While the space on most desktops is less for a table fan, air
conditioners are often avoided because of what they can do to
your monthly electricity bill. But what if we tell you that you
can build yourself a cheap fan at your desk at virtually no
cost? We will show you how it is possible to achieve this with
very little effort. There are a few things you need for this
project. 1. A desktop case fan/CPU fan: Most of us can easily
salvage such a case fan from our old computer casing. In case
you happen to have old processor heatsinks, the fan from it can
also be used for this purpose. However, make sure that it is a
5V fan. A 12 V fan works as well, but the speed will be slower.
The voltage rating is mentioned on the fan, so read carefully
before choosing the fan. 2. A USB cable with a USB port: You can
try using any USB cable even if it is not working, as long as
the cable has a USB port at one end. 3. Wire cutter/stripper:
You will need a cutter to cut the cable/wires. 4. A pair of
pliers: Pliers will help y