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[wingnut517]

OK - Not gonna beat around the bush - I am a complete novice!! (but not ID 10 T error either)

What I am trying to do (and I must add for as little money as possible) is simply put either a delay in a button push. Let me explain a little better

I have a momentary button wired to light A and from light A it is wired to light B.

When I push the button, light A and B illuminate at the same time. What I need it to do (the simplest way possible) is to hit light A, then hit light B - this could be a 1/4 second delay - I don't care, I just need them to illuminate in order rather than simultaneously.

I am not really using lights in this scenario, just felt it was the easiest way to explain what I am trying to accomplish. I basically want to be able to push a button and have action A happen, then a split second later have action B happen.

Any help or guidance would be appreciated!!

Thanks

 

[crutschow]

Well, the best way to do that somewhat depends upon what you are powering (if not lights).
How much power and voltage?
Is it AC or DC?
Can you use a relay, or do you want it to be solid-state?

 

[wingnut517]

It is a video game controller - It uses 2 AA batteries but I have a current modification on it that I have added a wall wart as well. so I can use either AC or DC.
I honestly do not know a relay from a resistor from a capacitor but I am not afraid to dig in and learn what I need to learn to get this done. I'm a 40 year old man with a soldering gun trying to make his daughter happy. I am simply unsure what to look for at this point.

If someone replied " Yeah if you rub your tummy real hard while standing on one foot while you push the button it will work" I would try it.

Is what I need to research a relay??

Would it be easier if I took pics and explained what I am doing a little better??

 

[EN0]

You could try a parallel RC circuit delay. According to the equation: T=RC where T represents time, R represents resistor, and C represents capacitor. Make sure you complete all the values, so if I have a 10k resistor make sure you have 10,000 in the equation.

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Are there no mods available for your controller you can buy?

 

[colin55]

You will need a transistor, an electrolytic, a few resistors, a relay and 2 diodes. Are you able to get these types of components?

 

[wingnut517]

blueroom - I wish I could simply buy it, and yes I have a shop right around the corner from me - I actually might just take it there and see what they say - might be easier

I guess the problem with me stating I would do anything and that I knew nothing, is I will not be able to recognize a good solution so if you agree with someone else here, please say so!!

Thanks

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Usually it's a small 8 pin PIC microcontroller.

 

[wingnut517]

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