Whether you're choosing a miner, sizing a solar panel, or getting your V-Core deployed, we're here to help you get up and hashing.
Getting Started
SolarAxe V-Core systems are designed to make off-grid mining simple:
Solar Panel → SolarAxe V-Core → Compatible Miner
Connect a compatible solar panel (50W - 100W) to the PV Input, connect your miner to Miner 1 or Miner 2 with the included core cables, and the V-Core manages solar charging, battery buffering, voltage conversion, and built-in protection.
Miner Compatibility
SolarAxe V-Core is designed for compatible 5V miners, including:
- Bitaxe Gamma 601
- Bitaxe Gamma 602
- Other compatible 5V miners that remain within V-Core voltage and current requirements
V-Core is not intended for 12V miners.
(XII-Core is coming soon and is built for 12v miners like the NerdQaxe++)
Always verify your miner's voltage, current draw, and connector requirements before connecting it to a SolarAxe system.
Solar Panel Requirements
A solar panel is not included with standard V-Core models unless specifically stated otherwise.
SolarAxe systems are designed around common solar panels using MC4 connections with a MC4 to XT60H adapter (available for sale from SolarAxe or other online vendors) and the appropriate electrical specifications for the V-Core PV input (12V-24V, 100W max output)
For Gamma-class mining, approximately 30W of sustained solar production can be enough to support continuous operation of a single miner under favorable conditions.
Actual solar production varies with panel size, orientation, weather, temperature, shading, and time of day.
Battery Runtime
The integrated battery acts as a solar buffer, allowing mining to continue through clouds, changing sunlight, and after solar production falls below miner demand.
Approximate battery-only runtime:
Early to Bed — 7Ah
- 1 miner: approximately 2.5–3.5 hours
- 2 miners: approximately 1–1.75 hours
Late Night Owl — 15Ah
- 1 miner: approximately 7–9 hours
- 2 miners: approximately 3.5–4.5 hours
Runtime estimates are approximate and vary with miner power draw, battery condition, system efficiency, temperature, solar input, and protection settings.
Reservations
The launch of our SolarAxe V-Cores uses a $10 refundable reservation deposit.
Your reservation secures your place in the production queue and gives SolarAxe time to source materials and prepare your specific configuration.
The remaining balance becomes due approximately 14 days after reservation checkout.
Your order moves into committed production after the remaining balance is paid.
Shipping
Shipping charges are calculated using the packed size and weight of your SolarAxe product.
Tracking information will be provided when your order ships.
Launch orders are currently intended for customers within the United States.
Built-In Protection
V-Core systems incorporate multiple layers of electrical protection, including:
- Low-voltage disconnect
- Over-voltage protection
- Per-output fusing
- LiFePO4 battery protection
- Regulated miner output
SolarAxe systems should always be used within their published electrical requirements.
Product Variations
SolarAxe products are assembled in production runs.
Internal wiring layout, mounting arrangement, hardware, and certain electrically equivalent components may vary slightly between production runs while maintaining intended functionality and compatibility.
Warranty & Returns
Detailed warranty and return terms will be available before launch.
Reservation deposits remain refundable during the reservation period according to the SolarAxe reservation terms.
Need Help?
Have a compatibility, setup, or order question?
Use the SolarAxe contact form and include your miner model and, when applicable, your order number so we can help as quickly as possible.