Upgraded Bitaxe Power Supply for Multiple Bitaxes
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Upgraded Bitaxe Power Supply for Multiple Bitaxes
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Time to upgrade my Bitaxe power supplies!
Parts list from Amazon:
Bitaxe Gamma: https://geni.us/BitaxeGamma
Better Power Supply: https://geni.us/HNPbPyx
Power Supply (original from video): https://geni.us/KqIxWC
Better Connectors (16 AWG): https://geni.us/z867eN
Connectors (original from video): https://geni.us/4znjf
Basic Power Cable: https://geni.us/0fwnT
Switched Power Cable: https://geni.us/nESF
Follow me on Twitter / X: https://x.com/arielbravy
Bitaxe Resources:
Purchase a Bitaxe Gamma (1 chip): https://geni.us/BitaxeGamma
Purchase a Bitaxe GT (2 chips): https://geni.us/BitaxeGT
Purchase a NerdQAxe++ (4 chips): https://geni.us/NerdQAxePlusPlus
Purchase a NerdQAxe+ Hydro (4 chips, watercooled): https://geni.us/NerdQAxePPHydro
Purchase a NerdQAxe Octaxe (8 chips): https://geni.us/Octaxe
Home Heaters / Miners:
Canaan Nano 3S (6 TH/s desk heater): https://geni.us/AvalonNano3S
Canaan Mini 3 (40 TH/s room heater): https://geni.us/AvalonMini3
Canaan Avalon Q (90 TH/s room heater): https://geni.us/AvalonQ
Main Site: https://bitaxe.org/
Github: https://github.com/skot/ESP-Miner
Discord: / discord
Bitaxe Creator: https://x.com/skot9000
AI Video Summary:
This video demonstrates how to upgrade and consolidate the power supply for a fleet of Bitaxe miners. By using a single, high-capacity "beefier" power supply, the user solves issues related to underpowered adapters and organizes their setup more efficiently.
Reasons for the Upgrade:
Consolidation: Power multiple Bitaxe units from a single source rather than individual wall adapters.
Overclocking Headroom: Standard 4-amp power supplies can fail when pushing miners for higher hash rates. Upgrading to a 6-amp or higher unit provides more stability.
Troubleshooting: The reviewer found that certain provided 10-amp power supplies were incompatible with their new Bitaxe Gamma units, preventing them from hashing. [00:11, 01:20]
The New Power Supply: The unit used is a 5V 40A (200W) power supply. It features a voltage selector (110V/220V) and a potentiometer to fine-tune the output voltage by +/- 10%. [01:45, 03:31]
Assembly & Wiring:
AC Input: The unit does not come with a power cord; the user must harvest one and wire the live (hot), neutral, and ground wires to the appropriate screw terminals.
DC Output: Standard barrel jack connectors for the Bitaxe are wired to the DC terminals. The reviewer confirms the output is a steady 5V DC.
Safety Tip: When wiring, wrap the bare wire clockwise around the screw so it tightens as the screw is turned. [03:04, 05:37]
Outcome: The upgraded power supply successfully powered three miners simultaneously (two Gammas and one overclocked Supra), resolving the hashing issues seen with the previous adapters. [06:22, 06:44]
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