# DIY Farming **URL:** https://forum.threefold.io/c/farming/diy-farming/43.md [Latest](https://forum.threefold.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.threefold.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.threefold.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the DIY Farming category](https://forum.threefold.io/t/about-the-diy-farming-category/705)
**Author:** [@Kristine](https://forum.threefold.io/u/Kristine)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is all about DIY farming – node requirements, how to set things up, and more! --- ## [Threefold Farming Question:](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-farming-question/4763)
**Author:** [@handshakenews](https://forum.threefold.io/u/handshakenews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-farming-question/4763 "2026-06-09T06:24:56Z")
Hi, I am assisting my friend with their farm and we recently converted all their TFT to Spore as that is the way forward and because the deadline for converting TFT to Spore on June 30th for the current conversion rate … --- ## [Can't unlock mycelium.com](https://forum.threefold.io/t/cant-unlock-mycelium-com/4759)
**Author:** [@gazgits](https://forum.threefold.io/u/gazgits)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/cant-unlock-mycelium-com/4759 "2026-06-01T07:21:01Z")
Hi again. Sorry to be so annoying but now I’m struggling to get back into mycalium. When i open up the page on my PC it asks me for authentication. When i click the unlock button it takes me the unlock vault page. Unfor… --- ## [How to add HDD disk space to a node \[resolved\]](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-to-add-hdd-disk-space-to-a-node-resolved/4672)
**Author:** [@torstello](https://forum.threefold.io/u/torstello)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-to-add-hdd-disk-space-to-a-node-resolved/4672 "2025-12-22T17:41:18Z")
could s/one tell me how to add HDD storage for a node, in my case: GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra AMD Ryzen i just connected a wiped usb external harddisk to my node and rebooted but nothing changes / no hdd storage shows up o… --- ## [Zos v4: registration is still in progress \[ Resolved\]](https://forum.threefold.io/t/zos-v4-registration-is-still-in-progress-resolved/4670)
**Author:** [@torstello](https://forum.threefold.io/u/torstello)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/zos-v4-registration-is-still-in-progress-resolved/4670 "2025-12-16T10:57:33Z")
Hi community, i successfully installed zos v4 on my new gmk-tec M6 mini-pc. i waited many hours but the “registration is still in progress” message did not go away. after wiping the ssd and re-boot i have the same (al… --- ## [Integrity check error \[Closed\]](https://forum.threefold.io/t/integrity-check-error-closed/4661)
**Author:** [@knoopcel](https://forum.threefold.io/u/knoopcel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/integrity-check-error-closed/4661 "2025-11-09T18:08:08Z")
Hi there. I am a brandnew farmer. My node/farm is up and running. But in the errors section this error in red characters appears: 'integrity check failed, resetting rrd db stderr=failed to create metrics database: faile… --- ## [Newbie question on Networking when using dynamic v4 IP \[Resolved\]](https://forum.threefold.io/t/newbie-question-on-networking-when-using-dynamic-v4-ip-resolved/4494)
**Author:** [@dhobiconnect](https://forum.threefold.io/u/dhobiconnect)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/newbie-question-on-networking-when-using-dynamic-v4-ip-resolved/4494 "2025-02-10T15:13:50Z")
Dears, thanks in advance for reviewing this question. I’m 5 months old in the TF ecosystem, so lots to learn. Also, I suspect this question has been discussed somewhere, but I couldn’t find other mentions, hence this p… --- ## [GPU Farming: Quick Guide](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gpu-farming-quick-guide/4108)
**Author:** [@Mik](https://forum.threefold.io/u/Mik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gpu-farming-quick-guide/4108 "2024-04-17T02:49:13Z")
Now available on the TF Manual: https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/farmers/3node\_building/gpu\_farming.html --- ## [New release farmerbot](https://forum.threefold.io/t/new-release-farmerbot/4014)
**Author:** [@sabrinasadik](https://forum.threefold.io/u/sabrinasadik)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/new-release-farmerbot/4014 "2024-03-25T11:30:46Z")
Dear farmers, We have released a new version of the farmerbot. This version entails the following changes: All nodes that are off at startup or at shutdown of the farmerbot will be powered on. V script to generate th… --- ## [Re-adding an old node](https://forum.threefold.io/t/re-adding-an-old-node/4253)
**Author:** [@stanikzai](https://forum.threefold.io/u/stanikzai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/re-adding-an-old-node/4253 "2024-03-13T03:44:08Z")
I have about three nodes that I removed from the TF grid over a year ago. The SSDs are cleaned and the keys are not saved. Is there any way to get those node IDs back? or do I have to add them as new nodes? --- ## [Extra server with GPU](https://forum.threefold.io/t/extra-server-with-gpu/4246)
**Author:** [@gazgits](https://forum.threefold.io/u/gazgits)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/extra-server-with-gpu/4246 "2024-03-09T20:35:20Z")
Good morning all. I will be honest and admit that the last couple of days has spiked my interest in threefold again. I have had a single Dell server running in my bedroom for the last two years and now im thinking of add… --- ## [Farmerbot Error](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farmerbot-error/4243)
**Author:** [@stanikzai](https://forum.threefold.io/u/stanikzai)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farmerbot-error/4243 "2024-03-08T00:07:25Z")
Hi I installed the farmerbot but it is giving me the following errors. Any idea what this could be? Here is what happens when I try to get the logfile. The information in the log file goes on and on. It didn’t ask my… --- ## [ZeroOS never boots but goes black screen?](https://forum.threefold.io/t/zeroos-never-boots-but-goes-black-screen/4198)
**Author:** [@vvash](https://forum.threefold.io/u/vvash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/zeroos-never-boots-but-goes-black-screen/4198 "2024-01-23T08:28:29Z")
I have a few nodes up and running without issues (R620s) and I have 2 DIY systems as well (leftover PC parts) that were running fine for months. Came to check in on those devices and noticed that when I connected my mon… --- ## [Error booting a 3Node: "no disks: registration failed"](https://forum.threefold.io/t/error-booting-a-3node-no-disks-registration-failed/4091)
**Author:** [@Mik](https://forum.threefold.io/u/Mik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/error-booting-a-3node-no-disks-registration-failed/4091 "2023-10-06T13:38:05Z")
Error booting a 3Node: “no disks: registration failed” There can be many different fixes for this error. Here are some troubleshooting tips to test separately: In BIOS, enable AHCI Make sure to wipe the disks of the 3N… --- ## [Testing SSD Health](https://forum.threefold.io/t/testing-ssd-health/3436)
**Author:** [@scott](https://forum.threefold.io/u/scott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/testing-ssd-health/3436 "2022-11-09T06:02:32Z")
Seek Time Zero OS uses a seek time metric to determine if disks are HDD or SSD. If your SSD is being detected as HDD, it’s possible that there’s an underlying hardware issue causing poor performance. In this post you’ll … --- ## [How to clear disks for DIY 3Nodes?](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-to-clear-disks-for-diy-3nodes/987)
**Author:** [@scott](https://forum.threefold.io/u/scott)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-to-clear-disks-for-diy-3nodes/987 "2022-05-04T03:29:54Z")
A note if you’re having trouble getting your disks recognized by Zos: some farmers have had success enabling AHCI mode for SATA in their BIOS Clearing disks is necessary in order for Zero OS to make use of them. I’ll e…