OpenFAN Micro

OpenFAN Micro is a tiny, stand-alone, USB powered single fan controller that works over WiFi and USB. It is a great solution for server or media cabinets, home lab, 3D printing enclosures, passively cooled devices (ie routers), air extraction/circulation/ventilation and many more.

OpenFAN Micro has an open-source API that allows you to programmatically control your fan over USB or remotely via WiFi. It also has a built-in web GUI that allows you to remotely control and configure the fan using any modern browser.

OpenFAN Micro was designed by PC enthusiast for PC enthusiasts.

Key features:

• Easily switch between 12V or 5V fan voltage (via GUI/API, no soldering or jumpers needed)
• Connect to your home/office/IoT network via WiFi
• USB-C connector for power and data
• Works with any USB power source (Requires only 5V from the USB)
• Open source API for communication and control
• Open source and open-hardware design
• Built in web-server that serves GUI to control the fan remotely
• Single cable operation (Ideal for media cabinets, rack enclosures, passive devices etc)
• Easily integrate into your smart home automation

Additional information

Board dimensions: 40mm x 28mm x 15mm
Designed for single 4-pin PWM fan
Selectable 5V or 12V fan voltage with max current ~700mA
RoHOS, Lead free
Documentation: https://docs.sasakaranovic.com/

What's included in the package?

• 1x OpenFAN Micro PCBA

We recommend that you put OpenFAN Micro into an enclosure to avoid damage or accidentally causing short-circuit.

Please note that OpenFAN Micro ships without an enclosure.

Project information

Below is the video of how OpenFAN Micro was designed and developed.

Designed by Sasa Karanovic of Karanovic Research and released as open-source and open-hardware.