Just FYI...I am in the final stages of developing a far improved version of my fan controller...small enough to fit in the dead spaces inside the system (even inside the slimline), but controlled by a potentiometer that can be mounted anywhere.
Originally posted by KillerBug: Just FYI...I am in the final stages of developing a far improved version of my fan controller...small enough to fit in the dead spaces inside the system (even inside the slimline), but controlled by a potentiometer that can be mounted anywhere.
OK,
My goal is to have a module with minimum wires and manipulations to make in the PS3.
2 connectors to plug inside and a potentiometer outside on the module.
Target users are the one that can plug a connector with a user's manual with photos but that don't have the knowledge to understand how it works, so it has to be simple !!!
I'm currently identifing parts to provide a final product with PCB and good looking casing, but I'm still working on specifications to provide.
Sounds good...the goal of my fan mod series is not to force people to solder, but rather to provide the foundation for a good quality pre-made unit that sells cheap (and also to provide the blueprints to those who enjoy the smell of burning lead).
The biggest issue I see with your plan is the power connectors...there are at least three different power connector styles in use...and there may be different pinouts for different models with the same physical connector. You would either have to ship with multiple connectors or offer different kits for different system models.
The second biggest issue is the lack of thermistor support. If people have to open the system anyway, they might be happier just putting a thermistor in there and having the whole device tucked away inside the system. An external box is great if you want the potentiometer control...but it would be nice if there was a switch next to the knob, to choose between automatic and manual control.
Also, I just found a fundamental flaw in my new design...it is so dumb I won't even go into the details...I am not even going to bother releasing V4 of the fan mod; my next release will be version 5...and I intend to have the auto-manual switch described above, at least as an option.
My aimed market is only the oldest PS3 (40/60) that have the worst thermal issues, as here in France I don't have feedback on thermal issues on SLIM or 80Go PS3s.
And if there are several configurations (which I didn't check yet) I will have several modules references. The board design will be the same, I can redirect connector's signals with a set of configuration resistors during module assembly !
I always planned to have a configuration switch to choose between my external manual control and the internal original SONY's automatic control.
I see that I'm a litlle late on you !
But as I'm doing it for fun it's challenging !
Sounds good...but I thought they sold the 20GB and 80GB units in France? I know that they both have worse heat issues than the 40GB models...I think the 20 is actually worse than the 60...not that there are many still in operation.
As for the slim, I always found them to have terrible heat issues...I think the only reason the YLOD count is so low is the relative modernity of the slim. It seems like you might have a wider customer base if you designed it to work with any PS3.
Truth be told, I think all PS3 systems run a bit hot...seems like sony was more concerned with fan noise than long-term reliability. As for me, I just want my systems to run until long after the PS4 is released...and I don't mind a little noise.
Oh, and you should not need to redirect anything; all the wiring changes can be done within the wires running into the system...the external box can have a simple 4-pin connector, and you can have a couple different versions of the internal wires to fit.
Well SONY sold nearly all models here, but when you take a look to what people are selling as broken PS3s you only find the folowing that come nearly every time :
- 40Go Laser module dead
- 40Go YLOD
- 60Go Laser module dead
- 60Go YLOD
You can find other problem but it is in a 1 for 10 ratio !
That's why I focus on these.
Yes, that's what I wrote in my blog too, SONY was concerned about sound and not reliability, but I wonder if they are not full of remorses ! What would have been the price of the study to make the system more reliable compared to cost of handling dead returned PS3s ??!!
