NerdQAxe++ setup
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
In this guide, we will show you step by step how to set up the NerdQAxe++ for the first time after delivery.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes your Nerdaxe++ including power supply and power cord, as well as the associated bracket with stand, to skillfully display your new Homeminer.
1. Preparation
Take your NerdQaxe and the bracket with the screws. You will also need a suitable Phillips screwdriver for assembly.
2. Take down the display
The display of your miner covers one of the screw holes for the NerdQaxe, so carefully remove the display. You can simply pull it off the PCB.
3. Place the NerdQaxe in the holder
Carefully place the NerdQaxe into the holder; it should be a snug fit.
4. Screw the board to the top
Take the screwdriver and carefully start the screws without damaging the circuit board. Carefully tighten the screws.
5. Screw the board to the bottom
Since the heatsink is quite large, you have to insert the screws slightly crooked here, but the screw will center itself when you turn it in, don't worry. But be careful not to damage the cooling fins!
6. Set the display to
Now you can put your NerdQaxe++ display back into its designated slot.
7. The Stand
Carefully push the bracket into the stand until it clicks into place. You might need some force, but be careful not to break the bracket.
If in doubt, gently wiggle the bracket back and forth a bit so that it slides in.
8. Plug in
Plug your NerdQaxe++ into an outlet using the included power adapter and into your miner.
9. Connect to Wi-Fi
Connect to the miner via your smartphone or computer. The NerdQaxe++ should appear in your search list as Nerdaxe_xxxx (xxxx = sequence of numbers)
The following screenshots show the connection via browser.
Important Note on Network Configuration
10. Configure network
Once you have connected to your NerdQaxe++, enter your miner's IP address into your browser. You can find the address on the display of your NerdQaxe++.
If the IP address is not visible, you can switch between the pages using the buttons next to the display until you find the correct view.
You can access the network configuration view by clicking on Settings (gear icon) in the left menu column.
Enter your Wi-Fi credentials:
- Hostname: The name of the device on the local network (not relevant, best to leave as is)
- Wi-Fi SSID: The name of your local Wi-Fi network
- Wi-Fi Password: Your Wi-Fi password
Then click Save and then Restart. The Nerdaxe will now restart.
11. Mining Settings
We recommend using the default mining pools. Simply enter your own Bitcoin address, to which you want to mine, into the two "Stratum User" and "Fallback Stratum User" fields.
To give the device a name in the mining pool, you can add ".NerdQAxe++" after the address. Example: bc1puft26r8tk48r3ne29t3uvvhe98jsmh8p9g7g29wcwnkkls4gze0s96sju7.NerdQAxe++
Then press Restart again. The NerdQAxe will now restart and immediately begin mining to your own Bitcoin address.
12. Increase in Hash Rate
On the dashboard, you will see a graph that displays your hashrate and some other data.
The displayed hashrate is based on a 10-minute moving average. Since your miner starts at 0, it will take 10 minutes for the actual hashrate to be displayed.
13. Display indication
Once the NerdQAxe++ has successfully connected to the Wi-Fi, it can display some interesting data from the miner and the network.
The two small buttons next to the display allow you to switch between the different views.
You can access the device via browser using the IP address shown in the display images.
14. Access via Browser
The view after accessing the Bitaxe via the IP address. The device is running and mining.