Incorporating pc fans into simulator

[Miguel Gonzalez]

As the topic says i'm looking for a way to incorporate 1-2 pc case fans into my simulator, i've seen it done where the fan speeds increase with acceleration in racing sims to provide some airflow relative to your speed on track. I saw someone do it on a youtube video but i cant seem to find it again. I've got plenty of open power connectors i can use but im looking for a way to synch it to my games. Any ideas?

 

[Will Currington]

http://www.x-simulator.de/forum/x-sim-speed-controlled-fans-for-racing-t2918.html

Me thinks this is what you need.

 

[Miguel Gonzalez]

Thanks Will! Yea thats pretty close to what i'm after. I'm not familiar with the X-sim software can you use it for just fan speed if you dont have a motion sim? I had actually seen a video of a kid doing it with a pc case fan on his desk and he put a playing card in it so you could hear the speed change. Looking more for something i can use spare parts i already have instead of going out and buying an AC system =P

 

[RedMetal]

Saw this the other day. Don't know if it's what you're looking for...
DIY Wind Simulation @ FergoTech – Simracing hardware and tools

 

[Miguel Gonzalez]

I think thats exactly the video im looking for. Thanks Red! Gonna take a good look into this tonight and maybe order some breadboards =D I have a fully encased Formula sim so it gets pretty hot in the tub after a while, debating where to place the fans, might make a hinge system so i can point them at my chest/face depending on conditions. Thanks again guys for posting!

 

[Abdul Al-Amry]

Saw this the other day. Don't know if it's what you're looking for...
DIY Wind Simulation @ FergoTech – Simracing hardware and tools

I already have Arduino with loads of stuff to go with it. Interesting

http://www.x-simulator.de/forum/x-sim-speed-controlled-fans-for-racing-t2918.html

Me thinks this is what you need.

Blimey, that is hardcore sim racing. I want