adafruit / adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_EMC2101

Fan Speed not changing

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Description

I have a 4 pin fan (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CT7FTV6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1) hooked up to the EMC2101, but when I run the test program, I'm getting the same fan speed each time, and it's a fan speed that according to the spec is way faster than it should be able to run.

I assume that I have something incorrectly wired, but I'm not sure what to check...

Thoughts?

Test program results:

`Setting fan speed to 25%
Fan speed @ 25: 234782.61
Setting fan speed to 50%
Fan speed @ 50: 234782.61
Setting fan speed to 75%
Fan speed @ 75: 234782.61
Setting fan speed to 100%
Fan speed @ 100: 234782.61`

(fan is spec'ced for a max speed of 4500 RPM per the amazon spec page.)

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Research direction

Start with the test program mentioned in the report and review the EMC2101 and four-pin fan wiring. Reproduce the 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% settings while checking how the reported 234782.61 value is obtained. Done means the cause of the unchanged, implausible speed reading is identified and the readings respond plausibly to the settings.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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