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csjcsj · 01-17-2013, 11:45 AM

I was thinking the "Tag" was just so you could be subscribed, so I did it to be sorta funny! But your mod is cool and looks like it works great!

vroomapunk · 01-17-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedemon

i think i got it from radio shack, maybe napa. I use it to repair a skint wire if need be. it will get you out of a bind sometimes lol

I had never heard of it, but I really want some now lol

Caddyroger · 01-17-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pkauf

Cool, i'll look for it.

I got mine at Ace hardware. Homedepot and Lowes might have it also

chef-beavis · 01-18-2013, 08:42 AM

OK all,

I WANT to do this. I had a basic electricity class in high school and am a mechanical designer by trade. I even had to draw up a printed circuit board in tech college. I'm not a complete dolt from the mechanical end but am admittedly so with the sparky components.

First, please post an update with the transistor attempt at this ASAP, as I'd prefer it. Please include a list of part numbers from Radio Shack or an online vendor, if possible. If I have to get into the actually selection of these components, I'm buried. If all I have to do is take said components and look at the pics/diagram and replicate them, I'm golden.

Thanks!

hapisok · 01-18-2013, 11:20 AM

fo sho...once i get some time to work on it and have it working i'll let you know what i've added as well.

chef-beavis · 01-18-2013, 11:54 AM

Thanks so much!

SimpleGreen · 01-20-2013, 08:07 PM

I picked up everything to do this over the weekend. It wasn't until I got home that I noticed a socket was recommended for the timer. Guess I will go back and get some this week. I also need a third hand tool to hold this thing so I can work with it. Maybe they have those too.

Natikal · 01-20-2013, 10:56 PM

Any update on the MOSFET instead of relay. I would like to do this mod but prefer the MOSFET as it would be even cheaper and smaller form factor. Thanks

sjmautoprod · 01-21-2013, 07:39 AM

Checked with whitedemon, and, I'm wondering if there is interest in kits for these. I'm thinking just the parts and a board for people to build up on their own.

whitedemon · 01-21-2013, 07:41 AM

ok everyone i am updating you. I hardly drive my car so this weekend i took it out and got to use the lights alot. Come to find out the relay coils are drawing to much current when the brakes are applied, like at a red light, and the current over heated the 555 timer and popped it. The left side popped and lost the delay, right side actually chipped off from the heat. So a mosfet WILL need to be used instead of the relay. I will be building a 2.0 version of the delay circuit with the mosfet either tonight or tomorrow and I will post pics for you. Sorry for this, I didnt realize how much current a relay coil drew. The mosfet will work and be reliable.

pkauf · 01-21-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sjmautoprod

Checked with whitedemon, and, I'm wondering if there is interest in kits for these. I'm thinking just the parts and a board for people to build up on their own.

I'd be interested if it doesn't raise the price too much - also, just really would like a "tested" parts list - still waiting (unless I've missed it) a working version without the relays . . .

Paul

pkauf · 01-21-2013, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitedemon

ok everyone i am updating you. I hardly drive my car so this weekend i took it out and got to use the lights alot. Come to find out the relay coils are drawing to much current when the brakes are applied, like at a red light, and the current over heated the 555 timer and popped it. The left side popped and lost the delay, right side actually chipped off from the heat. So a mosfet WILL need to be used instead of the relay. I will be building a 2.0 version of the delay circuit with the mosfet either tonight or tomorrow and I will post pics for you. Sorry for this, I didnt realize how much current a relay coil drew. The mosfet will work and be reliable.

Cool - thanks for being the tester!!! Looking forward to seeing the results . . .

Natikal · 01-21-2013, 10:26 AM

Personally I would just built my own once the parts are posted. However if it was only 10 more on top of cost of parts, that is tempting to buy a kit already to go.

chef-beavis · 01-21-2013, 11:00 AM

I'd do a kit if available vs. chasing correct doo-dads!!!! Do it!

01-17-2013, 11:45 AM	#43
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	I was thinking the "Tag" was just so you could be subscribed, so I did it to be sorta funny! But your mod is cool and looks like it works great! __________________

01-18-2013, 11:20 AM	#47
hapisok crazier than a coconut Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,547	fo sho...once i get some time to work on it and have it working i'll let you know what i've added as well. __________________

01-20-2013, 08:07 PM	#49
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	I picked up everything to do this over the weekend. It wasn't until I got home that I noticed a socket was recommended for the timer. Guess I will go back and get some this week. I also need a third hand tool to hold this thing so I can work with it. Maybe they have those too. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

01-21-2013, 07:41 AM	#52
whitedemon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 183	ok everyone i am updating you. I hardly drive my car so this weekend i took it out and got to use the lights alot. Come to find out the relay coils are drawing to much current when the brakes are applied, like at a red light, and the current over heated the 555 timer and popped it. The left side popped and lost the delay, right side actually chipped off from the heat. So a mosfet WILL need to be used instead of the relay. I will be building a 2.0 version of the delay circuit with the mosfet either tonight or tomorrow and I will post pics for you. Sorry for this, I didnt realize how much current a relay coil drew. The mosfet will work and be reliable. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, L99, OBX Longtube Headers, Magnaflow 3in Comp Cat Back w/ added Dynomax Bullet Race Mufflers, SCT Tuner w/ JRE Tune, CAI Black Intake w/ JRE Race Scoop, Eibach Pro Springs, Custom Sequential Tailights

01-18-2013, 08:42 AM	#46
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,585	OK all, I WANT to do this. I had a basic electricity class in high school and am a mechanical designer by trade. I even had to draw up a printed circuit board in tech college. I'm not a complete dolt from the mechanical end but am admittedly so with the sparky components. First, please post an update with the transistor attempt at this ASAP, as I'd prefer it. Please include a list of part numbers from Radio Shack or an online vendor, if possible. If I have to get into the actually selection of these components, I'm buried. If all I have to do is take said components and look at the pics/diagram and replicate them, I'm golden. Thanks!

01-18-2013, 11:54 AM	#48
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,585	Thanks so much!

01-20-2013, 10:56 PM	#50
Natikal NXTIME Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Holly, MI Posts: 62	Any update on the MOSFET instead of relay. I would like to do this mod but prefer the MOSFET as it would be even cheaper and smaller form factor. Thanks

01-21-2013, 07:39 AM	#51
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Checked with whitedemon, and, I'm wondering if there is interest in kits for these. I'm thinking just the parts and a board for people to build up on their own.

01-21-2013, 10:26 AM	#55
Natikal NXTIME Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Holly, MI Posts: 62	Personally I would just built my own once the parts are posted. However if it was only 10 more on top of cost of parts, that is tempting to buy a kit already to go.

01-21-2013, 11:00 AM	#56
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,585	I'd do a kit if available vs. chasing correct doo-dads!!!! Do it!