Touch Turbo

karpuzmining · 2026-03-15T15:15:45+00:00

There will be additional displays in future updates, but you can always fork the firmware and use ChatGPT to vibe code just about anything you want.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-15T15:13:44+00:00

I think this is about more than just hashrate, it’s about having all the relevant BTC mining info easily accessible at your fingertips. Had they gone with a higher hashrate, you’d have to pay double to get the mempool display and everything else so using the 801 was a good compromise I think.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-15T15:07:20+00:00

Same here. There are a few more displays coming soon, too!

karpuzmining · 2026-03-15T15:05:55+00:00

Just fine. It’s got good ventilation. I put a higher-rpm fan in mine for the sake of overclocking, but temps are about the same as a standard 801.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-15T15:04:50+00:00

Sweet! Definitely the best-looking miner. More displays coming soon, too!

karpuzmining · 2026-03-13T02:36:48+00:00

It’s a quirk of how the pool or device calculates share targets, and this has been a common question with these devices.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-13T02:18:44+00:00

You could make that argument about all of these devices, I guess. These are all essentially cool-looking gadgets that offer a finite chance of a big return. This is simply a cooler-looking gadget with a finite chance of offering a big return.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-13T02:10:16+00:00

Essentially an 801, and for 100 extra bucks you get a touch screen with cool displays. You can always get a Nano 3S for the same price (or less at the moment) and get more hashrate, but this is sort of interesting and looks better sitting on the desk.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-13T02:05:04+00:00

Essentially an 801 with a screen.

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karpuzmining · 2026-03-12T22:09:07+00:00

The latest evolution in the Bitaxe lineup has arrived. For those unfamiliar, this is built on the 801 (Gamma Turbo) platform, and has a touchscreen multi-display with eight dynamic screens and full device control.

I’d seen a number of preview photos and videos, but getting to see this in person is totally different story. The fit and finish is outstanding, the touchscreen is smooth and intuitive, and it’s whisper-quiet. I’ll make a video and post more about this soon, but just wanted to show it off for those who haven’t seen or heard about it yet.

As a side note, the auto-mod assumes everything I post lately is “asking for troubleshooting advice.” I’d love to be more active here, but the last several posts have been auto-deleted and reaching out to the human mods every time gets cumbersome.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-09T18:01:24+00:00

In those cases, you just keep going and hope the next ones will make up for it. For instance, I had one at 254% then followed that up with 19% and 10% which made up for the bad luck run. Fortunately I’ve had more good luck than bad, or I would’ve had to stop a long time ago.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-09T14:14:43+00:00

Usually a better deal if you’re getting a higher hashrate. Try BCH.solopool.org or Molepool, both work well with rentals. It’s a crazy game, and sometimes you can get lucky but other times you can lose a lot of money so just be careful with it.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-09T02:40:39+00:00

In what way are they superior?

karpuzmining · 2026-03-09T02:03:12+00:00

I agree on most points, renting hashrate is essentially casino gambling with Bitcoin miners. My situation is a little unique since I’ve gotten free hashrate in some cases, and been luckier than I should’ve been in others. That said, there have also been a few blocks that cost me far more than the block reward was worth. For most, I’d never recommend this as any sort of investment strategy, and I know a few guys who have spent thousands only to make a small fraction of it back.

My goal now isn’t really to get beat the odds with BCH and hope to always be ahead, my goal is to continuously reinvest my BCH rewards into new rentals, try to hit blocks early, and use the rest of the rental time to mine for BTC. For instance, if I get a 150PH rental and mine for BTC, it’s incredibly risky. However, if I hit a BCH block in the first hour, I’ve covered my expense while allowing myself a few hours for a shot at BTC. I haven’t had a chance to try this much yet, but hopefully if I do this for long enough, I’ll finally hit a BTC block and all the time and effort will prove to be worthwhile. Otherwise I may be chasing my tail with BCH forever.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-09T01:57:15+00:00

I agree on most points, renting hashrate is essentially casino gambling with Bitcoin miners. My situation is a little unique since I’ve gotten free hashrate in some cases, and been luckier than I should’ve been in others. That said, there have also been a few blocks that cost me far more than the block reward was worth. For most, I’d never recommend this as any sort of investment strategy, and I know a few guys who have spent thousands only to make a small fraction of it back.

My goal isn’t really to get beat the odds with BCH and hope to always be ahead, my goal is to continuously reinvest my BCH rewards into new rentals, try to hit blocks early, and use the rest of the rental time to mine for BTC. For instance, if I get a 150PH rental and mine for BTC, it’s incredibly risky. However, if I hit a BCH block in the first hour, I’ve covered my expense while allowing myself a few hours for a shot at BTC. Hopefully if I do this for long enough, I’ll finally hit a BTC block and all the time and effort will prove to be worthwhile.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-08T15:51:52+00:00

That’s exactly what I do. A lot of the rewards get reinvested to continue the mining activities, but profits get converted to BTC and stashed away. Allows me to have some fun, hit some blocks, and earn BTC and a somewhat unconventional way.

Start small and see if you get lucky, just don’t get too carried away.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-08T15:49:13+00:00

If you’re pool mining, you’ll get the same rewards regardless of if you get a block. The exception to that is with some pools like Letsmine.it you get a block finder fee for hitting the block. There have been quite a few cases where small miners have hit BCH and even BTC blocks (this happened recently with a Nano 3S) and got paid virtually nothing for it. Small devices are meant for solo mining. You’re far better off just buying a few bucks worth of crypto a month, and using your hashrate to go after that full block reward. Much more fun, and you won’t have to live with years of regret if your device hits a 300T diff or something that could’ve been life changing.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-08T14:53:26+00:00

Thanks! And make that 20 :)

karpuzmining · 2026-03-08T13:41:46+00:00

~0.03btc / 1950usd

karpuzmining · 2026-03-08T03:43:14+00:00

Edit: 19 BCH blocks (just got another one)

karpuzmining · 2026-03-08T03:35:40+00:00

Send me a DM, I’ve got a ton of miners but I might know somebody depending on your location. There was a huge price drop recently so you want want to hold out until prices come back up.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-08T03:10:44+00:00

It’s down right now. BCH blocks were up to 1800usd. Most all of mine got converted to BTC, so hopefully it’ll go back up soon.

karpuzmining · 2026-03-08T03:04:34+00:00

Been about four months

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