Highway Hackclub project Laptop Cooling Stand
Description: My project is a laptop cooling stand that blows air from underneath the laptop into the bottom assisting with the laptop's fans. My project can be broken down into two parts, the case and the components. It has a powerful 120mmx120mm fan that's speed can be controlled through a knob. It will (hopefully) lower your temps too keep your laptop and you cool in game..
Why I did this: I made this project because my friend told me about Highway Hack Club at school and it was the perfect opportunity to get a laptop cooling stand out of it. Normally, I wouldn't be able to make this perchase because they are very expencive. I wanted a laptop cooling stand because my "gaming" laptop was something I saved up a long time for and I didn't want the fans to die on me. The laptop cooling stand makes it so the regular fans in the laptop don't have to work as hard to get the same amount of air..
Pictures of my project
First Prototype:
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Wiring Diagram:
| Cost+Item | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Switch $1.81 | Turning the cooler on and off. | Link |
| PWM Controller $2.79 | Used to control the amout of voltage going to the fan thus the speed of the fan. | Link |
| Voltmeter $2.94 | Used to see the voltage going to the fan | Link |
| Polyethylene Foam Sheet $5.66 | Used to add pressure into the system so that more air is forced into the laptop instead of to the sides. | Link |
| Shrink Wrap $6.74 | Used to seal wire connections. | Link |
| Voltage Converter AC-DC 12V 6A $9.90 | The power supply of the cooling stand. | Link |
| Brushless Motor Fan 120mm x 120mm x 25mm $5.50 | The brushless motor fan will ensure that my laptop will stay cool, and it being brushless increases its life. | Link |
| Anti-Slip Grip Nodules $2.83 | These will make sure that my laptop will not slip and crash on the floor. | Link |
| Shipping for Printing Legion $10-15 | This is the cost of my 3d printed case for my laptop cooling stand. | Link |
| Total Cost $46.64-52.64 |