ljcox thank you very much for posting the diagrams and link. When you say the relay operates after the delay, does that mean it will just be drawing a 12v current from the battery, or continue to power the components?
You're welcome. I don't recall saying that the relay operates after the delay.
The relay operates when you press the button and releases after the delay.
The circuit will only draw current while the relay is operated since the CMOS Schmitt trigger IC draws very little while it is in the quescent state.
I an pretty new at electonics, so would someone have a good link to help me understand how to read a circut diagram. I understand half way, but I need to know how to read it correctly before attempting to make one.
I tried to find a suitable link but couldn't. I have seen them in the past, but I don't recall where. What you need is a link that has both a circuit diagram and a wiring diagram so you can compare them. There are tutorial sites, perhaps you could search for "electronics tutorials"
I need a delay off. Just like the diagram ljcox posted for the light on his garage door opener.