<p>An Antminer S3 operates as a stand alone computer, so you need no controller. The device is configured and managed through a web browser interface, so you can configure it from any web browser.</p>

<p>The only downloaded tool from Bitmain for the Antimer that runs on a PC is their "IP address finder" app, and you can use any of hundreds of apps to discover the IP address of devices on your LAN, including <a href="https://www.fing.io/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Fing</a>.</p>

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2018-03-02T15:09:45.830Z
2018-03-02T15:09:45.830Z
Phillip Remaker
<p>I think the OP is talking about replacing the control board on the antminer s3 or s5 with a raspberry pi. You can use the raspberry pi with an antminer U3.</p>

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2023-10-20T22:50:54.123Z
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RoninMD
<p>Hey everyone I am new to mining and just getting into it. I have done loads of research and haven't found the answer to my question. I have seen an Avalon 6 being run through a raspberry pi and I really like the idea of doing this. This being said I haven't seen the ability to do this with an Antminer S# series, and I am unsure why. I understand that it has its own controller and is more of a plug and play. I would like to run this through the raspberry pi though as it is more mobile and in general takes less space. Below is the video of the Avalon 6 being integrated: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL6MAJQE0aI" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Avalon 6 w/ raspberry pi</a></p>

<p>Thanks for the help!</p>

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Is it possible to set up an Antminer S3 using a a Raspberry Pi?
Steven
# Is it possible to set up an Antminer S3 using a a Raspberry Pi?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-11-01)

Hey everyone I am new to mining and just getting into it. I have done loads of research and haven't found the answer to my question. I have seen an Avalon 6 being run through a raspberry pi and I really like the idea of doing this. This being said I haven't seen the ability to do this with an Antminer S# series, and I am unsure why. I understand that it has its own controller and is more of a plug and play. I would like to run this through the raspberry pi though as it is more mobile and in general takes less space. Below is the video of the Avalon 6 being integrated: [Avalon 6 w/ raspberry pi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL6MAJQE0aI)

Thanks for the help!

**Tags:** mining-hardware, antminer, raspberry-pi


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-03-02. Score: 1

An Antminer S3 operates as a stand alone computer, so you need no controller. The device is configured and managed through a web browser interface, so you can configure it from any web browser.

The only downloaded tool from Bitmain for the Antimer that runs on a PC is their "IP address finder" app, and you can use any of hundreds of apps to discover the IP address of devices on your LAN, including [Fing](https://www.fing.io/).


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### Answer by username_2 on 2023-10-20. Score: 0

I think the OP is talking about replacing the control board on the antminer s3 or s5 with a raspberry pi. You can use the raspberry pi with an antminer U3.


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