Re:The Raspberry Pi 4 needs a fan
by knd775 on Wednesday July 17, 2019 @11:18AM
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Does it have a standalone mode, where it doesn't need to be controlled by software? I'm interested in using it with prebuilt images that wouldn't be able to run the python to control the fan.
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By default it's always on.
If you (optionally) install the daemon then it can use the Pi SoC's internal temperature sensor to control dynamically based on need.
@mindcrime - I can't reply to you due to max depth. The current version doesn't, we're having a new, custom, fan made with an RPM feedback line for a future model but it'll be a couple of months yet.
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Much obliged!
... we're having a new, custom, fan made with an RPM feedback line for a future model but it'll be a couple of months yet.
That's good to know. Thanks for the update!
Nice.
I don't suppose it has a fan RPM sensor or anything, so one can monitor the health of the fan itself?