[MOC] Electric Fan 1:1 replica

[braker23]

Hey everyone!

It's been a while since I presented one of my models here, but I believe this one should get your attention, as it's not something that you build everyday.

It's my first life-size model, a fully functional electric fan. It features an on-off switch, 2 buttons for choosing the speed (low and high) and a switch for the oscillating motion.

It uses an L motor placed in the base that drives a 2-speed high-torque gearbox, and an old 9V motor (71427) placed in the fan head, for the lateral movement. It's powered by a large BB, found in the base (naturally).

It's quite heavy (around 2 Kg), but sturdy and reliable, so it can be used as a real fan (into high speed), as long as you don't mind replacing batteries too often :)

But enough talk, check out the photos and video below.

You can see all the photos on my Flickr album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/51283853@N06/albums/72157672498837433/with/30656258222/

[Jurss]

Nice, but not for the season :D

[Leonardo da Bricki]

Pretty cool. But you should have made this in summer.

[miguev]

Nicely done, looks like it works like a charm. I tried something like this on Summer, but didn't quite work as nicely as yours.

[z3_2drive]

Nice job! I love the rotating function, would be a great piece to sit on a desk even if you don't use it  

[Imanol BB]

Looks pretty cool, i wish that it wont get fire like a real fan i had in my bedroom (One of my most terrifying moments of my life), good work on it.

[Chade]

This is awesome! Love it.  What parts are you using for the blades?

[braker23]

17 hours ago, Jurss said:

Nice, but not for the season :D

Agreed, but I did not build this for cooling up, but for one of my LUG contests called "Household objects".
See all entries here: http://www.rolug.ro/category/concurs/concursuri-incheiate/concurs-household-objects

I actually won this competition, so I' m very proud of my creation :)

[brickless_kiwi]

14 hours ago, Leonardo da Bricki said:

Pretty cool. But you should have made this in summer.

summer down under and its not even started yet... the heat waves and forest fires...

[braker23]

4 hours ago, Chade said:

This is awesome! Love it.  What parts are you using for the blades?

Thanks mate. These blades are the best you can use for generating wind, but unfortunately, they are found in a single set (9688 Renewable Energy), so they are pretty expensive: http://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=89509

Edited November 8, 2016 by braker23

[makoy]

Great MOC! This will sell very well in hot and tropical regions.

I was also interested where you got the blade and it was already answered. It's really expensive but I guess the purchase justifies the outcome. :)

 

[Leonardo da Bricki]

10 hours ago, brickless_kiwi said:

summer down under and its not even started yet... the heat waves and forest fires...

Ah, yes. Should have seen that. It is getting real cold where I live right now.

[grum64]

Grum likes this

From Jake

[braker23]

Thanks Grum. But who is Jake? :)