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Re: 5v Fan on 3v line

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From: nospam.G...@f317.n229.z1.fidonet.org (Grant Weasner)
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Subject: Re: 5v Fan on 3v line
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:50:16 +1300
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by: Grant Weasner - Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:50 UTC

-=> Dr Stephen Strange wrote to All <=-

DSS> I have a Pi4 that came with a noisy 5v fan.

DSS> If I connect the fan to the 3v line it spns slower and is much less
DSS> noisy.

DSS> Is this ok or will it damage the Pi

It will be fine. I use 3v on my fan, and its way better. The fan will last
longer as well.
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