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.
The point is that this miner will sit right next to a PC which is constantly powered on anyway (for other purposes). So how do I connect Avalon4.1 directly to a Linux PC? Do I only run cgminer wih some parameters and it will detect avalon4.1 miner automatically?