Quick update on the hardware hack of the x10 ..  I received reply from my Baikal Electronics VP in Russia and he confirmed the asic chips used in the miner are not theirs but are in fact from a manufacturer in China by the same name which I've not been able to locate.  The baikalminer guys aren't the manufacturer of the chips.  Also it seems the x10 uses at minimum of 3 or 4 and possibly more.. different asic chips in their miner, which would make sense. The company I've made agreement with to produce a version of the boards has told me that if the asic chips aren't available in the market they could create a similar product but I'm hesitant at the moment given the investment I'd still need to make and need for a hash board to send.. and the fact that there are now competing products for some of the algos coming to market and one in particular that will match or exceed the x10 capability.