+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: spdt relay usage????

  1. #1
    dark scorpion Newbie
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Posts
    1

    Default spdt relay usage????

    I have been on the forum before sparatically and lost my password. Tried to
    retrieve with no luck so I opened a new account.
    Anywho, I have a project I am working on and I need a way to switch
    the circuitry.
    I have a lighting project that I want to work like this:
    I want to power the light so all lights (6 in all) will power on I will have
    a time delay to control how long they will be on (about 3 seconds).
    After the lights power down, I want my control module (a multi-pattern
    controller), to power the control module to start the lights going
    in the multi-pattern mode.
    I was told a while ago that I could use a spdt relay to do this. I would
    like to know if this is correct?????? And if so, how do I go about doing so???
    It is a 12v project and I have a spdt 12v 30A relay.
    As per forum etticate (sp), I have checked the boards and I haven't found
    anything to help.

    Thanks all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  2. #2
    Help us help you blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent blueroomelectronics Excellent
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Posts
    10,711
    Blog Entries
    5

    Default

    Need alot more than a relay. The relay is just an electronic switch, something has to control it.
    Bill
    Smart Kits build Smart People

    http://www.blueroomelectronics.com/

  3. #3
    shokjok Newbie
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Alberta, Canada
    Posts
    255

    Default

    Your location not given - do you remember sequential flashing taillights? That was accomplished by series-wired auto flashers tied to individual bulbs. No relay needed for this circuit, if you use a switch or another flasher as a relay. As in car wiring, the input lead must be fused. Long strings may not flash all bulbs, depending on the flashers used.

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Need a relay controller
    By rtm038 in forum Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews
    Replies: 14
    Latest: 18th November 2007, 05:20 AM
  2. SPDT 6VDC 500 Ohm 12mA Relay
    By thedestroyer5150 in forum Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews
    Replies: 6
    Latest: 1st June 2005, 06:57 AM
  3. Turn 'off' a relay using alarm clock...(help)
    By bd13 in forum Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews
    Replies: 3
    Latest: 1st September 2004, 12:02 AM
  4. MCU controlling relay (or a way to simulate a SPDT relay?)
    By LiquidKernel in forum Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews
    Replies: 5
    Latest: 25th March 2004, 03:10 PM
  5. problems with spdt reed relay omg please help me!
    By alex1981 in forum Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews
    Replies: 4
    Latest: 20th February 2003, 02:38 AM

Tags for this Thread