From f2c68ea702406ac4de9015942377c65cc427e518 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nathanielcwm <22572406+nathanielcwm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:09:28 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Clean up pool to solo guide Add split cpid instructions Add notice about lack of rewards with pool account Remove account manager info in line with solo guide Expand split cpid warning --- _includes/_header.htm | 6 ++-- guides/pool-to-solo.htm | 67 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------- 2 files changed, 52 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) diff --git a/_includes/_header.htm b/_includes/_header.htm index 3562fb12..3ea24393 100644 --- a/_includes/_header.htm +++ b/_includes/_header.htm @@ -68,9 +68,9 @@
Tools
Main Guides
- Solo-Crunching - Pool-Crunching - Move from pool- to solo-crunching + Solo Crunching + Pool Crunching + Pool to Solo migration process Non-Cruncher Folding@Home Get Involved diff --git a/guides/pool-to-solo.htm b/guides/pool-to-solo.htm index db91f37a..9230769b 100644 --- a/guides/pool-to-solo.htm +++ b/guides/pool-to-solo.htm @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ --- title: "Gridcoin - Step 1: Disconnect BOINC client from pool" -description: "Step 1 of the 'From pool- to solo-crunching' guide; Instructing users how to remove the pool from the BOINC client." +description: "Step 1 of the 'Pool to Solo' guide; Instructing users how to remove the pool from the BOINC client." redirect_from: - - "/Guides/pool-to-solo.htm" +- "/Guides/pool-to-solo.htm" ---
@@ -12,16 +12,16 @@
Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 2
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Step 2
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- Remove the pool from BOINC + Removing the pool from BOINC

+
+
    +
  1. Use the menu item in BOINC "stop using <pool's name>"
    2. +
  2. Switch to advanced view if you are not already using it (View → Advanced View...)
    3. +
  3. Remove all projects from the projects tab in BOINC
    + You will not be able to receive rewards if you continue crunching for the pool's account
    4. +
+
- -
-
+
+

Signing up for projects

+

Note: If you are an existing BOINC user and use an account manager such as BAM, you can add projects via your account + manager so long as accounts at the projects all use the same e-mail address (BAM's default).

+
+
    -
  1. Use the menu item in BOINC "stop using <pool's name>"
    2. -
  2. Remove all projects from BOINC
    3. -
  3. Move to the second step
    4. +
  4. Create personal accounts on all desired projects using the same email
    5. +
  5. Attach desired projects to your BOINC client (Tools → Add project...)
    6. +
  6. Make sure that your CPIDs are consistent across your projects (it can be checked on the + project's site/your account manager/the Gridcoin Researcher Wizard)
    7. +
  7. If they are not consistent then you're suffering from a split CPID. Instructions to fix it can + be found below.
    8. +
  8. Proceed to Step 2 if your CPIDs are all the same.
    + DO NOT CONTINUE to advertising your beacon if you have a split CPID.
    + You would likely need to readvertise your beacon which would waste your time.     +
    9. +
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+
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+
+

+ Resolving a split CPID +

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+
+
    +
  1. Attach all desired projects to the same BOINC client, if they are not already + (Attach all projects - even if you plan to crunch it on a different host) +
    2. +
  2. Force an update of all your projects from the projects tab
    3. +
  3. Check your CPIDs on the projects' site
    4. +
  4. If they are still not consistent wait a few minutes before attempting to update them again
-
+ \ No newline at end of file From e33607163119ef1573eabce5ae913c11986042c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathaniel Chin <22572406+nathanielcwm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2024 15:59:12 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Expand split CPID guide based on the wiki FAQ --- guides/pool-to-solo.htm | 14 ++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/guides/pool-to-solo.htm b/guides/pool-to-solo.htm index 9230769b..0f7e04e1 100644 --- a/guides/pool-to-solo.htm +++ b/guides/pool-to-solo.htm @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@

Signing up for projects

  1. Create personal accounts on all desired projects using the same email
    2. -
  2. Attach desired projects to your BOINC client (Tools → Add project...)
    3. +
  3. Attach desired projects to your BOINC client (Tools → Add project... / Tools → Synchronize with <account manager>)
  4. Make sure that your CPIDs are consistent across your projects (it can be checked on the project's site/your account manager/the Gridcoin Researcher Wizard)
  5. If they are not consistent then you're suffering from a split CPID. Instructions to fix it can @@ -78,9 +78,15 @@

  6. Attach all desired projects to the same BOINC client, if they are not already (Attach all projects - even if you plan to crunch it on a different host)
    7. -
  7. Force an update of all your projects from the projects tab
    8. -
  8. Check your CPIDs on the projects' site
    9. -
  9. If they are still not consistent wait a few minutes before attempting to update them again
    10. +
  10. Disconnect other BOINC clients from the internet except on the machine running the wallet
    11. +
  11. Go to your projects tab and enable "No new tasks" for each project
    12. +
  12. Go to your tasks tab and cancel all existing tasks (this is needed, otherwise BOINC may not actually “Update” when + requested in subsequent steps)
    13. +
  13. Back in the projects tab, for each project, select “Allow new tasks” and press “Update”, then press “No new tasks” when + complete and abort any tasks it downloaded. The project update process will take about 10 seconds for each project. You + can monitor this progress by going to Tools → Event Log...
    14. +
  14. Check your CPIDs on the projects' site or in the Gridcoin "Researcher Configuration" wizard
    15. +
  15. If they are still not consistent wait a few minutes before attempting these steps again

From d36b92449588ddcd5def6833ceee211ef1f44e8e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathaniel Chin <22572406+nathanielcwm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2024 16:08:27 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Emphasise that all projects must be attached to host with wallet --- guides/pool-to-solo.htm | 19 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/guides/pool-to-solo.htm b/guides/pool-to-solo.htm index 0f7e04e1..3423d07f 100644 --- a/guides/pool-to-solo.htm +++ b/guides/pool-to-solo.htm @@ -55,14 +55,16 @@

Signing up for projects

  1. Create personal accounts on all desired projects using the same email
    2. -
  2. Attach desired projects to your BOINC client (Tools → Add project... / Tools → Synchronize with <account manager>)
    3. +
  3. Attach all desired projects to your BOINC client on the same machine as your wallet (Tools → Add project... / Tools → Synchronize with <account manager>) +
    All projects that you plan to crunch need to be attached to the BOINC client on the machine with your wallet - even if you plan to crunch it on a different host
  4. Make sure that your CPIDs are consistent across your projects (it can be checked on the - project's site/your account manager/the Gridcoin Researcher Wizard)
    5. + project's site/your account manager/the Gridcoin "Researcher Configuration" wizard)
  5. If they are not consistent then you're suffering from a split CPID. Instructions to fix it can be found below.
  6. Proceed to Step 2 if your CPIDs are all the same.
    DO NOT CONTINUE to advertising your beacon if you have a split CPID.
    - You would likely need to readvertise your beacon which would waste your time.     + You would likely need to readvertise your beacon which would waste your time.
    + Proceed to the "Resolving a split CPID" instead
@@ -75,18 +77,19 @@

    -
  1. Attach all desired projects to the same BOINC client, if they are not already +
  2. Attach all desired projects to the BOINC client of the machine that is running your wallet, if they are not already (Attach all projects - even if you plan to crunch it on a different host)
  3. Disconnect other BOINC clients from the internet except on the machine running the wallet
    4. -
  4. Go to your projects tab and enable "No new tasks" for each project
    5. -
  5. Go to your tasks tab and cancel all existing tasks (this is needed, otherwise BOINC may not actually “Update” when +
  6. Go to your Projects tab and enable "No new tasks" for each project
    7. +
  7. Go to your Tasks tab and cancel all existing tasks (this is needed, otherwise BOINC may not actually “Update” when requested in subsequent steps)
    8. -
  8. Back in the projects tab, for each project, select “Allow new tasks” and press “Update”, then press “No new tasks” when +
  9. Back in the Projects tab, for each project, select “Allow new tasks” and press “Update”, then press “No new tasks” when complete and abort any tasks it downloaded. The project update process will take about 10 seconds for each project. You can monitor this progress by going to Tools → Event Log...
  10. Check your CPIDs on the projects' site or in the Gridcoin "Researcher Configuration" wizard
    11. -
  11. If they are still not consistent wait a few minutes before attempting these steps again
    12. +
  12. If they are still not consistent wait a few minutes before attempting these steps again
    + If they are now consistent then you can continue to Step 2
From e8048c0e65da29e5324c3a266f10cc122691c82b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathaniel Chin <22572406+nathanielcwm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2024 16:14:38 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Remove redundant line --- guides/pool-to-solo.htm | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/guides/pool-to-solo.htm b/guides/pool-to-solo.htm index 3423d07f..9e08ded6 100644 --- a/guides/pool-to-solo.htm +++ b/guides/pool-to-solo.htm @@ -64,7 +64,6 @@

Signing up for projects

  • Proceed to Step 2 if your CPIDs are all the same.
    DO NOT CONTINUE to advertising your beacon if you have a split CPID.
    You would likely need to readvertise your beacon which would waste your time.
    - Proceed to the "Resolving a split CPID" instead
    • @@ -89,7 +88,7 @@

    can monitor this progress by going to Tools → Event Log...
  • Check your CPIDs on the projects' site or in the Gridcoin "Researcher Configuration" wizard
  • If they are still not consistent wait a few minutes before attempting these steps again
    - If they are now consistent then you can continue to Step 2
    • + If they are now consistent then you can continue to Step 2 and re-enable tasks for your projects