I can't believe I never found out about using diodes to drop voltage until now. They seem far superior to resistors for controlling fans in...
I just ordered a good handful of 1n5400's for $ .19 each. I'm not going to go all out with the pump, maybe 2 speed settings below full speed....
It's rated at 18watts max, so if my math is correct thats 1.3 amp at 12 volt. The diode bus appealed to me because I can pick a 6 position...
So I've been doing a bit of reading on using diodes to slow fans down. Most reference the 1n4001 which is rated for a 1 amp load. What about...
Too bad we can't see the back.. I did find this better picture.. Looks like all 3 resistors are the same? If it's going to be that easy to...
That would be a perfect starting point, and the price is right. I'm afraid of completely breaking it trying to slow it down more than 2.5...
2JSC, That's exactally what I'm after. But it's hard to justify spending $40 on something I can probably build with $10 worth of parts from...
I tried without any luck to find an adjustable flasher for my car, so how about making my own? I currently use a 2 prong flasher, one side is...
Cool That would explain why the HDD LED is slightly dimmer then the power LED. Not enough so that it bothers me though. :) Thanks for all...
cpemma = guru :) It still kinda behooves me too. If I'm understanding this right, there's really a resistor on the board before the LED...
Glad I grabbed a handful of sizes. 4.7k was the highest I got. Ended up needing to put two of them in series to get the dang LED's dim enough....
Works fine in FF2 and WMP10 here..
What service was it? I have a Airlink card that if I let the wireless util run at bootup, it takes forever. I prefer to just run it when I'm...
You can't change your speed from a DSL modem. The speed is set at the DSLAM. In some cases if your running PPPoE, your ISP may use that to...
My Oppy 175 (Same as X2 4400) runs about 45c at full load with a Thermalright Ultra-90 HSF and quiet fan..
Clockgen *** http://www.cpuid.com/clockgen.php [edit] Why does the forum censor the abbreviation for "For The Win"??
I think the EL wire may have a quicker response time then the CCFL and that could be the issue. They might be turning on at the same time, the EL...
I guess this bugger is going to be some trial and error.. Guess I could try not to be lazy and try a few different ones before soldering them...
I want to dim the power and HDD LED's in my new Coolermaster case. They are blinding. I believe they run off of 5 volts from the mobo....
No but you can get dern close.. :) My XP-M 2500 rig idles about 2-3 degrees above ambiant with a passive heatsink.* Ducted to inlet on side...
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