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
Note: USB-powered SHA-256 miner; good for hobby/educational use
Price: $25–$50
Cooling: passive
Hashrate: ~300 GH/s (0.3 TH/s)
Price Usd: ~$25-60
Device Type: asic_miner
Form Factor: usb_stick
Hashrate Gh: 2500
Open Source: No
Power Watts: 8
Solo Mining: Yes
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Connectivity: usb
Manufacturer: GekkoScience
Product Type: usb_miner

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