The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your NerdQ Axe++ Liquid 6.1T Bitcoin Miner

Introduction to Solo Mining and the NerdQ Axe++

Welcome to the exciting world of home Bitcoin mining.

The NerdQ Axe++ Liquid 6.1T represents a significant leap in accessible, efficient mining technology. Designed for enthusiasts, it allows you to participate in securing the Bitcoin network from your home.

As a solo miner, you have the chance to win the entire block reward. This guide provides clear, practical steps to get your miner up and running efficiently. For a different setup, you might also explore the NerdQaxe Hydro 4.8T Bitcoin Solo Miner.

What’s in the Box: Unpacking Your Miner

Ensure your package contains:

The NerdQ Axe++ Liquid 6.1T Miner Unit (a compact device with integrated liquid cooling), the necessary Power Supply Unit (PSU), and a Quick Start Guide.

Inspect the unit for any shipping damage before proceeding.

Step-by-Step Hardware Setup

First, place your miner in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

Plug the PSU into the miner and connect it to a wall outlet.

Finally, switch on your miner. The LED indicators will light up, and the device will create its own WiFi network for the initial setup, which we’ll use in the next step.

Quick & Easy Configuration via Your Phone

This is the fastest way to get started.

On your phone, open WiFi settings and connect to the network named “Nerdaxe”. Your phone will typically switch to the miner’s setup dashboard.

Find the Settings section, connect the miner to your home WiFi, and input your Pool information and personal BTC wallet address.

Press “Save” and let the miner reset. Once it reboots, the setup is complete. Done!

Advanced Management via Laptop Dashboard

For more detailed management, use your laptop.

Find the miner’s local IP address from its screen or your router.

Enter this IP into a web browser on your laptop to access the full management dashboard.

Here, you can change information if needed, update pool details, or adjust advanced settings, giving you comprehensive control over your device.

Joining a Pool or Going Solo

During the phone setup, you entered your pool and wallet information.

Pool mining provides smaller, but frequent and steady payouts, while solo mining aims for the full block reward.

Always double-check that the BTC wallet address you entered is absolutely correct to ensure you receive your rewards.

Performance, Efficiency, and Verification

After about 20 minutes of operation, your miner should stabilize, reaching almost 6 TH/s with an average power consumption of just around 113 watts. This efficiency rivals larger industrial miners.

To verify it’s working, check the real-time stats on the miner’s own dashboard.

Then, copy your BTC wallet address and log into your mining pool’s website. Seeing your miner’s hash rate contributing there is the ultimate confirmation that everything is set up perfectly.

Maintenance and Best Practices

Maintain your miner by periodically cleaning dust from the radiator with compressed air.

Consistently monitor the dashboard for hash rate and temperature. Stay informed about potential firmware updates from the project’s open-source community to ensure optimal and secure operation.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you can’t find the “Nerdaxe” WiFi, ensure the miner is powered on and restart it.

If the miner isn’t showing on your pool, re-verify your pool URL and wallet address in the settings and check the internet connection. A low hash rate might just require more time to stabilize; allow a full 20-30 minutes before investigating further.

Conclusion: Simpler Than You Think

Congratulations!

You’ve successfully joined the Bitcoin network. The setup—from unboxing to seeing your hashrate on the pool—is more straightforward than it might seem. With the NerdQ Axe++ delivering excellent efficiency, you have a powerful tool for learning and participating in decentralized mining.

Everything goes right. Perfect.

Still unsure about any step?
We’ve put together a quick setup video that shows the full process from start to finish.