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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
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jchotz
on 03/08/2021, 22:40:19 UTC
My fan sounds like its bearings are burning out. My LED doesn't work either. Can I send it to you for repair? I reached out on the previous support chat w a video.
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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
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jchotz
on 28/05/2021, 14:26:53 UTC
Quote from: jstefanop on May 27, 2021, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: jchotz on May 27, 2021, 08:12:13 PM
I just recd mine and plugged it in.  It worked fine for a few minutes.  When I changed the setting to allow me to edit the performance mode, I was prompted to Save & Restart.  The machine won't restart even with a hard boot.  Suggestions?

It takes more than the 30 second timer to restart, so just wait for the dashboard to come back up...dont keep hitting restart.
Thanks.  I didn't hit restart but the once.  My miner continues to be dead after power off over night and the red/green light on the front does nothing.
Please advise on how to get my new miner working.
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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo BTC Software/Image and Support thread
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jchotz
on 27/05/2021, 20:12:13 UTC
I just recd mine and plugged it in.  It worked fine for a few minutes.  When I changed the setting to allow me to edit the performance mode, I was prompted to Save & Restart.  The machine won't restart even with a hard boot.  Suggestions?
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Board Mining (Altcoins)
Re: Official FutureBit Apollo LTC Image and Support thread
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jchotz
on 30/07/2019, 22:27:46 UTC
Quote from: jstefanop on July 30, 2019, 09:33:13 AM
Quote from: jchotz on July 29, 2019, 10:54:48 PM
I recd my new PSU - thanks! But, I notice it only has one output plug whereas the Apollo has two plug receptacles. My off-the-shelf PSU had a cable with an extra head on the end and that worked fine. How should I plug in the new PSU to the Apollo unit?

Just plug it into the right port. Remember to never plug another PSU/PSU cable into the spare port, this will either blow up one of the PSUs or cause a fire.
Thanks! That worked. For clarity the "right" port is as viewed from the back. Maybe better noted as the VGA power port nearest the edge of the box?
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Board Mining (Altcoins)
Re: Official FutureBit Apollo LTC Image and Support thread
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jchotz
on 29/07/2019, 22:54:48 UTC
I recd my new PSU - thanks! But, I notice it only has one output plug whereas the Apollo has two plug receptacles. My off-the-shelf PSU had a cable with an extra head on the end and that worked fine. How should I plug in the new PSU to the Apollo unit?
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Re: Official FutureBit Apollo LTC Image and Support thread
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jchotz
on 02/01/2019, 22:37:33 UTC
Quote from: jstefanop on December 20, 2018, 03:32:15 AM
Quote from: lepouletfrit on December 20, 2018, 02:33:26 AM
Apollo miner won't power on for me.

I've tried two different power supplies: 1) Corsair 450W and a 2) Powerspec 420W

Any suggestions?



I know this sounds stupid, but did you short the enable pin if you are using an ATX PSU without a PC attached to it?

I’ve already had a few emails like this because of that issue Wink

Need to build a stand alone PSU for this ASAP!
Newbie/hobbiest here - can you please list/link the 3 best standalone PSUs for the Apollo and their best attributes?
I really just want to get the best PSU I can so I can get my Apollo running.
Thx.