VMC Fast-Hash One Prospector 512GH/s 0.7w/GH - Setup Guide [Self Moderated]

[emkay47]

Finally , After 12 Days and many messages to Ken , My order status now shows ''Shipped'' .
Still , I have not yet been provided with the tracking number , Its almost been a day , its been showing ''Shipped'' status .
I have sent PM to Ken , To provide me with the tracking number and stuff .

I am all set with everything else , I've got 5 sets of 650RM & H80i's and all the other cables and screws and stuff .
Just waiting for those Prospector Boards .
Check it out - http://imgur.com/nlChbIo

It took awhile to get all of our logistics in place for orders.  We now have the products boxed a ready to ship.  All we need to do is put a FedEx address label on them and FedEx picks up at our warehouse at 4PM PDT every weekday.  So, shipping will be a lot faster now.

Thanks Ken .
And guys its shipped out already , Just waiting for the tracking info .

I have received the tracking info for my package . It will reach here by Saturday , will post the delivery and images here as soon as ill get them .

[kslaughter]

Finally , After 12 Days and many messages to Ken , My order status now shows ''Shipped'' .
Still , I have not yet been provided with the tracking number , Its almost been a day , its been showing ''Shipped'' status .
I have sent PM to Ken , To provide me with the tracking number and stuff .

I am all set with everything else , I've got 5 sets of 650RM & H80i's and all the other cables and screws and stuff .
Just waiting for those Prospector Boards .
Check it out - http://imgur.com/nlChbIo

It took awhile to get all of our logistics in place for orders.  We now have the products boxed a ready to ship.  All we need to do is put a FedEx address label on them and FedEx picks up at our warehouse at 4PM PDT every weekday.  So, shipping will be a lot faster now.

Thanks Ken .
And guys its shipped out already , Just waiting for the tracking info .

Sorry, for taking so long to ship, we had to get a lot of logistics in place.  Now, we will be able to ship a lot faster.

I have received the tracking info for my package . It will reach here by Saturday , will post the delivery and images here as soon as ill get them .

[VinceSamios]

All,

I've order a prospector - I'm yet to initiate the bank transfer but will do possibly today or tomorrow.

I will make sure to tell you all about how the process goes, how quickly the prospector arrives in the UK, setup, etc - I'm also going to do a video on the setup, and a review generally, so stay tuned.

But the first step, ordering the card, worked fine. I've seen complaints that the shopping card doesn't work but it definitely seemed to work absolutely fine for me.

Stay tuned.

[topminingcontracts]

Not sure if this boards are the best buy, but I have to admit the looks very cool.

Juan

[computerjesus]

Physical setup wasn't a real problem. Although it was annoying having to clean all the thermal past off the entire board because it was left on when shipped so it got on the inside of the anti static plastic and therefor also on other parts of the board. Very tedious work. I feel that the IC's should be relatively clean before shipping. And each one of the prospectors I received came with a five pin to ten pin cable that I assume was supposed to be the five pin to female usb plug because it is not mentioned at all in the setup guide.

The first part of your setup guide that doesn't match what I encountered is that when I use the program zadig to switch drivers the hash fast units don't pop up automatically. I have to enable list all devices and select it. It shows up as "Combo Drive" and it originally has the driver USBSTOR (v6.2.9200.16632). I select the drive to replace it named WinUSB (v6.1.7600.16385). I then click replace driver and it says this in the log of zadig when I do this.
libwdi:info [extract_binaries] successfully extracted driver files to C:\Users\brad\usb_driver
libwdi:info [wdi_prepare_driver] succesfully created 'C:\Users\brad\usb_driver\Combo_Drive.inf'
libwdi:info [wdi_prepare_driver] Vista or later detected - creating and self-signing a .cat file...
libwdi:info [ScanDirAndHash] added hash for 'C:\Users\brad\usb_driver\amd64\wdfcoinstaller01011.dll'
libwdi:info [ScanDirAndHash] added hash for 'C:\Users\brad\usb_driver\amd64\winusbcoinstaller2.dll'
libwdi:info [ScanDirAndHash] added hash for 'C:\Users\brad\usb_driver\combo_drive.inf'
libwdi:info [ScanDirAndHash] added hash for 'C:\Users\brad\usb_driver\x86\wdfcoinstaller01011.dll'
libwdi:info [ScanDirAndHash] added hash for 'C:\Users\brad\usb_driver\x86\winusbcoinstaller2.dll'
libwdi:info [CreateCat] successfully created file 'C:\Users\brad\usb_driver\Combo_Drive.cat'
libwdi:info [CreateSelfSignedCert] created new self-signed certificate 'CN=USB\VID_0EA0&PID_2209 (libwdi autogenerated)'
libwdi:info [SelfSignFile] added certificate 'CN=USB\VID_0EA0&PID_2209 (libwdi autogenerated)' to 'Root' and 'TrustedPublisher' stores
libwdi:info [SelfSignFile] successfully signed file 'C:\Users\brad\usb_driver\Combo_Drive.cat'
libwdi:info [SelfSignFile] successfully deleted private key
Installing driver. Please wait...
Driver Installation: SUCCESS

Then I open several versions of cgminer. None see the usb device. I've tried this on WIN8 WIN7 Vista and Linux.

I'm also wondering what the point of easy suite is. When I first plugged a board into my comp it said that disk drive f: was now a cd/dvd rom. There is the iso file of an exe. called easy suit that from what I can tell is used to link PC's through USB. I've noticed not all of the options are functioning in this program. Certain seemingly critical aspects of the program are grayed out.

I have not checked all my prospector but I have checked five and they all have the same problem. I've also noticed that this easy suite program will pop up and launch even when the power supply is not on.

I have had many people try to help me with this problem and we've all come to the conclusion that I am missing some integral piece of software.......ie. VMC compiled version of cgminer or the hardware is malfunctioning in which case how can I exchange these for working ones and fast?             Please Help!

[Bargraphics]

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That is odd, usually this means that you must have installed a previous driver for something that is picking up these VMC Boards.

I'm using Windows 7
This may or may not work but go to start and type devmgmt.msc

Go down to the USBs and find which ones are your VMC Boards (replug them in and watch which USBs come up or not since you are saying it's being recognized by various names)

Once you are sure you found the USB for the VMC Board right click and uninstall.

Once it is uninstalled try to use Zadig again to install WinUSB.


Unfortunately I've never gone through your experience and when I plugged in the boards and installed WinUSB CGMiner picked them right up :/

Hope this helps, let me know if it does.

[kodemage]

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Once you are sure you found the USB for the VMC Board right click and uninstall.

Once it is uninstalled try to use Zadig again to install WinUSB.

When you do this the Combo Drive does not show up in Zadig. In fact when using the default driver the device shows up as a "GO! Suite USB Device" CD drive. It's only after using Zadig that the system sees it as a USB device. (I am on Win 7)

What exact version of CGminer are you using and what are the command line options you start it with? I just want to duplicate your setup precisely.

I also have Ubuntu Linux with CGminer compiled and I'm unable to get that CG miner to address these devices as well. (Despite the fact that it sees block erupters and a Jalapeno without issue)

[VinceSamios]

From the original post:
Version 4.2.3

cgminer.exe --hfa-fan 100 --hfa-hash-clock 720

[Bargraphics]

When you do this the Combo Drive does not show up in Zadig. In fact when using the default driver the device shows up as a "GO! Suite USB Device" CD drive. It's only after using Zadig that the system sees it as a USB device. (I am on Win 7)

What exact version of CGminer are you using and what are the command line options you start it with? I just want to duplicate your setup precisely.

I also have Ubuntu Linux with CGminer compiled and I'm unable to get that CG miner to address these devices as well. (Despite the fact that it sees block erupters and a Jalapeno without issue)

I'm very confused about this "Combo Drive" and "Go!Suite USB Device"


When I plug in the units currently they show up as M1 Module. CGMiner 4.2.3 in Linux picks them up without any need for a "WinUSB". CGMiner 4.2.3 in Windows needs the WinUSB driver to pick them up.

This is what Zadig looks like when I fully uninstalled the software on the M1 Modules and then try to install WinUSB



In Computer Management this is what it shows


If you figure out your issue let me know so I can add it to the guide.

Thanks!

[kodemage]

When you open the zadig to install WinUSB it should come up automatically with the HashFast units.

Ok, I've tried 2 different units on two different computers and none of them do this. Any idea what could cause this?

Try plugging just one in to a different USB port (Maybe the port you are using is dead?)

If the port were dead the CD emulator wouldn't show up and I wouldn't be able to see things in devmanager.

Regardless once you plug in the HashFast Unit and if that unit is powered on it will show up in Zadig, then you just click the button to install WinUSB on it.

How do we confirm that the device is powered up? There is no indicator light anywhere, the fan is running and the chip gets slightly warmer, it also emits the slight odor of warm electronics.

Code:

cgminer.exe -o pooladdress -u username -p password -o backuppooladdress -u username -p password --hfa-hash-clock 720 --hfa-fail-drop 5 --hfa-fan 100 --usb HFA:1,BAS:0,BF1:0,ICA:0
pause

yeah, that's basically what we've been trying, so nothing new there.

I'm very confused about this "Combo Drive" and "Go!Suite USB Device"

So are we! You don't get an emulated CD drive when you plug your hardware in? Even if you plug it in unpowered (that would confirm for us that the units aren't powered on correctly, despite doing the jumper-paperclip thing)

My thought is that the board doesn't have the correct firmware, I see that the USB device id is different on my units. They have device id 0ae0-2209.

I'll get some screen shots of this Combo Drive thing when I get home from work later today. Just so you can see what we're talking about.

[Bargraphics]

The only thing I can recommend is to right click on the USB in your Device Manager and click Uninstall. Make sure to check Uninstall Driver when that pops up


Then try to run Zadig.

[computerjesus]

ken has told me that he will send me a raspberry pi with all the correct software installed and this will confirm without a doubt if these boards are doa or not. they should plug and play and if they dont this is the for sure indicator that they are doa and will need to be replaced.

[emkay47]

Finally , After 12 Days and many messages to Ken , My order status now shows ''Shipped'' .
Still , I have not yet been provided with the tracking number , Its almost been a day , its been showing ''Shipped'' status .
I have sent PM to Ken , To provide me with the tracking number and stuff .

I am all set with everything else , I've got 5 sets of 650RM & H80i's and all the other cables and screws and stuff .
Just waiting for those Prospector Boards .
Check it out - http://imgur.com/nlChbIo

It took awhile to get all of our logistics in place for orders.  We now have the products boxed a ready to ship.  All we need to do is put a FedEx address label on them and FedEx picks up at our warehouse at 4PM PDT every weekday.  So, shipping will be a lot faster now.

Thanks Ken .
And guys its shipped out already , Just waiting for the tracking info .

Sorry, for taking so long to ship, we had to get a lot of logistics in place.  Now, we will be able to ship a lot faster.

I have received the tracking info for my package . It will reach here by Saturday , will post the delivery and images here as soon as ill get them .

I cant believe this is happening .
After waiting for almost 20 days , I receive only 1 prospector board , and not 5 which i ordered .
Ken , this is really not fair .

You made me wait for so long , i placed and order for 5 Prospector boards and you just send me 1 .
I really can't believe this is happening .

Ken , where are my other 4 boards ?

Guys here are the images of my delivery :- http://imgur.com/a/7Azsb

Ken , this is not right buddy .
I paid you full amount in November , and after 5 months , i get 1 prospector board .

Please , ship the rest 4 cards immediately .

[computerjesus]

does your one prospector work? i have many that no one can seem to get to work. i ordered as early as august.

[emkay47]

does your one prospector work? i have many that no one can seem to get to work. i ordered as early as august.

Don't know , still waiting for he 5pin to USB female .
Will most probably hook it up tomorrow .

[emkay47]

Finally , After 12 Days and many messages to Ken , My order status now shows ''Shipped'' .
Still , I have not yet been provided with the tracking number , Its almost been a day , its been showing ''Shipped'' status .
I have sent PM to Ken , To provide me with the tracking number and stuff .

I am all set with everything else , I've got 5 sets of 650RM & H80i's and all the other cables and screws and stuff .
Just waiting for those Prospector Boards .
Check it out - http://imgur.com/nlChbIo

It took awhile to get all of our logistics in place for orders.  We now have the products boxed a ready to ship.  All we need to do is put a FedEx address label on them and FedEx picks up at our warehouse at 4PM PDT every weekday.  So, shipping will be a lot faster now.

Thanks Ken .
And guys its shipped out already , Just waiting for the tracking info .

Sorry, for taking so long to ship, we had to get a lot of logistics in place.  Now, we will be able to ship a lot faster.

I have received the tracking info for my package . It will reach here by Saturday , will post the delivery and images here as soon as ill get them .

I cant believe this is happening .
After waiting for almost 20 days , I receive only 1 prospector board , and not 5 which i ordered .
Ken , this is really not fair .

You made me wait for so long , i placed and order for 5 Prospector boards and you just send me 1 .
I really can't believe this is happening .

Ken , where are my other 4 boards ?

Guys here are the images of my delivery :- http://imgur.com/a/7Azsb

Ken , this is not right buddy .
I paid you full amount in November , and after 5 months , i get 1 prospector board .

Please , ship the rest 4 cards immediately .

I was just told , that they shipped in 5 different boxes . Even though i was only provided with 1 tracking number .
I have asked Ken , for the rest 4 tracking numbers .

[computerjesus]

actually you dont really need that five pin to female usb. its easy enough to just cut a male to male or usb extendor and make the conections your self.
if you know where the five pin usb is on the board from the outside in(right to left if its closer to you and on the right side of the board) its red white green black and the fifth black is the shielding. we made some of our own cables and got the same results as when we used a machine made five pin to female usb cable. (ie. easy suit pops up and asks us to launch an iso from disk drive f) same exact result. if u got an extra usb that supports data id try that. getting the cable seems to be difficult because i went to three retailers to get as many as i needed and came up way short. but also if u have a computer junk pile you should look at the connections on the boards and u might be able to steal a five pin to female usb connector from one of those.

[computerjesus]

So I received a raspberry pi from ken that has the hashfast system that the baby jets use. He said that my products should plug and play but I checked all of my boards with this raspberry pi and none were recognized by cgminer running on the pi. When I talked to ken he said it was hard to believe that all 14 boards were doa. And I have to agree. I actually don't think this is a hardware problem. I believe it is a firm ware problem. I am hoping to exchange these for working boards but in case there are unexpected delays I'm exploring the idea of reflashing the mother board myself. Does anyone know what device is used to read and write the firmware on these boards. And does anyone have a working prospector who lives any where near Illinois. If I can get a flasher I might also be able to just copy firmware from my accountants baby jet. I'm really running out of options. I'm hoping to just get these exchanged for working ones. Or maybe they can just reflash them for me. I still don't know what easy suite is or why its on my prospectors. I believe there has been a major manufacturing error. I'm wondering how it is these boards don't have the correct firm ware when they are supposed to be quality checked before shipping. I assume they were not just because they say they did but because the IC's were completely covered with thermal past. I will repost when I get in contact with ken and we find a solution to this problem. But please reply if anyone has any ideas.

[computerjesus]

So did anyone other than bar graphics get one of these that work.....??

[magzy]

So did anyone other than bar graphics get one of these that work.....??

I've been watching this closely :

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=491609.0

Update [April 21 2014]   Computerjesus and Kodemadge are friends and they were talking about the same order I've updated the DOA rate to 60% accordingly.

So, of the 25 known boards ordered:

15 Delivered are dead on arrival (computerjesus/ Kodemadge)
4 didn't get delivered (emjay47)
4 delivered and working. (2 to bargraphics & 2 to 'unknown user')
1 Delivered (of 5) waiting for confirmation of working unit (emjay47)

If you're still having issues with it then go to the hash fast baby jet forum as it's the same card: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=426644.0