Hello
I am doing a project using an Arduino a sensor and a fan I need the fan to react upon the command of the sensor. The only problem is that when i plug the fan the power goes off, meaning it is short-circuited. I am connecting the power source to a jumper wire and I think that is why it is not working because the jumper wire can't withstand the amount of energy going through them. Is this true? and what can I do to prevent this? I am using a MOSFET and a 16.6kohm resistor. The fan max input is 120v. any other information you need you can ask me.
thanks for any help
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I am doing a project using an Arduino a sensor and a fan I need the fan to react upon the command of the sensor. The only problem is that when i plug the fan the power goes off, meaning it is short-circuited. I am connecting the power source to a jumper wire and I think that is why it is not working because the jumper wire can't withstand the amount of energy going through them. Is this true? and what can I do to prevent this? I am using a MOSFET and a 16.6kohm resistor. The fan max input is 120v. any other information you need you can ask me.
thanks for any help
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20190203_121533.jpg
21 MB