Stay Cool This Summer: PC Fan Mod
by GreatScottLab in Circuits > Electronics
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Stay Cool This Summer: PC Fan Mod

Who does not have a dozen of those PC Fans laying around? In this build I will show you how to use those fans to produce a nice adjustable breeze during hot summer days. And it runs at least 4 hours with an ordinary 9V battery.
Watch the Video!

The video gives you a pretty nice overview on how to build this mod. But I am going to give you some extra information in the next steps.
Order Your Parts!

Here is the small parts list with example sellers (affiliate links):
Ebay:
1x NE555:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x BC547:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 1kΩ Resistor (1/4W):http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
3x 1N4007 Diode:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 10kΩ Potentiometer (linear):http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 2.2nF Capacitor:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 10nF Capacitor:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Battery Clip:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?..
Amazon.de:
1x NE555: http://amzn.to/1kQM9UX
1x BC547: http://amzn.to/1wWRbVs
2x 1kΩ Resistor (1/4W): http://amzn.to/1A2KZzi
3x 1N4007 Diode: http://amzn.to/1A2KZzi
1x 10kΩ Potentiometer (linear): http://amzn.to/1A2KZzi
2x 2.2nF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/1A2KZzi
1x 10nF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/1A2KZzi
1x Battery Clip: http://amzn.to/1A2KZzi
Aliexpress:
1x NE555: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTrUY9D
1x BC547: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSqRC3z
2x 1kΩ Resistor (1/4W): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt
3x 1N4007 Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYR45Bh
1x 10kΩ Potentiometer (linear): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX83GAF
2x 2.2nF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU4FEsB
1x 10nF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU4FEsB
1x Battery Clip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6x6Uq7
Build the Circuit!



Here is the schematic for the circuit. I recommend to build the circuit on a breadboard first. And then move it over to the sides of the fan. But it is a pretty simple circuit and perfect for beginners.
Success!


There you go! Now you can refresh yourself pretty easily with only a 9V battery.
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