Bitcoin Mining Guide
Complete guide to Bitcoin mining (Bitminers 2) on Justified DarkRP - generators, power cables, racks, and upgrade terminals
Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin mining is a passive income system requiring a physical power grid. Unlike printers, you must manage generators, power cables, and fuel to keep your miners running.
Guide Accuracy
We strive to keep this guide up to date, but specific values may change with server updates. Always check in-game for current figures.
Equipment Overview
Power System
| Equipment | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Generator | Powers your miners (holds 1000 fuel, outputs 10 power) |
| Power Lead | Connects generator to miners |
| Fuel Canister | Refills generator (+250 fuel per canister) |
Mining Hardware
| Equipment | Power Draw | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bitminer S1 | 1 unit | Entry level, 1 core |
| Bitminer S2 | 2.5 units | Mid-tier, 2 cores |
| Bitminer Rack | Variable | Holds up to 8 server blades |
| Server Blade | +1 unit each | +2 cores per blade (rack only) |
Power Math
One generator (10 units) can power roughly 4x S1 miners OR 1 full rack. Plan your power grid carefully.
Setting Up Your Mining Operation
Setting Up Power
Place your Generator — Find a secure spot in your base
Add Fuel — Touch a fuel canister to the generator with your gravity gun
Place Power Leads — These connect your generator to miners
Turn it on — Press E on the generator to start it
Generators consume fuel constantly while running. A full rack drains ~8 fuel/second, giving you only ~2 minutes of runtime on a full tank.
Power Management
Power Budget
| Setup | Total Power Draw | Can Run On 1 Generator? |
|---|---|---|
| 4x S1 Miners | 4 units | ✅ Yes |
| 1x S2 + 3x S1 | 5.5 units | ✅ Yes |
| Full Rack (8 blades) | 8 units | ✅ Yes (barely) |
| Full Rack + S1 | 9 units | ✅ Yes |
| Full Rack + S2 | 10.5 units | ❌ No — need 2 generators |
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel drain rate = Power Load × 1 per second
| Setup | Fuel/Second | Runtime (Full Tank) |
|---|---|---|
| 1x S1 | 1 | ~16 minutes |
| 4x S1 | 4 | ~4 minutes |
| Full Rack | 8 | ~2 minutes |
Fuel Burns Fast
At high loads, you'll need to refuel constantly. Stock up on fuel canisters or scale down your operation.
Common Problems
Cause: Not connected to a running generator.
Solution: Check your power lead connections. Make sure the generator is turned on (press E) and has fuel.
Cause: Out of fuel.
Solution: Add more fuel canisters. Touch them to the generator with your gravity gun.
Cause: Empty rack with no server blades installed.
Solution: Buy server blades and physically touch them to the rack to install them. The rack is just a shell.
Cause: Too many miners drawing power.
Solution: A single generator outputs 10 units max. Add a second generator and split your miners between them.
Cause: Standing too far away.
Solution: Get closer to the miner. You need to be within range to access the terminal.
Cause: Not enough money or already at max level.
Solution: Check upgrade costs in the terminal. Some upgrades have level caps.
Quick Reference
- Generator — Powers everything, needs fuel, outputs 10 power units
- Power Leads — Physical cables connecting generator to miners
- Fuel — Add to generator with gravity gun (+250 per canister)
- Rack — Holds 8 server blades, highest efficiency setup
- Terminal — Press E to manage, sell bitcoin, and upgrade
- Full rack drains fast — ~2 minutes of fuel at full load
Values May Vary
Bitcoin exchange rates, upgrade costs, and fuel consumption may be adjusted. Check in-game for current values.