How to wire USB to a PS3 fan ?

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Wiring USB to a PS3 fan?

Am I doing this right?

I have black and red from the USB. But for the PS3 I have tan, grey, and black. I tried tan to red, black to black, but the fan did not spin.



The fan is 12V DC and 2.65A.


Is there anyone that can give me a little guidance with this?
Help appreciated.
 

Re: Wiring USB to a PS3 fan?

Am I doing this right?
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No, possible you are going to fry your usb port.

Because the usb power is 5V and max current is 500mA

A 12v fan will run slowly in 5V supply but consumes more than the limits

Nandhu
 

Wiring USB to a PS3 fan?

Hmm,

Is there anyway I could easily hardwire this then? Maybe a safe way to plug it into an outlet?

I was planning on mounting the fan on my computer box for extra air flow.
 

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