I need to make a fan controller.

[Agent24]

Re: I need to make a fan controller.

There are several different types and not all may potentially be an issue when used the way you did, and I think in a lot of cases you may not get a problem because the resistance of them is very high, but it's still probably not a good idea.

[Mad_Professor]

Re: I need to make a fan controller.

There are several different types and not all may potentially be an issue when used the way you did, and I think in a lot of cases you may not get a problem because the resistance of them is very high, but it's still probably not a good idea.

So if I'm commando'ing one of my motherboards what do I set it on? wood? cardboard?

[mariushm]

Re: I need to make a fan controller.

On the cardboard box, or on the layer of foam the board comes in.

As for your device, some simple mcguyver idea that comes to mind is one or two plastic dvd cases.. drill some holes that fill the holes of that breadboard and you're golden. I guess a thin plywood would also work.

[Agent24]

Re: I need to make a fan controller.

On the cardboard box, or on the layer of foam the board comes in.

Watch out with that though, some of that foam can be conductive too...

[ratdude747]

Re: I need to make a fan controller.

So if I'm commando'ing one of my motherboards what do I set it on? wood? cardboard?

put down a few layers of packing tape or generic gray duct tape onto the mounting surface and set it on that... for tiny boards, electrical tape works too (I did that for a custom board I put in a case once...)