ANTMINER S3+ Discussion and Support Thread

[dogie]

From BitmainWarranty: "C1 uses a similar looking PCB to S3 or S3+ hashing PCB, but it is little different, so Please DO NOT mix them as the connector even facing differently."

So the C1 boards are NOT S3 boards just a bit clocked up correct? Just for clarification please.

In terms of hashing power they are.

[soy]

Well maybe not.  Pricing aluminum stock online I see a piece 1/2"x6"x12" costs $79.99. 

Yes ...in USA...

$7.99 in China...

ZiG

Have a contact email address?

[Duce]

From BitmainWarranty: "C1 uses a similar looking PCB to S3 or S3+ hashing PCB, but it is little different, so Please DO NOT mix them as the connector even facing differently."

So the C1 boards are NOT S3 boards just a bit clocked up correct? Just for clarification please.

In terms of hashing power they are.

Wow now I do see what others are saying is true.

When I first started reading your review threads over a year ago I really got behind what you were providing to the community, they were both very helpful to most, and an enjoyment to read. I am not sure what happened but maybe you have spread yourself a little thin.

Your justification for the inaccurate answer you provided to the original question is childish at best I am sad to say. Please try to get back on point Doge.

[dogie]

From BitmainWarranty: "C1 uses a similar looking PCB to S3 or S3+ hashing PCB, but it is little different, so Please DO NOT mix them as the connector even facing differently."

So the C1 boards are NOT S3 boards just a bit clocked up correct? Just for clarification please.

In terms of hashing power they are.

Wow now I do see what others are saying is true.

When I first started reading your review threads over a year ago I really got behind what you were providing to the community, they were both very helpful to most, and an enjoyment to read. I am not sure what happened but maybe you have spread yourself a little thin.

Your justification for the inaccurate answer you provided to the original question is childish at best I am sad to say. Please try to get back on point Doge.

Sorry, half my post is missing there (was on a phone). He is right, the PCB is not identical as there are some modifications to aid the use of waterblocks.

[dog1965]

My miner status webpage "Cgminer or luci" what ever its called is giving me the wrong figure I posted two pics one from the pool site and one from my web GUI you can see what I mean I have to stop/start/restart cgminer or reboot it completely then The web GUI shows is correctly is there a fix for this ?


 

[dogie]

My miner status webpage "Cgminer or luci" what ever its called is giving me the wrong figure I posted two pics one from the pool site and one from my web GUI you can see what I mean I have to stop/start/restart cgminer or reboot it completely then The web GUI shows is correctly is there a fix for this ?

What is the second picture from, that's not the normal miner interface?

[dog1965]

Please can someone help me with tis every time I cold reboot warm reboot or select save and apply from miner configuration  page!!! I don't now why it happens ??


The average  just don't increase. This happened to me no matter what firmware I use !


 


 

[aarons6]

Please can someone help me with tis every time I cold reboot warm reboot or select save and apply from miner configuration  page!!! I don't now why it happens ??


The average  just don't increase. This happened to me no matter what firmware I use !


 


 

mine has always done this..

every time i power up the miner, i have to in and save and apply and it kicks on

[dog1965]

That does not work for me either, actually it does after you do it about 45 times.

 

[aarons6]

That does not work for me either, actually it does after you do it about 45 times.

 

sounds like your miner might not like 243.. try 237.5 and see if that fixes it.

[dog1965]

Hmmm, I have a 1300 SUPERNOVA G2 Running two aintminer S3's My electric service to my house is 120v 50 amp "MAIN BREAKER" My miners are on a 20 amp sub breaker by itself. I really need 100 amp service I Don't think Adequate Power is coming from the wall that's why this happens. I took them to my cousins house he has 100 amp 220v service I can oc them to 524 "262" and they work fine.

[aarons6]

Hmmm, I have a 1300 SUPERNOVA G2 Running two aintminer S3's My electric service to my house is 120v 50 amp "MAIN BREAKER" My miners are on a 20 amp sub breaker by itself. I really need 100 amp service I Don't think Adequate Power is coming from the wall that's why this happens. I took them to my cousins house he has 100 amp 220v service I can oc them to 524 "262" and they work fine.

power isnt everything..


these miners have a mind of their own..

i highly doubt you are reaching 20 amps..

you can try to wire in an outlet to 220.. i hear people have good success with this.

[dogie]

Hmmm, I have a 1300 SUPERNOVA G2 Running two aintminer S3's My electric service to my house is 120v 50 amp "MAIN BREAKER" My miners are on a 20 amp sub breaker by itself. I really need 100 amp service I Don't think Adequate Power is coming from the wall that's why this happens. I took them to my cousins house he has 100 amp 220v service I can oc them to 524 "262" and they work fine.

power isnt everything..


these miners have a mind of their own..

i highly doubt you are reaching 20 amps..

you can try to wire in an outlet to 220.. i hear people have good success with this.

As long as you're a professional, know what you're doing and can do it safely. The last thing you want to do is burn your house down, incur a hefty bill from the power company for repairs or invalidate your home insurance.

[aclass]

Hmmm, I have a 1300 SUPERNOVA G2 Running two aintminer S3's My electric service to my house is 120v 50 amp "MAIN BREAKER" My miners are on a 20 amp sub breaker by itself. I really need 100 amp service I Don't think Adequate Power is coming from the wall that's why this happens. I took them to my cousins house he has 100 amp 220v service I can oc them to 524 "262" and they work fine.

Have you tried on a different outlet not connected to the dedicated breaker? Somewhere else in the house

[soy]

From BitmainWarranty: "C1 uses a similar looking PCB to S3 or S3+ hashing PCB, but it is little different, so Please DO NOT mix them as the connector even facing differently."

So the C1 boards are NOT S3 boards just a bit clocked up correct? Just for clarification please.

In terms of hashing power they are.

Wow now I do see what others are saying is true.

When I first started reading your review threads over a year ago I really got behind what you were providing to the community, they were both very helpful to most, and an enjoyment to read. I am not sure what happened but maybe you have spread yourself a little thin.

Your justification for the inaccurate answer you provided to the original question is childish at best I am sad to say. Please try to get back on point Doge.

Sorry, half my post is missing there (was on a phone). He is right, the PCB is not identical as there are some modifications to aid the use of waterblocks.

So, the water block required modifications made to the PCB?  Is it a case of physical interference or repositioned mounting holes so as not to tap into fluid channels? 

[soy]

Putting the 4 hashing boards from two S3+'s into a single box - one could mount a second controller board and remove the stick-on cover over the second RJ45 hole.  It would be as if running the two S3+'s, two ethernet cables, but the water or liquid cooling would be a plus especially taking advantage of putting the heat outside while the machine is inside.

Removing the sticker wouldn't be enough to allow the RJ45 access to be used as the controller boards would overlap.  Perhaps cutting away above the RJ45 access and putting the second controller board on standoffs would allow both to fit.

+1

[dog1965]

Hmmm, I have a 1300 SUPERNOVA G2 Running two aintminer S3's My electric service to my house is 120v 50 amp "MAIN BREAKER" My miners are on a 20 amp sub breaker by itself. I really need 100 amp service I Don't think Adequate Power is coming from the wall that's why this happens. I took them to my cousins house he has 100 amp 220v service I can oc them to 524 "262" and they work fine.

Have you tried on a different outlet not connected to the dedicated breaker? Somewhere else in the house

Yes Same issue.

[soy]

Hmmm, I have a 1300 SUPERNOVA G2 Running two aintminer S3's My electric service to my house is 120v 50 amp "MAIN BREAKER" My miners are on a 20 amp sub breaker by itself. I really need 100 amp service I Don't think Adequate Power is coming from the wall that's why this happens. I took them to my cousins house he has 100 amp 220v service I can oc them to 524 "262" and they work fine.

Have you tried on a different outlet not connected to the dedicated breaker? Somewhere else in the house

Yes Same issue.

I use cheap power supplies the output of which vary with line voltage fluctuations.  When the summer heat abated and AC's were shut down in the evening, my AC would jump to 125VAC or more and my one of my miner's  power supplies would go over 13vdc causing a shutdown.  The cheap power supplies have an output adjustment.  Lowering the voltage the miner was back up and running.  The next day was hot and AC's went back on in the neighborhood.  The AC went back to 120-122VAC.  The adjusted power supplies output dropped and the miner shut down for low voltage.  I readjusted and all was well.

For a lark, I'd suggest measuring your power supply output at home while the miner is running then again at your friend's home.

[soy]

Hmmm, I have a 1300 SUPERNOVA G2 Running two aintminer S3's My electric service to my house is 120v 50 amp "MAIN BREAKER" My miners are on a 20 amp sub breaker by itself. I really need 100 amp service I Don't think Adequate Power is coming from the wall that's why this happens. I took them to my cousins house he has 100 amp 220v service I can oc them to 524 "262" and they work fine.

Have you tried on a different outlet not connected to the dedicated breaker? Somewhere else in the house

Yes Same issue.

I use cheap power supplies the output of which vary with line voltage fluctuations.  When the summer heat abated and AC's were shut down in the evening, my AC would jump to 125VAC or more and my one of my miner's  power supplies would go over 13vdc causing a shutdown.  The cheap power supplies have an output adjustment.  Lowering the voltage the miner was back up and running.  The next day was hot and AC's went back on in the neighborhood.  The AC went back to 120-122VAC.  The adjusted power supplies output dropped and the miner shut down for low voltage.  I readjusted and all was well.

For a lark, I'd suggest measuring your power supply output at home while the miner is running then again at your friend's home.

I note these cheap supplies aren't a good choice.  When the AC voltage rose a metal oxide varistor on the input voltage of one supply burned up.  No way to compensate for that kind of failure as the MOV sees the incoming voltage.  Also, another supply saw the bridge burn up.  So, I now add heatsinks to all the supplies bridge diodes.  Finally, I change out the 1 turn mismarked trim pot for a 25 turn so as to get the voltages as even as possible before applying a load.  I want the supplies at the 50% load so I need two per S3.

I also add a 6 amp line filter to the AC input.

[dog1965]

Hmmm, I have a 1300 SUPERNOVA G2 Running two aintminer S3's My electric service to my house is 120v 50 amp "MAIN BREAKER" My miners are on a 20 amp sub breaker by itself. I really need 100 amp service I Don't think Adequate Power is coming from the wall that's why this happens. I took them to my cousins house he has 100 amp 220v service I can oc them to 524 "262" and they work fine.

Have you tried on a different outlet not connected to the dedicated breaker? Somewhere else in the house

Yes Same issue.

I use cheap power supplies the output of which vary with line voltage fluctuations.  When the summer heat abated and AC's were shut down in the evening, my AC would jump to 125VAC or more and my one of my miner's  power supplies would go over 13vdc causing a shutdown.  The cheap power supplies have an output adjustment.  Lowering the voltage the miner was back up and running.  The next day was hot and AC's went back on in the neighborhood.  The AC went back to 120-122VAC.  The adjusted power supplies output dropped and the miner shut down for low voltage.  I readjusted and all was well.

For a lark, I'd suggest measuring your power supply output at home while the miner is running then again at your friend's home.

I note these cheap supplies aren't a good choice.  When the AC voltage rose a metal oxide varistor on the input voltage of one supply burned up.  No way to compensate for that kind of failure as the MOV sees the incoming voltage.  Also, another supply saw the bridge burn up.  So, I now add heatsinks to all the supplies bridge diodes.  Finally, I change out the 1 turn mismarked trim pot for a 25 turn so as to get the voltages as even as possible before applying a load.  I want the supplies at the 50% load so I need two per S3.

I also add a 6 amp line filter to the AC input.

I use this line conditioner ON the AC input of the PSU then plug line conditioner into wall outlet. This should help your case because it keeps your ac voltage constant when it goes to high or to low.