CGMINER Windows build for TECHNOBIT's Boards

[2GOOD]

Disclamer: This topic is only for Technobit Boards, for original cgminer support please visit: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=28402.0

With the help of "farmdve" from the Bulgarian Bitcoin forum BitcoinBG.eu here it is, the windows build of cgminer supporting Technobit boards like HEX16A2, HEX16B/B2, HEX8A1 etc.

Step by Step guide:
Updated: 29.12.2014

1. Files to download:
Zadig: http://zadig.akeo.ie/downloads/zadig_2.1.0.exe
Cgminer: http://bitcoinbg.eu/tools/technobit/cgminer_technobit_win_0_4_1b.zip
Cgminer Dice Version - Latest: http://bitcoinbg.eu/tools/technobit/cgminer_technobit_win_0_4_1_DICE.zip

2. Connect the board don't install any drivers if asked


2.1. If you had installed previous com drivers from technobit the device will be recognized as COM port in device manager:

Leave it like this

3. Right Click on Zadig -> Run As Administrator

3.1. Go to Options and Check "List All Devices"

3.2. From the dropdown menu find the Technobit device connected


3.3. Click "Replace Driver", after installation finish click "Close"


3.4. Check if the driver is installed correctly, choose the board again from the dropdown menu, you should see something like this:


In device manager it is under Universal Serial Bus devices:

If you see this than your device is properly installed.

4. Extract the archive and just run cgminer.exe to test your installation

4.1 Edit cgminer.conf to suit your needs, the config file is with common settings for all supported devices.
you need Notepad++ to see linebreaks in cgminer.conf

5. Run cgminer.exe, if the board is not detected or you get some errors just replug it.

5.1 /not needed anymore/ In case that the board is still not recognized after replugging the usb cable, try edit the cgminer.conf field corresponding to your board:

Code:

"set_default_to_c" : false,

change to

Code:

"set_default_to_c" : true,

Here we go


This version is tested and runs on everything from Technobit except HEX16A, you can check my reviews of the boards for settings:
HEX16A2 (HEXc)
HEX16B (HEXb)
HEX16B2 BitFury2 (HEXb)
HEX8A1 260GH (HEX8)
HEX8A1 130GH (HEX8)
HEX4M 400GH (HEXM)
HEX4R - Spondoolies RokerBox
HEX16A4 - Avalon 4

Not tested with mixed boards.

Cgminer for !!! ONLY !!! HEX16A !!! ONLY !!!
1. Files to download:
Cgminer: http://bitcoinbg.eu/tools/cgminer_technobit_win/cgminer-hex16a.rar
You need to remove zadig for HEX16A boards

here is a screenshot:


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2GOOD

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[jamestown2035]

Awesome job!  Thank you!!!!

[jammertr]

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Cgminer for HEX16A on request, since the board barely pays for it's consumption.

I would love to see HEX16a support, I hate hexminer, crashes way too many times.

[nitrox]

I would love to see HEX16a support, I hate hexminer, crashes way too many times.

me and 2 more miner will like it too

[2GOOD]

I would love to see HEX16a support, I hate hexminer, crashes way too many times.

me and 2 more miner will like it too

Topic is updated with the build. Please test it and report back

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2GOOD

[jammertr]

I would love to see HEX16a support, I hate hexminer, crashes way too many times.

me and 2 more miner will like it too

OP updated with the build. Please test it and report back

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2GOOD

downloaded files, will test tomorrow, thanks 

[snowcrawl]

I am new to cgminer and trying this out with one technobit HEX16A2 miner.  I have gotten up to the part of starting cgminer and getting the message that no device is detected.  I tried unplugging and restarting, but no luck.  I have opened the cgminer.conf file using Notepad++ as administrator and edited to "set_default_to_c" : true,   It is still not detecting the miner.   

[jammertr]

Tried several times but no luck ... Zadig says driver installed but device  list is not updated to  reflect the changes

[2GOOD]

@snowcrawl
@jammertr

Can you please check in device manager how device is listed.

[snowcrawl]

@snowcrawl
@jammertr

Can you please check in device manager how device is listed.

^

I had no problem with zadig driver replacement.  Device manager lists the device properly, as in your capture.

[jammertr]

@snowcrawl
@jammertr

Can you please check in device manager how device is listed.

Mine is listed as "CDC RS-232 Emulation Demo"

After Zadig driver replacement driver version is 6.

[2GOOD]

just tested it again, at first I get hexminer device not recognised and then replug while cgminer is working and voala.

... and yes HEX16A is listed as "CDC RS-232 Emulation Demo"

[jammertr]

just tested it again, at first I get hexminer device not recognised and then replug while cgminer is working and voala.

... and yes HEX16A is listed as "CDC RS-232 Emulation Demo"

I will try again, most probably tomorrow

[DKdance]

THAT was so helpful, THANK YA A LOT.

[snowcrawl]

I got around to trying this on a different computer.  For the first time I connected all 6 miners at once and tried running this CGMINER.  Once again it failed to identify devices, although for the first time I did get it partially running.  It communicated with 2 out of 6 miners.  I was able to get about 51 GH/S, with only 2 devices recognized and running.  Then I tried disconnecting and reconnecting each USB plug individually while CGMINER was running and this seems to do the trick.   Have now finally gotten it to work with all miners running by starting with one device connected at CGMINER startup.  Then plug in each device separately, verifying as I go that each miner is getting up to speed.  Seems to work better than just jamming all the USB plugs in at once.

[lovenlifelarge]

Code:

My conf if anyone needs a guide

[code{
"pools" : [
{
"url" : "stratum.btcguild.com:3333",
"user" : "removed",
"pass" : "XXX"
},
{
"url" : "eu-stratum.btcguild.com:3333",
"user" : "removed",
"pass" : "XXX"
}
]
,
"expiry" : "120",
"hotplug" : "5",
"log" : "5",
"no-pool-disable" : true,
"queue" : "1",
"scan-time" : "60",
"set_default_to_c" : true,
"hexminerc-voltage" : "1000",
"hexminerc-options" : "16:1300",
"kernel-path" : "/usr/local/bin"
}
]

I use a 3 X Hec16C boards & hash at around 60Gh - Nice & stable too.

[dogbreath077]

Thank you for posting the Conf file, it helped a whole lot.  My commands are all in a line, but I was able to muddle through and get custom clocks running.  I was able to hit 27gh/s, but it was heating the whole 2nd floor of my house, and I had 5% hardware errors.  OOPs, too much.  Thanks again.

[2GOOD]

My commands are all in a line, but I was able to muddle through and get custom clocks running. 

You can open the config file with notepad++

[TeQ99]

Works perfect with a hexb and hexc board.
Did you also activate support for other miners? I still have 2 bfl 60 i would like to run in one cgminer together with the hex miners

[lovenlifelarge]

I have a BFL Jalapeno i wish to run with HEXC can anyone help me with that???

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Also as a side not about the HEXC units, Make sure they run on there on rail of power.

I have 3 of these and used to run them from my power supply along the same rail and they would fail after about 10 hours, Then i split 2 of them on 1 rail and 1 on the other, They started to last about 12 hours without 1 failing, Then i finally made the effort to split them all onto one rail each.

They now run @ 16:1400mhz / 1060 mv and run smooth as a babies bum 24/7

Moral to the story Separate Rail Of Power For Each HEXC Unit U Have!