Re: Hacking the S7 - improving efficiency through minor hardware manipulation
Has anyone figured out the HEX files for the Antminer S9?
I wonder if this same procedure could be done to the S9.
I'd assume it can/could be done with pre-batch-16 miners that are using the old firmware. Batch-16 and higher with the auto-tune pretty sure this will not work.I wonder if this same procedure could be done to the S9.
I have the same question. Has anyone done it?
My Pickit3 should be here on Tuesday. I am going to play with some S7s to make sure I have the steps down.
I use a "PIC" in my daily work for years with Allen Bradley PLCs. From what I have read here the steps sound almost identical.
Go online, save a copy of the current "program" in memory, edit the "program", or load a new "program".
With the AB software you then had another step to save to eeprom and done.
This all sounds simple and thanks to sidehack for the work with the pictures and hex files. There will be a tip on the way.
I think all I need are the hex values for the S9. I should be able to look at what is there to begin with and work backwards from that value.
I have another S9 with a hashboard which has stopped showing up at all. I have inspected the locations noted in the thread Simple S9 repair/overclock guide: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1661115.0
So, I hope the voltage change will help.
Suggestions are appreciated.
BTW I know Sidehack did the work and collected information for this S7 / LN thread, but thanks to all who contribute. Hearing input from others either performing the "hack", or have knowledge regarding the components is very helpful as well.
Thanks to all who contribute.