Dogie's Full Avalon6 Setup Walkthrough [HD]

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Why does that "Delta" fan is identical to Nidec VA450DC  Nidec fan: http://www.nidec.com/en-EU/product/fan/category/F010/G090/P2000430/ Delta ffc series picture http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB10EtaIXXXXXXeXXXXq6xXFXXXT/Free-Shipping-Original-Delta-FFC1212DE-S96P-12CM-120mm-12038-DC-12V-2-4A-industrial-server-inverter.jpg

I wouldn't be surprised if its one OEM casting all the frames, then the individual companies putting their own motors in.

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. 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?

Yellow typically indicates an idle status. Are you able to connect to the RaspberryPi? Able to post a picture of config and status pages?

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)

why does your amazon link for 1000W PSU when power draw is 1100?

1100Watts at the wall would mean 1000w~DC, a PSU such as EVGA G2 1000w would do this fine. I don't know the corsairs much, but if they come from the same High quality OEM, like superflower or Seasonic, there would be 0 problem doing this. The only downside of doing 100% load on a PSU, is that you lose 1.5%~ efficiency or so compared to let say, paying an extra 100$ for a 1300w.

Click on Advanced version and give me screenshots of Cgminer configuration and Cgminer status please. 1000W is their strict 24/7 rating, they've got another 10%+ in peak so its not even close to their limits yet. Non Americans don't have access to an economical >1000W PSU so the RM1000 variants are the best answer.

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!

Network and config are fine, looks like its not playing nice with its modules. Are you sure the PSU is on and the modules are powered up? If you shine a light through the front grill, are you able to see two ribbon cables looking roughly connected from the boards to the top sub-controller board?

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.

Sounds like PSU has some sort of load protection. Many PSUs really don't like Bitcoin mining, I have a 1500W PSU like that. PCI-E will be 12V, that'll be the easiest to test.

I'm getting 12V when I test the PCI-E plugs that are plugged into the miner.

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

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. 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.

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?

If you know that PSU is good then its still something power related - a short maybe. This is why resellers are a bad idea, they're buying the product exactly the same as you but passing on problems and responsibilities. Buy from the source whenever possible.