10mm screws
http://www.mcmaster.com/#92005a120/=oribhm

Maybe M3x8mm?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#92005a118/=oy3t7a

[MrTeal]

No, the standoffs are the same length, 6mm. The difference is that one set is 6mm wide and the other is 8mm wide. The extra width would make them more stable, but 6mm should be ok too.

[Bargraphics]

No, the standoffs are the same length, 6mm. The difference is that one set is 6mm wide and the other is 8mm wide. The extra width would make them more stable, but 6mm should be ok too.

Ah you are correct, sorry for that (hopefully it helps someone else that got confused )

[bobsag3]

BATCH 2 NEWS
OP Updated. We're going to start accepting orders for batch 2 in the next couple days. Unfortunately the price will be a little higher (~17%) than it was before due to a variety of factors (smaller batch size leading to less economy of scale, unexpected costs affecting our price (online suppliers apparently having a presence in TX and charging us tax, programming and test taking much more time than planned and driving up costs) and additional overhead as the average order size is lower), but we should be ready to go pretty shortly. I am working through my backlog of people interested in batch 2, and I should be done by tomorrow.
I'm trying to hit everyone, but if you've emailed (mrtealasic@gmail.com) or PMed me here and I don't get back to you by 6pm board time tomorrow, send me another message. I seem to get a couple new pages of PMs a day so some can get lost in the shuffle I'm afraid.

Yall are based in texas? Then yeah the new internet tax law is a killer .

[oldbushie]

Okay, so right now I've ordered the Hyper 212 EVOs and a PSU. I haven't ordered any screws/connectors. Will I need any rubber/metal washers? Here's the two items I'm looking at getting:
2x http://www.amazon.com/Standoff-Phillips-Head-Screw-Pcs/dp/B00CWEL9SO/r
1x http://www.amazon.com/Sunkee-Brass-Standoff-Spacer-Female/dp/B00CJS2TBO/

Will that be enough screws/standoffs/etc for 4 boards using that heatsink+fan?

This is what the screw kit contains according to their site:
• (25) 8 mm long M3 #2 Phillips washer head machine screws
• (25) 6 mm long M3 #2 Phillips pan head machine screws
• (10) 20 mm long M3 standoffs
• (10) 17 mm long M3 standoffs
• (10) 12 mm long M3 standoffs
• (10) 11 mm long M3 standoffs
• (10) 10 mm long M3 standoffs

And the M+F standoffs bag is a set of 100.

[Keefe]

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The Hyper 212 EVO, and probably any other Socket 1155 cooler, is only designed to fit boards with an existing backplate
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Can you confirm that the EVO does not come with backplate?

 

In this image of the included hardware it does appear to include a backplate. (source = http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-evo.html)

Thanks.

Yes, the cooler comes with a backplate, but it's designed to fit over an existing backplate in Socket 1155 systems. To fit the Chili, you need to mount the cooler's backplate upside down, and then the stock hardware won't reach. That's the reason for the longer screws. My kit also includes spacers to fill the gap to keep it flat. 10mm might be slightly short, especially with the nylon washers I'll put between the board and standoffs to prevent shorting the traces around the holes if the standoff scrapes through the coating.

[nexus99]

Did anyone ever figure out how long the card is?

[Keefe]

Okay, so right now I've ordered the Hyper 212 EVOs and a PSU. I haven't ordered any screws/connectors. Will I need any rubber/metal washers? Here's the two items I'm looking at getting:
2x http://www.amazon.com/Standoff-Phillips-Head-Screw-Pcs/dp/B00CWEL9SO/r
1x http://www.amazon.com/Sunkee-Brass-Standoff-Spacer-Female/dp/B00CJS2TBO/

Will that be enough screws/standoffs/etc for 4 boards using that heatsink+fan?

This is what the screw kit contains according to their site:
• (25) 8 mm long M3 #2 Phillips washer head machine screws
• (25) 6 mm long M3 #2 Phillips pan head machine screws
• (10) 20 mm long M3 standoffs
• (10) 17 mm long M3 standoffs
• (10) 12 mm long M3 standoffs
• (10) 11 mm long M3 standoffs
• (10) 10 mm long M3 standoffs

And the M+F standoffs bag is a set of 100.

M+F standoffs are useless for this project, unless the male end is extra long, and then you'd still need M3 nuts (not the same as the nuts that come with the cooler).

The F+F standoffs in that kit are too long and the screws are too short. The screws need to be at least 10mm long, preferably 12mm if you use nylon insulating washers. The standoffs should be no longer than 8mm, and even with 6mm F+F standoffs you'll probably need to add washers between the bracket and cooler to compensate for the low chip height.

[crazydownloaded]

I've some spare thermal pad 11W/mk, $2 + shipping for each (shipping from California).
Payments via Paypal only, shipping same day via USPS.
Each piece is 37x33mm (you normally only need 33x33mm)
PM me for details and purchase.

(The thermal pad is this one: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16878/thr-164/Fujipoly_Extreme_System_Builder_Thermal_Pad_-_14_Sheet_-_150_x_100_x_05_-_Thermal_Conductivity_110_WmK.html?id=BTEHkam2&mv_pc=312)

[Bargraphics]

I've some spare thermal pad 11W/mk, $2 + shipping for each (shipping from California).
Payments via Paypal only, shipping same day via USPS.
Each piece is 37x33mm (you normally only need 33x33mm)
PM me for details and purchase.

(The thermal pad is this one: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16878/thr-164/Fujipoly_Extreme_System_Builder_Thermal_Pad_-_14_Sheet_-_150_x_100_x_05_-_Thermal_Conductivity_110_WmK.html?id=BTEHkam2&mv_pc=312)

Where were you a week ago!!

[Keefe]

My adapter kit for the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO includes:
(4x) M3x0.5 12mm pan head screws
(4x) 4.7mm nylon spacers (between raised backplate tabs and board)
(4x) 0.8mm nylon washers (between board and F+F standoffs)
(4x) 6mm F+F standoffs (connects 12mm screws and cooler's spring-loaded screws)
(8x) 0.9mm metal washers (1 between each screw head and backplate tab, and up to 4 stacked between cooler and X bracket)
(4x) 1.6mm nylon washers (between board and nuts for board support standoffs)

Optionally I can include 20x40mm of 11W/mK thermal pad, which can be cut into 10mm squares for 8 chips.

Price for kit is $3. Add $2 for pad. Add a flat $1.69 per order for USPS First-Class shipping within the US. Payment in BTC is preferred.

[MrTeal]

I should mention that this is all to make it easy to screw on and off the heatsink in a similar way as you would on a CPU.

If you don't care about that and only plan to mount it once, you can just use a 6-32 1.5" screw and nut to hold the heatsink down. You can still even use the spring if you want. They're just a more of a PITA to install that way, especially if you take them on or off. Also, make sure you keep the springs and that little clip somewhere safe so you can put it back on later when you move the HS to your new 50PH/s Intel ASIC machine in early 2015 when BTC hits USD$5000.

[oldbushie]

My kit includes:
(4x) M3x0.5 12mm pan head screws
(4x) 4.7mm nylon spacers (between raised backplate tabs and board)
(4x) 0.8mm nylon washers (between board and F+F standoffs)
(4x) 6mm F+F standoffs (connects 12mm screws and cooler's spring-loaded screws)
(8x) 0.6mm metal washers (4 between screw heads and backplate tabs, and 4 stacked between cooler and X bracket)
(4x) 1.6mm nylon washers (between board and nuts for board support standoffs)

Optionally I can include 20x40mm of 11W/mK thermal pad, which can be cut into 10mm squares for 8 chips.

Just what I need. Could I order 4 kits, including thermal pads? I can pay in BTC.

I want to set mine horizontally on a surface like in MrTeal's pic above.

[dtown]

so you can put it back on later when you move the HS to your new 50PH/s Intel ASIC machine in early 2015 when BTC hits USD$5000.

Haha

I think I'm just going to go with the more permanent route since that means I can just go to Home Depot.

So when these bad boys ship are you going to provide tracking or is that too difficult?

Thanks again!  This is exciting.

[ryanb]

will this chilli miner run on raspberry pi?

[Keefe]

so you can put it back on later when you move the HS to your new 50PH/s Intel ASIC machine in early 2015 when BTC hits USD$5000.

Haha

I think I'm just going to go with the more permanent route since that means I can just go to Home Depot.

So when these bad boys ship are you going to provide tracking or is that too difficult?

Thanks again!  This is exciting.

Will we get tracking numbers before delivery? I'd hate to be away from the house when it arrives.

Yes, I'll email/pm tracking numbers once we ship them.

[ChipGeek]

will this chilli miner run on raspberry pi?

Yes.  The factory testing is running cgminer on the Raspberry Pi.  We're running 6 Chilis at a time that way using a powered USB hub.

[suprabitz]

mr teal,

great job on the project.

can someone post a list of the minimum equipment to get this running (excluding the host hashing system).

For example people are saying

thermal pads
vga coolers
case fans or cpu coolers

I just don't want to get this and have 2-3 days of downtime waiting for accessories to arrive. I assume heatsink and fan aren't included and a gpu fan is required.

a write up of compatible coolers etc in one location would be very helpful

thanks