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anilsoon
(@anilsoon)
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Extruder Stepper Coolingfan always running

Hey!

Just started to mod my mk3s with https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2975582 and wanted to check where I should connect my 5v fan. Yes i know i can connect it up in the right corner but i only want it to run while I am printing. Just like the hotend fan. 

Any ideas?

Posted : 04/08/2020 2:57 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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RE: Extruder Stepper Coolingfan always running

connect the red and black of the new fan to the cold end fan wire run them in paralellķ

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 04/08/2020 3:23 pm
anilsoon
(@anilsoon)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Extruder Stepper Coolingfan always running

@joantabb

So I can connect it to the left hotend fan output and not slowing down the hotend fan?

Posted : 04/08/2020 3:32 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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RE: Extruder Stepper Coolingfan always running

@nilssonandy

the hot end fan FET is powerful enough to power two fans, in paralell... 

as long as they are both 5Volt fans you will be fine!

regards Joan

 

 

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 04/08/2020 6:51 pm
Peter M
(@peter-m)
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RE: Extruder Stepper Coolingfan always running

5 volt, you could also use a phone charger, and keep this separate from the 3d printer.

Posted : 05/08/2020 7:22 pm
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