BeeEvolved on Nostr: The Dragon is an open-source Bitcoin mining hardware design that utilizes the BM1370 ...
The Dragon is an open-source Bitcoin mining hardware design that utilizes the BM1370 mining chips, renowned for their exceptional performance and efficiency. At the time of writing, it stands among the most advanced Bitcoin mining chips available. The Dragon is equipped with SPI touchscreen for intuitive control, a microSD card slot for expanded system storage, real-time audio alerts through integrated alarm hardware and firmware. This combination of high-performance components and advanced features delivers a powerful, efficient, and user-friendly Bitcoin mining solution.
Without any delay, let's dive in! Keep in mind that for benchmarking purposes, we are using basic heatsink and cooling systems to later compare them against our custom thermal management solutions, such as the ThermoColumn AirMatrix.
The Dragon is equipped with SPI display capabilities, touchscreen functionality, a microSD card slot and an audio alarm buzzer. These features greatly enhance the capabilities of open-source Bitcoin mining hardware and can be seamlessly integrated into other open-source designs, such as the Bitaxe. By offering real-time performance monitoring, intuitive user interaction, expandable data storage, and instant system audio alerts, this hardware integration empowers Bitcoin miners with greater control, improved usability, and a more efficient and reliable mining experience.
The reconfigured hardware is also showing significant potential in efficiency, an area we will certainly continue exploring as we scale to larger designs. Currently, the Dragon is undergoing revisions, with many important enhancements already in the development pipeline.
A significant amount of work is still underway, as extensive custom firmware must be developed to fully support this new hardware. We are incredibly excited to begin this process and bring this technology into the hands of Bitcoin mining enthusiasts.
We will begin testing our ThermoColumn AirMatrix system on the Dragon once the basic thermal management solutions have been fully benchmarked. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at the planned custom thermal management stack designed for the Dragon.
The ThermoColumn AirMatrix, developed by Bee Evolved, is an advanced cooling system designed to optimize thermal management for high-performance hardware. This design focuses on enhancing efficiency and reliability through innovative airflow and heat dissipation solutions, making it ideal for demanding applications like Bitcoin mining.
GitHub Repository
Why Enhance Bitcoin mining hardware with microSD Support?
Adding a microSD slot to the Dragon unlocks powerful new features. Custom mining configuration firmware and performance logs can be stored directly on the device for months or even years for analysis. This upgrade streamlines operation and adds flexibility for both everyday miners and developers. Adding a microSD slot coupled with the ESP32 unlocks countless additional functions and features for Bitcoin mining hardware.
Why SPI and Touchscreens?
Integrating a larger touchscreen with SPI functionality transforms the Dragon and other open-source designs into fully standalone mining rigs. This allows users to manage their mining hardware directly from the device without needing a secondary computer or mobile device, making operation more convenient and efficient.
Why an Audio Alarm?
Mining devices often face issues like overheating, Wi-Fi connectivity loss, pool downtime, or hardware malfunctions. An audio alarm can instantly alert users to these problems, enabling quick intervention to prevent extended downtime and protect the device’s longevity.
Let's take a look at the Dragon next to a standard Bitaxe and Bittyaxe for comparison.
We are deeply inspired by the future of open-source Bitcoin mining hardware and the opportunity to harness technology to restore Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision: 1 CPU, 1 vote. Affordable and accessible single-chip Bitcoin mining hardware, built with the latest advancements in efficiency and hashrate, empowering sovereign individuals to fortify Bitcoin’s foundation.
It’s hard to believe Satoshi envisioned a future where 99% of Bitcoin blocks are controlled by a few entities driven purely by profit, disconnected from Bitcoin’s core principles. Bitcoin was created as a rebellion against the failures of centralized financial systems, yet today, Bitcoin mining is dominated by a select few, pulling Bitcoin closer to the very centralization it was designed to resist.
The greatest threat to #Bitcoin stems from a single vulnerability: mining centralization. Everything begins and ends with hashrate distribution.
or Bittyaxe at a time, placed in the hands and homes of individuals who are inspired by Bitcoin and are committed to ensuring its decentralization.Thank you for taking the time to read this. These small designs are only the beginning. Many more innovations are on the horizon, from the ECOminer, powered by 50 ASIC chips, to Fezzik, engineered to mine Bitcoin with hundreds of ASICs. The future of decentralized mining is being built, one Dragon, #Bitaxe or Bittyaxe at a time, placed in the hands and homes of individuals who are inspired by Bitcoin and are committed to ensuring its decentralization. Orginal Article: https://x.com/beeevolved/status/1879617370068791424
Without any delay, let's dive in! Keep in mind that for benchmarking purposes, we are using basic heatsink and cooling systems to later compare them against our custom thermal management solutions, such as the ThermoColumn AirMatrix.
The Dragon is equipped with SPI display capabilities, touchscreen functionality, a microSD card slot and an audio alarm buzzer. These features greatly enhance the capabilities of open-source Bitcoin mining hardware and can be seamlessly integrated into other open-source designs, such as the Bitaxe. By offering real-time performance monitoring, intuitive user interaction, expandable data storage, and instant system audio alerts, this hardware integration empowers Bitcoin miners with greater control, improved usability, and a more efficient and reliable mining experience.
The reconfigured hardware is also showing significant potential in efficiency, an area we will certainly continue exploring as we scale to larger designs. Currently, the Dragon is undergoing revisions, with many important enhancements already in the development pipeline.
A significant amount of work is still underway, as extensive custom firmware must be developed to fully support this new hardware. We are incredibly excited to begin this process and bring this technology into the hands of Bitcoin mining enthusiasts.
We will begin testing our ThermoColumn AirMatrix system on the Dragon once the basic thermal management solutions have been fully benchmarked. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at the planned custom thermal management stack designed for the Dragon.
The ThermoColumn AirMatrix, developed by Bee Evolved, is an advanced cooling system designed to optimize thermal management for high-performance hardware. This design focuses on enhancing efficiency and reliability through innovative airflow and heat dissipation solutions, making it ideal for demanding applications like Bitcoin mining.
GitHub Repository
Why Enhance Bitcoin mining hardware with microSD Support?
Adding a microSD slot to the Dragon unlocks powerful new features. Custom mining configuration firmware and performance logs can be stored directly on the device for months or even years for analysis. This upgrade streamlines operation and adds flexibility for both everyday miners and developers. Adding a microSD slot coupled with the ESP32 unlocks countless additional functions and features for Bitcoin mining hardware.
Why SPI and Touchscreens?
Integrating a larger touchscreen with SPI functionality transforms the Dragon and other open-source designs into fully standalone mining rigs. This allows users to manage their mining hardware directly from the device without needing a secondary computer or mobile device, making operation more convenient and efficient.
Why an Audio Alarm?
Mining devices often face issues like overheating, Wi-Fi connectivity loss, pool downtime, or hardware malfunctions. An audio alarm can instantly alert users to these problems, enabling quick intervention to prevent extended downtime and protect the device’s longevity.
Let's take a look at the Dragon next to a standard Bitaxe and Bittyaxe for comparison.
We are deeply inspired by the future of open-source Bitcoin mining hardware and the opportunity to harness technology to restore Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision: 1 CPU, 1 vote. Affordable and accessible single-chip Bitcoin mining hardware, built with the latest advancements in efficiency and hashrate, empowering sovereign individuals to fortify Bitcoin’s foundation.
It’s hard to believe Satoshi envisioned a future where 99% of Bitcoin blocks are controlled by a few entities driven purely by profit, disconnected from Bitcoin’s core principles. Bitcoin was created as a rebellion against the failures of centralized financial systems, yet today, Bitcoin mining is dominated by a select few, pulling Bitcoin closer to the very centralization it was designed to resist.
The greatest threat to #Bitcoin stems from a single vulnerability: mining centralization. Everything begins and ends with hashrate distribution.
or Bittyaxe at a time, placed in the hands and homes of individuals who are inspired by Bitcoin and are committed to ensuring its decentralization.Thank you for taking the time to read this. These small designs are only the beginning. Many more innovations are on the horizon, from the ECOminer, powered by 50 ASIC chips, to Fezzik, engineered to mine Bitcoin with hundreds of ASICs. The future of decentralized mining is being built, one Dragon, #Bitaxe or Bittyaxe at a time, placed in the hands and homes of individuals who are inspired by Bitcoin and are committed to ensuring its decentralization. Orginal Article: https://x.com/beeevolved/status/1879617370068791424