Top 5 Onocoy Mining Mistakes to Avoid
Navigating the Challenges of Onocoy Mining
With over 6,492 stations globally as of August 21, 2025, Onocoy’s decentralized GNSS network delivers pinpoint location data for industries like precision agriculture, drones, and autonomous vehicles. Miners contributing satellite data earn ONO tokens, with the top three stations in a 15km radius claiming the highest rewards based on signal quality. From my experience setting up Onocoy miners, avoiding common pitfalls is key to success. Here are five mistakes to steer clear of to optimize your mining setup.
Mistake 1: Overlooking Strategic Antenna Positioning
Poor antenna placement can hurt signal quality and drop you from top rewards. The Onocoy explorer’s sky visibility map is a must; my initial Onolink Onocoy Miner near a hedge lost 20% signal until moved to an open rooftop. Antennas like ANN-MB2 or AllBand+ 38dB need a 10°+ elevation view, avoiding obstacles like metal structures. The Bynav M20 Onocoy Miner was seen loosing 15% signal quality when placed near a metal shed until raised 2.5m on a pole. Use a leveling tool and the explorer; my off-kilter setup cost 4% efficiency. See our Onocoy Miner Setup Tutorial for tips.
Mistake 2: Opting for Subpar Equipment to Cut Costs
Cheap gear can lower your returns. The Bynav M20 Onocoy Miner with its 126-signal module is a good start, but the ANN-MB2 antenna can limit the signal quality to 70%. Upgrading to the Budget 38dB or AllBand+ 38dB antennas with a Budget Mosaic X5 Onocoy Miner lifted signal quality to 90-95%. A worn 5m GNSS TNC-SMA cable was seen to drop 8% in signal quality when using the Budget UM980 Onocoy Miner, so make sure to replace cables early.
Mistake 3: Skipping Routine Maintenance Checks
Neglecting maintenance can quietly hurt performance. After heavy weather, a miner with an ANN-MB2 antenna can easily collect debris, cutting signal by 12% until cleaned. Having a dome shaped antenna, like the Budget 38db, avoids that better. I check mounts quarterly for debris or checking in that the mount is stable.
Mistake 4: Underestimating Power/Internet Reliability
Unstable power or internet connection can interrupt miners or corrupt data, costing rewards. A simple power outtage can cost rewards. A UPS or stable power supply is vital; which is why solar with a 10Ah battery can work fine in sunny areas. For NTRIP-X (2-3W), a 50W solar with 20Ah battery worked during a blackout. For wireless onocoy miners, make sure to keep the router as near as possible so keep a constant internet connection.
Mistake 5: Expanding Too Hastily Without a Plan
Deploying too many miners without strategy can reduce long term reward efficiency. Setting up a second miner far away enough is key to be able to optimize the amount of deployed stations. Keeping several miners nearby each other works and still gives ONO rewards, however if it becomes too crowded, watch it so that the miners don't drop below the top three spots. For optimal spacing, place stations 50km apart using the Onocoy explorer.
Avoiding These Traps in 2025
Avoid the most common mistakes by focusing on placement with the explorer, choosing quality gear, maintaining regularly, ensuring power/internet stability, and scaling with a plan. For dual-mining with GEODNET, make sure to read up before (risks in GEODNET vs. Onocoy). Explore our Onocoy Miner Info Hub to learn more about onocoy.
Additional FAQs
Based on Onocoy mining insights, here are extra FAQs:
How Can I Estimate My Potential Earnings Before Starting?
A: Use the Onocoy explorer’s reward estimator based on your location’s miner density and equipment signal quality. The Bynav M20 Onocoy Miner have seen to reach 75-80% signal quality in rural areas for steady ONO rewards, while an urban NTRIP-X with an AllBand+ 38dB antenna reached 93%, adding 15-20% rewards in busy zones. Test the location for a week to adjust estimates.
What Are the Costs of Running Multiple Miners?
A: Beyond initial costs (e.g., Bynav M20 Onocoy Miner + antenna at around €367.71, Budget Mosaic X5 Onocoy Miner + antenna at around €729.98) is also the power cost of (€10-30/year per miner at €0.12/kWh).
How Do I Troubleshoot Signal Drops?
A: Signal drops often come from obstructions, power issues, or wear. Check the Onocoy explorer for new miners in your 15km radius. Inspect cables and mounts every quarter to make sure every thing is tight and tidy. There once was a bad cable that caused a 8% signal quality loss, but was easily fixed by swapping to a new €10 cable.
