I do not recommend following these instructions. It is potentially dangerous. Converting a 12v fan to 5v USB is fan fine, but the title is very misleading. Use caution.
There's nothing misleading. All typical battery cells are 1.5v. they are usually wired in parallel or series. This means most devices are Max 6v. 4 batteries in series = 1.5v x 4 = 6v. Running those on 5 volts would be just like running them off the same batteries after an hour. Losing some voltage. You can easily run any device needing 4 batteries off USB no problem.
This is awesome, all I did was google how to turn 4D batteries into usb powered went through several videos with complicated setups when all I needed was something so basic as this. Now my son can play my old car racing set with the metal tracks, FOREVER! Wish I could show a pic, batteries are obsolete lol (obviously I know batteries are still functional), but for this 4D battery hogging toy, definitely obsolete. Thank you.
im glad it worked out for you, but you should be aware that you got lucky (maybe) and that this video is dangerously underinformative. voltage and current requirements must be considered if you're going to attempt something like this. i say "maybe" because a lot of things will still operate at incorrect voltages, but this can cause minor damage that builds up over time, slowly killing the device. thats your most likely best case scenario for just blindly following this video. worst case scenario, incorrect voltage causes something to overheat and you could end up with a fire that burns down your house.
He's not using a high enough voltage but the fan IS DC- as are most Computer components so a battery or USB will work.. But may be putting strain on the USB circuitry as it needs 12 V.
you are a stupid fuck you do know a usb usually has 5 wires 1-2 negative positive 3-4 data transfer 5 ground wire and the positive and negatives outputs 5-1 volts and a battery can also output 5 volts so that means if you connected the positive wire the positive side of the battery and the negative wire to the negative side of the battery it spins with a battery so it can be battery powered.
@@disneybobblehead ...what the fuck did you say?! there is 100% no way the fan will ever cause damamge to the usb..not in a million years unless it shorts somewhere. only the power source can damage components, the component (unless damaged itself) will NEVER damage something that is supplying it with not enough power..it can only ever hurt itself.
@@xposed11 Hey don't take my advice-read some more of the engineers on here and what they say about this... I see no reason waste my time debating you.
I have some candles with LED lights I have to climb up on the tall ladder and put batteries in every few months. Have you ever tried rigging it up like this with USB cords for LED candles?
This is a great idea. Well, it is IF your intention is to fry your electronics or cause a fire. USB puts out 5 Volts. If you put too much current in to a gadget/appliance and it doesn't go bang immediately, it will generate excess heat over time. Conversely, if you underpower a 'dumb' device from USB, your USB socket may well heat up very quickly. Either way, that's how fires start.
Funny cause I've been doing this for years now and I've been fire free.. I've even wired +and - usb wires directly on to tablets and phones which had bad or no batteries and powerd on perfectly and one I still use regularly. I'm not recommending it but I've never had a problem..
Awesome. I just had an FM transmitter for my phone break at the USB port so I couldn't recharge the battery anymore, but I just popped it open, cut the battery out and wired the positive and negative from the cable to it and viola, working and I don't have to deal with the shitty mini USB port which cut out every few seconds.
Make sure you don't overcharge the battery. It may swell, vent and in worst case explode! Fully charged Li-Ion battery has a voltage of 4.2V and USB is around 5V to 5.25V. Phone battery should have overcharge protection builtin but it's better to monitor the battery voltage using multimeter to make sure it's functioning properly.
The outer casing is called a sheath. The inner silver wires are called the shield. The white and green wires are the DATA wires. Now for the most important part, That fan REQUIRES 12 volts, but the USB port ONLY puts out around 5 volts. You're going to damage the fan/USB port if you keep doing things like this!! Finally, this is NOT BATTERY POWERED!! Plugging into a battery pack would be though, although, I wouldn't suggest you use this circuit on a battery pack since as I said, that fan is 12 volts. You need to read up on electricity before making a video like this.
@@disneybobblehead soooo.... if you do as the guy in the video instruct.... and instead of plugging the USB directly into a computer or "main" power source, and instead first plug it into one of the little cubes that plug into the wall... will that "adapt" the voltages and make it more safe to use this way? - thanx in advance
@@SilverPhoenix-PlazmaMoon N, yhe usb cube still runs at 5v. you need a step-down transformer to pull back the voltage. without it even if the unit does work you are likely causing damage to the unit and will shorten it's lifetime.
CAN YOU FIX THIS TO MAKE A BATTERY ITEM INTO A RECHARGEABLE ITEM LIKE OUR MOBILE PHONES. I HAVE A BATTERY CHARGER THAT WILL CHARGE ANY KIND OF BATTERY AND IT WORKS. BUT ON SOME ITEMS, LIKE BATTERY POWER FLASLIGHTS, I WOULD LIKE TO RECHARGE INSIDE OF THE FLASHLIGHT WITH A USB PORT. SO, WOULD I NEED TO WIRE ACROSS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO ENABLE A FEMALE END ON THE FLASHLIGHT WHERE THE USB COULD PLUG IN? AND WILL IT AUTO SHUTOFF WHEN THE CHARGE IS COMPLETE?
in 8 minutes video u spend 6+ cuting the wire.the fan is poweres by pc itself that type of fan and if you put something that requires high voltage ull burn the usb port.so basically u tought peoples how to ruin a mobile charger.cool video
this is dangerous, and this video ought to be taken down. my concern is not for adults who should know better, but for other kids who might see this and think they can just power anything off of anything by splicing wires. you got lucky for your video, as most case fans will not overdraw on amperage and are pretty lenient on voltage supply (otherwise you probably would have fried your laptop), but most dc motors found in a lot of battery powered toys will not be so kind. additionally, although it might *appear* to be running fine, 5V is simply not enough for that 12V fan and it will not last at that voltage without doing irreparable harm to the fan. you cannot simply ignore voltage and current requirements and splice wires together. there are many types of devices which will do a lot more damage to both the device and the power source if you have such disparate power values. in either case you're also likely to end up with overheated wires and/or sparks and ultimately you could have a fire on your hands.
Speedj2 I agree with you 100%, but I have done this for things that take 2 or 3 aa or aaa batts, but that means 3-4.5 vdc, right? Small devices rated for 12vdc, like little xenon strobe light for rc planes etc, could you wire 2 or 3 power banks together in series to get 10 ish to 15 ish VDC rechargeable power spplies? Would you need to strip and solder cables, or could you daisy-chain them with usb cables, ins to outs, or would that connect them in parallel (which could be useful) ? I have several led lights that are rechargeable and I love 'em. Its now the first I look at on the package. Thanks for any thoughts you might have.
There is also the reverse issue of this. Providing to much power to something. A gadget that runs off a single battery usually can't handle the 5V USB supplies. And if they left the battery inside while wiring it up, it's a fire hazard for sure. The video title suggest wiring up a battery powered gadget the way he wired up his fan, would be a good idea. This video really should be removed or at least re-named
my cable has a gray wire instead of a black wire? I'm gonna assume they are the same, but yeah..probably should have converted a battery powered device to usb not a case/card fan
I like this video. How would you convert a TV remote to being powered by a USB power, with a battery "bank"? I found a video, but there is no talk. So it doesn't tell what can be used.
I'm a bit stuck because I'm trying this with a battery powered speaker with a battery holder on the back. Can I just clip or solder the wires to the spring and other bit?
Yes. Make sure that your wall plug matches voltage for example. 6 C batteries would be 9 volts at 1.5 each. So u need a 9v plug to plug into the outlet. If u wire a standard plug for like an extension cord the would send 120v through and kill your radio. The plug must have a transformer pack at the other end the way phone chargers do.
i did 1 and its pretty easy.u take the red and black whires from a usb wire.take an electronic item that doesnt require more than 12 v which works with bateries.install dhe black whire to one of the springs and with the red whire try on diferen parts of the batery conectors.it will work fine
thanks for the great video. simple and to the point. reason I checked out the video is I'm trying to convert a DC pump that uses 2 D cell batteries to transfer fuel from a can to the tank. would a usb cable provide enough power to operate this pump? I'm going to plug the usb cable in to a battery pack or wall adapter. ty 🙂
I don't know why, but mine didn't work. My gf has a foil rose that lights up. Uses 3 watch batteries. Super annoying. Did everything right... nothing. I don't mess with home electricity much, but I've been doing car audio for 20 years and have installed 18,000w systems with multiple batteries and alternators. So I'm extremely confident in my ability. I'm assuming the little switch that came with it cant handle the voltage. I'll try again some other time... just annoyed right now
@tomx63, even there you're assuming the two batteries are connected in series. some devices only need 1.5V but will still have multiple batteries in parallel in order to split the current load and increase lifespan. make sure you know exactly which voltage it is that you need
I think you did a great job making this video... a lot of other video talks about the safety and shit, talks about the voltage and calsulation and shit, you did the connection which I really need to know. thanks, make more video... PS don't bother bout those dudes that post negative comments, if they know so much why are they watching a video.???
because I was looking for a video similar to what the title of this one is...sadly he doesn't do what the title claims AT ALL...poor fellow is fucking clueless on so many levels
Carefull cut green and white at different length else they could short, heatshrink is a good idea for this. Ty for the tuto, please adjust the title your using a 12v on 5v isn't a prob for a fan, but if you push 5v on a dual aa bat camera that like 2volt over... Misleading title unless you show how to step voltage down.
Need help ASAP. I have a portable rechargeable battery powered fan for camping. I removed the buzzer speaker from the mother board and when I push the power button the fan turns on for about 1 second and then shuts off automatically. I'm trying to convert it to wall power but i'm not sure if It will be safe. What voltage power cable do I need for this fan? This fan has 2 batteries each one is 2000 mAH and 3.7 V and 74 OWh. Thats what each battery says on the outer part. Here's the parameters shown on the actual plastic part of the fan itself: Power: 22.5W Max TYPE C (INPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A TYPE C (OUTPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A USB A (OUTPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A Battery Capacity: 40,000mAH Please tell me what type of power plug I can use. Thanks for your help!
It doesn't matter. The fan just won't work to full capacity. It won't hurt it. If you understand DC voltage you can run a 12v fan low, and high. Ever heard a fan on 'quiet' mode? and when a laptop, or computer gets warm, it ramps up a bit? yeah; its "Voltage" controlled with a little ic chip in the fan asking for more voltage to run faster... No biggie.
Why the heck would anyone thumbs down a very simple and to the point descriptive video? Obviously they needed this video otherwise they would not offer came in the first place.
He is getting lots of thumbs down because he is simply giving wrongful instructions - you cannot plug any voltage component into a usb cable and expect it to work nor will it replace anything battery powered as he claims.
how is it to the point when he doesn't even wire a battery powered object like the title states....this video is wrong on so many levels; wake up...or go to school...maybe both lol
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OK my man ya good ya got potential not the vid I needed I'm looking to convert three 1.2v battery to main power plug supply with the rite amp to not blow these battery powers lights that 3 battery can't keep powers for more then 2 hrs. But get rid ya sound on ya vid presentation an ya smash it mate.
I applaud your effort and like seeing kids interested in electronics, but you completely ignored voltage. You got lucky in that most USB cables are 5V, and that fan probably only takes 3. Careful or you will destroy some things with too much voltage. On the contrary larger items will take more volts and a USB cable wont be enough to power it. Each battery is usually 1.5V so a good rule of thumb is count your batteries and times it by 1.5 to get your voltage.
If I have something that uses 3 X D batteries (4.5 total volts) what do I need? A 5v cable? Does the power block it plugs into matter or as long as it provides 5+ V or does it have to be exactly 5 or fewer (from a safety standpoint)?
your electrical knowledge is mindblowingly sub-par my friend, you are going to melt something important or start a fire one of these days. Ya might wanna get some electrical engineering background before posting dangerous videos for people that don't read comments.
12V fan on USB which outputs 5V, this is how you can burn your chipset, bad idea. You are luckly the fan was made probably 5-12V as those are the 2 pc speed...buy yourself an electrician scissor :)
brother, your camera view is out of position, please place your view at the position in your demonstration, viewers had a hard time seeing your works. TQ
I cannot believe how rude some of the comments are. I searched for days to find this video... AND...after watching it, I tried it step by step....(i am an old lady) and it freaking WORKED!!! MET MY NEEDS. ANSWERED MY QUESTION>>>it CAN BE DONE! thank you for posting! just keep on keepin' on!
Whilst some may be rude, many have a point about this being potentially dangerous to your electronics, and quite possibly your life. USB outputs 5 volts, nothing more, nothing less. He doesn't mention anything about voltage. Unless your device requires 5V, and many require less, this could apply too much current. That may fry your gadgets immediately, or generate excess heat over a longer period. That can melt the insulation and create sparks. Or it might overheat potentially flammable materials around your gadget. Either way, burning your house down isn't good, especially if there are people in it.
From one older lady to another, this video is like a child who puts their shoes on the wrong feet and doesn't tie the laces. Although there is more wrong with this video than a very real risk of fire, at least watch a video on how to connect the wires properly. ✌️
seriously??!?!? you just WATCHED him do it in the video, obviously it works...really makes me question your intelligence if you watch something being done and aren't sure if it works or not -_-...but the negative comments are well WELL deserved and then some. That fan isn't battery powered so this title is a complete lie, furthermore the way he cuts the wires is dangerous i.g. the white and green could short, and lastly he doesn't address voltage regulation for instance if you're trying to convert a battery powered device that uses a higher voltage than the standard amp or 2 from a cell phone charger. Guy should just delete the video from existence or edit it to just direct you to one where the person KNOWS what they are doing lol
Need your help ASAP. I'm trying to convert it to wall power but i'm not sure if It will be safe. What voltage power cable do I need for this fan? This fan has 2 batteries each one is 20,000 mAH and 3.7 V and 74 OWh. Thats what each battery says on the outer part. Here's the parameters shown on the actual plastic part of the fan itself: Power: 22.5W Max TYPE C (INPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A TYPE C (OUTPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A USB A (OUTPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A Battery Capacity: 40,000mAH Please tell me what type of power plug I can use. Thanks for your help!
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I do not recommend following these instructions. It is potentially dangerous. Converting a 12v fan to 5v USB is fan fine, but the title is very misleading. Use caution.
OK Karen
There's nothing misleading. All typical battery cells are 1.5v. they are usually wired in parallel or series. This means most devices are Max 6v. 4 batteries in series = 1.5v x 4 = 6v.
Running those on 5 volts would be just like running them off the same batteries after an hour. Losing some voltage.
You can easily run any device needing 4 batteries off USB no problem.
Thanks for posting this. I converted a battery operated fan at work. No more batteries! 👍🏼🤘🏼💪🏼
Howdy, I'm new at this and working with limited led fairy lights for my art pieces. This was helpful thank you.
mmm, interesting, a tutorial on wire stripping ...
wire stripping with scissors
Lol
Awesome video bro thanks to you I got LED lights all around inside my car! 👌🏽
how, did u the alligator teeth or what?
This is awesome, all I did was google how to turn 4D batteries into usb powered went through several videos with complicated setups when all I needed was something so basic as this. Now my son can play my old car racing set with the metal tracks, FOREVER! Wish I could show a pic, batteries are obsolete lol (obviously I know batteries are still functional), but for this 4D battery hogging toy, definitely obsolete. Thank you.
im glad it worked out for you, but you should be aware that you got lucky (maybe) and that this video is dangerously underinformative. voltage and current requirements must be considered if you're going to attempt something like this. i say "maybe" because a lot of things will still operate at incorrect voltages, but this can cause minor damage that builds up over time, slowly killing the device. thats your most likely best case scenario for just blindly following this video. worst case scenario, incorrect voltage causes something to overheat and you could end up with a fire that burns down your house.
I used this to connect my 8 kilowatt solar panels that power my house to a 10,000 amp hour battery bank for the apocalypse
Smart thinking. Better safe than sorry. I'll be wiring up something similar for the underground bunker.
That fan is not battery powered or did i miss something?
I am heartened to see that someone besides myself noticed that a 12V fan is being powered by a 5v USB source. Sound engineering there.
He's not using a high enough voltage but the fan IS DC- as are most Computer components so a battery or USB will work.. But may be putting strain on the USB circuitry as it needs 12 V.
you are a stupid fuck you do know a usb usually has 5 wires 1-2 negative positive 3-4 data transfer 5 ground wire and the positive and negatives outputs 5-1 volts and a battery can also output 5 volts so that means if you connected the positive wire the positive side of the battery and the negative wire to the negative side of the battery it spins with a battery so it can be battery powered.
@@disneybobblehead ...what the fuck did you say?! there is 100% no way the fan will ever cause damamge to the usb..not in a million years unless it shorts somewhere. only the power source can damage components, the component (unless damaged itself) will NEVER damage something that is supplying it with not enough power..it can only ever hurt itself.
@@xposed11 Hey don't take my advice-read some more of the engineers
on here and what they say about this... I see no reason waste my time debating you.
Red and white also is good for connecting by coverting it in audio?
can i connect the same way for my cordless drill. thanks
How would i go about charging batteries inside a battery compartment of a camera with a usb cable?
Can anybody recommend a video of the right way to do this? Thanks
This is fine
Hooked this up to my Tesla charger and it worked great.
Thank you for the Vidoe. It was helpful. No more battery for my device.
I have some candles with LED lights I have to climb up on the tall ladder and put batteries in every few months. Have you ever tried rigging it up like this with USB cords for LED candles?
Can I connect the USB direct to the board, without having a battery? I'm actually trying to do this right now, but it's sparking a little bit
This worked for my solar pathway light now it shines bright as ever
This is a great idea. Well, it is IF your intention is to fry your electronics or cause a fire. USB puts out 5 Volts. If you put too much current in to a gadget/appliance and it doesn't go bang immediately, it will generate excess heat over time. Conversely, if you underpower a 'dumb' device from USB, your USB socket may well heat up very quickly. Either way, that's how fires start.
Funny cause I've been doing this for years now and I've been fire free.. I've even wired +and - usb wires directly on to tablets and phones which had bad or no batteries and powerd on perfectly and one I still use regularly. I'm not recommending it but I've never had a problem..
Can I connect multiple items to one? I have 17 "houses" in my graveyard nativity
awesome. now i can make my rc car usb power
Awesome. I just had an FM transmitter for my phone break at the USB port so I couldn't recharge the battery anymore, but I just popped it open, cut the battery out and wired the positive and negative from the cable to it and viola, working and I don't have to deal with the shitty mini USB port which cut out every few seconds.
Make sure you don't overcharge the battery. It may swell, vent and in worst case explode! Fully charged Li-Ion battery has a voltage of 4.2V and USB is around 5V to 5.25V. Phone battery should have overcharge protection builtin but it's better to monitor the battery voltage using multimeter to make sure it's functioning properly.
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Tried it on a battery powered water fountain display. Worked brilliantly. Thank you so much 😀
Hey, what was the voltage on your water pump and does it function well?
I have a 12V water pump that I would like to hook up.
@Jitesh Parmar
All fun and games until the lights burn out because you didn’t add a resistor
The outer casing is called a sheath. The inner silver wires are called the shield. The white and green wires are the DATA wires. Now for the most important part, That fan REQUIRES 12 volts, but the USB port ONLY puts out around 5 volts. You're going to damage the fan/USB port if you keep doing things like this!! Finally, this is NOT BATTERY POWERED!! Plugging into a battery pack would be though, although, I wouldn't suggest you use this circuit on a battery pack since as I said, that fan is 12 volts. You need to read up on electricity before making a video like this.
You forgot about the "crocodile claps"! 🤣
How would underpowering the fan damage it?
He needs to learn more about electronics and you might want to learn more about how to communicate without sounding like a d#$%.
@@asmc6681 agreed, one would think overpowering it could cause damage, but under powering it? I don't think so either.
Thank you, this helped me convert by rechargeable media player into usb powered, no more charging headaches.
did you fry it? 5 V is too high for most media players....
@@disneybobblehead yes I tried it and it is successfully working till now. I have used 5V (1 Amp) adapter
@@shishir1670 OK, glad the adaptor worked for you.
@@disneybobblehead soooo.... if you do as the guy in the video instruct.... and instead of plugging the USB directly into a computer or "main" power source, and instead first plug it into one of the little cubes that plug into the wall... will that "adapt" the voltages and make it more safe to use this way? - thanx in advance
@@SilverPhoenix-PlazmaMoon N, yhe usb cube still runs at 5v. you need a step-down transformer to pull back the voltage. without it even if the unit does work you are likely causing damage to the unit and will shorten it's lifetime.
yea but it depends on voltage and if you wan't to charge it from usb do not do that you will overload cahrged item
CAN YOU FIX THIS TO MAKE A BATTERY ITEM INTO A RECHARGEABLE ITEM LIKE OUR MOBILE PHONES.
I HAVE A BATTERY CHARGER THAT WILL CHARGE ANY KIND OF BATTERY AND IT WORKS. BUT ON SOME ITEMS, LIKE BATTERY POWER FLASLIGHTS, I WOULD LIKE TO RECHARGE INSIDE OF THE FLASHLIGHT WITH A USB PORT.
SO, WOULD I NEED TO WIRE ACROSS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO ENABLE A FEMALE END ON THE FLASHLIGHT WHERE THE USB COULD PLUG IN?
AND WILL IT AUTO SHUTOFF WHEN THE CHARGE IS COMPLETE?
in 8 minutes video u spend 6+ cuting the wire.the fan is poweres by pc itself that type of fan and if you put something that requires high voltage ull burn the usb port.so basically u tought peoples how to ruin a mobile charger.cool video
is it safe to use it on a short, sheap light string?
@@monsieurhannes9072a string requiring Approx. 5V yes.
Awesome man thank you for sharing 😀 I need to do this.
this is dangerous, and this video ought to be taken down. my concern is not for adults who should know better, but for other kids who might see this and think they can just power anything off of anything by splicing wires. you got lucky for your video, as most case fans will not overdraw on amperage and are pretty lenient on voltage supply (otherwise you probably would have fried your laptop), but most dc motors found in a lot of battery powered toys will not be so kind. additionally, although it might *appear* to be running fine, 5V is simply not enough for that 12V fan and it will not last at that voltage without doing irreparable harm to the fan. you cannot simply ignore voltage and current requirements and splice wires together. there are many types of devices which will do a lot more damage to both the device and the power source if you have such disparate power values. in either case you're also likely to end up with overheated wires and/or sparks and ultimately you could have a fire on your hands.
Speedj2 I agree with you 100%, but I have done this for things that take 2 or 3 aa or aaa batts, but that means 3-4.5 vdc, right? Small devices rated for 12vdc, like little xenon strobe light for rc planes etc, could you wire 2 or 3 power banks together in series to get 10 ish to 15 ish VDC rechargeable power spplies? Would you need to strip and solder cables, or could you daisy-chain them with usb cables, ins to outs, or would that connect them in parallel (which could be useful) ? I have several led lights that are rechargeable and I love 'em. Its now the first I look at on the package. Thanks for any thoughts you might have.
There is also the reverse issue of this. Providing to much power to something. A gadget that runs off a single battery usually can't handle the 5V USB supplies. And if they left the battery inside while wiring it up, it's a fire hazard for sure. The video title suggest wiring up a battery powered gadget the way he wired up his fan, would be a good idea. This video really should be removed or at least re-named
Your issue should be for adults, not all adults know what they are doing. We are not all electricians or have electrical understanding.
bro the device you used to type that comment has a higher chance of exploding right in front of you then anyone getting hurt by this idiot
my cable has a gray wire instead of a black wire? I'm gonna assume they are the same, but yeah..probably should have converted a battery powered device to usb not a case/card fan
What's up with the Amps, and did they not matter here?
That is a very well insulated USB cable!
how about if i have a 4 double battery powered device do i need a resistor for it?
+Pj Edulian If the voltage is over 5 it wont work with usb
But the vent is 12V, how come does it works on a 5v usb?
hi can i do this to my bluetooth speaker?
Almost turned my room into fire😂😂🤣
I like this video. How would you convert a TV remote to being powered by a USB power, with a battery "bank"? I found a video, but there is no talk. So it doesn't tell what can be used.
Video starts at 8:01
Tnx
Hahahhaa... Nice! I wonder when the kid's brain starts though
Instead of croc clips will electrical tape work
What about voltage matching? what if you’re trying to power 3 V battery like a remote in a car
Potentiometer as adjustable voltage control perhaps?
I'm a bit stuck because I'm trying this with a battery powered speaker with a battery holder on the back. Can I just clip or solder the wires to the spring and other bit?
Yes. Make sure that your wall plug matches voltage for example. 6 C batteries would be 9 volts at 1.5 each. So u need a 9v plug to plug into the outlet. If u wire a standard plug for like an extension cord the would send 120v through and kill your radio. The plug must have a transformer pack at the other end the way phone chargers do.
Where can i find that type of fan?
Are you using 5V USB to power a 12V fan?
What voltage is that?
You tapped 5V off a USB line for a 12V fan. You did not convert anything battery powered to USB powered.
I agree, was looking for a full conversion if you find one please let me know
i did 1 and its pretty easy.u take the red and black whires from a usb wire.take an electronic item that doesnt require more than 12 v which works with bateries.install dhe black whire to one of the springs and with the red whire try on diferen parts of the batery conectors.it will work fine
Thank you just turned my hoverboard to a usb power board
thanks for the great video. simple and to the point. reason I checked out the video is I'm trying to convert a DC pump that uses 2 D cell batteries to transfer fuel from a can to the tank. would a usb cable provide enough power to operate this pump? I'm going to plug the usb cable in to a battery pack or wall adapter. ty 🙂
I have this led light for my room but it always runs through its 3 AA battery’s I was thinking of doing this to it would this be safe?
Hell no,
YOJOEHOJO 😂😂
Yes
How do you convert a the battery powered lights to plug in
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anything? torch light? radio?
I don't know why, but mine didn't work. My gf has a foil rose that lights up. Uses 3 watch batteries. Super annoying. Did everything right... nothing. I don't mess with home electricity much, but I've been doing car audio for 20 years and have installed 18,000w systems with multiple batteries and alternators. So I'm extremely confident in my ability. I'm assuming the little switch that came with it cant handle the voltage. I'll try again some other time... just annoyed right now
thanks bro. amazing.
can i convert any 2 AA batteries operated devices to USB and power it by powerbank?
yes, but you'll need to step down the USB voltage as it delivers 5 volts. a pair of AA batteries provide 3 volts.
whats the easiest way to step down?
probably by using an adjustable voltage regulator like a LM317
@tomx63, even there you're assuming the two batteries are connected in series. some devices only need 1.5V but will still have multiple batteries in parallel in order to split the current load and increase lifespan. make sure you know exactly which voltage it is that you need
Can you teach us how to do that in reverse? I’d like to make a table light work on a battery
His next video: How to make a usb powered welder...
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@@BBQChip-qs5ev lmao
I've never heard of alligator clips called crocodile clamps LOL is he from Australia?
@@stephensnider7730 LOL what a crock!
gotta try that with my baby yoda lamp 🤘
I think you did a great job making this video... a lot of other video talks about the safety and shit, talks about the voltage and calsulation and shit, you did the connection which I really need to know. thanks, make more video... PS don't bother bout those dudes that post negative comments, if they know so much why are they watching a video.???
Yeah he would of but his house burned down shortly after making this video.
because I was looking for a video similar to what the title of this one is...sadly he doesn't do what the title claims AT ALL...poor fellow is fucking clueless on so many levels
Where in this video did you turn a battery powered into USB powered anything?
jeez, i've been a computer technician for over twenty years and didn't know about this...I'm gonna try this with my drone...
Your scisscor is quite sharp man...
Carefull cut green and white at different length else they could short, heatshrink is a good idea for this. Ty for the tuto, please adjust the title your using a 12v on 5v isn't a prob for a fan, but if you push 5v on a dual aa bat camera that like 2volt over... Misleading title unless you show how to step voltage down.
Need help ASAP. I have a portable rechargeable battery powered fan for camping. I removed the buzzer speaker from the mother board and when I push the power button the fan turns on for about 1 second and then shuts off automatically. I'm trying to convert it to wall power but i'm not sure if It will be safe. What voltage power cable do I need for this fan? This fan has 2 batteries each one is 2000 mAH and 3.7 V and 74 OWh. Thats what each battery says on the outer part.
Here's the parameters shown on the actual plastic part of the fan itself:
Power: 22.5W Max
TYPE C (INPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A
TYPE C (OUTPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A
USB A (OUTPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A
Battery Capacity: 40,000mAH
Please tell me what type of power plug I can use. Thanks for your help!
Omg you are awesome! Perfect👌
🍜🌌Why did you never continued posting videos? I would have totally loved watching more from you. You have such an ASMR voice!
thats a 12 volt fan running under voltage at 5 volt likely was a molex connector not battery powered
Batteries on the fan were where exactly? 🙈
you connect the wires to batteries using electrical tape
please buy a tripod so you can put your phone in a better position while u work so it can capture the whole table
Cool... i now have my oven running on usb
Nice and creative
All wrong dude .. you have 5v powering a 12v fan?!?
It doesn't matter. The fan just won't work to full capacity.
It won't hurt it.
If you understand DC voltage you can run a 12v fan low, and high.
Ever heard a fan on 'quiet' mode? and when a laptop, or computer gets warm, it ramps up a bit?
yeah; its "Voltage" controlled with a little ic chip in the fan asking for more voltage to run faster...
No biggie.
I don’t even know where to begin with this 🤦🏻♂️ don’t give up the day job my dude
if 12V light what gonna Happen? thnaks
Nothing much, it wont be as bright.
GENIUS hahaha. Thank you very much for wasting my time.
Why the heck would anyone thumbs down a very simple and to the point descriptive video? Obviously they needed this video otherwise they would not offer came in the first place.
He is getting lots of thumbs down because he is simply giving wrongful instructions - you cannot plug any voltage component into a usb cable and expect it to work nor will it replace anything battery powered as he claims.
how is it to the point when he doesn't even wire a battery powered object like the title states....this video is wrong on so many levels; wake up...or go to school...maybe both lol
Tried on my car. Wouldn't start.
I couldn't hear you because A) your voice is quiet and B) I was deafened by the intro.
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big intro...i liked it
Following these instructions is very inadvisable for converting "anything battery powered."
Please change the title of this video to "Stripping wires in USB cable"
This video was exactly what I was looking for, I wouldn’t have found it, if it were labeled something else
OK my man ya good ya got potential not the vid I needed I'm looking to convert three 1.2v battery to main power plug supply with the rite amp to not blow these battery powers lights that 3 battery can't keep powers for more then 2 hrs. But get rid ya sound on ya vid presentation an ya smash it mate.
No resistance to limit current? Be prepared to blast your device!🍾
..now why did i throw away all my defective phone cables????
What your title is false. It should say how to power a device by usb charging cable.
What kind of VOODOO MAGIC is THISSS!!??!!!??
thx
But you used a 12v powered pc fan? Which is not battery powered…
its all About cutting the wires. nothing have converted to battery powered...
It's "alligator clamps "
I applaud your effort and like seeing kids interested in electronics, but you completely ignored voltage. You got lucky in that most USB cables are 5V, and that fan probably only takes 3. Careful or you will destroy some things with too much voltage. On the contrary larger items will take more volts and a USB cable wont be enough to power it. Each battery is usually 1.5V so a good rule of thumb is count your batteries and times it by 1.5 to get your voltage.
If I have something that uses 3 X D batteries (4.5 total volts) what do I need? A 5v cable? Does the power block it plugs into matter or as long as it provides 5+ V or does it have to be exactly 5 or fewer (from a safety standpoint)?
Great video, very smart kid
Thx
I did this n I burned the house down.
your electrical knowledge is mindblowingly sub-par my friend, you are going to melt something important or start a fire one of these days. Ya might wanna get some electrical engineering background before posting dangerous videos for people that don't read comments.
12V fan on USB which outputs 5V, this is how you can burn your chipset, bad idea. You are luckly the fan was made probably 5-12V as those are the 2 pc speed...buy yourself an electrician scissor :)
brother, your camera view is out of position, please place your view at the position in your demonstration, viewers had a hard time seeing your works. TQ
I cannot believe how rude some of the comments are. I searched for days to find this video... AND...after watching it, I tried it step by step....(i am an old lady) and it freaking WORKED!!! MET MY NEEDS. ANSWERED MY QUESTION>>>it CAN BE DONE! thank you for posting! just keep on keepin' on!
Whilst some may be rude, many have a point about this being potentially dangerous to your electronics, and quite possibly your life. USB outputs 5 volts, nothing more, nothing less. He doesn't mention anything about voltage. Unless your device requires 5V, and many require less, this could apply too much current. That may fry your gadgets immediately, or generate excess heat over a longer period. That can melt the insulation and create sparks. Or it might overheat potentially flammable materials around your gadget. Either way, burning your house down isn't good, especially if there are people in it.
From one older lady to another, this video is like a child who puts their shoes on the wrong feet and doesn't tie the laces. Although there is more wrong with this video than a very real risk of fire, at least watch a video on how to connect the wires properly. ✌️
seriously??!?!? you just WATCHED him do it in the video, obviously it works...really makes me question your intelligence if you watch something being done and aren't sure if it works or not -_-...but the negative comments are well WELL deserved and then some. That fan isn't battery powered so this title is a complete lie, furthermore the way he cuts the wires is dangerous i.g. the white and green could short, and lastly he doesn't address voltage regulation for instance if you're trying to convert a battery powered device that uses a higher voltage than the standard amp or 2 from a cell phone charger. Guy should just delete the video from existence or edit it to just direct you to one where the person KNOWS what they are doing lol
Need your help ASAP. I'm trying to convert it to wall power but i'm not sure if It will be safe. What voltage power cable do I need for this fan? This fan has 2 batteries each one is 20,000 mAH and 3.7 V and 74 OWh. Thats what each battery says on the outer part.
Here's the parameters shown on the actual plastic part of the fan itself:
Power: 22.5W Max
TYPE C (INPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A
TYPE C (OUTPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A
USB A (OUTPUT) : 5V - 3A, 9V-2A, 12V-1.5A
Battery Capacity: 40,000mAH
Please tell me what type of power plug I can use. Thanks for your help!
use a buck converter kid
Please please please do not cut wires with good scissors!