Make a USB fan out of old CDs

Make a USB fan out of old CDs

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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PRODVDi (2) 1 year ago
some audio would be nice
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afzaal1988 (-2) 1 year ago
just imagine if that cd comes off. it can cut any thing. very dangerous thing to though.
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dummymicdum (-16) 5 months ago
no it wont cut any thing its not sharp
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bossofporn (1) 4 months ago
afzaal1988 just say imagine can't you see?
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Rfriend (9) 1 year ago
now I have something other than drink coasters to do with old CDs
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Tandykins (-1) 1 year ago
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) 5 months ago
why are you scard
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twin1313 (1) 11 months ago
good video, but what is the orange thing that he used to connect the wires?
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j4kop 11 months ago
It is just a connector you can use instead of having to solder them.
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blide (-1) 5 months ago
that would be 5 volts for all USB units..
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juanfcepeda 10 months ago
Excelent, but safety about steadyness is a must!
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charmboy2 10 months ago
cool
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bigabe 7 months ago
whats the voltage for the motor.
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dummymicdum (-16) 5 months ago
500 volts duh
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Bayarreamami 3 months ago
#$%@IN AWESOME
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rocha190 last month
Very nice idea
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mcshane_1 1 week ago
wer would u get a motor like that?
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