I want to upgrade the original 500gb ssd m.2 from my BTC apollo MC1 version, what SSD drives will work for this. I hear not all work.
Any suggestions are appreciated
Thanks All

+1 for this question. Apollo 2 software update with this capability soon?

No problems. I run both on Turbo full time and on a warmer days I'll see 80c with no degradation in performance.  I couldn't find any info on the Futurebit site, so I was just wondering.

Another Feb 14th purchaser with the same issues I can see cited here by many in the thread.

The node simply will not connect and on the occasions when it did it never got past block 225K before restarting from scratch again.

Reformatted the SSD 4 times now, the same thing happens or I get Connection Refused error or There was an error getting stats for Node: ETIMEDOUT.

Miner is not running.
Port 8333 is open and reachable.
500mb/s up & down direct to premises fiber.
Tried both static and DHCP LAN addresses. Same issues.
I have reindexed. Same issues.
Unit now intermittently clicks when on and nothing is running (no miner, no node)

I'm an EU user so am starting to think the RMA process will be a painful and expensive experience for me along with the import taxes/duties due on this unit still to pay (i knew what i was getting into in respect to that of course).

I have logged a support request via the online form and email so I guess now I wait for a reply as the 14 day cut off to log an RMA is on Wednesday/Thursday since the unit was finally delivered to me out here, I take my support email as notice to FB in respect to logging a potential RMA.

So far it's been an extremely disappointing experience with my Apollo II. I run a few Bitaxes and was a Butterfly Labs OG back in the day so this isn't my first rodeo with mining hardware but my unit seems seriously buggy/flawed in how it's trying to operate. Starting to think I should've gone with Umbrel or Start9 in running my own node and simply got more Nerd/Bitaxes for hashing but like many here I wanted to support FB and have an all in one unit capable of hashing and running a node from one box. It's a great looking unit the Apollo II but if it cannot do the 1 main thing it was designed to do it's completely useless.

This was supposed to be a plug & play node/miner and so far after the 2 days I have had trying to get it to work correctly it has been far from it in that regard.

Hi, I just received my Apollo 2 last week and have been trying to do IBD, but continually hitting the following error. Tried reformatting the ssd (tried a different SSD as well), flashed v2.0.6 (using a different SD card) and tried reindexing but nothing has worked -

2025-04-21T00:58:55Z ERROR: ConnectBlock: Consensus::CheckTxInputs: 6fb015b067fe6a09ce5b3c08309c6192385688b00e75eb9febb97c83fb2f9f7e, bad-txns-inputs-missingorspent, CheckTxInputs: inputs missing/spent
2025-04-21T00:58:55Z InvalidChainFound: invalid block=0000000000000000042aa6f0e5a237b36c0a776d2f5e2136a74444ab465373ea  height=341480  log2_work=82.138294  date=2015-02-01T12:08:43Z
2025-04-21T00:58:55Z InvalidChainFound:  current best=000000000000000008d4484f45d53c08c69c0db7aa7e4688b7ee90b1a5c47772  height=341479  log2_work=82.138246  date=2015-02-01T12:14:37Z
2025-04-21T00:58:55Z ERROR: ConnectTip: ConnectBlock 0000000000000000042aa6f0e5a237b36c0a776d2f5e2136a74444ab465373ea failed, bad-txns-inputs-missingorspent, CheckTxInputs: inputs missing/spent
2025-04-21T00:58:55Z InvalidChainFound: invalid block=0000000000000000042aa6f0e5a237b36c0a776d2f5e2136a74444ab465373ea  height=341480  log2_work=82.138294  date=2015-02-01T12:08:43Z
2025-04-21T00:58:55Z InvalidChainFound:  current best=000000000000000008d4484f45d53c08c69c0db7aa7e4688b7ee90b1a5c47772  height=341479  log2_work=82.138246  date=2015-02-01T12:14:37Z

I'm wondering if this is a hardware issue or if there's anything else to try here.

Thanks!

Just received my Apollo II from Futurebit after waiting two months. $999 plus shipping.

I wanted to run my own node to support the botcoin network/community as well as have some privacy with my transactions, all the while having a lottery ticket to win 3.125 bitcoin every 10 minutes or so.

It was a noble idea, but this thing they sent me is VERY buggy and not working as advertised.  I've been trying to download the completed blockchain to the node for a few days, but it crashes, etc.  I got really far yesterday about 72% complete, but today now the unit is refusing connection: "warning Connection refused. Your node is not running."

I've scoured most of the 140+ pages in this forum.  Reached out to futurebit (not holding my breath on that)... and now kindly asking if any of you got this same error and resolved it successfully.

All this to say, I'm kinda disappointed I'm going to have to put a lot of work in to resolving this.  I overpaid to have it be easy... as time is money and I'm willing to part with my money to save time.

I've read that their return/exchange policy states only 14 days.  So I'll give it a couple more days to resolve, else, I'm returning it and dusting off my old Etherium miner (please note, I got paid in Bitcoin BTC so I'm not a shitcoiner) to run as my node.

Running the latest v2.0.7
Have At&t fiber 1GB up and down.
Hardwired directly in to switch that is connected to EERO 6.
Saved a port with the Ip address, added the 8333 and have disabled it after reading that it conflicted with operation while downloading the block chain.
Have tried rebooting router, switch, and Apollo II.  (Obviously)

The Apollo II can mine, but what's the point if I'm trying to solo mine to my own non-functioning node?

Any advice is appreciated, otherwise this baby is going back so they can make it someone else's problem.

Just know I had good intentions when I parted with my $1k for the last 2 months...

Do they not test this shit prior to sending it out?  They had 2 months! 

are there any release notes as to what has been updated? 2.06 is stable for me I dont want to jump up just yet if the updates arent critical.


thanks

Hello everyone.

Is there any way to stop Apollo II from running the fan ultra loud when the miner starts/stops? I have been taking it with me to meetups to show people how mining works, but every time I turn it on it just get lot of unwanted attention. Would be great if it could just start silently. Is it possible?

Thanks!

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.  Unfortunately, we don't have any clear indication that an Apollo II has hit a block (on it's own) as yet.  Congrats on the block!!

Oh, and be careful, the Karen's in this forum may report you to the mods for reporting that a device other than a FutureBit device hit a block.  Ask me how I know, LOL!!

Won one for the plebs today using an Apollo BTC Full node, Apollo BTC standard, Apollo II standard and one Bitmain S19kpro.  

Agreed. Also it is rather bad form to be posting about a competitors gear here. Reported BubbaJoe's post to mods so they will hopefully move it to the BitAxe thread where it belongs.

HI,

I know this has been answered but i was unable to find any info.

https://github.com/jstefanop/Apollo-Miner-Binaries

can i use apollo 2 miner binaries OS image file on raspberry pi 5 and link my own miners ie nano 3?

I have a non-working USB port in my batch 1 node. Does this mean I can replace the pi in the node with a new board (OrangePi 4) - reflash and it will be fixed?

thanks.

I also have mine on its side with the large vent and switch pointed up, also sitting on top of a laptop cooler. I notice a few days ago the dust on the top vents and used my vacuum to suck it away. I am still using v.2.0.5 and I have set mine to 64 node connection without a problem. It will bounce between 63-64.  (Just checked and it's connected to 3 other Apollo nodes right now)

I figured out that using archive utility to unzip first then flashing with the latest etcher worked

Software Bug Found:  Changing system time zone will cause miner data to reset to 0 while miner and node programs are running.  Stopping and restarting the miner did not fix the problem.
v2.0.6  apollo II

I changed the time zone on the Apollo II.  This caused all miner data to reset to 0 and not report any data.  I waited an hour and no update.  It did not affect node data and solo mining data.  Miner operated as normal and fan speed is working.  But you can't see temp data for the miner nor fan speed.

A reboot after setting the time zone did fix the problem.

Hi all-

I thought it would be nice to see what best share results and some of your other results / settings you are getting with your futurebit full node. I am curious to compare for educational purposes. If your just as curious then please post the following.

These are my current results:

Apollo2 Full Node plus 1 standard
One Hour Average Hash Rate: 18.10TH
Accepted Shares: 7,644,732,319
Best Share: 5,908,386,730
Running Turbo mode 5 days up time

You have time probably at least a year before you need to upgrade to 2tb.

To clarify, it's ARMBIAN OS that Futurebit software modified to add ckpool, node and bitcoind in the futurebit format and connect the miner.  I think there should be a software download only really needed.   So there should be an update.  Check with the memory manufacturer too.  It is an Orange Pi running in the system?  Ubuntu 22 Linux.  They also say up to 2TB.  Maybe if futurebit has a list of compatible 2TB nvme or what does the ARM core work with?

I am a bit concerned about burning switch/es for devices that are running in most buyers' houses...

I recommend everyone pull the bottom off (3x phillips screws and 1x torx security screw under the black pads) and then punch out the top from below with a screw driver (just held in with light glue) and look at your switch leads.

I posted links to pictures of the burned leads from my original switch (post #2813).