Thinkpad Fan Control GUI

This is an application for controlling fan speed on IBM/Lenovo ThinkPads.

It can also monitor CPU temp and fan RPM.

It is written for Linux only. For windows, see http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

How it Works?

• Parses sensors command to show CPU temp and fan RPM
• Modifies /proc/acpi/ibm/fan to change fan speed

Dependencies

sudo apt install lm-sensors python3 python3-tk

Setup

• Open this file, using command -- sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/thinkpad_acpi.conf
• Add line options thinkpad_acpi fan_control=1
• Reboot.
• python3 fan.py

( Add sudo to modify speed )

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Note: You are required to have the Linux kernel with thinkpad-acpi patch. (Ubuntu, Solus and a few others already seem to have this)

New Features

Compared to the original code, this fork adds 3 additional lines in the GUI (Highest, Average and Last setting) and adds 2 new (EXPERIMENTAL) controllers:

1. A custom auto, that regulates the fans when they cross a threshold;
2. [Recommended] A very simple implementation of a PID.

However, USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Under no circumstance shall I have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of this application!