Re: reducing 12V+ source voltage with a potentiometer




Joseph wrote:
> I would like to reduce the 12V+ source voltage going into computer
fans
> with potentiometers place between the 12V+ and the fan. I am unsure
> what Ohm rating potentiometer I need to get could someone please
help.

theres a simpler way that might do what you want: connect the fan to 7v
instead of 12v. +to +12v, - to 5v.

NT

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