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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
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TooTall68
on 19/09/2021, 02:53:21 UTC
Thanks - haven't had a chance to update.

Recovered the password - it was a CAPS-LOCK issue, in reverse.  Unique password that works only with CAPS-LOCK "ON".  Don't know how I messed that up when I set the system up in June.

I shut the system totally off for an hour via dashboard and restarted - all is well, now.  First time I've had any issue with my units.

In any event, I appreciate your suggestion about the power supply and will contact customer support.

Have a nice weekend - or what's left of it.
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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
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TooTall68
on 18/09/2021, 21:17:42 UTC
One of my hash boards dropped; cannot login.  Swear I did not change password.  

HOW TO FIX/RECOVER the password, keeping in mind I know absolutely NOTHING about any version of Linux?
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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
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TooTall68
on 20/06/2021, 21:03:55 UTC
Quote from: gt_addict on Today at 07:00:23 PM
Tootall68, my front led doesnt work either. The led has not been soldered properly or been knocked off. Its so small to try and solder on. Ive ordered new iron tips which are smaller and also messaged furturebit asking for the specs for the LED so I can try and replace it.

Did see a couple others mentioned same thing.

Having frustration fun.

The monitor issue was my biggest problem - nothing I have would work until I got the $150 portable 1080p.  Weird.

Also, others have reported being unable to "find" or "see" the ipaddress - outside of the dashboard where it shows plain as day.  Also Weird.
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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
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TooTall68
on 20/06/2021, 18:12:13 UTC
Quote from: jstefanop on June 07, 2021, 04:31:59 PM
Quote from: TooTall68 on June 06, 2021, 05:10:56 PM
Had connected to ethernet for hours - never showed on router.  thanks for info on PSU. 

Found an HDMI - DVI adapter - tried direct connect monitor to HDMI on FutureBit - monitor is now dead completely - won't even work on my main system.  Great.

Why must everything turn into a "project"? Right now it's just another non-functional toy.



Quote from: AnkleBiter on June 06, 2021, 03:38:18 PM
Yes you will need a power supply for the standard unit, if you have enough connections on the existing PSU it might be able to power both (but it seems like you bought the full version with a 200w psu).

Personally I use server PSUs from Parallelminer, so a 750w unit powers 2 units.

In terms of obtaining an IP, it does take some time to register.  The Apollo makes it relatively easy to find since the name will pop up as FutureBit and not just some random set of letters or numbers.

Quote from: TooTall68 on June 05, 2021, 09:45:07 PM
I have full version and hash board version.

Do I need another power supply for hash-only?  I'm guessing that's a redundant question and the answer is yes.  Don't know why I did not understand that on order.  Probably because I saw the picture with 3 units daisy-chained together via USB.  Pics are powerful and can override common sense, I guess.

More importantly, I obviously do not know what I'm doing.

Connected included power supply to full version, connected ethernet (wired straight to router - line is good).  Pulled power from Router and rebooted it.  THEN and only then, did I power up the Futurebit.

SPECTRUM is my provider - 300Mbps. 

I see by the Ethernet Port's indicator lights on the FutreBit that it is "talking" to the router.

I cannot find an IP address for the FutureBit to set it up.  There are NO "not-connected" devices listed on my Router gateway. 

I do not have an HDMI monitor nor wired keyboard/mouse, so was relying on Ethernet connectivity @ router to setup.

I can find IP for everything else - wireless and wired - on my entire network. 

Spectrum has obfuscated most settings by making you go through a phone ap now.  Yes, I am using their equipment.  Yes, I know I should tell them to shove it and buy my own, but that's another day.

Any suggestions beyond:

(1) getting another power supply for the hash-board only version (duh, I think)
(2) cannibalizing my 3 screen legacy desktop setup and buy a DVI - HDMI adapter and cheap-0 wired keyboard and mouse?

This is my first mining experience with anything.  I have traded crypto for years - but the hardware side of things is a bit confounding to me.

Spectrum's router nonsense is very annoying as well.  Used to be able to go in and easily do DHCP/Port forwarding, etc. - now that's difficult.

Thanks to whoever can help.



Not all monitors will work with the controller. The HDMI controller and GPU that drives it is pretty basic so anything other than a straight HDMI monitor with standard resolutions/size probably won't work.

Shoot us an email if your still have issues and well get you up an running.

After trying an old NEC Multisync (1024 x768), then a SyncMaster (1600 x 1200) DVI (both failed miserably - as in worked for a second) I bought a portable KYY 1080p monitor - perfect. 

Now logged in & @ 96.7% of blockchain synched; 10/32 connections.

Status light on front has NEVER come on, not once.

SPECTRUM's stupid interface DOES NOT SHOW ME the FutureBit.  It's connected and has an assigned IP addy  FROM MY ROUTER!!!!!!!  Their "Ap" they FORCE you to use with THEIR router DOES NOT SHOW THIS DEVICE!

Craziest thing I've ever seen.  Buying my own router - eff the cable guys.  Thankfully, the setup is NOT an all-in-one and modem is separate.

Signed up with SLUSH as I'm new to the hardware side of BC, so it is connected and hashing (1.9 - ECO MODE), but again, NO STATUS LIGHT on front - ever.  Ethernet traffic is obviously working, it's mining as shown on FB desktop and SLUSH





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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
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TooTall68
on 06/06/2021, 17:10:56 UTC
Had connected to ethernet for hours - never showed on router.  thanks for info on PSU. 

Found an HDMI - DVI adapter - tried direct connect monitor to HDMI on FutureBit - monitor is now dead completely - won't even work on my main system.  Great.

Why must everything turn into a "project"? Right now it's just another non-functional toy.



Quote from: AnkleBiter on Today at 03:38:18 PM
Yes you will need a power supply for the standard unit, if you have enough connections on the existing PSU it might be able to power both (but it seems like you bought the full version with a 200w psu).

Personally I use server PSUs from Parallelminer, so a 750w unit powers 2 units.

In terms of obtaining an IP, it does take some time to register.  The Apollo makes it relatively easy to find since the name will pop up as FutureBit and not just some random set of letters or numbers.

Quote from: TooTall68 on June 05, 2021, 09:45:07 PM
I have full version and hash board version.

Do I need another power supply for hash-only?  I'm guessing that's a redundant question and the answer is yes.  Don't know why I did not understand that on order.  Probably because I saw the picture with 3 units daisy-chained together via USB.  Pics are powerful and can override common sense, I guess.

More importantly, I obviously do not know what I'm doing.

Connected included power supply to full version, connected ethernet (wired straight to router - line is good).  Pulled power from Router and rebooted it.  THEN and only then, did I power up the Futurebit.

SPECTRUM is my provider - 300Mbps. 

I see by the Ethernet Port's indicator lights on the FutreBit that it is "talking" to the router.

I cannot find an IP address for the FutureBit to set it up.  There are NO "not-connected" devices listed on my Router gateway. 

I do not have an HDMI monitor nor wired keyboard/mouse, so was relying on Ethernet connectivity @ router to setup.

I can find IP for everything else - wireless and wired - on my entire network. 

Spectrum has obfuscated most settings by making you go through a phone ap now.  Yes, I am using their equipment.  Yes, I know I should tell them to shove it and buy my own, but that's another day.

Any suggestions beyond:

(1) getting another power supply for the hash-board only version (duh, I think)
(2) cannibalizing my 3 screen legacy desktop setup and buy a DVI - HDMI adapter and cheap-0 wired keyboard and mouse?

This is my first mining experience with anything.  I have traded crypto for years - but the hardware side of things is a bit confounding to me.

Spectrum's router nonsense is very annoying as well.  Used to be able to go in and easily do DHCP/Port forwarding, etc. - now that's difficult.

Thanks to whoever can help.


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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
by
TooTall68
on 05/06/2021, 21:45:07 UTC
I have full version and hash board version.

Do I need another power supply for hash-only?  I'm guessing that's a redundant question and the answer is yes.  Don't know why I did not understand that on order.  Probably because I saw the picture with 3 units daisy-chained together via USB.  Pics are powerful and can override common sense, I guess.

More importantly, I obviously do not know what I'm doing.

Connected included power supply to full version, connected ethernet (wired straight to router - line is good).  Pulled power from Router and rebooted it.  THEN and only then, did I power up the Futurebit.

SPECTRUM is my provider - 300Mbps. 

I see by the Ethernet Port's indicator lights on the FutreBit that it is "talking" to the router.

I cannot find an IP address for the FutureBit to set it up.  There are NO "not-connected" devices listed on my Router gateway. 

I do not have an HDMI monitor nor wired keyboard/mouse, so was relying on Ethernet connectivity @ router to setup.

I can find IP for everything else - wireless and wired - on my entire network. 

Spectrum has obfuscated most settings by making you go through a phone ap now.  Yes, I am using their equipment.  Yes, I know I should tell them to shove it and buy my own, but that's another day.

Any suggestions beyond:

(1) getting another power supply for the hash-board only version (duh, I think)
(2) cannibalizing my 3 screen legacy desktop setup and buy a DVI - HDMI adapter and cheap-0 wired keyboard and mouse?

This is my first mining experience with anything.  I have traded crypto for years - but the hardware side of things is a bit confounding to me.

Spectrum's router nonsense is very annoying as well.  Used to be able to go in and easily do DHCP/Port forwarding, etc. - now that's difficult.

Thanks to whoever can help.