Hello,

No...this fellow gave me a script to test for temp. continuously.

Seth

On Monday, January 20, 2020 at 8:19:00 AM UTC-6, IO wrote:
>
> You mean, by running cat /sys/devices/virtual/thermal/thermal_zone0/temp ?
>
> On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 7:54:46 PM UTC+2, 
> [email protected] wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Just an update, if you run the temp. sensors onboard the AI and run the 
>> fan, on my end, you will receive a 38c or below temp. for the board chips 
>> and surrounding area.
>>
>> Seth
>>
>> P.S. Nice! Fans!
>>
>> On Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 1:18:29 AM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> Thank you for this update. I did update the board already as the link 
>>> suggested. My fan was a 24v fan. I need to get another fan.
>>>
>>> Seth
>>>
>>> P.S. I might get the digikey.com fan you have listed. Anyway, if anyone 
>>> has any other ideas, shoot!
>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 5:30:02 PM UTC-6, jonnymo wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Jason recently posted an update regarding the Fan Cape he is working on.
>>>> In the mean time, he recommended the Coolerguys USB fan that is listed 
>>>> in the BBAI FAQ:
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions#fans
>>>>
>>>> https://www.coolerguys.com/collections/usb-fans/products/25mm-25x25x10-usb-fan
>>>>
>>>> Previously, the X15FANKIT was suggested but it requires wiring to 5v 
>>>> and grnd on the BBAI.  I am using this and it seems to work fine for my 
>>>> BBAI. This does fit perfectly on the BBAI heat-sink and the provided 
>>>> screws 
>>>> work just fine. 
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/System-Reference-Manual#3-1-2-fans
>>>>
>>>> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-key-electronics/X15FANKIT/X15FANKIT-ND/5822502
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> Jon
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 10:03 PM Mala Dies <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for the idea. USB powered fans. I guess they make everything 
>>>>> these days.
>>>>>
>>>>> Seth
>>>>>
>>>>> P.S. I was just going to power it from the sys_5v pin and GND on the 
>>>>> BBAI. I guess there are many more ways to go about making things work 
>>>>> than 
>>>>> once thought.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has 
>>>>>> kept everything cool to the touch.
>>>>>> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just 
>>>>>> wanted something simple and quiet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of 
>>>>>>> issues w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I 
>>>>>>> know everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>    - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade.
>>>>>>>    - I upgraded the board and adjusted things.
>>>>>>>    - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat 
>>>>>>> issue?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this 
>>>>>>> board but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, 
>>>>>>> TIDL, 
>>>>>>> EVEs, and other 
>>>>>>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn 
>>>>>>> to program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, 
>>>>>>> chromium, and 
>>>>>>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may 
>>>>>>> cause services that I will not use ever. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar 
>>>>>>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to 
>>>>>>> try 
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on 
>>>>>>> the board. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has 
>>>>>> kept everything cool to the touch.
>>>>>> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just 
>>>>>> wanted something simple and quiet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of 
>>>>>>> issues w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I 
>>>>>>> know everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>    - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade.
>>>>>>>    - I upgraded the board and adjusted things.
>>>>>>>    - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat 
>>>>>>> issue?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this 
>>>>>>> board but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, 
>>>>>>> TIDL, 
>>>>>>> EVEs, and other 
>>>>>>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn 
>>>>>>> to program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, 
>>>>>>> chromium, and 
>>>>>>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may 
>>>>>>> cause services that I will not use ever. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar 
>>>>>>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to 
>>>>>>> try 
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on 
>>>>>>> the board. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss
>>>>> --- 
>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 
>>>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group.
>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send 
>>>>> an email to [email protected].
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>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/beagleboard/e9e91353-7257-420f-ab9a-70972cea50cb%40googlegroups.com
>>>>>  
>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/beagleboard/e9e91353-7257-420f-ab9a-70972cea50cb%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>
>>>>> .
>>>>>
>>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 5:30:02 PM UTC-6, jonnymo wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Jason recently posted an update regarding the Fan Cape he is working on.
>>>> In the mean time, he recommended the Coolerguys USB fan that is listed 
>>>> in the BBAI FAQ:
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions#fans
>>>>
>>>> https://www.coolerguys.com/collections/usb-fans/products/25mm-25x25x10-usb-fan
>>>>
>>>> Previously, the X15FANKIT was suggested but it requires wiring to 5v 
>>>> and grnd on the BBAI.  I am using this and it seems to work fine for my 
>>>> BBAI. This does fit perfectly on the BBAI heat-sink and the provided 
>>>> screws 
>>>> work just fine. 
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/System-Reference-Manual#3-1-2-fans
>>>>
>>>> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-key-electronics/X15FANKIT/X15FANKIT-ND/5822502
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> Jon
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 10:03 PM Mala Dies <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for the idea. USB powered fans. I guess they make everything 
>>>>> these days.
>>>>>
>>>>> Seth
>>>>>
>>>>> P.S. I was just going to power it from the sys_5v pin and GND on the 
>>>>> BBAI. I guess there are many more ways to go about making things work 
>>>>> than 
>>>>> once thought.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has 
>>>>>> kept everything cool to the touch.
>>>>>> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just 
>>>>>> wanted something simple and quiet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of 
>>>>>>> issues w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I 
>>>>>>> know everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>    - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade.
>>>>>>>    - I upgraded the board and adjusted things.
>>>>>>>    - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat 
>>>>>>> issue?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this 
>>>>>>> board but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, 
>>>>>>> TIDL, 
>>>>>>> EVEs, and other 
>>>>>>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn 
>>>>>>> to program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, 
>>>>>>> chromium, and 
>>>>>>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may 
>>>>>>> cause services that I will not use ever. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar 
>>>>>>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to 
>>>>>>> try 
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on 
>>>>>>> the board. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has 
>>>>>> kept everything cool to the touch.
>>>>>> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just 
>>>>>> wanted something simple and quiet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of 
>>>>>>> issues w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I 
>>>>>>> know everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>    - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade.
>>>>>>>    - I upgraded the board and adjusted things.
>>>>>>>    - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat 
>>>>>>> issue?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this 
>>>>>>> board but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, 
>>>>>>> TIDL, 
>>>>>>> EVEs, and other 
>>>>>>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn 
>>>>>>> to program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, 
>>>>>>> chromium, and 
>>>>>>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may 
>>>>>>> cause services that I will not use ever. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar 
>>>>>>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to 
>>>>>>> try 
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on 
>>>>>>> the board. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss
>>>>> --- 
>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 
>>>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group.
>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send 
>>>>> an email to [email protected].
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>>>>>  
>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/beagleboard/e9e91353-7257-420f-ab9a-70972cea50cb%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>
>>>>> .
>>>>>
>>>>
>> On Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 1:18:29 AM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> Thank you for this update. I did update the board already as the link 
>>> suggested. My fan was a 24v fan. I need to get another fan.
>>>
>>> Seth
>>>
>>> P.S. I might get the digikey.com fan you have listed. Anyway, if anyone 
>>> has any other ideas, shoot!
>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 5:30:02 PM UTC-6, jonnymo wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Jason recently posted an update regarding the Fan Cape he is working on.
>>>> In the mean time, he recommended the Coolerguys USB fan that is listed 
>>>> in the BBAI FAQ:
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions#fans
>>>>
>>>> https://www.coolerguys.com/collections/usb-fans/products/25mm-25x25x10-usb-fan
>>>>
>>>> Previously, the X15FANKIT was suggested but it requires wiring to 5v 
>>>> and grnd on the BBAI.  I am using this and it seems to work fine for my 
>>>> BBAI. This does fit perfectly on the BBAI heat-sink and the provided 
>>>> screws 
>>>> work just fine. 
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/System-Reference-Manual#3-1-2-fans
>>>>
>>>> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-key-electronics/X15FANKIT/X15FANKIT-ND/5822502
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> Jon
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 10:03 PM Mala Dies <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for the idea. USB powered fans. I guess they make everything 
>>>>> these days.
>>>>>
>>>>> Seth
>>>>>
>>>>> P.S. I was just going to power it from the sys_5v pin and GND on the 
>>>>> BBAI. I guess there are many more ways to go about making things work 
>>>>> than 
>>>>> once thought.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has 
>>>>>> kept everything cool to the touch.
>>>>>> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just 
>>>>>> wanted something simple and quiet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of 
>>>>>>> issues w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I 
>>>>>>> know everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>    - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade.
>>>>>>>    - I upgraded the board and adjusted things.
>>>>>>>    - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat 
>>>>>>> issue?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this 
>>>>>>> board but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, 
>>>>>>> TIDL, 
>>>>>>> EVEs, and other 
>>>>>>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn 
>>>>>>> to program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, 
>>>>>>> chromium, and 
>>>>>>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may 
>>>>>>> cause services that I will not use ever. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar 
>>>>>>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to 
>>>>>>> try 
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on 
>>>>>>> the board. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has 
>>>>>> kept everything cool to the touch.
>>>>>> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just 
>>>>>> wanted something simple and quiet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of 
>>>>>>> issues w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I 
>>>>>>> know everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>    - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade.
>>>>>>>    - I upgraded the board and adjusted things.
>>>>>>>    - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat 
>>>>>>> issue?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this 
>>>>>>> board but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, 
>>>>>>> TIDL, 
>>>>>>> EVEs, and other 
>>>>>>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn 
>>>>>>> to program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, 
>>>>>>> chromium, and 
>>>>>>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may 
>>>>>>> cause services that I will not use ever. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar 
>>>>>>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to 
>>>>>>> try 
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on 
>>>>>>> the board. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss
>>>>> --- 
>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 
>>>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group.
>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send 
>>>>> an email to [email protected].
>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit 
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>>>>>  
>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/beagleboard/e9e91353-7257-420f-ab9a-70972cea50cb%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>
>>>>> .
>>>>>
>>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 5:30:02 PM UTC-6, jonnymo wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Jason recently posted an update regarding the Fan Cape he is working on.
>>>> In the mean time, he recommended the Coolerguys USB fan that is listed 
>>>> in the BBAI FAQ:
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions#fans
>>>>
>>>> https://www.coolerguys.com/collections/usb-fans/products/25mm-25x25x10-usb-fan
>>>>
>>>> Previously, the X15FANKIT was suggested but it requires wiring to 5v 
>>>> and grnd on the BBAI.  I am using this and it seems to work fine for my 
>>>> BBAI. This does fit perfectly on the BBAI heat-sink and the provided 
>>>> screws 
>>>> work just fine. 
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/beagleboard/beaglebone-ai/wiki/System-Reference-Manual#3-1-2-fans
>>>>
>>>> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-key-electronics/X15FANKIT/X15FANKIT-ND/5822502
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> Jon
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 10:03 PM Mala Dies <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for the idea. USB powered fans. I guess they make everything 
>>>>> these days.
>>>>>
>>>>> Seth
>>>>>
>>>>> P.S. I was just going to power it from the sys_5v pin and GND on the 
>>>>> BBAI. I guess there are many more ways to go about making things work 
>>>>> than 
>>>>> once thought.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has 
>>>>>> kept everything cool to the touch.
>>>>>> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just 
>>>>>> wanted something simple and quiet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of 
>>>>>>> issues w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I 
>>>>>>> know everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>    - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade.
>>>>>>>    - I upgraded the board and adjusted things.
>>>>>>>    - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat 
>>>>>>> issue?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this 
>>>>>>> board but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, 
>>>>>>> TIDL, 
>>>>>>> EVEs, and other 
>>>>>>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn 
>>>>>>> to program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, 
>>>>>>> chromium, and 
>>>>>>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may 
>>>>>>> cause services that I will not use ever. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar 
>>>>>>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to 
>>>>>>> try 
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on 
>>>>>>> the board. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-6, Stephen Johnson 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a USB powered fan which gives a very low airflow, but has 
>>>>>> kept everything cool to the touch.
>>>>>> I just have the BBAI on my engineering workbench anyhow, so I just 
>>>>>> wanted something simple and quiet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: IMG_1873.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-6, Mala Dies wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was reluctant to purchase the BBAI at first b/c I have heard of 
>>>>>>> issues w/ heat dissipation on the board and the chip. Anyway...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Long story, short. I bought it against my better judgement b/c I 
>>>>>>> know everyone, in the BBB world, is supportive w/ nice ideas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>    - I went to: https://beagleboard.org/upgrade.
>>>>>>>    - I upgraded the board and adjusted things.
>>>>>>>    - I rebooted the board and found the board to be just as hot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone else come across an issue w/ heat or a fix to the heat 
>>>>>>> issue?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> P.S. I might get rid of some of the extras that comes with this 
>>>>>>> board but I purchased it for its functionality. I want to use the M4, 
>>>>>>> TIDL, 
>>>>>>> EVEs, and other 
>>>>>>> more complicated chips for fun! I was thinking I would finally learn 
>>>>>>> to program the PRUs too. I am going to try to get rid of node-red, 
>>>>>>> chromium, and 
>>>>>>> some other sockets and ports on the board. I think that these may 
>>>>>>> cause services that I will not use ever. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you are using the board, the BBAI, and you have had some similar 
>>>>>>> issues and came up w/ a nice fix, please let me know. I would like to 
>>>>>>> try 
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> or any relative sources of ideas to support the heat consumption on 
>>>>>>> the board. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss
>>>>> --- 
>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 
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>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/beagleboard/e9e91353-7257-420f-ab9a-70972cea50cb%40googlegroups.com
>>>>>  
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>>>>> .
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