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  1. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    http://www.grote.com/product.php?product_number=45822&x=0&y=0 thats the bulb currently in the circuit, its working great, but like i said im trying to get it all down in size to mount all the components in a poly enclosure of roughly 2"x1.5"x1.5". so a small snap in incandesant bulb would be...
  2. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    SKOGSGURRA..... can you tell me if a 100ma light bulb will work in this circuit? this is the one i was thinking. http://ca.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Chicago-Miniature/1090A5-12V/?qs=N8%252bk0S5zvCaqPu98g0%2f%2fcw%3d%3d i have this circuit working on the vehicle now and its waorking great...
  3. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    sko's setup is working great as is......just awiting installing in its application and get it working in real life, as for bench testing is great! Crappy Car Customs.......we make you CRAP custom!
  4. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    zzzjim, i missed your post in my excitement that its working.... could you please describe your addition a bit better? im using 5 pin relays #30 common #87 no #87a nc #85 coil #86 coil could you give me an idea what wires to put on what pins?
  5. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    Hey Skogsrurra im a bit concerned with the circuit when the motor stops and the bulb illuminates. the motor is still a bit loaded (trying to move) at this point......my question is will this hurt the motor long term? or can i use a smaller wattage bulb to lessen this? im using a 194 waffle...
  6. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    works GREAT! thanks ill keep u posted when i get it installed and functioning. thanks Skogsgurra!!
  7. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    Great, ill give this a shot and let ya know. Cheers
  8. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    I have tried to brands of one touch window modules.....they don't seem to recognize the low amperage I'm using......directed 530T and autoloc WC1000 I don't have switches to sense stops. Sko u have the theory perfect. How would you wire the relays/light bulb idea u speak of? Thanks
  9. gerryfoster

    automotive circuit / module design needed

    Hello all. I'm new to this forum and would like to say hello! I'm a custom shop owner and am prototyping a system and need some help. ill describe to the best of my knowledge what im trying to do and what I'm looking for.... I am wanting to control a simple reversible DC motor roughly 1 amp...

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