Can't get the gosh-darn thing to work after firmware update
Ok, so, I have two 601s-- its important to note these are actually review units sent to me to render an opinion for a major retailer.
The first one was working fine; I updated the firmware to the latest one, (2.14.12) and it never hashed again. Just complained of low voltage (checked the power supply-- nothing wrong). Then it made a loud snapping sound; I assume it's dead forever.
I wrote bitaxe, they weren't unhelpful, but not helpful either. They told me my bitcoin address was wrong, and that's why it wasn't working. :-/ Doesn't explain the snapping sound.
Second one, I confirmed it was working, changed it to my bitcoin address, still worked. Updated to 2.14.12 and once again-- no hash. Nothing at all. It says the power is low, but it's not. I have dozens of power supplies here, and none of them worked. I tried to do a binary search of working firmware, but none of them worked. Not a single one
Can anyone tell me what I might be doing wrong? It seems like the only firmware that works with the thing is whatever it shipped with-- and I don't know what that is, nor how to get updates in that case.
I am *very* technical with both comp-sci and EE degrees. However, I have zero desire to spend days debugging a $45 product.
Can anyone jump me ahead on what I'm doing wrong?
I really don't want to give this product a bad review because I think it's neat, but it appears to be absolute nonsense.
The firmware updates the device itself recommends don't work, and killed the first one.
Please advise,
thank you