Introduction: How to Make a USB Fan
Hello everyone this instructable is fun to make.
I made it in about 2 minuts.
But there is not enough power from the USB port so the fan spins fast but not fast enough.
sorry about that but it produces enough thrust to move a piece of 4mmX4mm paper.
I used some images from the web because i couldn't take the right photos.
Step 1: Get the Parts and Tools
you will need:
1 brushless fan
screwdriver
1 USB cord
soldering iron
solder
sticky tape
2 paper clips
Step 2: Putting It Together
here you will be putting it together
1-connect the wires from the fan to the USB cord.solder or twist
2-wrap the tape around the connections to stop short circuts.
3-bend the paper clips to form legs and screw them in place.
Step 3: Testing
warning it might blow up your computer if not built propely.
just joking :-)

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7 years ago on Introduction
well its obvious which pictures were from the internet
7 years ago on Introduction
My god you gave me a heart attack before you said just kidding
9 years ago on Introduction
5 volt fans are on sell online :)
Here's my question - A 5 volt fan would draw enough power from a standard USB port. However, will the 5 volt fan be able to draw a similar amount of power from a USB hub? Probably yes, you would think, if the hub were running on AC power. So, would two 5 volt fans draw 5 volts each from a two port USB-powered USB hub?
9 years ago on Introduction
Undortunately...old pc fans are 12v...atleast what i found
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
i know, but i have heard of a dc step up transformer so you could use one of those for the power
10 years ago on Introduction
its best to try and find one of the 5v fans ;) (not sure there are many any more tho )
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
yeh, if you find one let me know
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
try cpu fans from old laptops
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
ok
9 years ago on Introduction
Ya using a old laptop fan is really usefull i used it and got nice results it is better if u use or recycle a old laptop, PS2 or computer fan .