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The Best Open Source Bitcoin Mining Hardware in Australia
Australia’s #1 Supplier of Bitcoin ASIC Miners.
Experts in Open Source Bitcoin Mining
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No hosting costs. Buy our solo miners once and you’re set for life.
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Our Solo Miners are open-source, so you are in full control of your device. Everything is fully visible and transparent.
Featured Products
The Bitaxe Gamma 601 is a compact, open-source SHA-256 Bitcoin miner designed for hobbyist and educational use. It’s popular with home users because it combines very low power consumption with a simple setup, making it practical for Australian households, especially those with excess solar energy.
Rather than competing with large industrial mining operations, the Bitaxe Gamma is about learning how Bitcoin mining works in practice: blocks, difficulty, hashrate, and variance, all using your own hardware at home. You additionally contribute to the decentralisation of the Bitcoin blockchain.
Why the Bitaxe Gamma makes sense in Australia
Australian electricity costs and widespread rooftop solar make low-power miners far more practical than traditional ASIC hardware. Running at roughly 15–20 watts, the Bitaxe Gamma can be operated quietly in a home or office environment and is well suited to using spare daytime solar generation.
Key specifications
Algorithm: SHA-256 (Bitcoin)
Hashrate: up to ~1.2 TH/s (varies by silicon, cooling, and settings)
Power consumption: approximately 15–20 W
Connectivity: Wi-Fi
Cooling: active fan with heatsink
Form factor: compact, desk-friendly design
Firmware: open-source (Bitaxe project)
What it’s like to own
The Bitaxe Gamma is open-source hardware, not a sealed consumer appliance. Setup is straightforward, but the best experience comes from being comfortable with basic configuration, monitoring temperatures, and keeping firmware up to date. For many owners, that hands-on aspect is part of the appeal.
Common use cases
Solo pool mining for educational purposes
Learning how Bitcoin mining works without industrial hardware
Small home setups using excess solar power
Open-source experimentation and development
Important note
This device is intended for hobbyist and educational use only.
It is not a financial or investment product, and solo mining outcomes are probabilistic and not guaranteed.
FAQ
Is the Bitaxe Gamma suitable for home use?
Yes. It is compact and low-power, making it suitable for home environments. Noise depends on placement and airflow.
Can I solo mine with the Bitaxe Gamma?
Yes. Many users connect Bitaxe miners to solo pools to learn how block discovery works, understanding that results are not guaranteed.
Does it work with Australian power?
Yes. Ensure you use the supplied or recommended power supply suitable for Australian outlets.
Is this open-source?
Yes. The Bitaxe project provides open-source firmware and tools, allowing transparency and community development.
Complete firmware source, binaries and development tools are available at bitaxe.org
The NerdQaxe++ is a powerful, open-source SHA-256 Bitcoin miner designed for serious hobbyists and advanced home users. With a hashrate of around 4.8 TH/s, it sits well above entry-level devices like Bitaxe while remaining far more approachable than industrial mining hardware.
This miner is popular with users who want a hands-on learning experience with Bitcoin mining at a meaningful hashrate, without stepping into the noise, heat, and power demands of commercial ASICs.
Why the NerdQaxe++ makes sense in Australia
Australian electricity prices and widespread rooftop solar mean efficiency matters. The NerdQaxe++ is often chosen by users who have excess solar generation or dedicated circuits and want to explore Bitcoin mining in a controlled, educational way.
Compared to industrial miners, the NerdQaxe++ offers a balance:
Substantial hashrate
Manageable power draw
Home-friendly footprint
This makes it suitable for garages, workshops, or well-ventilated home office setups.
Key specifications
Algorithm: SHA-256 (Bitcoin)
Hashrate: ~4.8 TH/s
Power consumption: ~80 - 100W
Connectivity: Wi-Fi
Cooling: active cooling with heatsinks and fans
Firmware: open-source (NerdQaxe / ESP-Miner ecosystem)
Form factor: extremely compact compared to industrial ASICs
(Exact performance depends on silicon quality, airflow, and firmware settings.)
What it’s like to own
The NerdQaxe++ is very quiet while achieving the most efficient miner (15W/Th) in today’s market. It’s open-source hardware designed for users who want visibility and control over how their miner runs.
Owners typically:
Monitor temperatures and power usage
Adjust firmware settings
Learn how hashrate, difficulty, and variance interact in real time
For many users, this transparency and control is the main appeal.
Common use cases
Solo pool mining for learning and experimentation
Advanced hobbyist Bitcoin mining setups
Using spare or solar power during daylight hours
Open-source firmware development and testing
How it compares to smaller miners
If you’re already familiar with Bitaxe-class devices, the NerdQaxe++ represents a step up in scale:
Higher hashrate for deeper learning
Greater thermal and power considerations
More suitable for dedicated spaces
It’s often chosen by users who want to go beyond entry-level hardware while staying within a home-friendly environment.
Important note
The NerdQaxe++ is intended for hobbyist and educational use.
It is not a financial or investment product, and Bitcoin solo mining outcomes are probabilistic and not guaranteed.
FAQ
Is the NerdQaxe++ suitable for home use?
It can be, provided you have adequate ventilation and are comfortable managing heat and power. It is quieter and smaller than industrial ASICs but more demanding than entry-level miners.
Can I solo mine with the NerdQaxe++?
Yes. Many users connect NerdQaxe++ miners to solo pools to learn how block discovery works in practice.
Is this open-source hardware?
Yes. The NerdQaxe++ ecosystem uses open-source firmware and tooling, allowing users to inspect, modify, and build on the software.
Does it work in Australia?
Yes. Ensure your power supply and electrical setup meet Australian standards and are appropriate for the device’s requirements.
Complete firmware source, binaries and development tools are available at the NerdQaxe++ Github.
What Is Solo Mining?
Solo mining is a method of cryptocurrency mining where your device works independently to attempt to mine a Bitcoin block. You compete directly with other miners to reap the full block reward.
Our Bitaxe Bitcoin solo miners are ‘open-source’, meaning you can access all of the ins and outs of your device and set it up however you want - we will support you in this.
Solo mining allows you to potentially accumulate Bitcoin without buying it directly on an exchange. We supply powerful, affordable and accessible ASIC miners for you to set up from home.
What Are The Benefits Of Solo Mining?
Is It Suitable For Me?
Long-Term With Higher Rewards
Pool mining services promise daily "passive income” - this is in cents, and is not worth your time or ongoing fees.
Our ASIC Miners are a one-off purchase. No hidden fees or subscriptions. No third parties. Just you and your miner.
Perfect For Home Use
Our solo miners are made with home users in mind:
Minimal noise
Minimal heat output
Simple to set up
Power efficient to your energy outputs
You Are In Control
Unlike cloud mining or mining contracts through pool mining services, you own the hardware and you decide when and were it runs - our ASIC Bitaxe Miners do the work for you.
You don’t share your computing power with others. The rewards are all yours if you succeed.
We support you in learning how to see exacly how your miner is performing.
Why Crypto Miners Australia?
We will help you on your journey to start crypto mining from home. We know that crypto can be confusing, and we are here to make it easy for you!
Our experts know all the ins and outs and will be with you every step of this journey.
Our crypto miners let you explore hobbyist Bitcoin mining at minimal cost and minimal set up with local Australian support.
Contact Us
Reach out to us with any questions - we’re excited to help!
FAQs
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We ship Australia-wide via AUS Post. Dependent on demand, we aim to ship all items within 2-5 business days.
Typical delivery times:Metro: 3–5 business days
Regional: 5–10 business days
Shipping confirmation and tracking details are sent once your order is dispatched.
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We accept:
Credit/Debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)
PayPal
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Yes. All transactions are processed via secure, PCI-compliant payment gateways.
You’re also protected under the Australian Consumer Law for all purchases made through our site. We are 100% owned and operate within Australia.
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Local Australian support & warranty - Rest easy knowing we are a local business. Don’t get stuck in foreign disputes that could take weeks or months to get resolved if you have an issue.
GST included — no import duties or customs issues.
Fast shipping — no 4-week wait from China.
Solar-focused setups and easy-to-use calculators
We help Aussies get the most from their excess solar energy while contributing to crypto decentralisation locally.
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If the product is faulty or not as described, you’re entitled to a repair, replacement, or refund under the Australian Consumer Law. If you have a problem with your device, you can use our contact form or email us at:
cryptominersaustraliahelp@gmail.com
If you simply change your mind, returns may be accepted at our discretion if the product is unused and in original packaging (However our discretion is final and may change from case to case). Change of mind returns will be shipped back to us at the buyers expense.
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Yes!
Solo mining means you’ll only get the whole block payout if your device finds a block, but with free solar energy, the risk is minimal. We actually recommend you use our miners in this orientation, However you should do your own research as individual strategies will differ.Our calculator helps show you your odds per year and the current block reward for both BTC and BCH.
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By mining from home using your own solar power, you’re contributing to the decentralisation of crypto — keeping the network secure, distributed, and clean.
Every ASIC running on Aussie solar power helps reduce reliance on centralised, fossil-fuel-based mining operations overseas. -
The source code is publicly available, allowing a large community of developers to review it for security vulnerabilities and fix them more quickly than in a closed system.
Users can verify the security and functionality of the software of the miners for themselves, as all the code is publicly available.
You can read about about it at the Open Source Miners United (OSMU) Wiki
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We supply a curated range of ASIC miners — compact, efficient, and designed for Australian homes and small-scale mining setups. All units are tested, locally supported, and ready to plug into your solar system.
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You’ll need:
A stable internet connection
A power outlet or solar setup
One of our ASIC miners (we’ll help you pick the right one)
Optionally, you can join a mining pool to earn smaller, more frequent rewards — or try solo mining for the chance at a full block reward.
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Earnings depend on:
Your miner’s hashrate
Electricity cost (ideally $0 if you’re using solar, with or without a battery)
Mining difficulty and network rewards
Whether you mine solo or in a pool
Use our Solar Mining Calculator to get real-time estimates of potential returns, including live BTC/BCH-to-AUD conversion.
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Not much — just keep them clean and well-ventilated.
ASICs are designed to run continuously. We recommend dusting fans occasionally and monitoring temperatures indoors or in enclosed areas. -
A mining pool is a server that miners connect to in order to submit their work. While many pools split block rewards among all participants, some pools—like CKPool—are designed specifically for solo mining. In a solo pool, miners using devices like Bitaxes and NerdQaxe++ units still mine independently but benefit from a stable stratum connection and proper share handling. If you find a block while solo mining through a pool, you receive the entire block reward (minus pool fees) because you’re not sharing it with anyone else.
With devices like BitAxes and the NerdQaxe++ you of course have full freedom to join any pool of your choice and mine any cryptocurrency of your choice (as long as it follows the SHA-256 algorithm).
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AU-CKPool is an Australian-based solo mining server optimised for local miners. It delivers low latency, fewer stale shares, and rock-solid uptime while still preserving true solo-mining rules. If your miner finds a block, you keep the full reward (minus pool fees), making it perfect for Bitaxe and NerdQaxe++ owners across Australia.
We recommend that you find a pool that is right for you. Here at Crypto miners Australia, we just think AU-CKpool is pretty neat!
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All miners come with warranty and are backed by your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
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If you have excess solar energy during the day (when feed-in tariffs are low or negative), you can use that power to mine cryptocurrency instead.
Rather than selling your power back to the grid for cents, you use it to generate digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) or Bitcoin Cash (BCH) — increasing your potential return on free energy.Your potential pay out will vary on a number of factors. Read our page on Solo mining for more information.
