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[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

Running a Bitaxe? Shoot some hash for a great cause! Together we can move open source Bitcoin mining forward! #telehash

[Rob Stout @rwstoutiv]

Join the @256FOUNDATION Telehash TODAY! 🚀 Point your hashrate to stratum+tcp://stratum.hydrapool.org and help solve a block to fund open-source Bitcoin mining projects. Let’s decentralize mining together! 🙌 Check stats: https://t.co/M4eFDmRw4M #Bitcoin #Telehash

[Decentralized_Mind @Decentralized_M]

Started building Bitaxes thinking I'd make some extra bucks; I would lie if I say the opposite.

Man, was I damn wrong - it is something way bigger then me.

Getting stuck made me to connect and learn from the community.

Now few of these people they taught me, become people I speak with on daily basis and yes, I'm here teaching others, giving back the knowledge I got.

Fighting for Bitcoin decentralization against these massive companies hoarding all the mining power and monopolizing the sales of the miners.

Tired of "how much can I save?" questions. If that's all you care about, GitHub's right there, find it out.

Real talk: Open source isn't about cutting corners to save a buck nor to make business. It's about building something together, and in this case making mining accessible for everyone.

What matters more to you - saving a few bucks or keeping Bitcoin truly decentralized?

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

Awesome setup here.

[DePIN Nomad @depinnomad]

By popular demand…

Hook a Bitaxe up to solar in 10 minutes or less!

Instructions and Amazon links below:

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SUPPLIES:

Solar Setup:

1 50W Solar Panel 12V ($44)
1 20a 12v/24v Solar Panel controller ($12.49)
1 5V 6A 30W Converter ($14)
5ft 10 gauge Solar panel cable ($10)
2 16 gauge whips ($7)
2 grey wire nuts ($5)

Device Setup:

1 Bitaxe Gamma ($155 on @plebsource)
1 MOFI4500-4GXeLTE v2 LTE router ($29 on eBay)
1 SIM card with 2GB/month data plan ($6 on @tellomobile for a 2GB data, zero minute plan)

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INSTRUCTIONS:

The reason this takes under 10 minutes is because it’s extremely easy. If you have any experience running electrical, all you’re doing is plugging things in. Here’s a summary:

1. You run power from the solar panel to the controller.
2. The controller runs power separately to the router and Bitaxe.
3. You add a converter between the controller and the Bitaxe to convert the 12V power supply to the 5V it needs.

That’s literally it.

Solar panel->Controller
Controller->Router
Controller->Converter->Bitaxe

It’s really that simple.

CABLES:

-The solar panel cables will plug into the cables on the back of the solar panel. The other ends should be cut and stripped, then ran to the first two slots on the controller. You can use ferrule terminals here if you want to get fancy, but this is optional.
-The converter has its own cables.
-The whips plug into the devices on one end, and have bare wires on the other end. Run one between the router and the controller. Run the other to the Bitaxe, then use wire nuts to attach it to the wires coming from the converter.

That’s it.

Once you have power running, you need to set up the LTE router. You can do this ahead of time with normal power if you want. MOFI has a manual for installing the router on their webpage, so I won’t go into detail here. It took a bit of configuring to get the settings right, but it’s not difficult.

Once that’s done - congratulations: You’re mining with the sun!

REMEMBER:

If you want 24 hour use with the Bitaxe continuing to mine overnight, you will need a deep cycle battery and a larger solar panel. I’ll make another post about how to do this down the road. For now, this is a proof of concept for how to mine during the day, totally off-grid.

Why is this a big deal?

Because it’s a proof of concept. This isn’t limited to mining Bitcoin. If you can run a Bitaxe like this, you can run any DePIN device like this. This makes it possible to travel far off-grid, set up shop for a few hours, and map or otherwise capture previously-uncharted territory for any project you can think of. Today, most DePIN devices are stationary and involve passive monitoring, but this won’t always be the case. Running an off-grid, solar-powered mining device enables you to travel to remote locations and use DePIN devices while you're there. This is, for example, one step on the path to running autonomous drones or robots that move continuously to map or otherwise monitor a broad array of environments. These are the sorts of insane things we can look forward to doing in the future. And I find that very exciting!

This is also a first step towards the long-term goals of Guerilla DePIN: systematically deploying autonomous DePIN devices in extreme environments all over the globe, contributing to a robust infrastructure capable of supplanting today's limited technologies of everyday life.

Thanks for reading and feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'll post the video and links to all supplies on Amazon below.

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

Is anyone out there assembling their own Bitaxe Gamma units? This placemat looks like a cool tool.

[Rob Stout @rwstoutiv]

Just designed a place mat to streamline your Bitaxe Gamma 601 assembly! Printed on 8.5x14 paper, it organizes all components—each part has a labeled spot. Perfect for hobbyists building #Bitaxe units. #BitcoinMining #DIY #OpenSource

[BitcoinARS | Hard Work & Hard Money @BitcoinARS]

No Bailouts. No Lifeboats. Just Bitcoin.

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

☀️🏖️😎

[DePIN Nomad @depinnomad]

Yes!!

It took less than 10 minutes to hook this Bitaxe up to solar.

We are officially mining Bitcoin on the beach

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

@rwstoutiv @osmu_global Worthy cause! $10/month—not too much to ask to help fuel development!

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

Big shoutout to the #Bitaxe & open-source #Bitcoin miner builders! Your passion for tinkering, assembling boards, and diving into the #FAFO spirit is pushing decentralized mining forward. Keep building, experimenting, and inspiring the community! #OpenSource @osmu_global

[Rob Stout @rwstoutiv]

“’Tis a lesson you should heed, Try, try again; If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again; Then your courage should appear, For if you will persevere, You will conquer, never fear; Try, try again.” #proofofwork

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

🚀 Home mining is blasting off! 🏠⚡️ Compact ASIC rigs & eco-friendly tech are making Bitcoin mining from home more accessible than ever. Decentralized, efficient, & only bound by our imagination—can’t wait to see how far this home mining revolution goes! 🌟 #HomeMining #Bitcoin

[Solo Satoshi 🇺🇲 @SoloSatoshi]

Bitcoin home mining is so back!

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

#CoffeeLovers — I mean come on! Hashing while keeping your coffee warm! This is exactly the kind of home integration we need. #bestpartofwakingupextrasatsinyourcup

[TheSoloMiningCo (I Am GPIO) @TheSoloMiningCo]

The biggest byproduct of bitcoin mining is heat. Let's use it.

Mein Coffee. I mean, it's pretty sweet.

https://t.co/AwI82Zi6nF

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

@DonkeyDickXIII Looks fantastic! Great work!

[CryptoCloaks™ 🤘 @CryptoCloaks]

v5

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

Wow talk about #Perseverance —Never give up on yourself!

[Rob Stout @rwstoutiv]

“’Tis a lesson you should heed, Try, try again; If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again; Then your courage should appear, For if you will persevere, You will conquer, never fear; Try, try again.” #proofofwork

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

@PowerMiningFarm @KanutoTakumi @rwstoutiv when art meets tech— #amazingthingshappen

[Power Mining @PowerMiningFarm]

🚨 NerdQaxe++ GIVEAWAY 🚨

Win a 4.8TH/s NerdQaxe++ home miner plus exclusive Kanuto merch! 💥⛏️

How to enter:
🔁 Retweet this post
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💬 Tag a friend in the comments and gift them a Bitaxe Gamma!

📅 Winner announced: Thursday, April 24 — don’t miss it!

#NerdQaxe #Bitaxe #Bitcoin #Giveaway

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

@skot9000 @osmu_global Sincere thanks to you for instigating this work. I truly believe you opened the doors to bitcoin mining for the plebs worldwide!

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

Seems like more and more people are discovering #Bitaxe everyday. Nothing stops this! Amazing to witness this renaissance in Bitcoin mining.

[Rob Stout @rwstoutiv]

From guitar pedals to bitcoin miners. Let’s give this a try. #Bitaxe #youcanjustdothings

[Solo Satoshi 🇺🇲 @SoloSatoshi]

BREAKING: Public-Pool rockets through 9,000 Bitaxes online.

9.0 PH/s of Bitaxes is INSANE!

[Bitcoin Blocksmith @btc_blocksmith]

@SoloSatoshi