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speed controlled fan (Dirt 3)

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Anton60400, Dec 27, 2014.

  1. Anton60400

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    Hi,
    How can i build a fan that is controlled by the speed of my car?
    thanks for replying
    Anton60400, Dec 27, 2014
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  2. bsft

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    you really need to start digging through the threads, yes its a lot of looking....
    There is something there somewhere. Not sure if its Dirt3 related though
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    bsft, Dec 27, 2014
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  3. Anton60400

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    I've done that but there wasn't anything about a speed controlled fan in dirt 3
    Anton60400, Dec 27, 2014
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    @value1 ? do yo know of a speed control fan setup for Dirt3?
    bsft, Dec 28, 2014
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    I remember someone was building something with a fan for NoLimits Roller coaster.
    Blame73, Dec 28, 2014
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    I got mine working for nolimits, but your inside a car in Dirt3 why would you want wind in your face ??

    Open cockpit racer yes but a rally car ???

    As long as there is a speed output from the dash data you could get a fan working easily enough
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    SilentChill, Dec 28, 2014
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  7. Anton60400

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    some cars do have open windows
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