control fan speed

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December 20, 2017 at 9:11 pm #10705

vikarpeter
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I have a rather noisy 60mm 12V fan connected to my TinyG on J11.

Any thoughts how I could reduce it’s speed? Can’t seem to find any options in the config file.

Thanks,

Peter

December 20, 2017 at 10:13 pm #10706

Zootalaws
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You can reduce the speed using a purpose built case fan speed controller or by reducing the voltage down – a half-watt resistor (or a couple of quarter watt in parallel) will do it.

A 50 ohm resistor would be a good place to start. Make sure you monitor how warm the resistor(s) get for the first few minutes until you’re sure it’s not going to burst into flames.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA85V3SU6396&cm_re=fan_speed_controllers-_-35-118-217-_-Product

December 20, 2017 at 10:19 pm #10707
cmcgrath5035
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Are you sure that J12 is configured to output 12V on J11?

The most effective way to control fan speeds is a pwm controller in series with the fan.
Something like this https://www.amazon.com/IDS-Voltage-Controller-1803BK-Adjustable/dp/B073H73JRG/ref=sr_1_21?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1513826219&sr=8-21&keywords=pwm+fan+speed+control

Of course, it might be more cost effective to buy a quieter fan
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December 20, 2017 at 10:58 pm #10708

vikarpeter
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Thanks for your feedback – I’ll go with the PWM controller!
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