LaptopCooler hardware
About the LaptopCooler hardware PCB
LaptopCooler hardware is an open source PCB design by rafliard23, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 55 × 52.3 mm, with 21 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the NE555P. By type, the board carries 5 diodes, 4 capacitors, 3 modules, 3 jumpers, 1 IC and 1 transistor.
From the project
Hardware component of my custom laptop cooler project
Hardware component of my custom laptop cooler project.
Using 3Pins PC Fans and speed controlled using 555 Timer and N-FET, powered with 12V Adapter (Ampere selection based on fan amp rating).
Main components on the LaptopCooler hardware
LaptopCooler hardware bill of materials (BOM)
21 components, 11 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE555P | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 3 | Fan_3pin | FanPinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | M1, M2, M3 |
| 1 | IRFZ44N | TO-220-3_Vertical | Q1 |
| 1 | Barrel_Jack_Switch | BarrelJack_Horizontal | J1 |
| 3 | Jumper_2_Open | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP1, JP2, JP3 |
| 1 | 10k | Potentiometer_Alps_RK163_Single_Horizontal | RV1 |
| 1 | MS12ANW03 | SW_MS12ANW03 | S1 |
| 5 | 1N4007 | D_DO-41_SOD81_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 |
| 3 | C_Polarized | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2, C3 |
| 1 | 100nF | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P2.50mm | C4 |
| 1 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
LaptopCooler hardware design files
The KiCad project lives in the rafliard23/laptopCooler-hardware repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPWMControllerCooler.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPWMControllerCooler.kicad_sch
LaptopCooler hardware: common questions
How big is the LaptopCooler hardware PCB?
The LaptopCooler hardware measures 55 × 52.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the LaptopCooler hardware?
21 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the LaptopCooler hardware design files?
From the rafliard23/laptopCooler-hardware repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the LaptopCooler hardware design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which rafliard23 chose for the repository.