Civinfo - View Single Post - Electronic background help needed with circuit

ger_uk · 11th December 2007, 16:35

I'm in the process of my install and I'm using a creative zen as my mp3 player. I've soldered two wires on the Zen's on/off switch, but to turn it on and off they need to make contact for 2-3 seconds.

I've been playing around with 555 timers, capacitors and relays with no luck now for about a week, but I'm no electronic engineer. This is what i need

turn on ignition
>relay triggered for 3 seconds then off

turn off ignition
>relay triggered for 3 seconds then off

If theres anyone out there with an electronic background who can help, all i need is a diagram, i can do the rest.

I'd really appreciate it...

Thanks, Ger

11th December 2007, 16:35	#1 (permalink)
ger_uk Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 8th August 2007 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Electronic background help needed with circuit I'm in the process of my install and I'm using a creative zen as my mp3 player. I've soldered two wires on the Zen's on/off switch, but to turn it on and off they need to make contact for 2-3 seconds. I've been playing around with 555 timers, capacitors and relays with no luck now for about a week, but I'm no electronic engineer. This is what i need turn on ignition >relay triggered for 3 seconds then off turn off ignition >relay triggered for 3 seconds then off If theres anyone out there with an electronic background who can help, all i need is a diagram, i can do the rest. I'd really appreciate it... Thanks, Ger