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Why would I need a Gigampz if I already have a ATX power supply?
A typical consumer grade 750+ Watt power supply costs around $100. On the other hand a Gigampz board paired with a refurbished industrial grade server power supply can cost as little as $60. The Gigampz also provides some nice additional features like the ability to monitor and control it with a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or similar device. The bottom line is you get a better power supply for around 50% of the cost. The savings can be even greater for large deployments.
Can I use a Gigampz without the Raspberry Pi?
Yes, every board comes with a jumper you can use to manually turn the power on and off w/o using a Raspberry Pi. To turn the power on simply place the provided jumper over pins 2 & 3 marked by the thick white line on the JP1 header. Remove the jumper or place it on pins 1 & 2 to turn the power off.
Does the DPS-800GBA need extra cooling fans to stay cool?
The DPS-800GBA has fans with built in speed control no additional fans are necessary. Setting the supply directly on a flat surface can cause it to feel hot to the touch. Using rubber feet or size M3 screws to raise it up off the surface slightly or turning the supplies on their side so that both the top and bottom are exposed to the air will greatly improve the supplies operating temperature.
Where can I find the pin-out and other technical information about the Gigampz?
Check out the Gigampz spec sheet linked at the top of this FAQ page.
Where can I find example software showing howto use the Gigampz with the Raspberry Pi?
Check out the zip file gigampz_rpi.zip linked at the top of this FAQ page.
Can I use something besides a Raspberry Pi like an Arduino, Beagleboard, or micro-controller?
Yes, the Gigampz is a 3.3v logic level device and it's inputs are 5v tolerant so you can use a wide range of devices to control it.
What Power Supply is compatible with the Gigampz?
There are several versions of the Gigampz board see the product page for the board to see which PSUs are compatible with it.
What Bitcoin Mining Equipment will Gigampz work with?
The Gigampz is a generic +12 volt power supply (same as a 6-pin PCIe connector) and will work with most Bitcoin mining equipment as long as you have the appropriate cable. For example Gigampz works great with Antminer S1, S3, S3+, S5, Spondoolies SP20, Gridseed, Bitfury, and most other mining equipment.
What forms of payment do you accept?
For orders through our web store we accept credit cards or Paypal.
What is the efficiency rating of the Gigampz PSUs
Gigampz adapters are compatible with a number of different PSUs of various efficiencies. Most PSU's we currently stock are 80Plus Platinum rated. Check the product listing for efficiency specifications.
Do you offer volume discount pricing?
Yes, for more information contact sales@gigampz.com
Do you have boards for any other power supplies?
Yes, we have designs for several different power supplies such as the HP Common Slot, DPS-1200FBA, Intel DPS-1200TBA (CRPS), Dell Z750, and IBM DPS-2000bb. We can design a board for pretty much any power supply. Email sales@gigampz.com for more information. Lead times on non-stocked boards are typically 2-4 weeks depending on required quantity and component availability.
Do you ship Internationally?
Yes, Our web store offers shipping options to Canada, Europe, and Australia. International customers outside those areas can email sales@gigampz.com and order via email. If you are an international re-seller we'd love to work with you contact us at sales@gigampz.com
Can I be a re-seller for Gigampz boards?
We work with re-sellers, contact us at sales@gigampz.com for more information and to introduce yourself.
Question not answered here? Contact us at support@gigampz.com
A typical consumer grade 750+ Watt power supply costs around $100. On the other hand a Gigampz board paired with a refurbished industrial grade server power supply can cost as little as $60. The Gigampz also provides some nice additional features like the ability to monitor and control it with a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or similar device. The bottom line is you get a better power supply for around 50% of the cost. The savings can be even greater for large deployments.
Can I use a Gigampz without the Raspberry Pi?
Yes, every board comes with a jumper you can use to manually turn the power on and off w/o using a Raspberry Pi. To turn the power on simply place the provided jumper over pins 2 & 3 marked by the thick white line on the JP1 header. Remove the jumper or place it on pins 1 & 2 to turn the power off.
Does the DPS-800GBA need extra cooling fans to stay cool?
The DPS-800GBA has fans with built in speed control no additional fans are necessary. Setting the supply directly on a flat surface can cause it to feel hot to the touch. Using rubber feet or size M3 screws to raise it up off the surface slightly or turning the supplies on their side so that both the top and bottom are exposed to the air will greatly improve the supplies operating temperature.
Where can I find the pin-out and other technical information about the Gigampz?
Check out the Gigampz spec sheet linked at the top of this FAQ page.
Where can I find example software showing howto use the Gigampz with the Raspberry Pi?
Check out the zip file gigampz_rpi.zip linked at the top of this FAQ page.
Can I use something besides a Raspberry Pi like an Arduino, Beagleboard, or micro-controller?
Yes, the Gigampz is a 3.3v logic level device and it's inputs are 5v tolerant so you can use a wide range of devices to control it.
What Power Supply is compatible with the Gigampz?
There are several versions of the Gigampz board see the product page for the board to see which PSUs are compatible with it.
What Bitcoin Mining Equipment will Gigampz work with?
The Gigampz is a generic +12 volt power supply (same as a 6-pin PCIe connector) and will work with most Bitcoin mining equipment as long as you have the appropriate cable. For example Gigampz works great with Antminer S1, S3, S3+, S5, Spondoolies SP20, Gridseed, Bitfury, and most other mining equipment.
What forms of payment do you accept?
For orders through our web store we accept credit cards or Paypal.
What is the efficiency rating of the Gigampz PSUs
Gigampz adapters are compatible with a number of different PSUs of various efficiencies. Most PSU's we currently stock are 80Plus Platinum rated. Check the product listing for efficiency specifications.
Do you offer volume discount pricing?
Yes, for more information contact sales@gigampz.com
Do you have boards for any other power supplies?
Yes, we have designs for several different power supplies such as the HP Common Slot, DPS-1200FBA, Intel DPS-1200TBA (CRPS), Dell Z750, and IBM DPS-2000bb. We can design a board for pretty much any power supply. Email sales@gigampz.com for more information. Lead times on non-stocked boards are typically 2-4 weeks depending on required quantity and component availability.
Do you ship Internationally?
Yes, Our web store offers shipping options to Canada, Europe, and Australia. International customers outside those areas can email sales@gigampz.com and order via email. If you are an international re-seller we'd love to work with you contact us at sales@gigampz.com
Can I be a re-seller for Gigampz boards?
We work with re-sellers, contact us at sales@gigampz.com for more information and to introduce yourself.
Question not answered here? Contact us at support@gigampz.com
