ASIC Rig Assembly, Diagnostics & Operations Masterclass
A 2-day intensive practical workshop inside our Dawson hardware testing laboratory.
Format & Location
In-Person 2-Day Practical Intensive (16 Hours total) • Logic Bridge Hub Workshop Lab, 67 Main Street, Dawson VIC 3858
Tuition & Pricing Basis
$1,450 AUD per participant (includes diagnostic toolkit, workbook, and lab bench materials)
Program Overview & Real-World Result
Master physical ASIC teardown, thermal paste repasting, hashboard troubleshooting, 3-phase PDU wiring safety, and firmware optimization in a fully equipped Australian workshop.
Expected Practical Competency: Participants gain the practical physical skills to diagnose failing hashboard ASICs, replace cooling fans and thermal interface materials, configure custom firmware for power efficiency, and safely design high-amp electrical circuits.
Delivered By
Led by certified electrical technicians and senior hardware diagnostic engineers at Logic Bridge Hub.
Target Audience
Self-hosted crypto mining operators, regional farm caretakers, electricians expanding into high-density compute, and technical enthusiasts seeking hardware-level competency.
Curriculum & Technical Scope
- Physical anatomy and teardown of Bitmain Antminer and MicroBT Whatsminer chassis
- Hashboard voltage domain testing using digital multimeters and oscilloscope probes
- Kernel log interpretation for hardware error codes (HW errors, temp sensors, PLL clock faults)
- Safe 240V/415V 3-phase workshop electrical distribution, breaker sizing, and C19/C20 cabling
- Airflow dynamics, CFM calculations, negative pressure mitigation, and sound dampening baffling
- Immersion cooling tank principles, dielectric fluid maintenance, and pump redundancies
Step-by-Step Delivery Process
1. Safety & Electrical Grounding
Orientation on workshop high-voltage safety, ESD protocols, earthing requirements, and proper breaker selection under Australian electrical rules.
2. Chassis Teardown & Component Isolation
Hands-on disassembly of control boards, power supply units (PSUs), fan assemblies, and hashboards with systematic inspection of heat sinks.
3. Bench Diagnostics & Signal Line Tracing
Powering boards on test rigs to measure RI, RO, CLK, and RST test points, locating dead ASIC chips across serial chain domains.
4. Thermal Overhaul & Fan Optimization
Removing hardened thermal paste, applying phase-change materials or Arctic MX-4, torque-spec tightening of heatsinks, and setting up PWM fan profiles.
5. Firmware Tuning & Network Configuration
Flashing low-voltage custom firmware (Braiins / VNish), setting dynamic frequency scaling for peak ambient temperatures, and configuring private stratum proxies.
Included in Program
- Dedicated ESD-safe workstation with soldering iron, digital multimeter, and variable bench power supply
- Teardown practice on sacrificial Antminer S19 and Whatsminer M30s test boards
- Comprehensive 120-page printed reference handbook: Australian Electrical Standards (AS/NZS 3000) for High-Density Compute Loads
- Morning tea, lunch, and barista coffee provided on both days
- Certificate of Workshop Completion and direct 90-day technical follow-up access via email
Program Exclusions
- Financial, taxation, or investment advice regarding token price movements
- Micro-soldering replacement of individual BGA ASIC silicon chips (covered in our Advanced Micro-Soldering elective)
- Take-home ASIC operational hardware units
Preparation & Requirements
Participants should have basic familiarity with home networking concepts (IP addresses, DHCP). Bring a laptop with an Ethernet port or USB adapter for network configuration exercises.
Capacity Constraints
Strict class size limit of 6 participants per session to ensure every student has dedicated test equipment and instructor attention.