Hashcore Toolkit update: version 1.5.0

A new version of HashCore Toolkit 1.5.0 has been released - one of the most powerful tools for effective management of ASIC miners. This major update includes 100+ improvements and new features that boost the efficiency, stability, and security of mining farms of any size.

The release adds advanced Bitmain device management, broader energy‑efficiency monitoring, support for the WhatsMiner 60 series and Antminer S19 XP Plus Hydro, as well as automatic updates for desktop versions.

In addition, the developers significantly optimised memory usage, increased network‑scan speed, and fixed firmware‑installation errors.

The update is designed for maximum convenience and efficiency, whether you run a single ASIC miner or manage farms with thousands of devices.

New features

The update unlocks advanced tools for control, diagnostics, and configuration. Users get more automation options, more convenient device management, and improved integration with modern hardware.

Device management

HashCore Toolkit 1.5.0 expands the capabilities of mining‑farm operators at any scale, making management even more efficient and reliable.

Added capabilities:

• Change Bitmain firmware passwords for full device‑level security control.

• One‑click reset to factory settings for easier maintenance.

• Pause and resume mining without rebooting to manage load during operation.

• Quick reset of autotune profile (Autotune Reset) to return to optimal parameters in seconds.

These features make ASIC‑miner management more powerful and secure, unlocking a new level of control for mining farms.

Monitoring, reporting, and diagnostics

The new Toolkit introduces additional monitoring columns to track not only hashrate but also energy efficiency per miner. This simplifies performance analysis and enables rapid detection of potential issues.

Highlights:

• “Energy Efficiency” column for quick performance assessment (power/hashrate).

• “Error Code” column for at‑a‑glance diagnostics without opening device details.

• PSU temperatures to reflect the actual condition of power supplies.

• Mining algorithm display (SHA‑256, Scrypt) to group hardware by task type.

• Firmware vendor shown directly in the device list.

Critical temperature thresholds help prevent overheating, giving full control over thermal conditions and timely responses to changes.

Filtering, search, and data management

The updated release improves search and sorting so you can quickly find the right devices, even on large farms. HashCore Toolkit 1.5.0 adds thorough filtering:

• Filter by the number of boards with errors;

• Search within network groups;

• Filter by board status;

• Invert selection for bulk actions.

Users can copy IP addresses, import device lists with automatic range collapsing, and process IP reports for convenient monitoring of large networks.

Advanced settings and templates

The new version expands configuration options, enabling more precise control over hardware operation. New cloning and configuration features include:

• Auto‑retune on chain failure;

• Permission to disable boards without PIC;

• Offline mining;

• Global voltage and frequency;

• Allowed power increase.

Users can quickly create templates by copying or apply templates while editing pools, making configuration at scale far easier.

Bulk operations and new platform support

HashCore Toolkit can now split large bulk jobs into parts to reduce load when managing thousands of miners. Other updates:

• Simplified Windows installation;

• Automatic updates for desktop builds;

• Swipe‑to‑update on Android;

• Full support for Antminer S19 XP Plus Hydro water cooling;

• Extended compatibility with the WhatsMiner 60 series.

Performance optimisation

We significantly sped up device‑list rendering, reduced memory usage, and optimised miner‑discovery algorithms. Delays caused by inactive addresses during scanning have been eliminated. Lists now scroll smoothly even at farm scale. Updated discovery is more stable and accurately identifies models and device states. The result: faster startup, fewer freezes, and greater reliability under load.

Interface improvements

Toolkit features updated device‑status logic, modern text styles, tidier cells, improved sorting, and richer tooltips. List structure and hit‑areas were refined for more precise interactions. The interface is cleaner and more intuitive.

The interface is more convenient:

• Exit confirmation to prevent accidental closure;

• Enter confirms dialogs;

• Linux task‑bar icon added;

• New quick power‑control actions in the action bar.

Command line

The HashCore Toolkit 1.5.0 update makes working with the app even more convenient. New CLI commands:

• version - version check;

• find - device discovery.

UX improvements

The interface is simpler and clearer, making the app easier and more pleasant to use:

1. Tooltip headers in compact mode - hover table headers to see additional info for quicker navigation across many columns.

2. Auto‑hide “Scroll to top” button when the page has no scroll, keeping the UI tidy.

3. Delay showing the Copy button in the device list to prevent accidental clicks.

Temperatures and data display

HashCore Toolkit now correctly shows chip temperatures (not board) for MicroBT and properly parses data for HashCore devices in failure state. Fixes: powered‑off board temps, uptime calculation, CSV Cooling format, and a new cooling‑data structure.

Forms, network groups, and technical changes

• Redesigned update dialog with a more informative interface;

• Improved pool editing (password templates; limited preset descriptions);

• Subnet counting added to groups;

• Updated firmware support for MicroBT, Canaan (Avalon), and Bitmain;

• Implemented program file‑integrity verification;

• Optimised firmware‑install scripts on AML (prevents UBI2).

Bug fixes

This release significantly improves reliability during installation and interaction with firmware from different vendors. HashCore Toolkit 1.5.0 resolves prior issues: install timeouts; firmware‑recovery problems on CVITEK; Windows startup failures with corrupted files; endless processing of unsupported formats.

Also fixed: incorrect CSV encoding; header flicker; list scrolling; status grouping; hotkeys (CTRL/CMD+A); stats refresh; notification positioning.

Thanks to these changes, the app runs more stably, and UI interactions are faster and more predictable.

Security and stability

The new version strengthens overall stability, refines the update process, and increases protection for operations in networked environments.

Key security & stability enhancements:

1. Protection from unauthorised actions during firmware updates;

2. Optimised update scripts for stability across operating systems;

3. Fixes to auto‑scan launch timing for more accurate device discovery;

4. More reliable file‑integrity checks before installation;

5. Fewer errors during multithreaded operations and data synchronisation.

Summary of updates

We significantly updated features for mining‑farm admins, added new monitoring tools, simplified work with large device lists, and improved the auto‑update system.

The table below summarises the main improvement areas - helping you quickly assess how the new version affects efficiency, usability, and reliability.

Summary

HashCore Toolkit 1.5.0 is not just an update - it’s a new stage in the product’s evolution. It’s more powerful, more stable, and easier to use, even for newcomers. For large mining farms, it helps reduce risks, streamline operations, and increase efficiency.