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    • taconiteundefined
      taconite
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      Hey guys,
      just a quick question. I build a delta style printer and the Fans (Hot End cooling fan and part cooling fan) are mounted on the effector. To spare wires to the effector I use one ground cable for the fans (and other stuff), that is why I only connected the Fans to V_Fan.

      I guess that is why I can't control the fans. Because those are just 2pin fans, is it possible to connect it to Fan0- or does this damage the fan/board/both (as stated in the wiki).
      I guess not, but is there a work-around possible?

      Why is the PWM done with ground and not V_FAN?

      I hope my inquiry makes sense

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      • dc42undefined
        dc42 administrators @taconite
        last edited by dc42

        @taconite said in Fan Control, no Ground for Fans:

        Why is the PWM done with ground and not V_FAN?

        Because it's easier. All 3D printer control boards do it this way.

        You can use a common positive wire for all the fans and also for the hot end heater, as long as they are all the same voltage.

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