Anybody know if a switch like this is available on the market...
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Anybody know if a switch like this is available on the market...
I'm looking for a switch that once activated will remain on for a pre-determined time, lets say no more than 3 seconds. In other words I want to deactivate a system for no more than 3 seconds. Once the switch is activated the affected system drops off line for 3 seconds and afterward comes back on line. The switch would have to be small enough to fit somewhere in our cars, near the dash and it would have to look good, not shaby.
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You then have to build the circuit, some resistors, wires, etc
Radio Shack used to have a book all on the 555/556 timer and sample projects. I think I still have mine buried somewhere
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easy. use a standard 5 terminal relay, put a capacitor at the trigger terminals
the capacitor will store 12v instantly when you push a button(normally OFF), which also toggles the relay switch (turning one (terminal 87) to ON and one (terminal 87a) to OFF). depending on the size of the cap, the system will remain like this until the cap drains to about 5v. try a cap with 1cm diameter, that should hold about 3-5 secs then back to normal (t87 OFF, t87a ON)
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Vt = Vo*e^-RCt
so figure ~ 100 ohms for the coil resistance of the relay.
Vo = 12V
R = 100
t = 3 seconds
Vt = 5V
solve for C
C= .002918, or roughly 2900uF
Radio Shack has 2200uF caps for $4, which should be good for about 4 seconds, assuming my guesstimates above are correct.
Vo = 12V
R = 100
t = 3 seconds
Vt = 5V
solve for C
C= .002918, or roughly 2900uF
Radio Shack has 2200uF caps for $4, which should be good for about 4 seconds, assuming my guesstimates above are correct.