This is the computer fan belt project, with the CNC cut cover plate attached to the front. The next step is to attach the batteries. The fan runs on 12v, so 4, 3v batteries would be great. Unfortunately, when connecting them, it does not work properly. The lights come on dim, and the fan wants to turn, but just doesn't. I have been in England for the past three weeks, met up with a friend of mine, Anthony Murry, who develops Blue Tooth software for mobile phone head sets, for the company CSR. Speaking to him, we realised that the problem was that the fan needs a large amount of current to run.The small 3v watch batteries that i was using, give me the volts, but not enough current. So the solution is to use larger batteries, that add up to 12v.
This photo shows how the lights and fan should run. I plugged it into my PC to see how it would work.I used cap screws to attach the cover plate to the fan. I got the screws from Denkit models in Springfield Park. They were designed for a model aeroplane.
http://www.csr.com/
2 comments:
Very nice...The glowing fan reminds me of a fluorescent 1980's prediction of the future, something that skates the fine line between the kitsch and the innovative. I really like it; it seems to be a blast from the past...like something that belongs in the 1980s, yet tries its hardest to appear futuristic...It is thoroughly out of place in this decade, and appropriately so, but as a reminder of the lumo popular culture that graced our screens in the '80s, it succeeds with much aplomb! I guess it's an anachronism then...
i see you work for the cool factory! I reckon you need to employ yourself a blogger/writer. To compliment your, colourful work, you need colourful writing!
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