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Make a USB fan out of old CDs A 1:36

Sweaty summer day by the computer? Office A/C broke? Watch this how-to video! You can make a simple USB fan using a compact disc, a USB cable, and a small fan motor. It's quick and easy! Don't suffer from the heat. Watch this video tutorial and with these circuitry tips, build a simple USB fan out of some old CDs.

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Hosted by 5min.com | Curated 4/25/08 | Views 71,867

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PRODVDi (2) 3/25/08 3:40 AM
some audio would be nice
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afzaal1988 (-1) 4/29/08 6:40 AM
just imagine if that cd comes off. it can cut any thing. very dangerous thing to though.
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dummymicdum (-16) 6/4/09 6:15 AM
no it wont cut any thing its not sharp
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bossofporn (1) 7/11/09 10:19 PM
afzaal1988 just say imagine can't you see?
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Rfriend (12) 7/12/08 8:08 PM
now I have something other than drink coasters to do with old CDs
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Tandykins (-1) 10/22/08 1:55 AM
I would be slightly concerned about the CD coming off too, but it'd be easy enough to secure it.
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dummymicdum (-16) 6/4/09 6:14 AM
why are you scard
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twin1313 (1) 12/14/08 10:20 AM
good video, but what is the orange thing that he used to connect the wires?
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j4kop 12/16/08 11:24 AM
It is just a connector you can use instead of having to solder them.
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juanfcepeda 1/21/09 8:03 PM
Excelent, but safety about steadyness is a must!
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charmboy2 1/26/09 10:34 PM
cool
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bigabe 4/23/09 9:22 AM
whats the voltage for the motor.
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dummymicdum (-16) 6/4/09 6:13 AM
500 volts duh
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blide 6/4/09 12:29 PM
that would be 5 volts for all USB units..
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Bayarreamami 8/23/09 8:55 PM
#$%@IN AWESOME
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rocha190 10/1/09 1:59 AM
Very nice idea
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mcshane_1 (1) 11/17/09 2:57 AM
wer would u get a motor like that?
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vladi3bg 1/14/10 4:31 AM
i crush some battery dog and get the motor ;)
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kasbaba 2/15/10 4:03 AM
amazing use of technology. gr8. I making one of my own.
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BioKnight 3/2/10 3:17 PM
SO MAKING ONE FOR ALOT OF THINGS.
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