Reddit reviews ELUTENG 40mm USB Fan with 3 Speed Control USB Ventilator 5V Max 5300RPM High Flow VR Cooling Fan Compatible for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling

So if you get the adapter,

1. you’ll need another battery, I bought 2 extra but that because I’m crazy
   
   An ankler 10,000 watt is the same size and weight as the included battery but lasts about 3-4 hours (around twice as long as the htc once) an Ankler 20,000 is more expensive and double the weight but lasts between 7-8 hours on a single charge (actually I’ve never run out of battery life while using that one) you can also hotswap them if one runs out of battery life as long as you do it quickly
   
   
   
2. you need a USB 40mm fan, w/o this the adapter is gonna overheat and run at 90c constantly.. with the fan set on low it stays around 40-50c for me which should limit disconnects.
   
   I’m using this one
   
   https://www.amazon.com/ELUTENG-Ventilator-Compatible-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B071JB9WYB/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=40+mm+usb+fan&qid=1568919841&sr=8-4
   
   Just plug it into the spare usb slot on the vive and have the fans facing down. You can attach it anyway you want but I used Velcro tape
   
   
3. run the wireless vive software as administrator and in preferences disable full screen optimizations.
   
   
   
   One of the cavets of wireless is occasional disconnects or gray/black screens.. but it’s not enough to make me want to go back teathered... and doing the steps above should limit when it happens by a significant amount.. you also usually fix most problems by just reseating the battery or unplugging and plugging in the usb cord.. but sometimes you might need to restart SteamVR or the wireless tech.
   
   It’s not perfect.. but when it works, IT WORKS and it’s freaking amazing and the same as wired
   
   
   Oh yeah make sure your chaperone/playspace is set slightly smaller then you normally keep it, also keep it at beginner settings. You’re not going to know where you are in your placespace until you get used to cordless

You can splice it to a 12v adapter with sufficient amps, or you can splice it to a cut USB cable and try and run it at 5V. Some case fans start and work fine at 5V, some won't. And the fan will perform lower as well at 12V vs 5V. You can get a converter cable like this as well if you don't want to splice - https://www.amazon.com/4-Pin-Sleeved-Power-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01LW50R03 - And again ymmw depending on what case fan you're using and it's specs.

Or you can just make your life easier and get an actual 5V cooling fan, and run it off USB. Like this - https://www.amazon.com/ELUTENG-5500RPM-Satellite-Receiver-Nintendo/dp/B071JB9WYB

humid https://imgur.com/gallery/clUJIDQ

Youll need:

1. wide but short sterilite tub
   
   
2. fan - ELUTENG 40mm USB Fan with 3 Speed... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JB9WYB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   
3. fogger / atomizer https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F312020236124
   
   
4. Hose - up to u , u can use water hose.
   
   
5. drill really small holes for the fan , up to u where u wanna put it.
   
   
6. drill hole for fogger to go thru. drill from the top.
   
   
7. drill hole fo hose. up to u how many holes u need for hose. I got 4 atm.

Hi there, I was experiencing this issue a lot but and I haven't heard of a single wireless user who hasn't to me the problem was definitely overheating.

I have purchased a 40MM ELUTENG fan , which will cost you 10-15$ tops, and attached it to the adapter like this. I have used bi adhesive tape to secure the cables to the side and the switch to the back, and a cable clamp strip to secure the fan to the adapter because I didn't feel like hot gluing it and damaging the adapter. I used the spare USB port in the front to power up the fan.

It is not a difficult operation and it did wonders to me reducing grey screens by 80% at least. Hope this helps!

You can just use a fan like this one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JB9WYB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_VlThCbNDGF9HX

you can remedy the situation by buying a cheap usb fan at your favorite online retailer. newegg, amazon, monoprice all have them. i run these fans by even my most ventilated xboxes, router, computer. etc.

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for example

https://www.amazon.com/ELUTENG-Ventilator-Compatible-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B071JB9WYB/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=usb+fan&qid=1572215162&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-12