GekkoScience NewPac / Terminus R606 (BM1387) Official Support Thread

[sidehack]

The first post should have a pretty comprehensive instructions for installing cgminer, and then the same startup string will work.

[ElbaInvest]

the version of cgminer for mac osx (spaceman 4.3.3) does not work with gekko new pac, is there a more recent version for mac osx?

[vh]

@ElbaInvest
Go to the first post and scroll down to the OSX section.

@Cipto1758
Add an externally powered hub to your setup.  
OSX might also disable the device if it notices it's drawing an unusual amount of power.

[ElbaInvest]

@vh
I did the command with the terminal, mac osx only installs x command tools, does not install cgminer

[Cipto1758]

PLEASE HELP...!
I just bought GekkoScience NewPac Stickminer and I received a new shipment.
I tried running GekkoScience NewPac Stickminer as directed by registering on ckpool.org, downloading the driver and installing it on my PC.
But at the stage to run with cgminer, it turns out that GekkoScience NewPac Stickminer has no signs of running. Mining is only written on the screen "[2019-01-30 10: 27: 25,340] Started cgminer 4.11.1" I wait a while, after that the screen becomes empty, and exit.
Ask what exactly I need to do ... How to solve the problem?

[sidehack]

I'm guessing that, since you're here and posting for help, you've already read through the first post of this thread with the setup info, and FAQs, and stuff involving hubs and power draws and how to get the right version of everything and run cgminer with your pool account info? And looked at any other advice that might have been offered since you posted about this yesterday?

[NotFuzzyWarm]

help me ... How to run the NewPac Stickminer running at 150.00 MHz

Read the 1st page or 2. If you still have trouble come back here and perhaps also tell us what kind of hardware you want to run it on. A RasPi? PC? Mac?

[minefarmbuy]

Yes, please walk through the first page outlining set up thoroughly. There are a lot of people here who can help when there are specific questions we can address.

[Cipto1758]

Sorry many ask, because I just learned.
I've tried repeating the steps from the start, but still the NewPac Stickminer can't work.
I run the test_mining.bat file that I downloaded from this forum and it doesn't work, but I see a text file document appears and the contents are as follows. maybe this could be a clue to tell me the cause.

below the contents of the file texs the document that I meant :

Code:

 [2019-02-01 13:56:57.935] Started cgminer 4.11.1
 [2019-02-01 13:56:57.951] Probing for an alive pool
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] No servers were found that could be used to get work from.
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] Please check the details from the list below of the servers you have input
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] Most likely you have input the wrong URL, forgotten to add a port, or have not set up workers
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] Pool: 0  URL: stratum+tcp://pool.ckpool.org:3333  User: 1BURGERAXHH6Yi6LRybRJK7ybEm5m5HwTr  Password: x
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] Press any key to exit, or cgminer will wait indefinitely for an alive pool.
 [2019-02-01 13:58:35.333] No servers could be used! Exiting.

[irritant]

have you blocked ckpool or something?

[419mining]

Cipto, please make sure your local pc antivirus is not blocking access. Also, if you have a newer ASUS router, they have a system called AIProtection that blocks bitcoin mining. You will have to disable that to allow this through.

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/trend-micros-vulnerability-protection-blocking-bitcoin-mining.39837/
https://thebitcoin.pub/t/update-gpu-not-working-with-nicehash-issue-found-aiprotection-on-router-blocking/32569/14

[flippintwit]

Hey all.

Just wanted to say that my newpac arrived 24 Dec, 2018, ( queue Xmas bells here,) got it running New Years Eve day. It's been banging away steady since then other then frequency bumps. It's now running at 325.00MHz  | 63.89G / 73.64Gh/s. Running on ubuntu and a cheap Orico powered hub with two Block Erupters and an AntMiner U2. Getting 3-7 'accepts' per minute with a 256 diff on pool.ckpool from the Newpac. Oh, no voltage changes made so far.

Just sayin'

[rockmoney]

Sorry many ask, because I just learned.
I've tried repeating the steps from the start, but still the NewPac Stickminer can't work.
I run the test_mining.bat file that I downloaded from this forum and it doesn't work, but I see a text file document appears and the contents are as follows. maybe this could be a clue to tell me the cause.

below the contents of the file texs the document that I meant :

Code:

 [2019-02-01 13:56:57.935] Started cgminer 4.11.1
 [2019-02-01 13:56:57.951] Probing for an alive pool
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] No servers were found that could be used to get work from.
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] Please check the details from the list below of the servers you have input
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] Most likely you have input the wrong URL, forgotten to add a port, or have not set up workers
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] Pool: 0  URL: stratum+tcp://pool.ckpool.org:3333  User: 1BURGERAXHH6Yi6LRybRJK7ybEm5m5HwTr  Password: x
 [2019-02-01 13:57:58.015] Press any key to exit, or cgminer will wait indefinitely for an alive pool.
 [2019-02-01 13:58:35.333] No servers could be used! Exiting.

Please post everything in your .bat file. Also, did you use Zadig to install the correct drivers?

[WilcoWi]

running my newpac now @550 MHz making an average of 123.4 GH, very satisfied, running very stable, even better than @ 300 and 400 MHz.

@ this moment only got 1 newpac, going to order more.

Got an huge aluminium coolling block here (can put 28 newpacs on it if i want), want to put the newpac and the comin newpacs on it. So i am looking for the exact dimensions of the drill holes in the PCB. Will cool the block with two 230 mm fans, so it stays cool.
After this i will make my own USB cables to put al the sticks on the block and b able to run em.
Any1 got the dimensions?
Ofcourse i can mesure them myselve, but i think it is more precise if i got the dimensions used by design.
Also reaaly like to know the torq (nm) used by design to tighten the screws.

And yes am aware the warranty will expire due to this, np.

[sidehack]

I don't know the numbers offhand, but it's exactly the same as the 2Pacs and they're posted in that support thread at least once. Might even be a diagram.

[WilcoWi]

ok, thx i'll look there

[scryptr]

ok, thx i'll look there

3MM METRIC--

The heat block screws are standard 3mm metric.  I bought a set of taps in metric so that I could mount an obsolete AMD CPU fan.  Another fella is experimenting with a waterblock setup.  I have a couple 2pacs, and will try modding them first.  Simple plan:

        1) Remove standard heat block.
        2) Mark hole pattern on base of CPU cooler.
        3) Drill holes slightly smaller than 3mm.
        4) Tap threads.
        5) Mount CPU cooler with 3mm bolts.

When I get around to it, I will post a pic and results.       --scryptr

[WilcoWi]

For metric drill holes that are 0.8 x 3 mm = 2.4 mm (in general for metric always 0.8 times the metric size for drilling holes when want to use taps)

When i am ready i will post pictures too.

Think i will manage with air cooling, due to the size of the cooling block, 50cm lenght x 25 cm width x 15 cm high (19,68 inch x 9,84 inch x 5,90 inch)
Still browsing the 2pac threads for the data i want to have.

btw i am now @ 600 MHz / 135.7 GH with stock voltage setting, very stable.
Switched back to 550 MHz, because of instability after few hours, probably have to adjust voltage to get stable @ 600 MHz for longer period.

Really can't find the data @ 2pac thread. Have read every page (107 pages), tried google, tried forum search.
Going to mesure myselve, but still wondering what torq to use for the 3 mm screws.

[gt_addict]

Personally i would just nip them up. They dont need to be too tight i imagine.
Or
Are there 3mm screws available with spring washer like cpu coolers used to have that didnt allow you to overtighten them?

[Filax]

Hey

I just received mine! Only the gekkoscience HUB connected to power (Note : Amazing HUB!!! The first i find able to overclock my keys...)

https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/06/2/1549397806-20190205-211456.jpg

Good idea the FAN power plug! really

For the raspberry i'm using Minera :

https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/06/2/1549398023-capture-d-ecran-2019-02-05-a-21-20-02.png

Here is my miner setup :

Code:

--suggest-diff 128 --gekko-newpac-freq 437

I made some test to 500 mhz, it work but need reboot every 3/4 hours! I'm very surprised about those keys! We can really play with them.

Just a suggestion to the creator :

For the next, please, exit the voltage plot, it's a pain in the ass to setup correctly... And next it is possible to add some LED Pins ? Because if i want
to make a installation into a box 3D printed etc, i would like to see the led

By the way, those new keys are really better than the older... Thanks