Questions about case fan modding.

[Holy]

Are there any adaptors which will have you plug the adaptor in your
ordinary household electrical outlet and then be able to attach your
90mm or 120mm case fan to it and use it that way?

The electronic device I wish to cool using the casefans does not have
anything like the plug outlet like your typical motherboard does.

If there are no such adaptors, can someone recommend a method to get
these fans to work as I would like to? Thanks.

 

[John Doe]

Are there any adaptors which will have you plug the adaptor in your
ordinary household electrical outlet and then be able to attach your
90mm or 120mm case fan to it and use it that way?

Yes, as far as I know, any adapter (wall wart) that outputs 12 V DC
will power a 12 V case fan, if you correctly connect it.

 

[Paul]

Yes, as far as I know, any adapter (wall wart) that outputs 12 V DC
will power a 12 V case fan, if you correctly connect it.

This should be able to power a few fans. The fan may have a current
rating on it, and the adapter you choose should have a higher
current rating than the sum of all the fan currents to be run.

12VDC 1500mA AC Adapter $23
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2190632
http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2731775_PM_EN.pdf

6-inch Adaptaplug male to two tinned wires $3.39 (ouch)
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049699

That is an example of a fairly compact solution. (You could also
have chopped the end off the adapter, and saved yourself the
$3.39 plug and wire.)

Using an ordinary ATX PSU, connecting PS_ON# to an adjacent COM
pin, is another way to make a power source. Make sure the fans are
connected, and connected correctly, before connecting PS_ON# to COM.
PS_ON# is used for "soft" power control, and will turn on the
12V rail when grounded to COM. The 12V rail is available on one
of the many Molex 1x4 hard drive connectors of the supply. The
ATX supply is bigger and noisier than the Radioshack style
solution, but if you already own it, it is free.

To make fan adapter cables to an ATX supply, you can use
something like this. This particular one can be "daisy-chained",
meaning you can stack these end to end, to handle more than
one fan on the same disk drive power lead. Notice that the
adapter taps into the yellow (+12) and black (ground) Molex wires,
to power the red (+12V) and black (ground) fan wires.

http://www.pccables.com/cgi-bin/orders6.cgi?action=Showitem&partno=07057
http://www.pccables.com/ig.php?image=07057.jpg

If you chop up the previous item, and join the fan connector to
the Radioshack 2049699 cable, that will make it easier to plug
in a fan to that 12VDC 1500mA adapter. Luckily, my local
(good) electronics store, had male and female three pin fan
connectors, so I've been able to make my own adapters when I
need them. But having ones like the pccables example, is pretty
convenient.

So a little soldering, or twisting of wires, might be required,
depending on what you decide to do. I use heatshrink (polyolefin)
tubing to try to cover the bare ends. Sometimes, that stays in place
longer, than electrical tape (gummy). Applying too much heat to the
polyolefin, will burn through it, so you have to experiment with
it first, to see how it works.

http://www.gatorelectronics.com/heatshrink.jpg

In this picture, you can see how much it shrinks when heated.
A mistake I make quite often, is trying to make a "glove"
fit, when a bit of slack really doesn't hurt when selecting
the right size for the job.

http://www.ketolainen.com/images/uploads/ScreenHunter_002.jpg

HTH,
Paul

 

[John Doe]

This should be able to power a few fans. The fan may have a
current rating on it, and the adapter you choose should have a
higher current rating than the sum of all the fan currents to be
run.

Right, thanks.

12VDC 1500mA AC Adapter $23

Or find a Goodwill/similar store and get whatever current@voltage
adapters you want dirt cheap.

 

[mmarkoe]

Mark Bender, calling himself John Doe, is a criminal who stalks
legitimate people on Usenet groups. An investigation found he was
arrested at least twice for domestic violence and was sued into
poverty. He now lives in a run down neighborhood of crack addicts. See
dossier below.

Martin Markoe

29-10947 Mark O. Bender
7/25/2007 Dossier


REQUEST OF CLIENT

On July 24, 2007, Martin Markoe with eMicrophones, Inc. contacted XXXX
& Associates, with the request for a full background/dossier on Mr.
Mark O. Bender.

SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION

Our office found Mr. Mark Bender's current address is 509 Frost, SATX
78201, to be owned by Ms. Gloria Trevino. There are many rental homes
in this area. Mr. Bender has never owned property. He does not own a
vehicle. He doesn't have a TX Driver's license. He does have a TX
State ID. He has been arrested twice for Assault/Family/Domestic
Violence. Both charges were dismissed. There is a possibility that the
"Mark Bender" named in the Bexar County Civil case for damages could
be the same Mark Orrin Bender with in this report. The court documents
would to be ordered at any additional cost to the client.


Custom Comprehensive Report
Date: 07/24/07

Report processed by:
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 342-0509 Main Phone
(210) 342-0731 Fax Report Legend:
- Shared Address
- Deceased
- Probable Current Address


Subject Information:
Name: MARK ORRIN BENDER DOB:01/22/1957
SSN: 507-82-xxxx issued in Nebraska between 01/01/1972 and
12/31/1973
Age: 50

Others Associated With Subjects SSN:
(DOES NOT usually indicate any type of fraud or deception)
[None Found]

Comprehensive Report Summary: (Click on Link to see detail)
Names Associated With Subject:
None Found
Others Associated With Subjects SSN:
None Found
Bankruptcies:
None Found
Liens and Judgments:
None Found
UCC Filings:
None Found
People at Work:
None Found
Driver's License:
None Found
Address(es) Found:
1 Verified and 5 Non-Verified Found
Possible Properties Owned:
None Found
Motor Vehicles Registered:
None Found
Watercraft:
None Found
FAA Certifications:
None Found
FAA Aircrafts:
None Found
Possible Criminal Records:
1 Found
Sexual Offenses:
None Found
Professional Licenses:
None Found
Voter Registration:
1 Found
Hunting/Fishing Permit:
None Found
Concealed Weapons Permit:
None Found
Possible Associates:
None Found
Possible Relatives:
1st Degree - None Found
2nd Degree - None Found
3rd Degree - None Found
Neighbors:
1st Neighborhood - 3 Found
2nd Neighborhood - None Found
3rd Neighborhood - 2 Found

Bankruptcies:
[None Found]

Liens and Judgments:
[None Found]

UCC Filings:
[None Found]

People at Work:
[None Found]

Driver's License/State ID Information:

Texas ID Detail:

Name
BENDER,MARK ORRIN License number
20826255 Address
5320 BLANCO #1803 DOB
Jan 22 1957
Class
I City/Zip
SAN ANTONIO 78216 Last transaction date
Apr 9 2003 Last transaction
Original, not permit or MRDL

Above information as provided by state - Our annotations are below
Address (click to find others)
5320 Blanco Rd Apt 1803
City/State/Zip (click to find others)
San Antonio , TX 78216-7052



Address Summary:
509 FROST, SAN ANTONIO TX 78201-3347, BEXAR COUNTY (Nov 2005 -
May 2007)
4210 309 APT B, SAN ANTONIO TX 78201, BEXAR COUNTY (Dec 2002 -
Oct 2003)
4210 FREDERICKSBURG RD APT B309, SAN ANTONIO TX 78201-1912,
BEXAR COUNTY (Jan 1991 - Jan 1999)
5347 BLANCO RD APT B8, SAN ANTONIO TX 78216-7027, BEXAR COUNTY
(Apr 1986 - Dec 1992)
4210 FREDERICKSBURG RD APT B316, SAN ANTONIO TX 78201-1914,
BEXAR COUNTY
7458 LOUIS PASTEUR DR APT 701, SAN ANTONIO TX 78229-4517, BEXAR
COUNTY

Active Address(es):
MARK O BENDER - 509 FROST, SAN ANTONIO TX 78201-3347, BEXAR
COUNTY (Nov 2005 - May 2007)
Current phones listed at this address:
BENDER MARK (210) 734-3107
TREVINO MICHELLE (210) 736-5743
Property Ownership Information for this Address
Property:
Parcel Number - 08441-026-0240
Lot Number - 24
Owner Name 1 - TREVINO GLORIA C
Address - 509 FROST, SAN ANTONIO TX
78201-3347, BEXAR COUNTY
Owner's Address - 509 FROST, SAN ANTONIO
TX 78201-3347, BEXAR COUNTY
Land Usage - SFR
Total Value - $79,610
Land Value - $13,230
Improvement Value - $66,380
Land Size - 9,000
Year Built - 1926
Homestead Exemption - YES
Exterior Walls - STUCCO
Roof Type - ASPHALT SHINGLE
Air Conditioning - AC.CENTRAL
Heating - FORCED AIR
Sale Price - $0
Legal Description - NCB 8441 BLK 26 LOT
24 & 25 & 26
Data Source - A
Neighborhood Profile (2000 Census)
Average Age: 37
Median Household Income: $38,438
Median Owner Occupied Home Value: $47,100
Average Years of Education: 10


Previous And Non-Verified Address(es):
MARK ORRIN BENDER - 4210 309 APT B, SAN ANTONIO TX 78201,
BEXAR COUNTY (Dec 2002 - Oct 2003)
Neighborhood Profile (2000 Census)
Average Age: 30
Median Household Income: $32,417
Median Owner Occupied Home Value: $50,100
Average Years of Education: 12

MARK O BENDER - 4210 FREDERICKSBURG RD APT B309, SAN ANTONIO
TX 78201-1912, BEXAR COUNTY (Jan 1991 - Jan 1999)
SANTA FE PLACE (210) 735-8767
Neighborhood Profile (2000 Census)
Average Age: 32
Median Household Income: $18,304
Median Owner Occupied Home Value: $91,300
Average Years of Education: 12

MARK O BENDER - 5347 BLANCO RD APT B8, SAN ANTONIO TX
78216-7027, BEXAR COUNTY (Apr 1986 - Dec 1992)
NIMITZ APARTMENTS (210) 341-5285
Neighborhood Profile (2000 Census)
Average Age: 29
Median Household Income: $23,611
Median Owner Occupied Home Value: $65,500
Average Years of Education: 12

MARK O BENDER - 4210 FREDERICKSBURG RD APT B316, SAN ANTONIO
TX 78201-1914, BEXAR COUNTY
SANTA FE PLACE (210) 735-8767
Neighborhood Profile (2000 Census)
Average Age: 32
Median Household Income: $18,304
Median Owner Occupied Home Value: $91,300
Average Years of Education: 12

MARK O BENDER - 7458 LOUIS PASTEUR DR APT 701, SAN ANTONIO TX
78229-4517, BEXAR COUNTY
SAN ANTONIO STATION (210) 614-3679
Neighborhood Profile (2000 Census)
Average Age: 41
Median Household Income: $31,783
Median Owner Occupied Home Value: $111,800
Average Years of Education: 14

Possible Properties Owned by Subject:
[None Found]

Motor Vehicles Registered To Subject:
[None Found]

Possible Criminal Records:
Texas Arrest Report:
Name: MARK BEDNER
SSN: 507-82-xxxx
Address: 5200 BLANCO RD 407, SAN ANTONIO TX 78216-7074
State of Origin: Texas
County of Origin: Bexar
Party Status: REL'D ON P-R BOND
DOB: 01/22/1957
Race: White
Sex: Male
Eyes: BLUE
Height: 5' 06"
Weight: 160

Arrests:
Arrest #1
Case Type:
Arrest Date: 01/25/1987
Arresting Agency:
Arrest Type:
Arrest Disposition Date: 01/25/1987
Court Fine: Offense: ASSAULT-BODILY INJURY
Arrest Statute:
Agency Case #: 366381
Arrest Level/Degree: Class A Misdemeanor
Arrest Disposition: BOOKED



CASE NUMBER 366381 displayed
successfully
Bexar County Criminal Justice Information System
07/24/2007
Texas Case Page
10:46:19

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Court Case Number Defendant Name
Date of
CR7 366381 BEDNER,
MARK Birth

01/22/1957
Offense Description Level Sex:
MALE
02/21/1986 ASSAULT-BODILY INJURY MA Race:
WHITE
Location :
CLOSED
Last Setting: Grand Jury: 05/13/1986
FILED
Case Status: 06/29/1987 *** JN CLOSED
***
Disposition : 06/29/1987 DSMD-INTRST
JUSTCE

Judgement :
Bond: CLS 06/29/1987
1500.00
Start: End: By: BAIL BONDS,
PERSONAL

Defense Attorneys Bar Number Yrs Mo Dy
Hrs
MIKE HERVEY 9546500
Term:

Fine:
Court
Cost:



CASE NUMBER 348742 displayed
successfully
Bexar County Criminal Justice Information System
07/25/2007
Texas Case Page
09:57:05
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Court Case Number Defendant Name
Date of
CR7 348742 BEDNER, MARK
Birth

01/22/1957
Offense Description Level Sex:
MALE
08/05/1985 ASSAULT-BODILY INJURY MA Race:
WHITE
Location :
CLOSED
Last Setting: 09/23/1985 TRIAL Grand Jury: 08/12/1985
FILED
Case Status: 08/12/1988 *** JN CLOSED
***
Disposition : 09/23/1985 DSMD-
OTHER

Judgement :
Bond: CLS 09/23/1985
800.00
Start: End: By: BAIL BONDS, PERSONAL
PROGRAM

Defense Attorneys Bar Number Yrs Mo Dy
Hrs
MERCEDES JEAN KUTCH 11770545 Term:

Fine:
Court Cost:


Bexar Possible Civil:

Cause Nbr 1986CI10562 displayed
successfully
***** Bexar County Centralized Docket System
*****
07/24/2007 - Docket Information -
11:04:15
______________________________________________________________________________
Selection: __ Actions: _
(A,C,D,M,P)
CASE NBR: 1986CI10562____ PRINT RT LABELS? N (Y/
N)

Date Filed: 06/12/1986 Court: 166_ Unpaid Balance:
0.00
Type of Docket: PID__ PERSONAL INJURY &
DAMAGES

* * * S T Y L E * *
*
MAX WHITMAN & HARRIET
WHITMAN_____________________
VS MARK BENDER
&_____________________________________

DISCOVERY LEVEL:
_
Account Type: __ Account Number:
____________
Access: _ PUBLIC Status: D
DISPOSED
List Type: C
CIVIL

Litigant(s) for Cause Nbr 1986CI10562 displayed
successfully
***** Bexar County Centralized Docket System
*****
07/24/2007 - Litigant Information -
11:05:23

______________________________________________________________________________
Selection: __ Case Nbr:
1986CI10562____
Style: MAX WHITMAN & HARRIET WHITMAN vs MARK BENDER
&
Court: 166 Docket Type: PERSONAL INJURY & DAMAGES Status:
DISPOSED
Actions: (A,D,M,P) Unpaid Balance: 0.00 Account
Number:
Seq Last /First /Middle Name Lit. Type/Attorney
Date
_ 00001 WHITMAN MAX PLAINTIFF
06/12/1986
DROZD, LINDA M
210 498-0663
_ 00002 WHITMAN HARRIET PLAINTIFF
06/12/1986
DROZD, LINDA M
210 498-0663
_ 00003 BENDER MARK DEFENDANT
06/12/1986
EZZELL, JAMES MICHAE
210 731-6300
_ 00004 DR PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY DEFENDANT
06/12/1986
EZZELL, JAMES MICHAE
210 731-6300

TX Criminal:

SUBJECT INFORMATION

Name: mark bender Social Security #: -- Birth Date: 01/22/1957

Alias Last: Alias First: Race/Gender: /


Criminal Record (mark bender) TX - * Statewide PLUS *
Status: Completed (CLEAR)
# Years Searched: 7 Date Completed: 7/25/2007 9:59:56 AM
Reporting Period: 07/25/2000 - 07/25/2007
Additional Info: *** Instant search results ***
No record found

 

[pcbldrNinetyEight]

Are there any adaptors which will have you plug the adaptor in your
ordinary household electrical outlet and then be able to attach your
90mm or 120mm case fan to it and use it that way?

The electronic device I wish to cool using the casefans does not have
anything like the plug outlet like your typical motherboard does.

If there are no such adaptors, can someone recommend a method to get
these fans to work as I would like to? Thanks.

If you can solder, splice wire and have a multimeter you can adapt any of
the 12v power supplies on this page provided that they have sufficient
current for the number of fans you plan to use:
http://www.powerstream.com/12-volt.htm

If using two fans wire them in parallel and not series or the voltage to
each will be halved.