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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 17/12/2015, 22:34:36 UTC
I don't know what default IP they have set on that image, or if its DHCP as standard. Have a look at your router's DHCP client list, it might have moved.

I checked my router and it isn't connected.  That's what I meant.  I guess I did it right?  I really have 0 experience with these rpi's.
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 17/12/2015, 21:43:34 UTC
You didn't seem concerned that the controller version was blank before.  This is where you are supposed to get your firmware version according to your guide.  So, that tells me something is maybe wrong with it.  So, I tried to reinstall the firmware.  I did it from within the openWRT portal and nothing changed but it seemed to work ok.  Controller version was still blank.

I saw your note where I should just reflash the SD card.  So I tried that, and now I can't even get it to connect to the internet.

I downloaded the one at http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/software/avalon6/openwrt/latest/pi-modelb-v2/openwrt-brcm2708-sdcard-vfat-ext4.img

And then I just wrote that to my SD card.  Was that the right one?

ugh... I hope zoomhash either lets me open up the case or will accept this back and return my money.
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 17/12/2015, 14:57:30 UTC
Update:
I tried one of my antminer 1600 watt PSUs and there was no change.  Seems weird...  I can try to contact zoomhash to see if they can offer any help.
Any other thoughts?
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 16/12/2015, 17:09:11 UTC
They're made by Enermax, the same PSU company that mine fails to mine with. It will flicker on for a second then sit in an error state as it thinks the sudden rise in power consumption from the miner is a surge/overload and will shut itself down.

Unfortunately you'll likely need a different PSU.

Wow, seems weird to me.  Sounds like I need to get some serious PSU knowledge.  I have some extra antminer APW3-12-1600-B2 PSUs.  Those should be more than good enough, right?

I did find this on my PSU after doing some research about PSU issues:
http://www.lepatek.com/eng/product_content/1/1/34/#produkte

At the very bottom there is a notice that talks about connecting two or more high power GPUs.  There is also a diagram of the jacks on the PSU.  One of the PCI-Es comes directly out of the PSU and then you can plug in up to 3 GPUs.  I don't really understand all of that or how it would make a difference.  But I tried a few different combinations of them hoping to get lucky... not so much. Sad

Shouldn't my controller version be listed on the dashboard?  I just want to make sure there isn't something else going on before I (attempt to) return this PSU.
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 16/12/2015, 15:21:27 UTC
No, you need to test when they're plugged into the miner, measure another PCI-E. What PSU is it?

That's what I did.  I'm not sure what I'm misunderstanding?  They are plugged into my miner and I shoved my probe into the back of the plug where the contact is and grounded to the case.  I got 12V with it running and plugged in.

LEPA ATX12V/EPS12V CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Gold Certified Power Supply G1200-MA
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DF4RXWQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 16/12/2015, 14:51:27 UTC
I'm getting 12V when I test the PCI-E plugs that are plugged into the miner.
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 16/12/2015, 14:33:48 UTC
I do see two ribbon cables (similar to IDE controller cables with pin 1 painted red).  They run from along the sidewalls of the case.  It's hard to see how well they are connected, though.  There is a green LED light next to them (both sides).  I'm not sure what that is indicating.  Should I pop the case off and make sure they have a good connection?

The PSU I am pretty sure on.  I jumpered the main plug from green to black and it turned on.  When I turn power on, it seems like everything is kicking on for a second and then it just goes to idle.  I can check voltages, etc. with a multimeter.  But I'm not sure what everything should be.
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 16/12/2015, 12:34:47 UTC
Here's my config:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/tadsligar/OpenWrt_Cgminer_Configuration_LuCI_2015_12_16_07_25_21.jpg

Here's my status:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/tadsligar/OpenWrt_Cgminer_Status_LuCI_2015_12_16_07_25_53.jpg

The only thing I wasn't sure on was the password.  But there definitely has to be something in there and it didn't seem to matter what.
Another thing is that when I received this unit, it appeared to be used.  I don't know if that's typical.  I bought from zoomhash and the rasperrypi came pre-loaded.  I figured out how to log into it with putty, but no clue what to try with that.  Thanks again for all your help!
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 16/12/2015, 04:21:47 UTC
No, I'm not sure how to connect to the RaspberryPi.

The controller version is blank.  I think that's part of the problem.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/tadsligar/OpenWrt_Dashboard_LuCI_2015_12_15_23_16_20.jpg

(hope that worked)
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Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Avalon Avalon6 Setup [HD]
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tadsligar
on 16/12/2015, 03:56:56 UTC
Thank you for this wonderful guide.  I was able to follow it completely.  However, my system just sits idle.  I'm a miner newbie.  I set up my first miner last night, an antminer S7, with the help of another of your guides.  That one was much easier, no issue at all.  This one I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.  I tried different pools, etc.  It isn't giving me a status at all.  My miner isn't doing anything but blinking yellow. Sad

Any ideas would be most appreciated.  Thanks!

Update:  Ok, I just noticed something that is probably helpful.  When I go to my controller version, it is blank.  Do I need to update the firmware perhaps?