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And the CPU is the only part being powered by that fan. Never mind the voltage regulators 12V, 5V (or were the 3u ARM already 3V3?)... Seems to be a sport amon

And the CPU is the only part being powered by that fan. Never mind the voltage regulators 12V, 5V (or were the 3u ARM already 3V3?)... Seems to be a sport among the distinguished engineers to take the kids for a ride.

marshray 6y ago
Well the fan could have been downstream of the 5V regulator... but I agree that this story is pushing the limits of plausibility. Generally fans are a very effective way of dumping energy, not storing it. They're literally used for this purpose in exercise bikes.