Jason recently posted an update regarding the Fan Cape he is working on. In the mean time, he recommended the Coolerguys USB fan that is listed in the BBAI FAQ: https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions#fans https://www.coolerguys.com/collections/usb-fans/products/25mm-25x25x10-usb-fan
Previously, the X15FANKIT was suggested but it requires wiring to 5v and grnd on the BBAI. I am using this and it seems to work fine for my BBAI. This does fit perfectly on the BBAI heat-sink and the provided screws work just fine. https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/System-Reference-Manual#3-1-2-fans https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-key-electronics/X15FANKIT/X15FANKIT-ND/5822502 Cheers, Jon On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 10:03 PM Mala Dies <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > Thank you for the idea. USB powered fans. I guess they make everything > these days. > > Seth > > P.S. I was just going to power it from the sys_5v pin and GND on the BBAI. > I guess there are many more ways to go about making things work than once > thought. > > On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson wrote: >> >> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has kept >> everything cool to the touch. >> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just wanted >> something simple and quiet. >> >> >> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg] >> >> >> >> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote: >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of issues >>> w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway... >>> >>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I know >>> everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas. >>> >>> ... >>> >>> So: >>> >>> >>> - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade. >>> - I upgraded the board and adjusted things. >>> - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot. >>> >>> >>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat issue? >>> >>> Seth >>> >>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this board >>> but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, TIDL, EVEs, >>> and other >>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn to >>> program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, chromium, >>> and >>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may cause >>> services that I will not use ever. >>> >>> ... >>> >>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar >>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to try >>> all >>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on the >>> board. >>> >> > On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson wrote: >> >> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has kept >> everything cool to the touch. >> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just wanted >> something simple and quiet. >> >> >> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg] >> >> >> >> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote: >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of issues >>> w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway... >>> >>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I know >>> everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas. >>> >>> ... >>> >>> So: >>> >>> >>> - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade. >>> - I upgraded the board and adjusted things. >>> - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot. >>> >>> >>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat issue? >>> >>> Seth >>> >>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this board >>> but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, TIDL, EVEs, >>> and other >>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn to >>> program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, chromium, >>> and >>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may cause >>> services that I will not use ever. >>> >>> ... >>> >>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar >>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. 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