Hey,
I'm am trying to use computer fans for other purpose, I tried hooking one up to a 12v power source and it blew up.
The fan was rated 12v, but 0.37A and I used a 12v, 2A power supply, I thought the fan would use only the current it needs, but I was obviously wrong.
So my question is can I limit the current to the fan with a resistor and how do I calculate the value of the resistor for that?
Sorry for the beginner's question!
I'm am trying to use computer fans for other purpose, I tried hooking one up to a 12v power source and it blew up.
The fan was rated 12v, but 0.37A and I used a 12v, 2A power supply, I thought the fan would use only the current it needs, but I was obviously wrong.
So my question is can I limit the current to the fan with a resistor and how do I calculate the value of the resistor for that?
Sorry for the beginner's question!