Watch it work
Harlo Labs tests all three power modes, up to 50 TH/s
The Hobbyist Miner unboxes and tests the 40T
One machine. Three modes.
Pick how hard it runs from the dashboard. Eco sips power overnight, Standard is the 40 TH/s it ships in, and Turbo unlocks the full 50 TH/s when you want every chance at a block.
| Spec | Eco | StandardShips in this mode | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hashrate | 30 TH/s | 40 TH/s | 50 TH/s |
| Power at the wall | 450W | 650W | 850W |
| Efficiency | 14.8 J/TH | 15.9 J/TH | 17.0 J/TH |
| ASIC | BM1370, 30 chips | ||
| PSU | Built in, 94% efficient | ||
| Cooling | Twin fan + full height heatsink, about 50 dB in Eco | ||
| Network | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) + RJ45 Ethernet | ||
| Input | 100-240V, standard IEC C14 cord | ||
| Dimensions | 33 x 16.5 x 19 cm | ||
Wall power measured on the bench at 26 C room temperature.
Reserve Batch 5 at $799Build progress
Exactly how far along the hardware is, so you know what stage you are buying into.
- ✓ Design Complete
- ✓ Boards assembled Complete
- 3 Sample validated In progress
- 4 Production run 4 to 6 wks
- 5 Shipping Oct 31, then Nov 14
Boards are assembled and the first samples are on the bench now. The custom UI and firmware are still in active development, about 4 to 6 weeks out.
The cheapest hashrate you can put on a desk.
At $799, a full 40 TH/s works out to about $19.98 per terahash. The nearest desktop machines cost more, some of them four to five times more.
| Magic Miner 40T | $16/TH | |
|---|---|---|
| Canaan Avalon Q | ~$20/TH | |
| BSB 30T | ~$27/TH | |
| NerdQaxe++ | ~$80/TH | |
| Typical Bitaxe | ~$90/TH |
Longer bar = more hashrate per dollar.
The people behind the build
What you're actually buying
- The hardware is real Boards are assembled and being validated now. The firmware and the new UI are still about 4 to 6 weeks out.
- Dates can move Lead times and freight can move a ship date by a week or two. Every change gets posted here.
- Mining is a lottery Solo mining pays in whole blocks or not at all. 40 TH/s gives you a real, recurring shot at one.
- Difficulty and price move Bitcoin difficulty and price both affect what this earns. We publish honest expectations, never guarantees.
Questions people ask
What am I paying, and when?
The batch price, in full, at checkout. That is the pledge, and it funds the production run your unit is built in. Full refund any time before it ships.
How much power does it pull?
About 650W at the wall in the standard 40 TH/s mode, roughly a high end gaming PC. Turn it down to 450W for 30 TH/s, or push it to 850W for the full 50 TH/s. It runs off any normal outlet on a standard IEC C14 cord.
Magic Miner build quality has been hit or miss. What is different here?
This is a ground up build on the new BM1370, not a revision of an older board. Every unit is bench tested before it leaves the factory.
Do I need my own Bitcoin node?
No. Point it at your own node, or at an open solo pool like solo.ckpool or public-pool.io. Either way the payout address is yours.
What if I change my mind?
Refunds are allowed, always. Full refund any time before your unit ships, no questions asked. After it ships, the standard return policy applies.
Where does it ship, and when?
Worldwide. Batches 1 to 4 are sold out and ship from the end of October. Batch 5 is open with 50 units and ships on 14 November.
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