> To all those folks out there that are smarter than I when it comes to
> electronics here is my question. Does anyone know of either a kit/design
> or an off the shelf item that will limit the time the gear position
> indicator lights stay on. I have installed limit switches on the
> outriggers that verify gear position via LEDs. What I am looking for is
> a circuit that will turn off the LED after the gear has been successfully
> raised say 1 minute after the LED is lighted. I really don't want to see
> two bright LED during the entire flight.
>
> Regards,
>
> Erich Trombley
> A028
p.s. it can also be done with (make sure you're viewing with a fixed fone,
like courier) :-
+12V
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GND
But 1 minute will start to need a big capacitor... have a play about and see
what you come up with.
Cheers,
Mark.
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