fan_controller

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This is a simple and really cheap way to control pwm computer fans. (4-pin connector) It also allows to read the tacho value.

Finished: -Hardware -Python script for adjusting and reading the speed

TODO: -Get sensor values from mainboard and disks, then adjust fan speed accordingly.

Hardware:

There are some schematics in the hardware folder. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.

The hardware is based on the V-USB project (http://www.obdev.at/products/vusb) and uses their design with zener diodes (with-zener.png). No additional components (except for pin headers) are needed. I used an Attiny2313 because it has 4 PWM channels and you can configure interrupts on PORTB, which are used for tacho detection. The design should work on bigger ATmegas.