Hi Everyone,
I am looking for some general pointers and advice for a project I would like to create.
I have designed (and had manufactured) a PCB backbone for an Ardiuno project, have a basic knowledge of electronics and good soldering skills.
I have an old vehicle which relies on a toggle switch for indicators. I would like to improve this (as the indicators often get left on).
My thought would be to replace the 3 way toggle (OFF-On-OFF) with a 2 way momentary switch MOMENTARY ON-OFF- MOMENTARY ON.
I would need to feed the indicator circuit for 5 second and then switch off. However, If the brakes were applied the counter would continually be reset to zero until the brakes were released then continue the count as normal.
This allows lane changing but holds the indicator on if turning across the oncoming traffic or waiting at a junction.
I would utilise the 12v being used by the indicator switch along with its outputs to the indicators along with another input from the brake light feed to reset the counter.
Where would a novice start with this? I am happy to 'play' with a bread board design and work up to a robust PCB solution for the final design.
Any guidance, even just to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
I am looking for some general pointers and advice for a project I would like to create.
I have designed (and had manufactured) a PCB backbone for an Ardiuno project, have a basic knowledge of electronics and good soldering skills.
I have an old vehicle which relies on a toggle switch for indicators. I would like to improve this (as the indicators often get left on).
My thought would be to replace the 3 way toggle (OFF-On-OFF) with a 2 way momentary switch MOMENTARY ON-OFF- MOMENTARY ON.
I would need to feed the indicator circuit for 5 second and then switch off. However, If the brakes were applied the counter would continually be reset to zero until the brakes were released then continue the count as normal.
This allows lane changing but holds the indicator on if turning across the oncoming traffic or waiting at a junction.
I would utilise the 12v being used by the indicator switch along with its outputs to the indicators along with another input from the brake light feed to reset the counter.
Where would a novice start with this? I am happy to 'play' with a bread board design and work up to a robust PCB solution for the final design.
Any guidance, even just to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards