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    FAN - USB adapter

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kuksul08, Jan 30, 2007.

  1. kuksul08

    kuksul08 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey everyone. I want to rig up my own notebook cooler using a piece of aluminum, a couple fans, a switch, and connect it to the laptop via USB for power.

    My question is do they make some kind of adapter so I can hook up regular old computer fans to a USB adapter
     
    kuksul08, Jan 30, 2007
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  2. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    One of the problems is voltage. You can get wiring diagrams online...and build yuor own.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Jan 30, 2007
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  3. kuksul08

    kuksul08 Notebook Consultant

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    Well bytecc for example, has a very simple design for a cooler. They just use 5V fans with a 3-wire connector, and somehow use an adapter to change USB into one of those connectors.

    Anyone know where I can buy one?
     
    kuksul08, Jan 31, 2007
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    tphilly1984 Notebook Evangelist

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    my mate has an easy ide thing that basically you can use to plug a standard internal hard drive into usb. As well as a ide lead it also has the lead to power the hard drive up. He got it for less than a fiver and it can be connected to standard internal fans. Something like this could be used to power your fans at the correct voltage
     
    tphilly1984, Feb 1, 2007
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  5. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    So USB output ~5 Amps. You are going to need capacitors and such to get the right power to your fans. I would be careful when you make it, and make sure all the connections are right.
     
    Gautam, Feb 1, 2007
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