MonaCoin MONA Miner Usb Block Erupter
The device is 'plug and play' under Linux, it doesn't require any drivers to be installed (unlike in Windows) so it is pretty easy to set up. Individual problems (missing packages and such) may arise during installation, however these are rather easy to solve. If you are having problems, leave a comment and I will get back to you ASAP to find the problem and help you get going. • Download the latest cgminer.tar version from: • Open a terminal (CTRL+T) and navigate to your download folder, by default cd Downloads • Untar the file tar -xjvf cgminer-x.x.x.tar.bz2 • Go into the newly created directory cd cgminer-x.x.x.tar.bz2 •./configure --enable-icarus • If you got any errors at the end of configuration, check them and see what package(s) are you missing. Install them with sudo apt-get install OR from the synaptic package manager ( sudo synaptic from he terminal) After eliminating the errors run sudo make && sudo make install • Copy the example configuration file into a new configuration file that contains your pool's details. Cp example.conf yourconfig.conf • Now edit the config file you just created. This will have lines in it with pool address, worker name and passwords.
Fill these out and save them. Gedit yourconfig.conf • Then to run cgminer, but note that you have to be root in order for Ubuntu to recognize the USB miner, so sudo cgminer --config yourconfig.conf • Alternatively, if you do not want to use a config file you can also run cgminer with sudo cgminer -o pooladdress:port -u minername -p port Block Erupter mining under my Ubuntu machine Suggestions. I have decided to cover the top of my Block Erupter in heat sinks to increase heat transfer to the environment. I have ordered some small Copper heat sinks from eBay with some thermal paste sticker on the back for easy application. I will mount these on the front side of my miner and then direct a small USB fan on it as well. I hope to keep the temperature of the miner as low as possible using this method.
Fincen BridgeCoin BCO Mining there. USB fan (source:Amazon.com) Update: Unfortunately, my heat sinks didn't arrive from eBay so I have decided to give up this plan. Instead I have found a small USB fan I bought previously that I can use here. (see image on the left) produces quite a strong air flow so I have decided to have a go at it. I have removed the outer case so I am left with the inside only that allows me to better direct the airflow over the Block Erupter.
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It is a little noisy, but I am running it in the basement so it doesn't bother anyone.
You just received your ASICMiner’s Block Erupter and you’re ready to get it mining for some Bitcoins, but you can’t seem to find the instructions anywhere. After few hours of digging on I was able to get a few Block Erupters mining Bitcoins in no time. These instructions worked for me on Windows 7 while mining with CGminer. What you will need: • (of course) • – • Windows Driver for the Block Erupters – 1. Plug your Block Erupter USB Miner into your computer or if you have multiple Block Erupters. Keep in mind that if you’re plugging multiple Block Erupters in to a hub you will need to invest in a powered USB Hub, while the Erupter pulls dramatically less power then GPU, they will still require ~ 2,5 watts according to the specs.
If you have not installed the the driver for the Block Erupters yet, go ahead and run the driver you downloaded from 3. If the driver was setup successfully you will see your Erupters in your list of devices (Control Panel – Devices and Printers). Make sure you make a note of what COM port your device is connected to (see below). If you’re familiar with CGMiner, then you are all set to run your CGMiner. Instead of running cgminer.exe make sure you use cgminer-nongpu.exe. Experience Points XP Mining Return On Investment more. If you you want to create a shortcut, just create the following command line: cgminer-nogpu.exe -o [pool]:[port] -u [username_worker] -p [password] --icarus-options 115200:1:1 --icarus-timing 3.0=100 -S //./COM3 -S //./COM4 -S //./COM5 Make sure you make the proper changes with the proper COM port that your device is plugged into ( the COM Port number from Device and Printers) 5. Start your CGMiner (I tested successfully on CGMiner 3.1.1 ).
If your Block Erupters are setup correctly, you should see familiar CGMiner mining screen. In the next few days I will update using different Bitcoin Miners as well as instructions on different OS as I get my hands on them. I am interested to test the rumor that these Block Erupters can operate off while achieving close to 400 MHs. If you have problems getting CGMiner to work with your Block Erupters, I’ve added instructions on how to. Having problems starting cgminer.
I’ve downloaded the drivers and the block is showing in devices as Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM3). I start as follows: C: Program Files CGMiner>cgminer-nogpu.exe -o stratum+tcp://stratum.bitcoin.cz:3 333 -u xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx -p xxxxxxxxxx –icarus-options 115200:1:1 –icarus-t iming 3.0=100 -S //./COM3 [2013-11-21 14:13:00] cgminer-nogpu.exe: -S: unrecognized option C: Program Files CGMiner>cgminer-nogpu -V cgminer 3.7.2 Did they drop the -S option?