Im not using the sierra indicator stalk and now am fitting some sort of switch to the dash. I have heard of some switches that self cancel electronically. Which sort are these and how much are they?
What sort of switch have you used?

SELF CANCELLING INDICATOR SWITCH...

ooh, i'm thinking of something like this too. i just want a short on-off-on toggle switch (within the exclusion zone to the right of the wheel) but was thinking about it not self canceling

How much????

You have too much money!!!! That's not Locost!!!!

Ban, ban, ban, ban...


Looks good though

Steve

Again expensive and there is a UK supplier but I can't find the link anymore.

I didn't use it in the end. Decided it was more hassle than it was worth and went for a toggle switch.


Link

Just found the UK version...


Another link

a timer - that is disappointingy unsophisitcaed _ for that amount of money, I expected some miniature gyroscope to sense when you have strightened up.

or even a hall effect sensor on the steering wheel.

in theory you could use a 555 timer*, total parts cost less than a fiver.


* from memory, the device is not happy with large (i.e. sevral seconds delay)

I don't like the timer idea. A simple logic circuit controlled by a three position switch to operate the indicators and two reed switches and a magnet on the steering column to cancel it would be better. Using two reed switches would allow the direction of rotation of the steering wheel to be established and so cancel only when the wheel is returned, not if it is turned further.

We are just building our own right now. OK, a friend is building it. It is a small 8cm x 8cm box containing the programmable circuit, a wire going to the steering wheel, two buttons fitted to the wheel.
The logic - as we want ours to work, but remember it is programmable, so you could set up as you wanted - is that a short press of the button gives 3 flashes (changeing lanes), while a long, 1 sec press of the button will give 20 sec flashing. In any case it self cancels, plus it cancels flashing if you press the opposite direction button.
We figured we will be more likely to forget canceling in the heat of an acceleration than forgetting to press again if we are waiting to turn out of a junction and it takes ages...
I will be able to share the drawing and component list once finished - I wanted to share anyway...
So far the whole thing cost me no more than 5 pounds worth of components...
Gergely

not being funny, but for what its offering it seems like a lot of money. especially the westfield one (no surprise there then hey).

just get a toggle switch and dont be lazy

i have the westfield one on my car.. Had the replace it few months back after it failed.. It comes as a unit that controls the hazards too.. Was unbelievably expensive £60 for the lot.. But i would of had to mess on rewiring the set up.. Works ok now tho..