GekkoScience NewPac / Terminus R606 (BM1387) Official Support Thread

[bouffemonshort]

Pi4 2Go with Raspbian, cgminer with the command:

Code:

./cgminer -o stratum + tcp: //eu.stratum.slushpool.com: 3333 -u xxx.xxx -p x --suggest-diff 128 --gekko-newpac-freq 200

with Sabrent Hub 7 ports USB 3.0 + 3 smart charging ports, with individual power buttons and LEDs. 60W 12V / 5A power adapter included: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0797NWDCB

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[gt_addict]

You could try setting the freq higher by changing the 200 to 250 in the cgminer command. If it still drops down to 181 then its most likely the hub. Not knowing how the power is distributed between ports you could try plugging them in at either end of the ports with data (not the charging ports). Also at anything over 100freq you will need a fan on them.

[bouffemonshort]

ok thx I try it and I have a fan 12x12cm to cool down

i am using https://www.mining-dutch.nl, tried many pools. but best results i get here with newpacs.

Hi how you configure the Miner Settings generator with the newpacs?
thx

[cbgerman]

Guys/Gals looking for some help:

GekkoScience NewPack Bitcoin Miner is not accepting shares.  The output below just repeats no matter the time limit I let cgminer run.  
Please let me know if I am missing something basic:

Software: CGMINER 4.11.1
Miner: NewPac Bitcoin Miner
Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4 B
USB Hub: Sipolar-USB Hub- 10 Ports USB Data Hub-Industrial USB Powered Hub

Code:

 (5s):23.84G (1m):22.75G (5m):19.95G (15m):11.53G (avg):22.86Gh/s
 A:0  R:0  HW:0  WU:319.6/m

 Block: 25dccd22...  Diff:207G  Started: [13:51:53.511]  Best share: 485
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [U]SB management [P]ool management ettings [D]isplay options [Q]uit
 0: GSH 10033193: BM1387:2 100.00MHz      | 23.87G / 23.04Gh/s WU:322.1/m
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [2020-01-18 13:49:57.829] Started cgminer 4.11.1
 [2020-01-18 13:49:57.829] Probing for an alive pool
 [2020-01-18 13:49:58.228] Pool 0 difficulty changed to 1000000
 [2020-01-18 13:49:58.229] Network diff set to 196G
 [2020-01-18 13:49:59.084] GSH 0: Toggling ASIC nRST to reset
 [2020-01-18 13:49:59.187] GSH 0: NewPac Bitcoin Miner (10033193)
 [2020-01-18 13:49:59.467] GSH 0: found 2 chip(s)
 [2020-01-18 13:49:59.522] GSH 0: setting frequency to 100.00MHz
 [2020-01-18 13:49:59.531] GSH 0: open cores @ 100.00MHz
 [2020-01-18 13:50:00.720] GSH 0: start work @ 100.00MHz
 [2020-01-18 13:51:53.511] Network diff set to 207G
 [2020-01-18 13:51:53.511] Stratum from pool 0 detected new block at height 14983
 [2020-01-18 13:51:58.115] Pool 0 difficulty changed to 500000

bitcoin@pi4:~/git/vthoang/cgminer $ ./cgminer -n
 [2020-01-18 13:56:23.768] USB all: found 9 devices - listing known devices
.USB dev 0: Bus 1 Device 7 ID: 0403:6015
  Manufacturer: 'GekkoScience'
  Product: 'NewPac Bitcoin Miner'
 [2020-01-18 13:56:23.768] 1 known USB devices

Thanks.

[os2sam]

GekkoScience NewPack Bitcoin Miner is not accepting shares.

Best share: 485

[2020-01-18 13:51:58.115] Pool 0 difficulty changed to 500000

Your best share is 485 and the minimum your pool will accept is 500,000.  So until your miner finds a share equal to or higher than that the pool will not accept a share from you.  Just be patient you should be able to submit one after a half million Diff1 shares, but it may take a long time.

If your pool accepts it you add "--suggest-diff 128" to your command line for CGMiner.

Edit: It's not your mining hardware that's not accepting shares it's your pool that's not accepting shares from your miner.

[cbgerman]

Thanks for the details

After overclocking the newpac to 250 (with active cooling) and adding --suggest-diff 128 we are now averaging 55Gh/s and accepting shares.

Code:

 (5s):52.49G (1m):57.13G (5m):57.08G (15m):46.59G (avg):57.27Gh/s
 A:19968  R:8192  HW:3  WU:800.2/m

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 [U]SB management [P]ool management ettings [D]isplay options [Q]uit
 0: GSH 10033193: BM1387:2 250.00MHz      | 61.43G / 57.30Gh/s WU:800.6/m
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[kette12]

Hello, I have a terminus 606 and it is not recognized on my Raspberry 4.
(usb error)
if I do this:

Code:

cd ~ / git / vthoang / cgminer /
sudo usermod -G plugdev -a `whoami`
sudo cp 01-cgminer.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/
sudo reboot

Code:

cp: stat cannot be called for '01 -cgminer.rules': file or directory not found

3 New pacs run perfectly

excuse my English
i am german (google translate)

[os2sam]

I'm not sure what those commands are supposed to be for, but I have 2 R606's running great on a Pi4.

Make sure you have the latest build of CGMiner as it is a different version for the R606 than the older stick miners.  But the new version does include support for the sticks too.

There are instructions on the top post explaining the installation process.

There are more detailed instructions, which I used, here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5053833.msg50968875#msg50968875.

[kette12]

Great, it worked.
Thanks a lot!   

[WilcoWi]

Thanks for the details

After overclocking the newpac to 250 (with active cooling) and adding --suggest-diff 128 we are now averaging 55Gh/s and accepting shares...

if your cooling is good enough, you can go up to 400-500-600, or even 650-700.
Running mine for almost a year on 650.
The way i checked, is slowly increasing the frw and just feel with fingers, if i can keep em on newpac its all still ok.
Better way is a electric measurement device
(oh and keep in mind if you overclock warranty can be void).

[efix]

Hello,

is there any way the temperature is measured at the newpac/2pac ?

[kenasaw]

Is there a tutorial on solo mining with  GekkoScience NewPac on windows using the Bitcoin core wallet? Thanks for you help.

[419mining]

Is there a tutorial on solo mining with  GekkoScience NewPac on windows using the Bitcoin core wallet? Thanks for you help.

the reseller who sold you your product should have included basic getting started instructions. but you can always refer to page one of this forum: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5053833.0.

[gt_addict]

Does anyone have the R606 in stock that's not located in China (tried bitshopper as I'm in the UK but still has no stock)? Not that I'm opposed to anything from china normally, just with the current state of medical things over there I was looking at delivery being sooner rather than later.

[klintay]

Does anyone have the R606 in stock that's not located in China (tried bitshopper as I'm in the UK but still has no stock)? Not that I'm opposed to anything from china normally, just with the current state of medical things over there I was looking at delivery being sooner rather than later.

Official EU retailer here:
https://www.bitshopper.de/

Alternatively Eyeboot is in HK and we are still sending things out as normal, only difference is the post office working times are a little shorter than usual (11am to 3pm). People walking about freely here and some even without masks (though I am going masked up myself when out in public). If you want to buy R606, they are in stock and we are doing a post office run tomorrow and then again on Monday after that:

https://www.eyeboot.com/gekkoscience-terminus-r606.html

Also we accept BTC, BCH, ETH, XRP and LTC payment
Just select Bitpay / Cryptocurrency at checkout...

[minefarmbuy]

Does anyone have the R606 in stock that's not located in China (tried bitshopper as I'm in the UK but still has no stock)? Not that I'm opposed to anything from china normally, just with the current state of medical things over there I was looking at delivery being sooner rather than later.

Is shipping usually faster from China to the UK then from the US?

Eyeboot is in HK and we are still sending things out as normal, only difference is the post office working times are a little shorter than usual (11am to 3pm). People walking about freely here and some even without masks (though I am going masked up myself when out in public). If you want to buy R606, they are in stock and we are doing a post office run tomorrow and then again on Monday after that:

https://www.eyeboot.com/gekkoscience-terminus-r606.html

Also we accept BTC, BCH, ETH, XRP and LTC payment
Just select Bitpay / Cryptocurrency at checkout...

Have you guys looked at BTCpayserver? It's a fork of bitpay, free and open source.

[419mining]

Is shipping usually faster from China to the UK then from the US?

US to UK is 5-7 days with USPS Priority Express. anything less and your asking for your package to get lost/damaged.

[gt_addict]

Shipping isn’t usually any different between the two originating countries but due to the medical issues out there I was hoping someone had one that wouldnt get held up due to the travel restrictions china has placed on companies and individuals etc. Anyway klintay has sorted me out one and hopefully it should be here next week-ish. It will be nice to finally get my hands on one seeing as Ive saved enough for one now.

On a different note, sidehack, how is the shop move going?

[sidehack]

I was kinda hoping bitshopper would show up to address Europe stock questions. He's had an order with us that's finally getting shipped so he'll be back in stock of things pretty soon, but I don't know the state of his order backlog so that might not have helped much.

As for the new shop, it's still pretty disorganized and we still have a lot of stuff in storage but the new place is fully functional. It's also a lot better insulated, which is great since we hit zero degrees (approaching -20C) the last couple days. We finally got gravel in the driveway, to replace all the mud and ruts, and my living quarters upstairs are almost finished. Some equipment to help stabilize the internet connection should arrive next week, and the kitchen still needs a fair bit of work. But what matters for you guys is the workbenches, machines and testing stations are all up and running. Goods have been rolling out all year to date. I'm even finding some time for new designs, some of which are not bitcoin-related since I pretty much work on whatever I want.

[gt_addict]

I spoke to bitshopper before christmas and said he was due to be getting some in but obviously the shop move happened and (as you said) his backlog maybe be considerable and account for the whole order. Nevermind, I've got one on the way now and will probably be back with some daft questions.

Glad to hear its all functional and things have been going well. -20c??? Thats ridiculous!! Don't neglect the living space, its not good for the wellbeing and your enthusiasm to keep us home gamers supplied with new gear 

Speaking of new gear, what is the stuff your working on? Is it mining related at all?