Shinyarmour1[TK] Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hi all It's been a really challenge trying to find 5v fans here in Australia. Everything is located overseas in the US mostly, but I'm trying to find some fans and power banks here in Australia. I know that Trooperbay and UKswrath are popular choices, but I would like to get something that's here down under and not cost a fortune with things like exchange rate, shipping, VAT, etc. I came across these on Amazon and was wondering if they would do the job? Fans:- https://www.amazon.com.au/Bearing-Brushless-Cooling-Blower-AV-F7530MB/dp/B072HJ38PS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 https://www.amazon.com.au/ANVISION-Bearing-Brushless-Cooling-YDM4010B05/dp/B074YJH3P9/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=dc+brushless+cooling+fans&qid=1584246702&sr=8-5 I've seen videos on how to convert fan leads into a usb fan, so purchasing both fans with leads and a usb pack will not be an issue. And for the pc fans, I have an idea on how to angle them using spare ABS to direct them towards the lenses and not at my face. This power pack looks like it would work for either 5v or 12v fans:- https://www.amazon.com.au/imuto-Portable-10000mAh-External-Nintendo/dp/B07KMRCM6Y/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YXWJQB3MXSQNABWXRV82 Other options:- https://www.jaycar.com.au/5vdc-30mm-thin-2-wire-fan/p/YX2500 https://www.jaycar.com.au/5-200mah-usb-portable-power-bank/p/MB3800 https://3dprintersuperstore.com.au/search?q=dc+brushless+cooling+fans I've looked over the specs between some 5v fans that most troopers use and 12v fans I have found here. The specs like Air flow and dB(A) look pretty similar. Please let me know if I have over looked anything (I'm not a tech guy by any means). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hey Shinyarmour1 PM incoming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinyarmour1[TK] Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 I managed to find these 5v fans and battery holders that I can put together and would be better suited for the job instead of the Amazon ones. What do you guys think about this? https://aus3d.com.au/5v-50mm-blower-fan https://core-electronics.com.au/4-x-aa-battery-holder-with-on-off-switch.html or https://core-electronics.com.au/battery-holder-4xaa-with-cover-and-switch.html Also, would I be able to connect 2 fans to 1 battery holder, or would the best result be 1 fan connected to 1 battery holder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thordin Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 I'm from Oz too mate. Just wondering how you went. Did ya get the stuff from the links above and if so how did they perform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Thordin said: I'm from Oz too mate. Just wondering how you went. Did ya get the stuff from the links above and if so how did they perform? I do fan kits Andrew, If you need anything just shoot me a PM and I'm in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thordin Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 14 hours ago, Sly11 said: I do fan kits Andrew, If you need anything just shoot me a PM and I'm in Australia Oh awesome cheers mate. Gonna need about 10 of em in my bucket I reckon. I'll be sweating like crazy my first troop. Just a waiting game for my BBB now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just now, Thordin said: Oh awesome cheers mate. Gonna need about 10 of em in my bucket I reckon. I'll be sweating like crazy my first troop. Just a waiting game for my BBB now I have 2 fans in my helmet, usually only use one and have the other as a backup, they are more for clearing the lenses rather than keeping you cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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