Feature request: Controllable fans / fancurves

No, the majority of users, that is, the average user, need accessible applications such as those provided by levono, xmg, Valve, del…

It is clear that those who have advanced knowledge can do it. But most users lack that knowledge and have to be given an easy-to-use program with a good graphical interface.

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If you are messing with fan curves, TDP, etc… you aren’t an “average” user. And if you cant use the tools that have already been provided as options… then you shouldnt be messing with them anyway.

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I do not agree, and also the issue of the graphical interface has already been requested by other users as well. What he says, with the utmost respect, does not have much basis in argument.

Additionally, most reviews criticize the sound of the fan and the heat. And in some of them they refer to the fact that the framework team could add an application to control them.

I believe that this request, together with improving support without having to send so many emails, should be things that the framework team improves because there are a significant number of complaints in that regard.

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Hie there - I would like to implement this on my FW13 AMD. Can you guide me on steps with the GUI you have. Thanks

Gnome 46 only:
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/7053/fw-fanctrl/

Alternatively… just create keyboard shortcuts:

Thanks for the quick response let me give it a try.

Framework Laptop 16 Windows Fan Control Tool

Framework finally released a BIOS with the EC tool that has the ability to control fans. :handshake:

I built a lightweight tool that allows you to control fans and create a basic fan curve.

Framework 16 beta BIOS 3.06 is required (BETA) → BIOS
Here’s a link to the actual app: Framework Control
Need to install a lightweight Rust service to be able to use it. Link provided in the APP

All code belongs to me and is open. If paranoid, you can build the service from source (steps in the repo)

@Lupin and anyone else who needs a tool to be able to control fans on FW 16 on Windows. Might work for other Framework laptops, not tested.

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