Thanks Ulix, Paul
I sort off thought such a thing must exist.
My Sprite is -ve earth so I don't suppose there would be a problem,
even if I have to run an extra V+ to it.
Thanks, I will look out for one, now I know that they have already
been invented!
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "Ptegler" <ptegler at gouldfo.com>
To: "Ulix Goettsch" <ulix@u.washington.edu>; "Guy Weller"
<guy@weller-lakes.greatxscape.net>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 23 October 2000 21:15
Subject: Re: Turn indicators
> You've got to watch it though... the newer electronic flashers
> do not all work in older configurations. Most elec. flashers
> need a third terminal supplying V+. Our LBC's are mostly two wire
(in line)
>
> Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ulix Goettsch" <ulix@u.washington.edu>
> To: "Guy Weller" <guy@weller-lakes.greatxscape.net>
> Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 3:51 PM
> Subject: Re: Turn indicators
>
>
> Guy,
>
> most auto parts stores sell replacement ELECTRONIC flasher units.
They are
> designed to replace your stock one. Through some trial and error, I
found
> the right one for my Fiat and love it. Regardless of voltage they
always
> flash the same.
> They are about $9.
>
> Ulix
>
> on 10/22/00 2:19 AM, Guy Weller at guy@weller-lakes.greatxscape.net
wrote:
>
> > Toby's messages reminded me to ask this one.
> > I think that the flasher unit
> > (definition: the-little-metal-box-thingie-in-the
> >
wiring-harness-that-automatically-switches-the-turn-indicator-bulb-cir
> > cuits-on-and-off)
> > contains either a capacitor or a bi-metal strip.
> > Either way, for modern traffic conditions the flashing of the turn
> > indicator lights is a bit lazy for my liking, when compared to
modern
> > cars. For safety reasons I would like a set up that responded
more
> > instantly to the indicator stalk switch, with a sharper on /off
cycle.
> > I guess that modern cars use some sort of electronic control
circuit.
> > Anyone know if there is a circuit that can be built and
incorporated
> > in place of the standard flasher unit?
> >
> > Guy
> >
> >
>
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