LIGHTNINGASIC LA100M,100MHS SCRYPT Miner, USD1999; LA1THS, USD1750.shipped out!

[worldlybedouin]

I orded an LA3M a couple days ago, and paid using BTC. If the devices work as well as expected, I'll order a second and retire my GPU-based miner. Ideally I'd mount the units in that case, which has already had its drive bays removed (turns out 7990s are really long!) and now has plenty of room. If I do that I'll probably use a standard PSU and wire the miners into molex connectors. I'd also be able to easily rewire the fans to use 5V power.

If you do end up re-wiring your devices using molex connectors and 5v for the fans...so that it runs on a standard PSU please know...the reason is because I am paying/donating for that info. Its not much but I'm offering 1-2 LTC for someone who can write up decent instructions on how to do that.  Please see my post here:  https://litecointalk.org/index.php?topic=13314.msg125493#msg125493

[richmke]

If you do end up re-wiring your devices using molex connectors and 5v for the fans...so that it runs on a standard PSU please know

Not hard. A Molex Connector is rated for 11 amps, but I would not put more than 4 amps on one, so that is 48 watts. Each unit requires 8 watts, so that is 6 units per molex connector.

Once you have the unit in hand, you can find the right plug size at your local Radio Shack store. You will then have to custom make the power adapters, which only involves A LOT of soldering.

Question: Why not use the PSU and cables that come with the 10/20 unit kits (LA3M, LA6M)? Why do you want to use a standard ATX PSU?

[worldlybedouin]

If you do end up re-wiring your devices using molex connectors and 5v for the fans...so that it runs on a standard PSU please know

Not hard. A Molex Connector is rated for 11 amps, but I would not put more than 4 amps on one, so that is 48 watts. Each unit requires 8 watts, so that is 6 units per molex connector.

Once you have the unit in hand, you can find the right plug size at your local Radio Shack store. You will then have to custom make the power adapters, which only involves A LOT of soldering.

Question: Why not use the PSU and cables that come with the 10/20 unit kits (LA3M, LA6M)? Why do you want to use a standard ATX PSU?

Couple reasons:

1. I like the idea of a clean single-PSU solution...makes it easier to organize and one less thing to plug into the wall.
2. The PSUs it comes with have open terminals with just a small plastic cover for "safety".  I don't like the idea of that.
3. If I can devise a case of somekind for these it would help appearancewise.  Saw a guy who stuffed 10 of these in an ATX case and I like the idea of a "clean" build.

I guess I'm a bit OCD and just want things neat and organized.  Maybe I should just wait for the 6MH/12MH units as they're supposed to be laid out better and put into standard ATX style tower cases.

[mindphlux]

To anyone who already has units:

Can you please give the dimensions of the gridseed 5chip-unit packaging and weight, AND the dimensions and weight of the single "fan" unit..

Thank you very much.

[ncs0ne]

Anyone mind sharing their experiences regarding customs ?
I mean all those labels like CE,FCC and stuff..

[Andareed]

If you do end up re-wiring your devices using molex connectors and 5v for the fans...so that it runs on a standard PSU please know

Not hard. A Molex Connector is rated for 11 amps, but I would not put more than 4 amps on one, so that is 48 watts. Each unit requires 8 watts, so that is 6 units per molex connector.

Once you have the unit in hand, you can find the right plug size at your local Radio Shack store. You will then have to custom make the power adapters, which only involves A LOT of soldering.

Question: Why not use the PSU and cables that come with the 10/20 unit kits (LA3M, LA6M)? Why do you want to use a standard ATX PSU?

1) I plan to mount the miners in a computer case and it will be easier to mount a standard PSU than the PSU we're getting.
2) The PSUs we're getting only have 12V output afaik. I want to rewire the fans to run on 5V output so they spin slower and quieter.

[poopypants]

I have a beta unit, and everyone keeps on quoting 7-8 watts running these things on scrypt only.  I can not confirm that, mine is pulling 45 watts at 12v 0.62amps from the wall.  Now I am not sure if after the new firmware comes out that these numbers can change, but currently I am pulling way higher than 8 watts running one unit.  Anyone else with a beta unit? I am curious if yours is also pulling that much.  I am using a standard 12v 5amp power brick to power the unit.  I can take pictures of the setup if necessary.

[sandor111]

Mindphlux I will get the information you want in 30 mins when I return home. Ill EDIT this part.

I have a beta unit, and everyone keeps on quoting 7-8 watts running these things on scrypt only.  I can not confirm that, mine is pulling 45 watts at 12v 0.62amps from the wall.  Now I am not sure if after the new firmware comes out that these numbers can change, but currently I am pulling way higher than 8 watts running one unit.  Anyone else with a beta unit? I am curious if yours is also pulling that much.  I am using a standard 12v 5amp power brick to power the unit.  I can take pictures of the setup if necessary.

Are you they connected to the controller or on your PC? If the latter, minerd activates all BTC cores (no way to turn that off on PC), that's why it draws the same power as in dual mode.

[bobby35ny]

Mindphlux I will get the information you want in 30 mins when I return home. Ill EDIT this part.

I have a beta unit, and everyone keeps on quoting 7-8 watts running these things on scrypt only.  I can not confirm that, mine is pulling 45 watts at 12v 0.62amps from the wall.  Now I am not sure if after the new firmware comes out that these numbers can change, but currently I am pulling way higher than 8 watts running one unit.  Anyone else with a beta unit? I am curious if yours is also pulling that much.  I am using a standard 12v 5amp power brick to power the unit.  I can take pictures of the setup if necessary.

Are you they connected to the controller or on your PC? If the latter, minerd activates all BTC cores (no way to turn that off on PC), that's why it draws the same power as in dual mode.

OUCH!!!
That sucks...

-bobby

[poopypants]

Mindphlux I will get the information you want in 30 mins when I return home. Ill EDIT this part.

I have a beta unit, and everyone keeps on quoting 7-8 watts running these things on scrypt only.  I can not confirm that, mine is pulling 45 watts at 12v 0.62amps from the wall.  Now I am not sure if after the new firmware comes out that these numbers can change, but currently I am pulling way higher than 8 watts running one unit.  Anyone else with a beta unit? I am curious if yours is also pulling that much.  I am using a standard 12v 5amp power brick to power the unit.  I can take pictures of the setup if necessary.

Are you they connected to the controller or on your PC? If the latter, minerd activates all BTC cores (no way to turn that off on PC), that's why it draws the same power as in dual mode.

Connected to pc.  Now are there any work around to this issue.  Is this being addressed when the update comes out, or will this be an issue moving forward.  I am sure this question has already been asked but is it possible to use a raspberry pi as the controller to address this issue?  Thanks for the info

[dyland]

Sorry if this has been addressed already, but anyone know how many outlets am I looking needing at for LA3M?

[Ruben383]

Sorry if this has been addressed already, but anyone know how many outlets am I looking needing at for LA3M?

+1

[Gazza1]

So the verdict is these units are about half as fast as advertised, correct?  And the seller won't except escrow?

[Ruben383]

So the verdict is these units are about half as fast as advertised, correct?  And the seller won't except escrow?

From what I have been reading they work as intended. I will know from experience in a week or so waiting form my order. No asiabtc does not accept escrow.

[MZD]

So the verdict is these units are about half as fast as advertised, correct?  And the seller won't except escrow?

Half as fast? They run just as fast as advertised and potentially twice as fast with new firmware and possibly more "juice". 

[Ruben383]

So the verdict is these units are about half as fast as advertised, correct?  And the seller won't except escrow?

Half as fast? They run just as fast as advertised and potentially twice as fast with new firmware and possibly more "juice".  

That's my understanding as well. I am hoping to receive my order within two weeks then I'll know everything I need to know about my gridseed miner. After I can post from actual experience.

[lajz99]

This is correct. Drfranz is indeed able to compile everything on Raspberry PI and on other architectures. He has patched the buggy code from gridseed github, because their code doesn't work as it is. He uploaded the video on vimeo mentioned in this thread multiple times
http://vimeo.com/85853611
http://vimeo.com/86394543

Videos are useless with no additional information.

[Gazza1]

What are the prices, they are not in the first post

for the 6MH set,

and the 12MH if available

[worldlybedouin]

What are the prices, they are not in the first post

for the 6MH set,

and the 12MH if available

The new version of the 6MH and 12MH (ATX case version) are not out yet.

The price for the current round-heatsink version is:

$2750 per 3MH...basically a set of 10 round-heatsink miners, controllerboard, power supplies, cables, USB hub.

For those buying the 6MH, he basically sends you 2X of the 3MH kit.

[chirale]

This is correct. Drfranz is indeed able to compile everything on Raspberry PI and on other architectures. He has patched the buggy code from gridseed github, because their code doesn't work as it is. He uploaded the video on vimeo mentioned in this thread multiple times
http://vimeo.com/85853611
http://vimeo.com/86394543

Videos are useless with no additional information.

I believe that useless is a big statement... Said that I am not a technical person and I I know he is working on it, but not optimized yet on Raspberry. You are welcome to contact him directly on the LTC forum (drfranz). Bye