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Re: [ANN] FutureBit Moonlander 2: The Most Powerful and Efficient USB Stick Miner!
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sunk818
on 30/09/2017, 05:11:45 UTC
Will it fully power 10 units?  and/or has anyone found a cheaper one?  Thanks!

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0XP-005K-00058&cm_re=powered_usb_3.0_hub-_-0XP-005K-00058-_-Product

Take a look at this one from Plugable 7-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Charging Hub with 60W Power Adapter with BC 1.2 for $40. I'd be comfortable and confident installing 4 Moonlander 2 (ML2) spaced apart. Manufacturer said in a review comment, "When the hub is connected to the computer the hub is capable of a maximum of 1.5A under the USB-IF Battery Charging 1.2 standard." So, 5V * 1.5A = 7.5 watts. If ML2 is 1.4 to 1.5 watts per megahash, then 5 megahash is 7 to 7.5 watts.  This HUB can fit 7 USB devices, but we will have to see if ML2 can fit in the provided space and whether excess heat can be controlled adequately.

I know of another 10 port USB HUB and it is 10W per port, but they want $700 for the unit. Sad