The way we control the speed of fan motors or pump motors has tremendously changed in the past two decades with the introduction of variable-frequency drives (VFDs), aka variable-frequency controllers ...

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Withclosed loop speed control, the fan controller ensures that the fan isrunning at the desired speed by measuring the actual speed and adjustingthe duty cycle accordingly. Here the host specifies the ...

Wouldn’t it be amazing to sit comfortably on your couch, enjoying a movie or a good book, or taking a nap and adjusting your fan speed without moving an inch? In 2025, remote control fans have become ...

As the world shifts towards automation and smart technology, traditional ceiling fans are being replaced by smart ceiling fans, which provide innovative features. These modern fans provide comfort, ...

For the PDF version of this article, including diagrams, click here. Laptop/notebook PC cooling fans demand low noise and high efficiency. The latter is particularly important as notebook designers ...

As the amount of power dissipated by personal computer's CPU and other heat sources has increased, brushless DC fan control has progressed through several levels of improvement to keep temperatures ...

Troubleshooting a dead ceiling fan is pretty straightforward. It’s a little more frustrating when the fan has an RF remote control. New batteries in the remote are the first thing. This old Casablanca ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...