Announcement: Bitmain launches AntMiner solution, 0.68 J/GH on chip

[jcumins]

According to Bitmain they will have upgrade kits coming out for the s-1 and the s-2 in due time.  Just was wondering the time line is all.

[samsonn25]

Is possible for the s2.

For the s1 what could they salvage if the chips and boards are diff?  There is only the small controller board with ethernet jack, custom aluminum heat sink, frame and fans.

[dropt]

Is possible for the s2.

For the s1 what could they salvage if the chips and boards are diff?  There is only the small controller board with ethernet jack, custom aluminum heat sink, frame and fans.

I think you've outlined all of the reusable parts.  I'm just the messenger, BITMAIN themselves have indicated there will be an S1 upgrade path.

[dropt]

There are no uprades

Reserved for Q&A and Updates

1. Will there be upgrade parts for S1 and S2?

Yes, there will be. But we still need to solve some production/testing problem before we finalize the plan and public it.

[BITMAIN]

AntMiner Jumper Switch- Bitcoin Miner Accessory

Global Sales start on July 31, will close on August  6th. Shipping starts on August 27th.

PC Power Supply has been widely used to power Bitcoin Miners, but users have to use the paper clip or other metal line to short blue line and black line of the PSU 24 pin interface before powering Bitcoin Miners. It is troublesome thing to short lines, and may lead to unstable power supply.

Here we are glad to introduce a new Bitcoin Miner Accessory - AntMiner Jumper Switch, which is to provide a convenient and effective method to start PSU. Only need to connect it to the PSU 24 pin interface, then press the “Switch”.

Only Available at http://www.bitmaintech.com

[samsonn25]

Excellent product at an excellent price.

This is much better and more reliable than the other wire shorting adaptera and paper clips.

[jfederkins]

Excellent product at an excellent price.

This is much better and more reliable than the other wire shorting adaptera and paper clips.

Except the MOQ is 500. Do you really need 500?

I have purchased similar adapters on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281379355067?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[samsonn25]

Oops I didn't see the moq.

Frozen pcu has them too.

[itod]

AntMiner Jumper Switch- Bitcoin Miner Accessory

Global Sales start on July 31, will close on August  6th. Shipping starts on August 27th.

PC Power Supply has been widely used to power Bitcoin Miners, but users have to use the paper clip or other metal line to short blue line and black line of the PSU 24 pin interface before powering Bitcoin Miners. It is troublesome thing to short lines, and may lead to unstable power supply.

Here we are glad to introduce a new Bitcoin Miner Accessory - AntMiner Jumper Switch, which is to provide a convenient and effective method to start PSU. Only need to connect it to the PSU 24 pin interface, then press the “Switch”.

Only Available at http://www.bitmaintech.com

Will it be possible to order small quantities (1-4) with the purchase of the miners? That way shipping costs would be 0, just drop them into the existing package.

[captainpugwash]

I heard back from Bitmain support about my batch 2 S3 with only 185ghs of hashing power. They suggested flashing with the latest firmware. Unfortunately this didn't work

Still only shows chain #1 in the web GUI

I am awaiting their reply on the problem not being fixed by flashing the firmware.

BTW! I noticed that there is an optional firmware on the Bitmain website to stop the annoying bleeps!

The file is on the Bitmain site here: https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201407180243004432lBQW28O0633

I updated the firmware on the working S3 and it has stopped bleeping

I placed another order so hoping a replacement can be sent with the new order

I will update on the support request progress.

[adqsonline]

I heard back from Bitmain support about my batch 2 S3 with only 185ghs of hashing power. They suggested flashing with the latest firmware. Unfortunately this didn't work

Still only shows chain #1 in the web GUI

I am awaiting their reply on the problem not being fixed by flashing the firmware.

BTW! I noticed that there is an optional firmware on the Bitmain website to stop the annoying bleeps!

The file is on the Bitmain site here: https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201407180243004432lBQW28O0633

I updated the firmware on the working S3 and it has stopped bleeping

I placed another order so hoping a replacement can be sent with the new order

I will update on the support request progress.

I got my first S3 from batch 2 too and all is ok. Acually hashing the most part of time is over the average.

[adqsonline]

Bitmain's webisite is down, i hope everyting ok as i love to work with this company.

[illyack]

Bitmain is a good company, pretty much right now the only good company out there in regards to miner manufacturing. No worries

[captainpugwash]

Bitmain is a good company, pretty much right now the only good company out there in regards to miner manufacturing. No worries

I agree, Bitmain always delivered, product does as it should and doesn't breakdown.

Slightly concerned that I've heard nothing for a few days now.

I've had no more emails from Bitmain other than order confirmation from batch 5

[Trimegistus]

Bitmain is a good company, pretty much right now the only good company out there in regards to miner manufacturing. No worries

I agree, Bitmain always delivered, product does as it should and doesn't breakdown.

Slightly concerned that I've heard nothing for a few days now.

I've had no more emails from Bitmain other than order confirmation from batch 5

I just got my Batch 5 shipping confirmation. 5 days ahead of schedule... ! YES! 

BTW, anyone got the coupons or the 7.7% refund? How does it work? 

[captainpugwash]

BTW, anyone got the coupons or the 7.7% refund? How does it work?

I originally bought S3's from batch 2. When I placed my order for the batch 5 units the option to use a coupon and get a 7.7% refund had gone and I had 2 coupons to use on my next S3 purchase.

I bought a pair of S3's last week and used 1 coupon and paid 1.286 BTC. I still have 1 coupon left.

I've still heard nothing from Bitmain about my 180Ghs S3

Sent a few more support requests with screen shots of the GUI showing 1 chain and 180ghs hashing speed.

I'm hoping they will send a replacement when I receive my batch 5 order.

If I'm honest I don't think they are going to do anything about the faulty S3 I have

With no replies to my support requests it's unlikely I will be getting a replacement sent with my latest order.

[Pt0x]

BTW, anyone got the coupons or the 7.7% refund? How does it work?

I originally bought S3's from batch 2. When I placed my order for the batch 5 units the option to use a coupon and get a 7.7% refund had gone and I had 2 coupons to use on my next S3 purchase.

I bought a pair of S3's last week and used 1 coupon and paid 1.286 BTC. I still have 1 coupon left.

I've still heard nothing from Bitmain about my 180Ghs S3

Sent a few more support requests with screen shots of the GUI showing 1 chain and 180ghs hashing speed.

I'm hoping they will send a replacement when I receive my batch 5 order.

If I'm honest I don't think they are going to do anything about the faulty S3 I have

With no replies to my support requests it's unlikely I will be getting a replacement sent with my latest order.

Try opening the device and check that all cables are connected.

[martijntje]

If I place an order now, would it be shipped on or shortly after the 7nd? Or is that batch already fully pre-ordered?

[rhj12345]

If I place an order now, would it be shipped on or shortly after the 7nd? Or is that batch already fully pre-ordered?

Go ahead an order what you need. If they were sold out it would say that on the product page. But like it says on the web site shipping is on or after Aug 7, I have 2 myself I am waiting on from this batch.

Hope this helps. 

[allcoinminer]

If I place an order now, would it be shipped on or shortly after the 7nd? Or is that batch already fully pre-ordered?

It will be shipped on August 7 as per the website.
They are delivering so there should be no risk of that kind. Its already an established miner.
You can order it now.