DIY Diode Fan Controller - The Diobus

Part 5 - Final words

Tis is the fan controller on the "Acrylonia" project.

The controller in action:

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This is the controller of another project of mine - "Prewar Techware". The green LEDs are light indication, the Volt meter displays the fan voltage:

Some accounting of the spent money (for reference 1$ = 1.35 BGN; 1 Euro - 2 BGN):

1. 2 rotary switches-3.50 each-7 BGN

2. 12 LEDs-0.06 each-0.72 BGN

3. 10 Schottki diodes-about 1 BGN

4. 20 diodes 1А, 1000V-about 0.10 each-2 BGN

5. Some cables-I already had them-free

6. Project board-had it too

7. Soldering compound, flux-not into account

8. Electricity-an hour work of 60W soldering iron ond 75W light buld-I have no clue

9. Cold water for burnt fingers-no idea at all

Total for the whole controller- 10.72 BGN

From now on you have to add cable connectors suiting your taste...

Comments and questions concerning the project can be discussed in our forum HERE