Bitminter client (Windows/Linux/Mac)

[DrHaribo]

a few days it has run with 7 Block erupter without Problems, then it has begun to error
it is the same hub as before, (I have changed nothing), then I tried another hub, another port, cgminer, -> always errors

So different miner clients, different USB ports, different USB hubs, all result in lots of errors..

I guess you could try them on a different computer, but it sounds like the devices themselves are having issues. Are they overclocked? Do they get very hot?

Does it make any difference if you just try to run 1 or 2 instead of so many at once?

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[ewibit]

So different miner clients, different USB ports, different USB hubs, all result in lots of errors..

I guess you could try them on a different computer, but it sounds like the devices themselves are having issues. Are they overclocked? Do they get very hot?

Does it make any difference if you just try to run 1 or 2 instead of so many at once?

I have tried it on a notebook and it works if I connect max. 3 Sticks there (Linux + Win); they are not overclocked; - I guess it has to do with the cheap HUB's and their PSU's that only give enough current at low temperatures?!
I hope I get next week the Anker USB 3.0 HUB and then this works correctly.

[DrHaribo]

I have tried it on a notebook and it works if I connect max. 3 Sticks there (Linux + Win); they are not overclocked; - I guess it has to do with the cheap HUB's and their PSU's that only give enough current at low temperatures?!
I hope I get next week the Anker USB 3.0 HUB and then this works correctly.

Could be a power issue, yes.

I guess the best thing to do is; find out which hubs are used by people mining with 50 of those sticks. Buy the same hub.

[lenny_]

Will EVER bitminter get sorted with stability problems?

Code:

0.00 TH/s

What a surprise.

[btceic]

Will EVER bitminter get sorted with stability problems?

Code:

0.00 TH/s

What a surprise.

doc tweeted that he is getting DDOS'ed at the moment.

[lenny_]

Will EVER bitminter get sorted with stability problems?

Code:

0.00 TH/s

What a surprise.

doc tweeted that he is getting DDOS'ed at the moment.

Ouch...
Maybe it's time to invest some money for better service?

[hakock]

Will EVER bitminter get sorted with stability problems?

Code:

0.00 TH/s

What a surprise.

doc tweeted that he is getting DDOS'ed at the moment.

Ouch...
Maybe it's time to invest some money for better service?

Or, FINALLY, implement an optional backup-pool in the software.
(Waiting for this for a long time...)(don't know if this was discussed lately, sorry if so)

Nobody can or should demand a 100% stable service. The miner and the pool are terrific enough! Nothing to complain about.
But just the opportunity to add a backup pool for these short periods with problems would be an enormous bonus for all of us.
PLEASE!!!

[DrHaribo]

BitMinter client version 1.4.0 is out.

Changes from 1.3.2 to 1.4.0:

• Added support for BFL SC (Butterfly Labs ASIC)
• Fix hashrate measurements for ASICMiner Block Erupter USB
• Fix hashrate gauge being stuck on non-zero value when you stop mining while
    in performance mode, then leave performance mode
• Mac OS X: Fix "probe all ports" to find ASICMiner Block Erupter USB
• Mac OS X: Use screen menu and dock icon, like other Mac apps
• Default to scanning all ports for external devices on startup
• Remove yellow and red zones and warning light on gauges
• Remove green zone on gauges for devices where we can't determine stock
    hashrate. BFL FPGA, BFL ASIC, Icarus-compatible devices (hashrate varies).
• Recognize more devices

Try it out:


If you have issues with 1.4.0 then you can still get the previous release (1.3.2) at http://bitminter.com/client/1.3.2/bitminter.jnlp

Next up will be Stratum and backup pools.

[ewibit]

Next up will be Stratum and backup pools.

+1

[threedrules]

for my asic blade do i have to run this commando?
mining_proxy.exe -o mint.bitminter.com -p 3333

[DrHaribo]

for my asic blade do i have to run this commando?
mining_proxy.exe -o mint.bitminter.com -p 3333

Yes, that looks correct.

[Serjah]

Where I can buy USB for mining?

So different miner clients, different USB ports, different USB hubs, all result in lots of errors..

I guess you could try them on a different computer, but it sounds like the devices themselves are having issues. Are they overclocked? Do they get very hot?

Does it make any difference if you just try to run 1 or 2 instead of so many at once?

I have tried it on a notebook and it works if I connect max. 3 Sticks there (Linux + Win); they are not overclocked; - I guess it has to do with the cheap HUB's and their PSU's that only give enough current at low temperatures?!
I hope I get next week the Anker USB 3.0 HUB and then this works correctly.

[alinsaviuc]

Why is it down to 4Th?

[DrHaribo]

Why is it down to 4Th?

Some miners moved elsewhere as we were under heavy DDoS attacks for several days and the service was very unstable. Now we have anti DDoS protection from Black Lotus and things look stable again.

[btceic]

new asic usb group buy for .99 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241434.0

[MikeMike]

Will bitminter workwith the USB ASIC Erupter on what Windows Platform

[1phone1world]

I dont understand whats failed I've been using bitminter successfully for a few months..after the DDoS attack everythings been like this:

Code:

2013.06.30 [15:23] BitMinter Client v1.4.0 started 
2013.06.30 [15:23]  Hint: Use performance mode for best GPU results (bottom right button) 
2013.06.30 [15:23] Found 1 OpenCL-compatible GPU 
2013.06.30 [15:23] Probing all ports for external devices 
2013.06.30 [15:23] FPGA device detected on COM4: Icarus 
2013.06.30 [15:23]  Icarus detection failed. Expected nonce 0x00000109 but got 0x5546CE19. 
2013.06.30 [15:23]  Icarus detection failed. Expected nonce 0x00000109 but got 0x5546CE19. 
2013.06.30 [15:23]  Icarus detection failed. Expected nonce 0x00000109 but got 0x5546CE19. 
2013.06.30 [15:23]  Probe of port COM3 failed: timeout 
2013.06.30 [15:23] Difficulty is now 21335329

What in the hell is icarus and where did it go? haha. Please help I loved bitminter cause its simple. All i have is one little USB ASIC miner and its just a hobby but i'm stuck.

Thanks.

[carbonpenguin]

Hey, just got my asicminer usb and am hoping to get hashing with you, but have run into a problem. I'm running Ubuntu 13.04, and when I try to start the program, it gets to the "downloading" screen and just sits at 0%, rather than starting. Is the problem on your end, or do I need to do something else? I'm running Java programs through IcedTea.

[carbonpenguin]

OK, got the program running by switching from IcedTea to Java proper, so a step in the right direction. However, it is only recognizing my cpu and not my ASICminer usb (which has a solid green light). I've tried running the suggested "sudo modprobe ftdi_sio vendor=0x0403 product=0x6014", which runs but doesn't seem to change anything, and the other suggested linux command ("sudo usermod -a -G dialout USERNAME") doesn't seem to work. Further suggestions?

[JoelKatz]

That's a lot of errors. Could it be an issue with the USB hub? Have you tried whether it works with bfgminer?

The hub being the problem would be my guess. Each USB erupter draws 510mA, assuming you have the newer ones. Typical 10-port hubs only ship with a 4A power supply, which would limit them to 7 erupters. Some can take up to 500mA from the host, but some hosts can't supply that and even if your can, that only gets up up to 8. Many 7-port hubs have a 3A power supply, which will get you 5 erupters. If removing erupters makes it work stably, it's likely the hub or power supply.

If you have a PC power supply handy, it can probably supply 5A at +5V off any of its power connectors without a problem. You can splice that to your USB hub's power cable.