PSU Bypass: Simplifying Home Mining Setups

LuxOS now supports PSU bypass without additional hardware, reducing cost and complexity for home mining configurations.

TLDR

Setting up a home mining operation has traditionally required navigating compatibility requirements that add cost and complexity—particularly around power supply unit (PSU) selection. Mining machines expect specific PSU models, and working around those limitations often meant purchasing additional hardware like the Loki Kit.

LuxOS now handles PSU bypass directly via firmware, eliminating the need for intermediary hardware and making home mining setups more accessible.

What Changed

Previously, bypassing PSU compatibility checks required the Loki board—a small piece of hardware that essentially tricked the miner's control board into thinking it had a supported PSU model attached. This added build costs and introduced another component to source, install, and potentially troubleshoot.

With PSU Bypass built into LuxOS, that hardware requirement is gone. The firmware handles PSU compatibility directly, giving you flexibility to use custom power supplies. Users should ensure their PSU is properly spec'd for their miner—PSU Bypass removes software restrictions, but proper voltage and power delivery remain critical for safe operation.

The practical impact: lower costs, simpler builds, faster setup.

Why This Matters for Home Miners

Home miners are often:

• Building single-unit or small-scale setups where every component cost matters
• Working with compatible PSUs that are available or affordable
• Prioritizing simplicity and reliability over maximum efficiency
• Looking to repurpose existing hardware rather than buying specialized equipment

PSU Bypass removes one of the friction points in home mining. You can use the power supply that makes sense for your specific setup.

Fewer required components means:

• Lower upfront investment — no Loki board to purchase
• Simpler installation — fewer parts to wire and configure
• Reduced failure points — fewer hardware components means less that can go wrong

For miners using ASICs as space heaters or running small-scale operations at home, these practical improvements make the difference between a project that's worth attempting and one that's too complex to bother with.

Opening the Door to Alternative Power Setups

PSU Bypass also removes a barrier for home miners exploring solar and other alternative energy configurations. Previously, integrating solar power with mining hardware meant navigating both renewable energy complexity and PSU compatibility constraints—often requiring the Loki board as an additional expense. With PSU Bypass built into LuxOS, you can configure custom power supplies without additional hardware. This doesn't make every miner "solar ready" — proper system design and electrical expertise are still required — but it removes one software obstacle for miners interested in running operations on renewable energy sources.

Getting Started

PSU Bypass is available now in LuxOS. Enable it through your dashboard or via the API—no additional purchases, no extra hardware to install.

This feature works alongside LuxOS' other home-focused improvements: Fan Speed Control, Quiet Start, and Hash on Disconnect—all designed to make home mining more practical and less disruptive in residential environments.

Click here to get started.

— Happy Hashing!