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Lynn
 Lynn
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problems Implementing filtration system utilizing fan 3 of the buddy expansion board

When connecting any 24 volt fan to the fan 3 connector of the buddy extension board,  I get a puppy error.

If I hook up a buck convertor to the 24 volt pins to support a 12v fan, I get a puppy error.

If I hook up a buck convertor directly to the 24v power supply to supply a 12 volt fan and use the fan control pins for fan 3, the fan spins very slowly (~200rpm) at all times when the printer is on. When selecting the adv fan setting to auto and conducting a fan test it spins up but fails the test. And when the test is done the fan returns to the slow rotation noted above.  If I disconnect the speed control pins and only hook the 12 fan through the buck convertor the fan runs a full speed (as expected).

However when I have the filtration fan settings set to DIY and do a fan test,  the fan operates as expected  and passes the fan test, but when the fan test is complete the fan returns to steady state slow speed rotation, 

Am I missing some setting that would prevent the fan from running unless needed.? 

 

This topic was modified 2 months temu by Lynn
Opublikowany : 07/03/2026 4:04 pm
Lynn
 Lynn
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Topic starter answered:
RE: problems Implementing filtration system utilizing fan 3 of the buddy expansion board

Now that I've read more on the topic I see that my first post in this topic was a little off.

I have a 12 volt blower powered through a buck convertor getting its power from the printers power supply. I haven't been able to connect anything 24 volts to the power leads (pins 1 & 2)  leads on fan connector 3 without getting a puppy error.  Pins 3 and 4 from the fan 3 connector are connected to the fan.

I can control the speed of the filtration fan connected for the fan 3 connector from the tune menu and from gcode.  What I can't do is pass the RPM test for the fan.  The fan does run pretty fast at 100% but I haven't measured its maximum speed and have no idea what the RPM tests min speed requirement would be for this fan since its not listed anywhere I can find.  And I can't  get the fan to stop spinning when its off.   I'm starting to think I have a problem with buddy extension board for fan 3.

Do any of you salty types know how I could test the fan 3 channel speed detection short of replacing the extension board. 

 

  

Opublikowany : 07/03/2026 6:40 pm
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