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Motor Fan Module(EF05014)

Introduction​

It is a simple motor-drived fan module.

ELECFREAKS PlanetX Motor Fan

Characteristic​

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

Specification​

ItemParameter
SKUEF05014
ConnectionRJ11
Type of ConnectionAnalog input
Working Voltage3.3V

Outlook​

Quick to Start​

Materials Required and Diagram​

Connect the Motor fan module to J1 port and the potentiaometer to J2 port in the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.

MakeCode Programming​

Step 1​

Click "Advanced" in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.

We need to add a package for programming, . Click "Extensions" in the bottom of the drawer and search with "PlanetX" in the dialogue box to download it.

Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.

Step 2​

Code as below:​

Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_A8ma6p0s7bR7

You may also download it directly below:

Result​

The rotation speed of the fan is adjusted by the potentiometer.

Python Programming​

Step 1​

Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython

Go to Python editor

We need to add enum.py and fans.py for programming. Click "Load/Save" and then click "Show Files (1)" to see more choices, click "Add file" to add enum.py and fans.py from the unzipped package of PlanetX_MicroPython.

Step 2​

Reference​

from microbit import *
from enum import *
from fans import *
fans = FANS(J1)
while True:
    fans.set_fans(1,100)
    sleep(3000)
    fans.set_fans(1,50)
    sleep(3000)
    fans.set_fans(0)
    sleep(3000)

Result​

After powering on, the Motor fan module rotates for 3 seconds at the speed of 100% first and then at the speed of 50% for another 3 seconds, and finally stops for 3 seconds.

Relevant File​

Technique File​