Quote from: jphelps on January 24, 2016, 06:17:35 PM

Quote from: baazju on January 24, 2016, 04:11:35 PM

I honestly did not like the GUI very much at all. Have you tried using BFGMiner? I had it up and running pretty quick with that and was getting really good speeds.

i dont know how to set it up with bfgminer

I don't think the pictures will work. My site is down as mentioned before, doing some work, but I copied this from the SQL database where the posts are...

Open up the box and get out your Avalon Nano.

Install the device into a free USB port. Note that these get hot! So an external USB rail like this: http://amzn.to/1ZAIvnI" target="_blank">13 Port Powered USB would be best.

download the USB drivers for your nano

Extract the rar file using winrar to your current directory

If you extract it somewhere else make note of the location as you will need it later

Now go to your device manager by right clicking on the Windows start button and choosing Device Manager.

Look for the device labeled "VCOM" and right click on it. Then choose "Update driver software..."

Next choose "Browse my computer for driver software"

Now you need to point to the location where you extracted the USB drivers you downloaded above.

Take note of the COM port noted in the above screen. As you can see mine was installed on COM3.

Now go to the BFGMiner website and download the latest version: http://bfgminer.org/" target="_blank">BFGMiner (Note: You will probably want the 64bit version)

Once the download finishes, move to the folder and extract it to a known location. I use the base folder of the C drive where Windows is installed.

Now move to the folder and create a new text file, name it something you will remember.

Note: Not pictured - You need to go under the 'View' option in the File Explorer and make sure "File name extensions" is clicked.

Now rename the extension of your text file to yourname.bat

Right click on the file and choose "Edit" to edit the file. Add the lines shown below (all one line) and make sure to insert the correct information for your COM port and Mining Pool info.

bfgminer.exe -o YOUR POOL URL -u YOUR WORKER -p YOUR PASSWORD -S ICA:\\.\COMYOUR COM NUMBER --set-device ICA:baud=115200 --set-device ICA:reopen=timeout --set-device ICA:work_division=1 --set-device ICA:fpga_count=1 --set-device ICA:probe_timeout=100 --set-device ICA:timing=0.22 --api-listen

Now save the file and right-click and choose "Run as Administrator"

You should be greeted with BFGMiner and your device should work. If not, verify your Pool settings, the syntax for your text file, and your COM port

Remember these get really hot. If you want to lower the temp a bit you can buy some little heatsinks on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/1SlLAGk" target="_blank">Heatsinks

These are great because they already have the adhesive on them. You can fit up to 6 of these on one Nano if you really want.

Also small USB fans work really well too since you can plug them into the port. This is the one I use and recommend: http://amzn.to/1SlLCOl" target="_blank">USB Fan