[PENDING] ASICMiner Cubes. 30-38gh/s - USA - 1 BTC - Price protection!

[sidehack]

If I understand it, they're already working on the next gen chips. Took them a while to get started on it so no delivery until at least February. At least someone's making decent mid-entry hardware that's not built-for-n00bs or $4000.

[Chris_Sabian]

Does anyone had advice for trouble shooting a bad blade in a cube?  Or is it even possible?  The bad blade sometimes works but most of the time it will cause the entire cube to turn 'xxxx'.  I switched power supplies and did a long troubleshooting process to ID the bade blade.  I looked for any obvious damage but couldn't find any.

[sidehack]

I've got one that did the same thing, haven't narrowed down the source yet but I'll post about it when I do.

[Chris_Sabian]

Does anyone had advice for trouble shooting a bad blade in a cube?  Or is it even possible?  The bad blade sometimes works but most of the time it will cause the entire cube to turn 'xxxx'.  I switched power supplies and did a long troubleshooting process to ID the bade blade.  I looked for any obvious damage but couldn't find any.

I should have posted my troubleshooting process...

Took the cube apart.  Labeled blades 1-6.  Removed all blades and tested each blade in each port on the main board.  That took a bit.  Finally found the bad blade.  Tested the cube with the bad blade in each of the 6 ports to confirm.

[hayseed]

Does anyone had advice for trouble shooting a bad blade in a cube?  Or is it even possible?  The bad blade sometimes works but most of the time it will cause the entire cube to turn 'xxxx'.  I switched power supplies and did a long troubleshooting process to ID the bade blade.  I looked for any obvious damage but couldn't find any.

I should have posted my troubleshooting process...

Took the cube apart.  Labeled blades 1-6.  Removed all blades and tested each blade in each port on the main board.  That took a bit.  Finally found the bad blade.  Tested the cube with the bad blade in each of the 6 ports to confirm.

Exactly - classic troubleshooting. Labeling and keeping track of what slots they were tried in will narrow it down. Don't change more than 1 variable at a time. That was the mistake I made with the hub issue. I know better but took a shortcut.

[visdude]

If I understand it, they're already working on the next gen chips. Took them a while to get started on it so no delivery until at least February. At least someone's making decent mid-entry hardware that's not built-for-n00bs or $4000.

I feel that the Cube is a culmination of their research for a platform to house their next-gen chips and the current Cube offering with the BE100 chips is just a dry run.  If the anticipated chips are anything like the Bitfury 55nm chips (or better), then that would be exciting.  Just imagine a yield of at least 200+ GH/s in a very attractive tiny  5.3" x 6.0" x 5.8" package drawing similar wattage as the current Cube.  I also feel that USB connectivity (with the existing port) will be implemented then for mainstream appeal.

I couldn't agree with you more.  AM has allowed us regular small-time miners to be significant part of the network.  Still, just like with any other company or business, profit is paramount.

[CrazyGuy]

Nice setup visdude, thanks for posting pics. I'm still trying to secure a 3rd batch and will let everyone know when I have word on shipment.

[visdude]

Nice setup visdude, thanks for posting pics. I'm still trying to secure a 3rd batch and will let everyone know when I have word on shipment.

Thanks, CrazyGuy...and you're welcome.  I look forward to your next GB.

[demonmaestro]

ya got anymore?

[CrazyGuy]

ya got anymore?

Not yet, still waiting on word of shipment. I'll update the thread when I hear something.

[sidehack]

Need to slap those guys around a bit. Haven't you been waiting on word for a week already?

[CrazyGuy]

Need to slap those guys around a bit. Haven't you been waiting on word for a week already?

Haha, no way man. Mess with friedcat and you're likely to get a very quick shipment. Unfortunately, it's going to be a box filled to the brim with nunchaku laden little people.

Seriously though, I think the cat is very busy with third gen, but I hope he's got another batch heading my way soon. I'll keep trying fellas.

[CrazyGuy]

Good news, my shipper has received a delivery from ASICMiner and I'm told there were no breathing holes! I'll be creating a new sale thread shortly after I receive details on the shipment.