[GUIDE] GridSeed GC3355 5 Chip Setup/power/windows/linux/rpi by UnicornHasher

[DanGilmore]

I did exactly what you said.

The good thing is: it gave me com22 and the error is gone.
The bad thing is: still no hashrate. I only get new blocks

[wolfey2014]

Your answer is here: http://cryptomining-blog.com/?s=Download+cpuminer+for+Gridseed+5-chip+GC3355+ASICs+with+Reduced+Power+Usage

Install the STMmicroelectronics USB driver as well.
You'll be trading in no time!

Wolfey2014

Verified. It's a 2-step process. DL the cpuminer and install the driver. Worked 100% perfect.
Wolfey2014 - Excellent advice.

Thank you!
Wolfey2014

[wolfey2014]

My mistake
I already downloaded the fixed version but what i meant is "where can i downlad the usb driver?"
Was a little misleading. Sorry for that.

_EDIT_

I just found out that the driver that i downloaded earlier is identical to the one i just downloaded. Tried both and the fixed miner but still not working.
Any other ideas
Would a screenshot be helpful ?

Try googling STMmicroelectronics USB driver

I forget where I downloaded it from before...
Sorry
w2014

[DanGilmore]

Already downloaded it
thanks for the advise.

But I'm still having issues.

[wolfey2014]

Im using Windows 8 right now. It seems like the Miner is working but cant get the work from/to the pool.

_EDIT_

The Config file liks like this:

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM1 --url=stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

and when I start the Miner i get:

"0: GC3355 chip mining thread started,in SINGLE mode
 0: Open \\.\COM1 failed, GetLastError:2
 Stratum detected new Block
 ...
 Stratum detected new Block"

P.s. Windows set the Miner to COM17 so I changed it to COM1

__EDIT__

Disabled all Firewalls etc. still not working :/

HAH! There's your problem! Windblow$ ATE!

I found the latest STM USB driver....
http://www.xpdrivers.com/usb/stmicroelectronics/_3_2602.cfm

I'm using Windows 7. Works perfectly.

Wolfey2014

[vabchgent]

Already downloaded it
thanks for the advise.

But I'm still having issues.

Try unplugging the miner and plugging it back in. Make sure your in a 2.0 usb on your mother board. I have windows 8.1 and its a pain to get these running but once you do your fine. Also change com port on the ST driver to some other number. Com port one should be being used already.  If you look under devices>com ports one is probably used.

[richmke]

Yes, USB 3.0 port could be a problem. Make sure the port you use is 2.0.

[DanGilmore]

USB 2.0 didn't help. I'm running out of ideas 

[richmke]

Try (note the extra stratum):
minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

If that doesn't work, then try:
sudo minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

If that doesn't work, find a LTC pool, like https://crypto-coin-pool.com/, and get LTC to mine first.

Make sure you have the right WORKER password. It is not necessarily your account password.

[vabchgent]

USB 2.0 didn't help. I'm running out of ideas  

Wait are you trying to mine bitcoin or light coin

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

also see change below you doubled up

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:(password)

[DanGilmore]

Going to try those command lines.

I'm trying to mine scrypt coins.

[poopypants]

Going to try those command lines.

I'm trying to mine scrypt coins.

Your problem may be the high com port number, switch it in the device manager to below com10 then try again.

[vabchgent]

Going to try those command lines.

I'm trying to mine scrypt coins.

Wait are you trying to mine bitcoin or light coin

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

also see change below you doubled up

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM22 --url=stratum+tcp://fr.hbn.theblocksfactory.com:3336 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:(password)

[DanGilmore]

Changed COM22 to COM2 and tried the settings.

Result:

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM2 --url=stratum+tcp://eu.crypto-coin-pool.com:3333 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X
->stratum connection failed

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM2 --url=stratum+tcp://crypto-coin-pool.com:3335 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X
->new block det...

Seems like the COM,settings,accountdetails,driver,software are ok ...
but what else could it be ?


But before I can try anything else ... I need to get some rest. So good night everyone and thanks for you effort

[poopypants]

Changed COM22 to COM2 and tried the settings.

Result:

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM2 --url=stratum+tcp://eu.crypto-coin-pool.com:3333 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X
->stratum connection failed

minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=\\.\COM2 --url=stratum+tcp://crypto-coin-pool.com:3335 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X
->new block det...

Seems like the COM,settings,accountdetails,driver,software are ok ...
but what else could it be ?


But before I can try anything else ... I need to get some rest. So good night everyone and thanks for you effort

Try this bat file without the \\.\
minerd --freq=600 --gc3355=COM2 --url=stratum+tcp://eu.crypto-coin-pool.com:3333 --userpass=DanGilmore.1:X

[jjj0923]

humor me please..

I really want to run my 20 gridseeds to mine solo for ltc for a few days...

I'm having trouble finding out the setup

can someone point me in the right direction to get the setup info?

Jeff

[wolfey2014]

humor me please..

I really want to run my 20 gridseeds to mine solo for ltc for a few days...

I'm having trouble finding out the setup

can someone point me in the right direction to get the setup info?

Jeff

I believe it's as simple as finding 'get work' mining for your miners.
Go to a pool and instead of using 'stratum' protcol, use 'get work' - follow the instructions.
I 'think' that's all there is to it.
Your results may vary
Wolfey2014

[TrollboxChamp]

humor me please..

I really want to run my 20 gridseeds to mine solo for ltc for a few days...

I'm having trouble finding out the setup

can someone point me in the right direction to get the setup info?

Jeff

With a coin as popular as litecoin you might just wanna join a small pool. My 2 cents anyway.

I would probably mine straight to LTC @ scryptguild if i wanted to solo mine LTC.

[Anddos]

can i use this power cable if i am just using 1 gridseed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110933278744?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Dabs]

I think you have to set up your own pool, or set up your own LTC node, then connect to that. Or use a stratum proxy thingie.

But LTC is too big to attempt solo mining with only 20 gridseeds. Maybe if you had 200, but not even. You're better of joining P2Pool or solo mining a smaller alt-coin.