Official FutureBit Apollo II/BTC Software/Image and Support thread

[Sledge0001]

My Apollo II Full Node has a static IP. How can I direct external miners to connect to my node and mine?

You need a static public IP to be clear or you need to setup DDNS.

If you have a static public IP then simply add the following to your external miner pool config:

stratum+tcp://YOURSTATICPUBLICIPADDRESS:3333

Have them set their user/workernames up as BTCADDRESS.WORKERNAME with a password of x.

And assuming you've got your network / firewall settings correct you should be in business.

[bubbAJoe]

What is FutureBits' stance on the OP_RETURN debate? Would you give us an option to switch to Knots instead of Core for the node? And being able to filter out spam? I know it's an older version of Core right now but it's going to be updated eventually right?

Came to ask the same thing. Would like to run knots if possible.

Trying to find out how to run Bitcoin Knots on my Apollo II full node also. Any step by step instructions?

From what I understand there's a future update coming out that will let us chose our own node implementation software; I suggest waiting for that for ease of use

Great news! I appreciate the FutureBit team for a great product and look forward to this update.

If you haven't seen, they are teasing Apollo III on X....

[rwwilson75]

After sending my RMA in on April 29th no one is responding to my emails. Can you check on RMA 10566?

[atomx2025]

What is FutureBits' stance on the OP_RETURN debate? Would you give us an option to switch to Knots instead of Core for the node? And being able to filter out spam? I know it's an older version of Core right now but it's going to be updated eventually right?

Came to ask the same thing. Would like to run knots if possible.

Trying to find out how to run Bitcoin Knots on my Apollo II full node also. Any step by step instructions?

From what I understand there's a future update coming out that will let us chose our own node implementation software; I suggest waiting for that for ease of use

Great news! I appreciate the FutureBit team for a great product and look forward to this update.

If you haven't seen, they are teasing Apollo III on X....

Does this mean that we will not see this for Apollo II? I suggest holding off on purchasing this product until it is implemented

[heslo]

What is FutureBits' stance on the OP_RETURN debate? Would you give us an option to switch to Knots instead of Core for the node? And being able to filter out spam? I know it's an older version of Core right now but it's going to be updated eventually right?

Came to ask the same thing. Would like to run knots if possible.

Trying to find out how to run Bitcoin Knots on my Apollo II full node also. Any step by step instructions?

From what I understand there's a future update coming out that will let us chose our own node implementation software; I suggest waiting for that for ease of use

Great news! I appreciate the FutureBit team for a great product and look forward to this update.

If you haven't seen, they are teasing Apollo III on X....

Does this mean that we will not see this for Apollo II? I suggest holding off on purchasing this product until it is implemented

They backported the current OS to the original Apollo so I don't see why that wouldn't be the case here as well. I'd imagine it will run the same or similar controller to what the Apollo II uses now

[Poker8]

My Apollo II has stopped working. It seems to light up when you power it on. But it does not hash any longer. It does not heat up. I have been using it with a Apollo II Full Node. I purchased it last November. I had it connected via the USB to my Apolo II full node, which still works perfectly. I changed out the USB cable hoping that was the issue. I received this on 12/11/2024 and it has quit properly working within six months. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[bubbAJoe]

My Apollo II has stopped working. It seems to light up when you power it on. But it does not hash any longer. It does not heat up. I have been using it with a Apollo II Full Node. I purchased it last November. I had it connected via the USB to my Apolo II full node, which still works perfectly. I changed out the USB cable hoping that was the issue. I received this on 12/11/2024 and it has quit properly working within six months. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Do you live near Las Vegas? LOL

https://x.com/FutureBit/status/1927179019763495013

[philipma1957]

My Apollo II has stopped working. It seems to light up when you power it on. But it does not hash any longer. It does not heat up. I have been using it with a Apollo II Full Node. I purchased it last November. I had it connected via the USB to my Apolo II full node, which still works perfectly. I changed out the USB cable hoping that was the issue. I received this on 12/11/2024 and it has quit properly working within six months. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Send an email to the website as it may be cover under warranty.

Also do you get access to the gui?

[bubbAJoe]

What is FutureBits' stance on the OP_RETURN debate? Would you give us an option to switch to Knots instead of Core for the node? And being able to filter out spam? I know it's an older version of Core right now but it's going to be updated eventually right?

Came to ask the same thing. Would like to run knots if possible.

Trying to find out how to run Bitcoin Knots on my Apollo II full node also. Any step by step instructions?

From what I understand there's a future update coming out that will let us chose our own node implementation software; I suggest waiting for that for ease of use

Great news! I appreciate the FutureBit team for a great product and look forward to this update.

If you haven't seen, they are teasing Apollo III on X....

Does this mean that we will not see this for Apollo II? I suggest holding off on purchasing this product until it is implemented

https://x.com/FutureBit/status/1927776849888784732

[bubbAJoe]

What's the maximum recommended temperature reading to see on the Apollo II dashboard?

[eagleye]

I read somewhere that if it gets above 76  it may shut down or enter a protection mode and ramp up the fans to full speed.
My operation eco mode is below 70.  normal is 70-72.  fast is 72 to 74 with much higher fan speed.  room temp is around 78 Fahrenheit .
I cant run turbo with room temp above 72F. 

if you have high temp issues, Have you shut down and cleaned the fan and box recently?   I get the air compressor out and blow air back through the apollo to blow all the fine dust out of it outside. lots of dust comes out, then my temp drops when I restart.  In eco mode I am not collecting as much dust with quiet slow fan speeds. 

[bubbAJoe]

I read somewhere that if it gets above 76  it may shut down or enter a protection mode and ramp up the fans to full speed.
My operation eco mode is below 70.  normal is 70-72.  fast is 72 to 74 with much higher fan speed.  room temp is around 78 Fahrenheit .
I cant run turbo with room temp above 72F. 

if you have high temp issues, Have you shut down and cleaned the fan and box recently?   I get the air compressor out and blow air back through the apollo to blow all the fine dust out of it outside. lots of dust comes out, then my temp drops when I restart.  In eco mode I am not collecting as much dust with quiet slow fan speeds. 

No problems. I run both on Turbo full time and on a warmer days I'll see 80c with no degradation in performance.  I couldn't find any info on the Futurebit site, so I was just wondering.

[jstefanop]

I read somewhere that if it gets above 76  it may shut down or enter a protection mode and ramp up the fans to full speed.
My operation eco mode is below 70.  normal is 70-72.  fast is 72 to 74 with much higher fan speed.  room temp is around 78 Fahrenheit .
I cant run turbo with room temp above 72F. 

if you have high temp issues, Have you shut down and cleaned the fan and box recently?   I get the air compressor out and blow air back through the apollo to blow all the fine dust out of it outside. lots of dust comes out, then my temp drops when I restart.  In eco mode I am not collecting as much dust with quiet slow fan speeds. 

No problems. I run both on Turbo full time and on a warmer days I'll see 80c with no degradation in performance.  I couldn't find any info on the Futurebit site, so I was just wondering.

80c is the max, thermal shutdown is a few degrees above that

FYI if you are running in turbo with those temps make sure you check your power cord and see if it's getting hot. We are issuing a recall for all remaining early units (ordered Nov-Dec 23) to replace faulty power switches, which can cause this issue in turbo mode.

[bubbAJoe]

I read somewhere that if it gets above 76  it may shut down or enter a protection mode and ramp up the fans to full speed.
My operation eco mode is below 70.  normal is 70-72.  fast is 72 to 74 with much higher fan speed.  room temp is around 78 Fahrenheit .
I cant run turbo with room temp above 72F. 

if you have high temp issues, Have you shut down and cleaned the fan and box recently?   I get the air compressor out and blow air back through the apollo to blow all the fine dust out of it outside. lots of dust comes out, then my temp drops when I restart.  In eco mode I am not collecting as much dust with quiet slow fan speeds. 

No problems. I run both on Turbo full time and on a warmer days I'll see 80c with no degradation in performance.  I couldn't find any info on the Futurebit site, so I was just wondering.

80c is the max, thermal shutdown is a few degrees above that

FYI if you are running in turbo with those temps make sure you check your power cord and see if it's getting hot. We are issuing a recall for all remaining early units (ordered Nov-Dec 23) to replace faulty power switches, which can cause this issue in turbo mode.

Thanks for that info! My first unit has had the switch replaced, so can I assume that the replacement switch that Futurebit sent is the good batch?  My 2nd unit was purchase within the last year, so I assume it's  good.  Power cords are not hot on either.

[heslo]

I read somewhere that if it gets above 76  it may shut down or enter a protection mode and ramp up the fans to full speed.
My operation eco mode is below 70.  normal is 70-72.  fast is 72 to 74 with much higher fan speed.  room temp is around 78 Fahrenheit .
I cant run turbo with room temp above 72F. 

if you have high temp issues, Have you shut down and cleaned the fan and box recently?   I get the air compressor out and blow air back through the apollo to blow all the fine dust out of it outside. lots of dust comes out, then my temp drops when I restart.  In eco mode I am not collecting as much dust with quiet slow fan speeds. 

No problems. I run both on Turbo full time and on a warmer days I'll see 80c with no degradation in performance.  I couldn't find any info on the Futurebit site, so I was just wondering.

80c is the max, thermal shutdown is a few degrees above that

FYI if you are running in turbo with those temps make sure you check your power cord and see if it's getting hot. We are issuing a recall for all remaining early units (ordered Nov-Dec 23) to replace faulty power switches, which can cause this issue in turbo mode.

Yep I have an early batch and only messaged you guys the other week for a replacement switch because it was making an electrical arcing noise while using it (had been previously fine until then) so I think a recall notice for everyone who purchased those early units is a smart (and safe) idea

[heslo]

The new switch arrived today, very very simple to replace. Thank you for the after sales support guys!

[MakerAZ]

How can I run Bitcoin Knots on FutureBit Apollo II Full Node BTC Miner?

[mgtymax]

Mine took 10 days to sync but finally complete! However, the HDMI signal was not being recognized by the monitor, or the Apollo II was not recognizing the monitor, so had to reboot once the node sync was complete and worked well after that.

Does anyone know:

1. How to remote access your home network so I can access the OS and monitor the device?

2. Should I update the BTC Core version? It seems I have version 25 when the current is 29.

3. Is Bitcoin Core Wallet not required to run Bitcoin Core?


Thanks!

[bubbAJoe]

New best share from my S19K Pro: 1.58T (2 months running @ 120 TH/s).  Only 100x to go, LOL!!!

[TIRMINE]

Hi all - I am able to point hash from MiningRigRentals to my FB Apollo but wasn't successful with NiceHash.  Any tips to get it to work?

Thank you