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So I ordered a Helium Miner….. (Part #5) – 8 months of mining fun

So it’s been quite a while since I have provided an update on my Helium (HNT) mining so here it is……. When I first got my miner back in January 2022 setup I was mining low end of my original … Continue reading

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Helium Miner setup and Connectivity – Part #2

Continuation of our “Bobcat Helium Miner – Setup and Connectivity” series.

This video shows how I installed my Bobcat 300 miner in my attic (in the middle of a Canadian Winter), including physical protection as well as power and networking. I published this video later then I wanted, so I also tested a few different antenna’s, and also have my plans on improving my setup. Continue reading

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So I ordered a Helium Miner….. (Part #4) – UPDATED Estimated Setup, Installation and Network Connectivity

In my previous post, I outlined three different installations that I was planning on for when I installed my Helium miner.  The first was simply set the antenna by a window, the next was move the antenna to the attic, … Continue reading

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So I ordered a Helium Miner….. (Part #3) – Estimated Setup, Installation and Network Connectivity

Based on the steps in the previous posts, in my situation I’m targeting to mine 4-6 HNT per month, and found that the popular and successful miners in my area are the Bobcat Helium miner using a 6-8dBi antenna so … Continue reading

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So I ordered a Helium Miner….. (Part #2) – Profitability and Equipment

When I decided to get into helium mining, obviously my first question was, when would I see a Return on Investment (ROI)?  Considering all the components I needed (i.e. miner, antenna, cabling, other mounting hardware) was roughly between $1000 – … Continue reading

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So I ordered a Helium Miner….. (Part #1)

So as the title of this blog post says, “So I ordered a Helium Miner”….. What is Helium? and what is a Helium miner you might ask? Helium is a public blockchain, developed to incentivize everyday people to assist in … Continue reading

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