NerdQAxe++ setup
Step-by-step setup guide
In this guide, we show you step by step how to start up the NerdQaxe++ for the first time after delivery. Step-by-step Bitaxe guide
Included in delivery
The delivery includes your NerdQaxe++ with power supply and power cable, as well as the corresponding mounting kit with stand to showcase your new home miner.
1. Preparation
Take your NerdQaxe and the holder with the screws, and you will also need a suitable Phillips screwdriver for assembly.
2. Remove the display
The display of your miner covers one of the holes used to screw in the NerdQaxe++, so carefully remove the display. You can simply pull it off the circuit board.
3. Place the NerdQaxe++ in the holder
Carefully place the NerdQaxe into the holder, which should fit perfectly.
4. Screw the circuit board on top
Take the screwdriver and carefully insert the screws without damaging the circuit board. Tighten the screws carefully.
5. Screw the circuit board in place at the bottom
Since the heat sink is quite large, you will need to insert the screws at a slight angle, but don't worry, the screw will center itself as you turn it in. Be careful not to damage the cooling fins!
6. Place the display
Now you can plug the display of your NerdQaxe++ back into the designated slot.
8. The base
Carefully slide the bracket into the stand until it clicks into place. You may need to use a little force, but be careful not to break the bracket.
If in doubt, gently wiggle the bracket back and forth a little to help it slide into place.
9. Plug in
Plug your NerdQaxe++ into a power socket using the supplied power adapter and connect it to your Miner.
10. Connect to Wi-Fi
Connect to the NerdQaxe 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 about network configuration
11. Network configuration
After connecting to your NerdQaxe++, enter the IP address of your Miner in your browser. You will find the address on the display of your miner.
If the IP address is not visible, you can use the buttons next to the display to switch between pages until you find the correct view. You can access the network configuration view by clicking on Settings (gear icon) in the left-hand menu column.
Enter your Wi-Fi credentials:
- Hostname: the device’s name on your local network (can usually be left as is)
- Wi-Fi SSID: the name of your local Wi-Fi network
- Wi-Fi Password: your Wi-Fi password
Tap Save and then Restart. The NerdQaxe++ will now reboot.
12. Mining Settings
We recommend using the preset mining pools. Simply enter the Bitcoin address you want to mine to in both “Stratum User” and “Fallback Stratum User.”
If you’d like to give the miner a name inside the pool, append “.nerdqaxe++” to your address (e.g. bc1puft26r8tk48r3ne29t3uvvhe98jsmh8p9g7g29wcwnkkls4gze0s96sju7.nerdqaxe++).
Finally, click Restart once more. The Miner will reboot and immediately start mining to your own Bitcoin address.
13. Hashrate increase
In the dashboard, you will see a graph showing the hashrate and some other data.
The hashrate displayed is based on the moving average of the last 10 minutes. Since your miner starts at 0, it takes 10 minutes for the actual hashrate to be displayed.
14. Information on the display
Once the NerdQaxe++ has successfully connected to the Wi-Fi, it can display some exciting data about the miner and the network.
The two small buttons next to the display can be used to switch between the different views.
The IP address on the display images can be used to access the device via browser.
8. Access via the browser
The view after accessing the NerdQaxe++ via the IP address. The device is running and mining.