Getting started
The Proto-MDK (Mining Development Kit) is developed and designed to drive innovation in Bitcoin mining by making high-quality hardware and software accessible to more developers.
What's included
The Mining Development Kit includes three hashboards, one control board, and one microSD card. This kit is designed to be mechanically compatible with a chassis of the following dimensions:
You will find a list of materials needed in the Required materials guide to start installation of your Proto-MDK.
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3 x Hashboard
Hashboard (baffle side)
Hashboard (heatsink side)
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1 x Control board
Control board (front)
Control board (back)
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1 x microSD
16GB microSD
Pre flashed with an early release of the firmware
Before proceeding, document the control board's 12-digit MAC address found on the control board package and 16-digit serial number found on the label near the microSD port.
Chassis compatibility
The Proto-MDK hashboards and control board are mechanically compatible with chassis of the following dimensions: 127mm W × 254mm H × 309mm D. Below is a list of common miners with chassis sizes that should fit the Proto-MDK hashboards.
| Chassis | Compatible with MDK |
|---|---|
| S19K Pro | Incompatible |
| S19 Pro | Incompatible |
| S21 Pro | Incompatible |
| S19 | Compatible |
| S19 XP | Compatible |
| S19a | Compatible |
| S19a Pro | Compatible |
| S19j | Compatible |
| S19j Pro | Compatible |
| S19j Pro+ | Compatible |
| S19j XP | Compatible |
| S21 | Compatible |
| T19 | Compatible |
Support
Having trouble with your MDK? Can't find what you need? We're here to help.
mining.support@block.xyz