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Could you add the ability to specify a speed parameter when you're specifying a thermostatic temperature with the T parameter on the M106 g-code? I've noticed that the PEEK fan can push so much air that the hot end can struggle to reach & maintain temperature. It would be nice to be able to dial down the fan speed. :)

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One solution might be to stick a resistor inline... or even a speed controller like this http://www.amazon.com/DROK-Controller-E ... B00CGXJSNY

Since Chances are the "always on" fan output is probably tied directly to the duet power input. Unless you actually meant Layer fan as opposed to peek fan?
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The firmware the Duet uses can activate a specific fan when a temperature threshold is reached. This is done via the M106 code. (This feature is hard-coded in the SeeMeCNC fork of Repetier Firmware.)

You can read about how M106 works here: http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code#M106:_Fan_On - look at the "H" and "T" parameters.

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geneb wrote:Could you add the ability to specify a speed parameter when you're specifying a thermostatic temperature with the T parameter on the M106 g-code? I've noticed that the PEEK fan can push so much air that the hot end can struggle to reach & maintain temperature. It would be nice to be able to dial down the fan speed. :)

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I have added that to the wish list of future firmware improvements.
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geneb wrote:The firmware the Duet uses can activate a specific fan when a temperature threshold is reached. This is done via the M106 code. (This feature is hard-coded in the SeeMeCNC fork of Repetier Firmware.)

You can read about how M106 works here: http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code#M106:_Fan_On - look at the "H" and "T" parameters.

[diatribe removed - boy am I in a grumpy mood today! :D ]

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dc42 wrote:
geneb wrote:Could you add the ability to specify a speed parameter when you're specifying a thermostatic temperature with the T parameter on the M106 g-code? I've noticed that the PEEK fan can push so much air that the hot end can struggle to reach & maintain temperature. It would be nice to be able to dial down the fan speed. :)

tnx!

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Thanks!

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Eaglezsoar wrote:
geneb wrote:The firmware the Duet uses can activate a specific fan when a temperature threshold is reached. This is done via the M106 code. (This feature is hard-coded in the SeeMeCNC fork of Repetier Firmware.)

You can read about how M106 works here: http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code#M106:_Fan_On - look at the "H" and "T" parameters.

[diatribe removed - boy am I in a grumpy mood today! :D ]

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Question: Do you have the always-on fans set to turn on at a specific temp or are you using the pwm fan pins?
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The "always-on" fans are just that - always on. There's no method (that I'm aware of) to control them.

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For anyone who hasn't been following recent firmware released, this feature has been implemented and working since release 1.13b. I have set a minimum PWM of 50% for fans in thermostatic mode.
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How do you configure it? just with the M106 command?
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dc42 wrote:For anyone who hasn't been following recent firmware released, this feature has been implemented and working since release 1.13b. I have set a minimum PWM of 50% for fans in thermostatic mode.
THANK YOU!

Nylocke, try adding the T parameter and see how it goes.

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