Is board has specified power limit? #38
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I want to connect few 12038 fans, but I'm worry the current is too high for fanpico. |
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Each of the (motherboard) inputs (MBFAN connectors) should handle at least 1.5A. Which often is what the motherboard fan outputs are rated at. While the AUX power connector has 3A poly-fuse (one probably could get away with slightly higher rated fuse). For higher current fans, best probably supply power for fans 1 through 4, via the mbfan connectors, and then use the AUX for fans 5 through 8... |
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Hello @tjko |
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Sure, that's a good idea (maybe in the board specific README.md, as I'm working on new variant with different characteristics). Btw, currently the "User Manual" documents the power limits already (https://github.com/tjko/fanpico/wiki/FanPico-User-Manual) |
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Each of the (motherboard) inputs (MBFAN connectors) should handle at least 1.5A. Which often is what the motherboard fan outputs are rated at.
While the AUX power connector has 3A poly-fuse (one probably could get away with slightly higher rated fuse).
For higher current fans, best probably supply power for fans 1 through 4, via the mbfan connectors, and then use the AUX for fans 5 through 8...