Orange Pi 2 - how to connect a fan

MugenFox

I just received my Orange Pi 2 and it is working beautifully with Android 4.4.2 but there's one thing I am having a problem with. I have a fan that came with my case and I'd like it to go above my heatsink, but I don't know what to plug it into. I tried following the schematics and plugging it into a 5V and ground but it runs at max power and I'm afraid it will break. Any suggestions?

dx.l

Just use 3.3v pin instead of 5.

WereCatf

You could plop a potentiometer on the wires to let you adjust the speed of the fan, too.

MugenFox

I did consider using the 3.3V connector but how would I go about connecting it to ground? The pins are too far apart for the connector to fit and I don't know how I can separate them from the connector.

dx.l

jps replied at 2016-2-24 15:15
Take out the black cord out of the connector and connect it directly. Then use a bit of Heat Shrin ...

Some people has a hands that attached right to the ass =)
They won't learn about how to soldering.
I say about topic starter. Sorry, man.

MugenFox

jps replied at 2016-2-24 20:15
Take out the black cord out of the connector and connect it directly. Then use a bit of Heat Shrin ...

I was able to just take out the connector and got the wires plugged in like that, just forgot to post in the forum but thank you. It works perfectly now