[Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Bitmain Antminer C1 Setup [HD]

[DickyDck]

Hi there, thanks for trying to help. When I got home I did a overall reset, turned it off for a few minutes and set everything back up with 2 notches above factory setting. I'm back at about 930gh/s average which is good enough for me. I appreciate you trying to help though!

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[Gladimor]

You guys ever think that BitMain will be releasing an AntMiner C2 with the BM1384 chips? Maybe 2+ TH in a single unit?

[dogie]

Hi there, thanks for trying to help. When I got home I did a overall reset, turned it off for a few minutes and set everything back up with 2 notches above factory setting. I'm back at about 930gh/s average which is good enough for me. I appreciate you trying to help though!

I think C1 boards have a higher attrition rate than S3 boards as they seem to drop chips and eventually boards much quicker. One of my C1s is down about 1.3 hashing boards while the other is [was] fine.

[dogie]

You guys ever think that BitMain will be releasing an AntMiner C2 with the BM1384 chips? Maybe 2+ TH in a single unit?

I don't think its likely on this generation as the exchange rate wasn't good at the start of the gen. You can still make unofficial 'C2s' with SysCooling's kits and either stock S5s or S5 kits if you can convince Bitmain to sell you some.

[rpandassociates]

what is this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bitmain-s-NEWEST-ANTMINER-S3-450GH-265W-Hash256-Bitcoin-Miner-/231499804522?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
This guy is claiming its a S3++ A s3 with S5 chips
Is this a scammer or something?

[dogie]

what is this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bitmain-s-NEWEST-ANTMINER-S3-450GH-265W-Hash256-Bitcoin-Miner-/231499804522?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
This guy is claiming its a S3++ A s3 with S5 chips
Is this a scammer or something?

The S3++ is a real thing that is/was sold in mainland CN only. I can't verify the legitimacy of that particular listing however.

[DickyDck]

OK, My C1 is acting up again. I turned it off and moved it into another room (I use these things as space heaters) and when I reconnected everything it won't hash. Reset it by holding in the button for about 30 seconds, I like to make sure it is reset, got into the web interface, entered in pool settings and everything, and now in the Miner status it doesn't show anything! I don't know how to upload pictures here unfortunately, but as far as I can tell the unit is fine, just isn't showing any ASIC status or hashing power.

[dogie]

OK, My C1 is acting up again. I turned it off and moved it into another room (I use these things as space heaters) and when I reconnected everything it won't hash. Reset it by holding in the button for about 30 seconds, I like to make sure it is reset, got into the web interface, entered in pool settings and everything, and now in the Miner status it doesn't show anything! I don't know how to upload pictures here unfortunately, but as far as I can tell the unit is fine, just isn't showing any ASIC status or hashing power.

Upload to imgur, then put the image's URL in between the below tags.

Code:

[img]www.imageurl.com/image.png[/img]

[Ecnad]

Asked about coolant choice in another thread but wanted to note to Dogie (whose guides I live by) that his Amazon coolant link is linking to an unavailable product so we can't buy it and if you use affiliate links (hope you do for all the work you put in) you aren't getting paid if I can't buy it

[dogie]

Asked about coolant choice in another thread but wanted to note to Dogie (whose guides I live by) that his Amazon coolant link is linking to an unavailable product so we can't buy it and if you use affiliate links (hope you do for all the work you put in) you aren't getting paid if I can't buy it

Updated, thanks.

[Ecnad]

Awesome guide as always! Got my new C1 up and running. Nice and quiet and currently averaging 1013GH at under 50°

[dogie]

Awesome guide as always! Got my new C1 up and running. Nice and quiet and currently averaging 1013GH at under 50°

Glad to hear it, let us know if you have any problems.

[talbengal]

Where can I get the 'specialist coolant' for the C1?

[notlist3d]

Where can I get the 'specialist coolant' for the C1?

Amazon has it.  I have ordered two different brands from them.

Both have worked fine for me.  I just highly suggest don't use regular water as some do.

[dogie]

Where can I get the 'specialist coolant' for the C1?

Amazon has it.  I have ordered two different brands from them.

Both have worked fine for me.  I just highly suggest don't use regular water as some do.

I like FeserOne, but on US Amazon its quite expensive at $20 /L delivered. And you'll want to get a litre.

[talbengal]

Where can I get the 'specialist coolant' for the C1?

Amazon has it.  I have ordered two different brands from them.

Both have worked fine for me.  I just highly suggest don't use regular water as some do.

Can you send me a link or a name?
I am in UK

[talbengal]

Where can I get the 'specialist coolant' for the C1?

Amazon has it.  I have ordered two different brands from them.

Both have worked fine for me.  I just highly suggest don't use regular water as some do.

Can you send me a link or a name?
I am in UK

OK, found it:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000ZIZ43U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

[philnjp]

Dogie a great resource - thanx
If I can be quick.. Bought 2 x C1. Saw operating happy with seller set at 192.168.1.71 and 72.
Brought home, plugged 1st in to home router and found it straight away at 10.1.1.3 (I have no idea...)
Set it up and it been happily mining for 24 hrs - took to work and it continued no prob.
However - unable to find it on the network at all...

The 2nd 1...
Can not find it. Followed your instructions with connecting direct and changing IP - nothing.
Tried at work where the standard network is 192.168.1 anyway - nothing.
IP scanner looking for it - doesnt exist

So I try to reset it - hold the button - nothing. Can hold it in for a minute no lights no change.
On startup the miner fan goes to 100% and stays there. PSU fan not running... (cooler master V1000). Have swapped PSUs around no change.
It would "appear" the miner is stuck in startup mode.
Suggestions on how to unfreeze/reset it so I can get in?

Many thanks

[dogie]

Dogie a great resource - thanx
If I can be quick.. Bought 2 x C1. Saw operating happy with seller set at 192.168.1.71 and 72.
Brought home, plugged 1st in to home router and found it straight away at 10.1.1.3 (I have no idea...)
Set it up and it been happily mining for 24 hrs - took to work and it continued no prob.
However - unable to find it on the network at all...

The 2nd 1...
Can not find it. Followed your instructions with connecting direct and changing IP - nothing.
Tried at work where the standard network is 192.168.1 anyway - nothing.
IP scanner looking for it - doesnt exist

So I try to reset it - hold the button - nothing. Can hold it in for a minute no lights no change.
On startup the miner fan goes to 100% and stays there. PSU fan not running... (cooler master V1000). Have swapped PSUs around no change.
It would "appear" the miner is stuck in startup mode.
Suggestions on how to unfreeze/reset it so I can get in?

Many thanks

Download SD card imager and use it to flash the backup SD image in case of corruption. | That image is set to DHCP so visit your router to find the IP assigned. You can either do the same for the 1st miner or wait until you can access it and set it to DHCP.

[SunnyIgor]

how is the controllerboard powerd?
through the blades?
I have 1 dead blade.....