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I have a 5v usb fan and I want to reduce the speed.

rayjai over 13 years ago

I have a 5v usb fan and I want to reduce the speed. how would I do it?

the fans on my laptop cooler is too loud.

thanks

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YT2095 over 13 years ago +1

you could also use a simple 1n4001 diode in series with the positive wire, to drop .7 of a volt for each diode you use, doing it this way still lets you draw exactly the same amount of current (about 500ma…

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0 joseph85750 over 4 years ago

A little late, but here's a simple solution:
https://www.amazon.com/stepless-Controller-Regulator-Switch-Module/dp/B07GN5BJVQ/

This way you can adjust the speed as you see fit.
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0 joseph85750 over 4 years ago

A little late, but here's a simple solution:
https://www.amazon.com/stepless-Controller-Regulator-Switch-Module/dp/B07GN5BJVQ/

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