Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
I would like to separate the Apollo BTC full node into a standard node and an Orange Pi.
This would allow me to run the 44 ASIC's via USB while building an OS for the Orange Pi, avoiding mining downtime.
Looking at the connections between Orange Pi (FutureBit version) and the mining board, it looks like disconnecting the white connector between the Pi and the Asics will turn the Apollo into a Apollo Standard unit with regard to it's functioning when using the micro USB port.
Is that correct?
Absolutely correct. The Apollo will run without Orange Pi attached, as a standard unit, through microSD.This would allow me to run the 44 ASIC's via USB while building an OS for the Orange Pi, avoiding mining downtime.
Looking at the connections between Orange Pi (FutureBit version) and the mining board, it looks like disconnecting the white connector between the Pi and the Asics will turn the Apollo into a Apollo Standard unit with regard to it's functioning when using the micro USB port.
Is that correct?
Do make sure to be careful with that port though; they can rip off if you don't..
If so, can I operate the Orange Pi by itself somehow while the ASICs are mining?
I could print an enclosure for it but am not sure what power to apply to it to fire it up.
Yes, you just need an appropriate 5V, 15W USB power brick and a USB-C cable.I could print an enclosure for it but am not sure what power to apply to it to fire it up.