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Enabling Devices in cgminer for Your GeKo Science Compac BM1384 Miner

If you’re experiencing issues getting your GeKo Science Compac BM1384 bitcoin miner to recognize devices on startup with cgminer, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to enable devices detection in cgminer for your mining rig.

Why is Device Detection Not Working?

Before we dive into solutions, it’s essential to understand why device detection might not be working as expected. There are several reasons that can cause cgminer to fail to detect devices on startup:

• Incorrect cgminer settings: Ensure that you’re using the correct cgminer version and settings for your miner model.

• Incompatible mining software: Try updating your mining software to the latest version, as some versions might not support all miner models.

• Device name mismatch

  : Verify that the device names in your mining software match those provided by the manufacturer or the cgminer documentation.

Enabling Device Detection in cgminer

To enable device detection, you’ll need to configure the --device option with the correct device name and port number. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

• Open cgminer: Open a terminal on your Raspberry Pi and navigate to the directory where your mining software is installed.

• Update cgminer: Update cgminer to the latest version using the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y libcgminer-dev

• Create a configuration file: Create a new file named config.txt in the same directory as your mining software. This file will store the device names and port numbers for each miner.

• Add device information: Add the following lines to the config.txt file, replacing the device names with those provided by GeKo Science:

device 1 0

device 2 1

The first line specifies device 1 (BM1384), and its port number is set to 0. The second line specifies device 2 (other BM1384) and its port number is set to 1.

• Update cgminer configuration: Edit the cgminer.conf file in the same directory as your mining software. Add the following lines, specifying the device names and port numbers:

[device]

device 1 0

device 2 1


[pool]

port=55555

The first line specifies device 1 (BM1384), which is connected to port 0. The second line specifies device 2, which is connected to port 1. Replace the port value with the correct one for your miner model.

• Restart cgminer: Restart cgminer using the following command:

sudo service cgminer restart

• Verify Device Detection: After restarting cgminer, you should see the device names and ports appear in the mining software.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you’re still experiencing issues after following these steps, try:

• Checking the miner’s documentation for specific configuration instructions.

• Verifying that the device names match those provided by GeKo Science.

• Ensuring that cgminer and your mining software are installed and updated properly.

By following these steps, you should be able to enable device detection in cgminer for your GeKo Science Compac BM1384 miner. If you’re still experiencing issues, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to help!