I'm thinking the stick (usb powered ,almost ready-Jan2017?) and the pod's (220V, maybe a month later or so?) are standalone, plug and play. But there's also an upgrade in the works for the S miners? The upgrade would be an add-on to a S1,S3 or S5?
Just my take on what I thought I read. I'm sure someone will clarify, who know's for certain.
So I read thru the thread to quick. The BF gear is still a ways away.