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Upstream Data has a new software initiative starting with our LoadSync™ industrial bitcoin mining controller. We converted from PLC controls to a much more scalable embedded Linux based architecture. This project is led by b_rowan and James Hilliard. Brett gives an overview of what it can do today, but...

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Edward2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard @b_rowan_BTC killing it!

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Steve Barbour2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard

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Haider2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard Amazing!

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skot2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard this is so cool. nice work! How do y'all (or your customers) normally get internet to these containers?

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Steve Barbour2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard Mix of cellular, starlink or fiber depending on the location

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Kirk2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard This is super fuckin’ cool.

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Alpha Zeta (Rapha Zagury)2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard This is awesome. Congrats!

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Steve Barbour2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard Thank you! Please keep us in mind on future mining bids at Swan :D, we have this integrated in both air and water cooling (water coming mid-2024)

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Al’s Lacrosse2 years ago

@b_rowan_BTC @james_hilliard I think you guys are violating child labor laws.

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👑 Heavily Armed Clown2 years ago

@james_hilliard @b_rowan_BTC Very cool

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Steve Barbour2 years ago

@james_hilliard @b_rowan_BTC Thanks HAC!!

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