GekkoScience NewPac / Terminus R606 (BM1387) Official Support Thread

[WilcoWi]

Like others have mentioned, the NewPac can only mine SHA256 algorithm coins/assets, like Bitcoin. BUT, what you can do, is use these sticks to mine on a "multi-pool" to receive payouts in almost any coin asset out there. Better yet, do some research, find a new, young, upcoming project that you believe in, and get paid out in their coin/token/asset while the value and difficulty are low (speculation). Then, just sit on the accumulated coins/tokens/assets until the price goes up. Rinse, wash, repeat..

Doing the multipool things since i got my newpac. I like it.
First on multipool.us now on dutch-mining.

I like it, got the idea its more efficient, although i did not make calculations to proof this.

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[nuanicaj]

There might exist a prototype with software voltage setting and the like, for which this flag is relevant, but it has no effect on production sticks.

God told me to buy 10 more.

[Filax]

Hey

I just finished my optimized air flux box for my gekko newpac Work only for the gekkoscience USB HUB (the best...)
For a best cooling i removed the top HUB cache.

Due to my printer size bed i needed to cut the box to 8 parts, you need to glue them, but it work

Here is the stl files if you want.... You need two 9 cm classic PC fans, the up fan let
in the fresh air, and the second fan get out the hot.

DOWNLOAD:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vquh8zgrgyj27n3/GekkoBox.zip?dl=0

Note : Under CURA you need to do a scale X/Y/Z of 1000 to get the correct size.

IMAGES
https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/09/3/1551291718-20190227-135127.jpg
https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/09/3/1551291715-20190227-135137.jpg
https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/09/3/1551291717-20190227-191555.jpg
https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/09/3/1551291717-20190227-191614.jpg

With this setup i can run them to 600/615 mhz without problem

PS : Do not glue the top and the bottom, same for the fans, do not glue them if you want to remove dust or craps...
The glued angle pieces are enought to keep them in place.

See ya

[gt_addict]

That looks great, I was considering the same idea but now im going for something just for aesthetics.

[Filax]

That looks great, I was considering the same idea but now im going for something just for aesthetics.

Thanks, oh! sure it's possible to make a more design model But when you need to clean it to remove dust
i prefer get a simple model to build/unbuild

At the begining i wanted to make a model with invisible fans, but when i tested, it was not pratical...

else, publish your! i'm curious it's cool to give the choice to this topic users

PS: I printed the first one a user made, but there was to much air flux lost...

[419mining]

Hey Filax, Great job with the model/printing. I think the model you are referring to is our stand. The first iteration did have closed walls with vents but the heat dissipation was actually far better once we removed the enclosure and allowed the air to move freely once the heat sinks had been passed. Our plan was to add ducting to direct the flow directly over the heat sinks but we couldnt reliably match the fins to the heat sinks due to variance in the USB connection angle. We also would loose the ability to have it universal for more than the GekkoScience hub.

[Filax]

Hi

Oh yes! It was cool when i started my setup, but (maybe my fan was bad...) i can't get more than 500/515 MHS else my keys become
zomby each 6 hours...

My setup is in the most fresh room of my home, but the other miners (apollo scrypt) make so much hot air in this room (and a TUPOLEV sound...)...

For this reason, i create this one

See ya!

[gt_addict]

Thanks, oh! sure it's possible to make a more design model But when you need to clean it to remove dust
i prefer get a simple model to build/unbuild

At the begining i wanted to make a model with invisible fans, but when i tested, it was not pratical...

else, publish your! i'm curious it's cool to give the choice to this topic users

PS: I printed the first one a user made, but there was to much air flux lost...

Its not a stand or box its a different top plate. Something ive always wanted to try but ideally need a copy/file of the decal/sticker thats on top of the black edition hub. Then I can start the process and see how it turns out.

[philipma1957]

I have an idea to do with some nice fans and a sidehack hub.

Will post soon.

[419mining]

Its not a stand or box its a different top plate. Something ive always wanted to try but ideally need a copy/file of the decal/sticker thats on top of the black edition hub. Then I can start the process and see how it turns out.

I have a 3D object Model of the top plate if you're interested.

[Filax]

Yes do not hesitate, it can be interresting for newpac users!

[gt_addict]

I have a 3D object Model of the top plate if you're interested.

Cheers for the offer but its just the text/layout I need. When I get time I may well have to dismantle my hub and scan in the top section. Hopefully that would work but wont know until I give it a go.

[rockmoney]

Its not a stand or box its a different top plate. Something ive always wanted to try but ideally need a copy/file of the decal/sticker thats on top of the black edition hub. Then I can start the process and see how it turns out.

I did it for you, to make up owing you something, which I will message you about soon. I hosted 2 scans on Google Drive - one was so large in file size, it wouldn't allow me to make any edits until after scan completed. Hope they help!  

File #1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q7b7roLqhO5RJD0tf1mH_3JbHZjB65Wx/view?usp=drivesdk

File #2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vYn0UYEnU09uBqffu6c_eoTtmXmlgl5N/view?usp=drivesdk

Google Photos Open/Shared Album Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XQDqfbJdu7rGo9tY6

[gt_addict]

Thanks rockmoney, hopefully i will have time this weekend to print them and get them sized correctly. Its going to involve some fine motor skills to get the text cut out nicely with a knife lol

[Pi0Miner]

Heatsink upgrade project going well.  Test unit with original 2Pac finally finished and going through post-upgrade stress testing.

https://i.imgur.com/3lDmkQP.jpg
You're not seeing things, it glows under UV light...

https://i.imgur.com/BIZPiWi.jpg?1
The 2 x NewPacs have been disassembled and awaiting conformal coating to dry before heatsink upgrade.  Waiting for tiny clamps from Amazon.

So far with the upgrade 40x40x20mm heatsink, she's running just slightly above room temp doing stable at 175MHZ on a lousy Anker USB hub.  Run so cool my thermometer refuses to measure temp (I'm using a human thermometer since I don't have an electronic or cooking thermometer).

Will be upgrading the NewPac with a 40x40x20 and a 60x60x10 and see how each does.

I think I need to order a few more NewPac sticks...

[WilcoWi]

question: got my 2nd newpac today with GS USB hub.
the 2nd gekko can't run on 600 Mhz like the 1st one. It wil stay @ 6GH/s when doing 600 Mhz.
@ 450 Mhz the 2nd stick does work normally like the 1st one, but above that its is staying behind.

Is this the point where i have to adjust the voltage of the 2nd stick? like sayd in the first pages of this thread.
Or is it not usefull to adjust voltage?
Bit in doubt here

[gt_addict]

question: got my 2nd newpac today with GS USB hub.
the 2nd gekko can't run on 600 Mhz like the 1st one. It wil stay @ 6GH/s when doing 600 Mhz.
@ 450 Mhz the 2nd stick does work normally like the 1st one, but above that its is staying behind.

Is this the point where i have to adjust the voltage of the 2nd stick? like sayd in the first pages of this thread.
Or is it not usefull to adjust voltage?
Bit in doubt here

They arent all equal unfortunately. I have a few sticks and run them all on the speed of the fastest one for ease. You could have a different instances of cgminer open for each stick and run them all at individual frequencies.

[WilcoWi]

They arent all equal unfortunately. I have a few sticks and run them all on the speed of the fastest one for ease. You could have a different instances of cgminer open for each stick and run them all at individual frequencies.

Yes i know i can run em on their own frequencies its @ this forum how to do that. But thats why i am in doubt, should i run different instances or adjust voltage?

Meanwhile did seach @ forum and found this: cgminer -o stratum+tcp://solo.ckpool.org:3333 -u 1JdC6Xg3ajT3rge3FgPNSYYFpmf53Vbtje -p x --gekko-compac-freq 150 --gekko-newpac-freq 175 --gekko-newpac-boost

But that is for different sticks, is it possible to use options for same sticks (newpac), but running them @different frequencies just using one line?

[gt_addict]

Not that im aware of. There is the serial option to differentiate the sticks but not sure if that can be used to specify a freq for individual sticks.

[419mining]

Yes i know i can run em on their own frequencies its @ this forum how to do that. But thats why i am in doubt, should i run different instances or adjust voltage?

You wont need to adjust the stock voltage, it will get you up to 600Mhz, if the stick will support it, not all are built the same and some just wont make it to exactly 600Mhz. Try starting out lower, around 300 or 400Mhz, then raise the frequency by 10 or 20 and watch it for a week.
Dont worry about the HW errors, just watch your hashrate. does it match where it should or did it go down? Do this till you find the sticks top frequency. Most can get up around 575Mhz if done right.
You can check your voltage setting by referring to vh's previous post (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5053833.msg48600421#msg48600421) and make sure its at the stock setting.

and P.S. LOTS AND LOTS OF COOLING.