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Description

BTCMiner is a software application designed for Bitcoin mining that enables users to profit from their ZTEX USB-FPGA Module. The design of these FPGA boards includes a USB interface, eliminating the need for additional hardware such as JTAG programmers, which facilitates the creation of cost-effective FPGA clusters utilizing standard USB hubs. The software features dynamic frequency scaling and overclocking based on error metrics, allowing BTCMiner to automatically select the optimal frequency that yields the highest number of valid hashes. A single instance of the software can manage numerous FPGA boards—potentially hundreds—limited only by the availability of USB host controllers. Users can add or remove FPGA boards in real-time, and the software supports enumeration of the boards along with cluster partitioning based on these identifiers. It also incorporates a power-saving mode that activates after five minutes of inactivity per command. Additionally, it includes temperature monitoring and an overheat shutdown feature for the USB-FPGA Module 1.15y rev. 2, providing further protection against overheating by shutting down the system if the error rate increases excessively. This comprehensive approach ensures both efficiency and safety in Bitcoin mining operations.

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The mining software is compatible with several widely used algorithms, including Ethash (Ethereum), ProgPoW, KAWPOW, Equihash, and CuckooCycle. In addition to its varied algorithm support, the miner includes features such as temperature regulation, which automatically halts the GPU to prevent overheating. Furthermore, it provides detailed information about each mining device, ensuring users can monitor performance effectively. The fee structure varies by algorithm; for instance, Ethash, utilized by both Ethereum and Ethereum Classic, incurs a 1% fee, while KAWPOW, associated with Ravencoin, also has a 1% fee, and Cortex incurs a 5% fee. To set up mining on multiple machines, users need to download and install the GMiner application on each computer intended for mining. After downloading, simply extract the package and edit the .bat file using a text editor to configure the settings as needed. This process allows for efficient management of mining operations across different devices.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Bitcoin
Ethereum

Integrations

Bitcoin
Ethereum

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
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Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

OpenCores

Founded

1999

Website

opencores.org/projects/btcminer

Vendor Details

Company Name

GMiner

Country

United States

Website

gminer.info/

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