From abd54af111299924e77e4f11a4f707680807a619 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Skot Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2024 17:15:03 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update readme.md added link to fan mounting screws --- readme.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 8a240ac..e3a0752 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ bitaxe is a fully open source hardware Bitcoin ASIC miner. Ultra is the 3rd majo - [BM1366 ASIC from NBTC on AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804709142138.html). I got the "AG" variant. Not really sure what the difference is -- "AL" works also. - [40x40mm heatsink and 5V fan](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832861666365.html) from a random AliExpress seller. The fans are crap, but the heatsinks are good. **make sure** to use a good quality thermal compound between the heatsink and ASIC! - Upgrade your fan with the [Noctua NF-A4x20](https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A4x20-5V-PWM-Premium-Quality/dp/B071FNHVXN) 5V 4-Pin fan for a much more pleasant experience. + - Get some longer mounting screws for the 20mm thick fan vs the 10mm thick fan that comes with the heatsink: [M3x25mm Flat Head Wood Self Tapping screws](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W5DQ23J) - Supports 0.91" SSD1306-based I2C OLED Module. [Example Amazon seller](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZY4YBHL) - [KiCad 7](https://www.kicad.org) design files