What's Inside the Shipment Box?
The VolcMiner D1 Mini Pre arrives in a well-packaged box with protective foam padding inside to ensure safety during transit.
- The unit is compact and wrapped securely to prevent any damage or scratches.
- Carefully remove the VolcMiner D1 Mini Pre from the packaging and place it on a stable, flat surface in a well-ventilated area.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up the VolcMiner D1 Mini Pre:
1. Preparing the ASIC
- Find a suitable location in your home that provides a reliable 120-volt power source and has access to an Ethernet connection, as this model requires a wired network connection.
- However, the unit does not have a power cable, so you must purchase a compatible one separately. A typical computer power cable available on Amazon or InfiniteCables.com will work.
- After connecting the power cable and plugging in the Ethernet cable, locate the power button on the miner and switch it on.
- An Ethernet connection is also required, as the miner does not support Wi-Fi. Ensure your setup location has access to an Ethernet port for a stable connection.
- Powering On the ASIC The VolcMiner D1 Mini Pre has a power button. Please switch it on, and the miner will start running.
2. Configuring the ASIC
- Configuring the ASIC To configure your miner, you must access its IP address. There are two ways to find the IP address of your VolcMiner D1 Mini Pre:
~ Log into your home router and check the list of connected devices.
~ Use free software like Advanced IP Scanner to scan your network for newly connected devices.
- So just look for the one that doesn't have a hostname, once you identify the correct IP address, note it down.
3. Accessing the VolcMiner D1 Mini Pre via a Web Browser
Enter the IP address into your web browser's address bar. This will take you to a login page. Use the following default credentials
- Username: root
- Password: Refer to the official manual on Volcminer.com for the most up-to-date password; as of this guide, it is “ltc@dog”.
- After logging in, you’ll see the web GUI for the miner. If needed, change the interface language to English using the option at the top right.
4. Configuring the Mining Pool
- With the miner’s interface open, navigate to the configuration settings to set up your mining pool and worker details.
5. Access the Pool and Miner Settings
- In the left-hand menu, click on “Configuration,” then select the “Pool and Miner” tab.
- There are many Litecoin mining pools available, each with unique features. For this guide, we’ll use ViaBTC as an example.
- Create an Account on ViaBTC – Sign up with your email and password.
- Worker Configuration: Input the same account username into all pool URL entries and choose a simple password (e.g., “123”) for the worker.
- Find the Stratum URL – In the ViaBTC dashboard, scroll down to locate the Stratum URL.
- Enter the URL in the Volcminer Interface – Copy the URL into the pool configuration section.
Add two backup pools by replacing the port number in the Stratum URL:
- Pool 2: Replace the port with 25
- Pool 3: Replace the port with 443
- Worker Name: Your ViaBTC username followed by a dot and an identifier (e.g., username.workername).
- Password: Can be "XXX," "123," or any placeholder (it doesn’t impact mining).
- Mining Mode: Ensure that the miner is set to normal mode. Although future firmware updates may offer a low power mode, normal mode is standard for now.
- Scroll down and hit Save to confirm your settings. In a couple of minutes, your miner should show up on ViaBTC or your chosen mining pool’s dashboard.
6. Withdrawing Your Earnings
Once your miner is actively mining, you might be wondering how to withdraw your earnings:
- Assets Tab: In ViaBTC, click on the Assets tab at the top left to view your accumulated Litecoin, Dogecoin, and other coins.
7. Recommended Wallets
- For added security, especially with cryptocurrencies, it is highly recommended to use a cold storage wallet—such as a Tangem wallet. With a cold storage wallet, you remain the sole custodian of your private keys, greatly enhancing the security of your crypto assets.
- From here, you can initiate withdrawals to your own wallet.
- Once all details are entered, save the settings, Start Mining The VolcMiner D1 Mini Pre will start mining within a few minutes. The miner's dashboard allows you to monitor real-time performance, including hash rate and power consumption.
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