GekkoScience Compac F USB Miner
Bitcoin Appliances
The GekkoScience Compac F is a popular USB-powered Bitcoin ASIC miner delivering approximately 2.5–3 TH/s from a standard USB port — no dedicated power supply needed. Built around the BM1387 chip, it draws just 5–10W and connects to any computer or powered USB hub. A community favorite for solo Bitcoin mining enthusiasts who want to participate in the lottery of finding a block without significant energy costs. GekkoScience has been producing USB Bitcoin miners since the early 2010s.
Details
- Chip
- BM1387
- Price
- $25–$50
- Cooling
- passive
- Device Type
- asic_miner
- Form Factor
- usb_stick
- Hashrate Gh
- 2500
- Open Source
- No
- Power Watts
- 7
- Solo Mining
- Yes
- Connectivity
- usb
- Manufacturer
- GekkoScience
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