firebirdta84
New Member
Hey everyone,
I'm new to the board and I'm hoping to get some help from the members here on a project I am working on.
I am currently building an exact replica of KITT from "Knight Rider". While I am happy with most of the electronics available for these cars, there's one part that I feel could use some improvement.
The Switchpod Electronics, as seen in the pictures below:
**broken link removed**
**broken link removed**
Let me explain how these work:
When power is applied (when the ignition is turned to ON), the left bank of LEDs is illuminated. The buttons in the center power the corresponding right LED.
What I need:
When a button is pressed, I need the corresponding LED to the right to light up, make a tone sound from a tone generator, and be able to activate another device on the car (such as trunk release, lights, etc). Depending on the function, some buttons would need to be momentary (like for a trunk release) and others on/off (like lights). Also note that the car had two of these switchpods, on either side of the wheel.
I can get the correct 10mm x 20mm LEDs and buttons. I'm either looking for someone to build me a set or to teach me how to build a set! (although my knowledge of electronics is very limited). I am also working with a replica part vendor, so there would probably be opportunity to make multiple sets.
Thank you guys in advance - I hope someone can help!
Joe
I'm new to the board and I'm hoping to get some help from the members here on a project I am working on.
I am currently building an exact replica of KITT from "Knight Rider". While I am happy with most of the electronics available for these cars, there's one part that I feel could use some improvement.
The Switchpod Electronics, as seen in the pictures below:
**broken link removed**
**broken link removed**
Let me explain how these work:
When power is applied (when the ignition is turned to ON), the left bank of LEDs is illuminated. The buttons in the center power the corresponding right LED.
What I need:
When a button is pressed, I need the corresponding LED to the right to light up, make a tone sound from a tone generator, and be able to activate another device on the car (such as trunk release, lights, etc). Depending on the function, some buttons would need to be momentary (like for a trunk release) and others on/off (like lights). Also note that the car had two of these switchpods, on either side of the wheel.
I can get the correct 10mm x 20mm LEDs and buttons. I'm either looking for someone to build me a set or to teach me how to build a set! (although my knowledge of electronics is very limited). I am also working with a replica part vendor, so there would probably be opportunity to make multiple sets.
Thank you guys in advance - I hope someone can help!
Joe