Hello Forum,

I posted a question similar to this but have done some schematic work so I started a new thread.

I found this circuit on the ole interweb:

It simulates rolling a die with a gradual slow down to end value.
Would like to start it with a PIR sensor. So I made these mods:

The part I am worried about is R1, R2, and R4. Bernard pointed out that R2 could be lowered to 1 mega ohm if c1 was raised to 10 uf. But with the touch wires eliminated do the values for R1, and R4 still have to be so high? If not, as Bernard implied, what would be the right range? Maybe something like
R1 = 1 mega ohm and R2 = 2 mega ohms?

Thanks.

Allen in Dallas
PS Thanks to ReloadRon for the tip on the R17 modification.

 

the relay coil needs to go between the positive supply and the collector of the transistor, the contacts of the relay just need to short out the touch contacts.

 

You can try changing C2 to 1 uF & R4 & R1 to 1M.

 

You can try changing C2 to 1 uF & R4 & R1 to 1M.

For the purpose of? Show some maths and reasoning or something. Don't just pull figures out the air without explanation.

 

A little higher value of R4 will keep the slow flash rate from beeing chopped off early. If R4 is eliminated, flash rate is around 2 to 3 sec & may not stop if there is any T1 leakage; suggest 2 to 3 M.
To shorten the time to where flashing is perseived, a 470k R can be added from either side of touch wire, & ground or C1. This will keep C1 from fully charging.