So it was time for an upgrade, I have always used the iron method for my PCB and the results are okay, but I am doing more and more PCB fab these days for my small business so it was time to step up the game.
I went out and brought a laminator, now these on their own off the shelf are not very good, they do not generate the required heat.
I went out and brought one from a local store and did a quick google to see if anyone else had done a mod on this particular laminator and just so happens a fellow Aussie had done this!
here is a link to it if anyone wants it.
http://ultrakeet.com.au/write-ups/superFuserV2This modification only took a few minutes and man was it worth it, the results speak for themselves.
This is my effort using standard glossy photo paper.
The mod itself.
The finished Product
Now for the fun part!!!
What is this exactly, well I think there will be many a people out there that will love this,
This is a special fan controller, it will convert a 4pin fan header on your mother board (PWM) to control a large number of 3pin fans from the 1 input up to a large number of amps!
It has reverse polarity protection for people that shouldn’t be doing it, and then it also has added protection for the MB just on the off chance something unusual happens.
This will allow you to be able to control a network of fans as one fan, and it will also make use of the RPM wire, (please note only use one of the fans in the network for the RPM they will all be the same!)
If you dont want or have a MB to get a PWM signal you can make a simple one using a 555 timer and a pot to create the adjustable signal pic etc etc)
This makes management nice and easy so you can control those noisy fans have them quiet as and ramp on when needed via temperature control.
It also has two pots that will allow you to change the amplification of the signal.
This is my secret weapon for the wind tunnel, as I will have the fans installed in blocks of 5, they will represent one fan on the MB and I will be able to adjust each block accordingly to gain maximum airflow when needed as well as minimal noise when it’s not needed!
The printable version is posted for download enjoy!