Mr C
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| posted on 1/9/11 at 05:35 PM |
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Timed/latching relays
Not sure if anyone has used these, thought I'd share this with you. I've been having problems with getting reliable latching relays to
work with steering wheel mommentary buttons for the indicators in the end I found these from the states They are solid state and seem to work
impeccably. they can also be set up in various ways either + or - input polarity for switching, timed 1-100 seconds or 0-1 seconds or latching and
either normaly open or normally closed
http://www.designpaulchampagne.com/DEI_611T.pdf
I've currently got one per indicator, set to run for twenty seconds or another press of the mommentary button whatever comes sooner. The best
thing is the price I paid approximately £24 including postage for the pair from fleabay) image below of them fitted in the nose of my project (to the
left of the brake fluid reservior)
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james h
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| posted on 1/9/11 at 10:41 PM |
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This is very useful, thanks! I was trying to work out how I'd use my indicators using PICs or a 555 IC for variable indicator times, this is far
simpler 
Looking back at your posts, I saw you were looking for some cable to go to the steering wheel. RS components seem to be the go to place for this kind
of stuff:
Link
Hope that helps
James
Edited to add: they also do 15 core cable
[Edited on 1/9/11 by james h]
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Macbeast
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| posted on 2/9/11 at 06:14 AM |
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Just curious - can you cancel indicators before 20 secs is up ? Just thinking if you made a mistake and indicated wrong way.
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 2/9/11 at 02:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr C
...set to run for twenty seconds or another press of the mommentary button whatever comes sooner. ...
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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Mr C
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| posted on 2/9/11 at 09:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by james h
Looking back at your posts, I saw you were looking for some cable to go to the steering wheel. RS components seem to be the go to place for this kind
of stuff:
Thanks James, I'm not sure that the 15 core lead will be up to the job the 4 core looks promising though. I have four switches all to switch to
earth so I was going to use a 5 core cable. though I could use the four core and connect the earth to the steering wheel which would hopefully earth
through the column. At the moment I've a cable which would double up as a tow rope!!
BTW the indy looks good in the image, red suits it well
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james h
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| posted on 2/9/11 at 10:29 PM |
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I think the earthing through the steering wheel should work, i guess it depends on your setup.
Thanks for the comment on the Indy! Although that was pre crash facelift, and its not looking so sharp now 
James
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