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Fan Question...

Altheus · 2002-10-29 10:34:01

I want to put all my fans thru a single variable resistor, so I can control the speed of them thru a knob at the front of my case, anyone have any ideas as to the circuitry involved? I was thinking of using a light dimmer switch :D

29-10-2002 10:34am

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I want to put all my fans thru a single variable resistor, so I can control the speed of them thru a knob at the front of my case, anyone have any ideas as to the circuitry involved? I was thinking of using a light dimmer switch

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Originally posted by Altheus
I want to put all my fans thru a single variable resistor, so I can control the speed of them thru a knob at the front of my case, anyone have any ideas as to the circuitry involved? I was thinking of using a light dimmer switch

IIRC dimmer switches are like €60 :eek:

But good aul Macroman on bit-tech has a guide on this

Inline speed controller
Complete fan bus guide

That should do the trick for you.

Try Maplin or Farnell or CPC or Peats for the parts you need

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