I just got a new Ethanoo Luxe Case and Phanteks are kind enough to integrate an PWM fan controller into the case.
Now I already have a fancy, expensive fan controller which I intend to use meaning the built in one will sit idle which seems a shame, so I had the thought to use it to power all the Led lighting instead, basically just using it as a central distribution point for 12V power.
Think this should be feasible, but wanted to see if any one foresees any issues?
As far as I can see the board draws power from a SATA connection, a reads the PWM signal from the 4-pin mobo fan header, and then used the signal modulates power to 3 pin fan headers.
For my use I figure I can just leave the PWM cable unplugged (I assume it will then default to max voltage) and wire the LEDs to three pin female plugs (which is what I've always done anyway).
Will I have to be careful about the total power draw through the SATA?
I guess I could plug wire in the PWM somehow and have all the light brighten and dim with the fan speed!
The full details of the little Phanteks chip are here:
http://www.phanteks.com/assets/manuals/PH-ES614L_Western.pdf#page=31
Now I already have a fancy, expensive fan controller which I intend to use meaning the built in one will sit idle which seems a shame, so I had the thought to use it to power all the Led lighting instead, basically just using it as a central distribution point for 12V power.
Think this should be feasible, but wanted to see if any one foresees any issues?
As far as I can see the board draws power from a SATA connection, a reads the PWM signal from the 4-pin mobo fan header, and then used the signal modulates power to 3 pin fan headers.
For my use I figure I can just leave the PWM cable unplugged (I assume it will then default to max voltage) and wire the LEDs to three pin female plugs (which is what I've always done anyway).
Will I have to be careful about the total power draw through the SATA?
I guess I could plug wire in the PWM somehow and have all the light brighten and dim with the fan speed!
The full details of the little Phanteks chip are here:
http://www.phanteks.com/assets/manuals/PH-ES614L_Western.pdf#page=31
