This might be exactly what I need. I have a server shelf that I want to monitor temperature in and drive PWM fans (however many I can fit in a row, currently at 4x40mm to leave space inbetween for whatever they connect to).. The idea is to basically treat the whole shelf as if it was a big PC case and control the fans according to the temperature probes - and optionally log the data to the network, be it SNMP or whatever else. Question is, do you have modules for fans, and what thermal probes would you recommend? Although I do software dev, this is legit my first time doing MCU/IoT... so bear with me here. ^^;
I’m working on modules that let you connect PWM devices like fans or servos pretty easily. For temperature sensors, I’ve used both DHT11 and BMP280-the BMP280 is more accurate if that’s what you’re after. For probes, there’s a module that helps connect analog devices and adjust the gain, so things like the DS18B20 work really well if you set up the thermal coupling right. I’ve also used relays to control fan power, but for PWM, I had to do a bit of improvising to make it work. If you want to chat more or need help, you can join our Discord: discord.gg/GTWhDrzh.
Hey! Thank you, not yet, I am still debugging and tinkering with it, hopefully I could use a platform like a kickstarter to bring this one to life, in a month or so
i like the idea of that u can use the platform for education and small simple projects. (The discord link is not working for me. If u will be able to send me one or reply to this comment with one i would apriciate that).
Good Luck Man!
I love everything about this! Makers Gonna Make!!!
Looks awesome. Super sleek design too
Classic home lab engineer vibes-zero editing skills, but hella cool stuff. Is this open-source? Available?"
great project very valuable
Thats funny, I did beta testing with Povilas and one of the first projects I made was a PC COU monitor
This might be exactly what I need.
I have a server shelf that I want to monitor temperature in and drive PWM fans (however many I can fit in a row, currently at 4x40mm to leave space inbetween for whatever they connect to).. The idea is to basically treat the whole shelf as if it was a big PC case and control the fans according to the temperature probes - and optionally log the data to the network, be it SNMP or whatever else.
Question is, do you have modules for fans, and what thermal probes would you recommend?
Although I do software dev, this is legit my first time doing MCU/IoT... so bear with me here. ^^;
I’m working on modules that let you connect PWM devices like fans or servos pretty easily. For temperature sensors, I’ve used both DHT11 and BMP280-the BMP280 is more accurate if that’s what you’re after.
For probes, there’s a module that helps connect analog devices and adjust the gain, so things like the DS18B20 work really well if you set up the thermal coupling right.
I’ve also used relays to control fan power, but for PWM, I had to do a bit of improvising to make it work.
If you want to chat more or need help, you can join our Discord: discord.gg/GTWhDrzh.
i want you...
wow. really good job!
loving this, is it released ?
Hey! Thank you, not yet, I am still debugging and tinkering with it, hopefully I could use a platform like a kickstarter to bring this one to life, in a month or so
Great but there are too many standards in this area
i like the idea of that u can use the platform for education and small simple projects. (The discord link is not working for me. If u will be able to send me one or reply to this comment with one i would apriciate that).
Hey thank you so much! I hope this one works discord.gg/GTWhDrzh