Computer fan question?

Jayxdallis

Jayxdallis

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Can I configure a 5v 3wire computer fan to turn on only when load is Applied to the controller? i.e when on idle fan off and show start fan on?
 
depends what controller you have.

i just wire mine direct to the PSU though, its not like they draw any significant power.
 
The falcon F16 V3 can turn a fan on and off depending on temperature of the board as well - I usually have 1 on direct to the PSU and a second fan controlled by the F16 in heavily loaded boxes
 
Thanks I should have mentioned I'm using Allan's HE123 Board, Its not so much for power draw but for noise and longevity as my controller will be switched on 24/7 for the 6 weeks I'm running the show! either that or run on a timer!
 
Fans should have no issue running 24/7 for years so running it the entire Chrissy season shouldn't be a problem. Providing that there's not kilowatts of power supplies to keep cool even a small fan will vent enough air to keep things cool.
 
Come to think of it I think a clock timer might work better as I’d run the FM transmitter on that as well! This way I’m not broadcasting nothing for 10hrs a day and considering the power output of the transmitter limiting its “on” status to show only times sounds better to me! Any ideas on how to do this? That or just run the whole controller on a mains timer!
 
Jayxdallis said:
Come to think of it I think a clock timer might work better as I’d run the FM transmitter on that as well! This way I’m not broadcasting nothing for 10hrs a day and considering the power output of the transmitter limiting its “on” status to show only times sounds better to me! Any ideas on how to do this? That or just run the whole controller on a mains timer!
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The whole thing on a mains timer is as good as anything.
 
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