Usb Power Fan

[rory]

Wondering if anyone know s if it is possible to change a USB power plug to a regular power plug.
Explaination: I have got these 2 old computer cooling fans which went under the laptop to keep it cool. They're powered by USB but I want to take them out and use them in my light box. I was wondering its possible to convert it to regular power so I can plug it into the wall instead o f bringing my laptop into the lightbox (not ideal!!)

Thanks,

Rory

 

[Husker21]

I have a little fan from Walmart. It plugs into a USB. But it also comes with an adaptor. I can plug the USB part of the fan into it and then plug into a regular outlet.

 

[alkhall]

The USB fans would be DC.
 
Husker21 has the best solution if you want to use those fans; buy an adapter.

 

[rory]

Thanks, really does sound like the easiest solution

 

[juanitos]

Yeah get a USB wallwart probably a couple bucks on eBay.. Or u could try an old phone charger and cut solder and wrap it.
 
or if you already have a line going there that you want to add this to you can get a really small driver for 1$ and wire it in series with whatever else is in the power cord.:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq7qT3Ozi6g

 

[rory]

Thanks for the replies. I ended up just buying an adapter.
And old phone charger sounds interesting must give that some research!! Thanks again