Quote from: rigrenter on February 15, 2015, 09:53:35 AM

Hi,

Is it possible to connect Avalon 4.1 directly to PC (Linux) via USB (PC running cgminer with avalon 4.1 drivers only)? If yes, are there some instructions? Or does it absolutely needs dedicated controller?

Yes of course it is possible but a waste of power to use a full size pc when a RPi is $30-40ish, runs Linux and does that job already, not to mention power usage is minimal compared to a dedicated desktop of any sort.
I did all of my tests using the TP-Link but am going to get RPi rev B just to have....the newest model of that is a lot better but there is no firmware support for that yet only revision B
I think that there are no other instructions for connecting to a Linux based unit as its already been done in the most efficient manner but that's just my opinion...how many units are you planning to deploy?
I have always been a fan of stand-alone miners but after seeing this interface I want to see how well it can manage more than 1 unit...seems a total waste to have a controller just for 1 miner but then this is geared for multiple unit deployment