Solar Hardware, Pilot-Ready Design MSBX — Explore a solar-first mining hardware concept
MSBX is a pilot hardware concept for solar operators. Verify your email to record interest and discuss an operator-led feasibility review; no unit, installer, mining connection, fee schedule, or payout service is live.
Pilot planning: Availability to be confirmed
Access Status
Bitcoin onboarding is verified and operator-configured.
Solar homes and pilot hardware operators can request access now. We keep public pages clear about what is live, what is alpha, and what remains on the roadmap.
- Configured onboarding
- Verify an email to open the dashboard. Mining connection details remain unavailable until an operator enables a matching secure gateway.
- Alpha
- MSBX feasibility and onboarding are configured for approved homes, vendors, and operators; mining activation remains gated.
- Not yet live
- Mining rewards, payout records, and later protocol support require separately operated services.
Explore a Solar Hardware Build
MSBX is an open-hardware design direction. The current public offering is verified onboarding and feasibility discussion; no DIY kit, pre-configured Click build, or public mining endpoint has been released.
What you need
A Raspberry Pi 4/5 or mini-PC, a compatible USB-ASIC, a reliable power supply, and surplus solar are useful reference components for a future pilot build.
The software
Click software and miner connectivity are not publicly released. The verified dashboard can record a proposed worker configuration; it does not provide an installer or mining endpoint. See Click status →
Learn the build
Melanin Academy walks through parts, wiring, and safe defaults step by step. Open Academy →
Pre-built pilot units aren't open for reservation during the alpha. To register interest, ask Melanie or email company@melanin.engineering.
Plan → Review → Prepare
Plan
Discuss a possible solar, battery, or grid-powered setup with an operator. The listed electrical ranges are design references, not a shipping product specification or installation offer.
Review
If an operator accepts a pilot, hardware, safe power limits, and a secure gateway would be reviewed separately. A compatible USB-ASIC can be used for Bitcoin education, but Melanin is not currently providing a public miner connection.
Prepare
The dashboard stores verified onboarding and proposed configuration. It does not yet provide earnings, payouts, live mobile monitoring, a fee schedule, or a public Stratum connection.
Illustrative MSBX Variants
These are concept configurations for pilot discussion, not products currently for sale or installation.
| Model | Solar Input | Best For | Bitcoin Mining | USB-ASIC Ready | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIY Kit | 100W+ | Hobbyists, learners | USB-ASIC (included) | ARM CPU | Concept |
| Home | 300W+ | Residential | USB-ASIC | Integrated ARM | Concept |
| Pro | 500W+ | Small commercial | Multi-ASIC | Integrated ARM | Concept |
| Industrial | 1kW+ | Enterprise | ASIC Array | Multi-CPU | Pilot discussion |
| Modular | Variable | Custom deployments | Configurable | Configurable | Pilot discussion |
Proposed MSBX DIY Kit
A reference design for hobbyists and learners who want hands-on experience with solar hardware and Bitcoin proof-of-work. It is not a released kit, installer, or managed mining offer.
Illustrative contents
- Raspberry Pi
- Compatible USB-ASIC miner
- Weatherproof case with ventilation
- Heatsinks and fan cooling system
- Storage media for a future user-managed software image
- Solar-compatible DC power supply (12V-48V)
- All cables and connectors
- Proposed assembly and safety guide
Illustrative design targets
- Bitcoin Hashrate: ~500 GH/s (with USB-ASIC)
- Miner: plug-and-play USB-ASIC (SHA-256)
- Power Consumption: 15-25W total
- Solar Panel Required: 100W minimum
- Assembly Time: ~2 hours
Hardware Reference Guide
Example component classes for independent research. Melanin does not sell, install, remotely manage, or certify these products through this page.
USB-ASIC Miners (Bitcoin)
| Miner | Hashrate | Power | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact USB ASIC (mid) | ~500 GH/s | 15W | $100-150 |
| Compact USB ASIC (high) | ~600 GH/s | 18W | $150-200 |
| Compact USB ASIC (entry) | ~400 GH/s | 12W | $80-120 |
| Compact USB ASIC (low) | ~300 GH/s | 10W | $60-100 |
| Open-source educational miner | ~50 GH/s | 5W | $30-50 |
Raspberry Pi + USB-ASIC Kits
| Kit | Specs | Best For | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pi 5 Kit (8GB) | Quad-core, 8GB RAM + USB-ASIC | Best DIY Bitcoin build | $120-150 |
| Pi 5 Kit (4GB) | Quad-core, 4GB RAM + USB-ASIC | Standard DIY Bitcoin build | $80-100 |
| Pi 4 Kit (8GB) | Quad-core, 8GB RAM | Budget option | $70-90 |
| Pi Zero 2 W | Quad-core, 512MB | VIBE mode only | $25-35 |
Note: Prices are approximate. Check with verified vendors for current pricing.
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Plan With Hardware You Already Own
Use the table to discuss a proposed setup during verified onboarding. Click and Network connectivity are not publicly available, and no miner is approved to connect from this page.
| Device | Coin | Est. Hashrate | Mode | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi + USB-ASIC | Bitcoin (SHA-256) | ~500 GH/s | DIY kit | DIY Kit → |
| Windows / macOS / Linux + USB-ASIC | Bitcoin (SHA-256) | 0.3–1 TH/s | Melanin Click | Get Click |
| Industrial ASIC (S19, Whatsminer…) | Bitcoin (SHA-256) | Your rig's hashrate | Network | Request Access |
| Any Stratum Miner (standard mining clients, mining rigs, etc.) |
Bitcoin (SHA-256) | Your rig's hashrate | Network |
Verified Bitcoin onboarding and hardware planning · mining terms and connectivity remain pending an operating gateway.
