Can your fan do this?

[[XC] MarioMaster]

Ok, so I was bored but I still thought it was funny my fan could do that...
http://media.putfile.com/Fan-55
http://media.putfile.com/Fan2-82

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/8885/fan8ya.jpg
The fan used was an old Nidec Beta SL 90mm fan running at 12 volts

[Thrilla]

lol wow dude that's a lot of air pushed :P

[mtl_hed]

man u must have been bored. lol



I wanna try a similar stupid trick with my case, U2-UFO.
I wonder if I put high quality / low friction casters on it, if it can push ITSELF accross the floor.

That would be hilarious at a LAN.

[[XC] MarioMaster]

it's strange, it's a great fan, running at 5v it's dead silent but still moves a lot of air

[Nanometer]

While on topic..

[[XC] MarioMaster]

yes that was appropriate....

[NickS]

While on topic..

The topic of the thread is obviously fans that can push stuff...

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That is one sick fan!! I have a Sunon 120x38MM that can push itself too, but not nearly as fast. That thing would work wonders on an XP-90/XP-90C.

Nick

[hixie]

LOL ....
I wonder if my fan can do that? ;)

[[XC] MarioMaster]

try it! :) if it works make sure to include a video

[NickS]

Holy crap, DO IT! :D

Nick

[Cobalt]

Better idea! Use it as a blender! lol

[krylon]

I love it. MORE :D

[HourofDarkness]

i would make a hovercraft with that... actually i was planning on making one of those with a spare 120mm, until i run out of battery...:slobber:

[[XC] Lead Head]

That nidec looks like it has fiber glass in the casing/blades

[mindwreck]

lmao. a fan that can move itself is always a good sign

[ZX7891]

wow, get some kind of battery hooked up to it and attach it to a hot wheels car

[hixie]

I can't find a trolley big enough :(
I'll keep looking.

[Freebo]

Lol, love it, but yea hixie use yours it would be well good.

[[XC] MarioMaster]

in the second video i used some lego wheels to make it go fast, i ran out of wire :)

[hixie]

in the second video i used some lego wheels to make it go fast, i ran out of wire :)

I can't use lego wheels, they would break under the weight of the damn thing :( . Still trying to find something strong enough with wheels.

[[XC] MarioMaster]

skateboard maybe? probably not great for low friction

[-aDaM^]

skateboard maybe? probably not great for low friction

get some abec9 bearings :woot:

[krylon]

Who needs wheels? Make a BOAT :D

[lawrywild]

ah think the crazy fan on my xp-90c is a Nidec. I scrapped it from the a Dell and took off the thermistor and the thing is sooooo powerful. I dunno what it is but there's some really smooth (and dam powerful!!! even at really slow speeds its cut up my skin) bearings inside it so its quiet even when pushing lots of air.

When i hold it running at 12v and wiggle it slightly it starts pushing my hand back, crazy..

edit: these are them..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DELL-92mm-case-fan-by-NIDEC-Model-TA-350DC_W0QQitemZ6883562640QQcategoryZ86699QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

cheap too!

found a 120 version of yours: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nidec-Beta-SL-fan-120mm-x-25mm-12-Volt-Fans-3-pc_W0QQitemZ7621567315QQcategoryZ36324QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

[Magnj]

lol sweet vid. We should have a competition for fastest 10 yards by PC fan powered car!

[[XC] MarioMaster]

lol i needed more wire, that's why the second video is so short, i only had a few feet of wire and as soon as it ran out the car fell over

[hixie]

lol sweet vid. We should have a competition for fastest 10 yards by PC fan powered car!

Thats a good idea, 10Meter drag with fan carts :D (plz post time slips :p: )

[-aDaM^]

Thats a good idea, 10Meter drag with fan carts :D (plz post time slips :p: )

Delta GFB ftw :D

[Hystrix^]

hahahaha, nice

[hixie]

Delta GFB ftw :D

Have you seen my little orange case fan? I think it would beat the delta:D , look at my previous posts.

[Zenjirou]

I bought 25 Deltas for a project but they turned out to be not the type of fan I needed. They glide in same way as in that video you posted, but a bit slower.

I'm tempted to make a fan powered wagon :D
Or Hover Craft :)

[[XC] MarioMaster]

i wish it could make it float, but it's not that powerful. the fan kart race might be a good theme for a competition (hint hint)

[InSanCen]

I'll see your Nidec, and raise you a 172x150mm 24v Papst...

Won't float as it has a cast ally frame, but 235CFM says it's pretty naughty...

Currently debating on a 12v Rotron... 300CFM:D

[hixie]

Airflow means nothing to me now, http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=96582
1,888CFM 240V :D still want to talk about airflow?

[[XC] MarioMaster]

umm, i think there will need to be different classes if this actually becomes a competition.... say 12v 24v 120/240 line v and a whatever category

[hixie]

If i can find a skateboard i will definatly participate.
BTW, i sold my 10" and going to get myself a 15" one :D i got used to ONLY 1,888CFM of air-flow :p:

Maybe i'll post something in the competition section and see how many people are interested/bored enough to participate.

[-aDaM^]

Airflow means nothing to me now, http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=96582
1,888CFM 240V :D still want to talk about airflow?

its too heavy ;)

my Delta GFB 120x76mm moves insane :D