Thread: Need help with event timing

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I have a TCT that I need to control how long the prop is on for. I have a switch mat or motion sensor that I can use to activate, but my problem is the amount of time it is on. If I use the mat switch to trigget the TCT, it may not be activated long enough to get results, not to mention kids may just stand on the thing until my comressor kicks on. On the other hand I have the motion sensor, not this would be fine, the prop would be on for 5 seconds and then turn off, but with so many people around it will continue to go off, again wasting all of the air and possibly burning up the solenoid. Any ideas?

Are you looking to have the prop in the off mode for a period of time before it can be activated again? If so use a time delay relay.

I know what you mean! You'll either have to buy or built some kind of controller. Simple circuits has some good prices.
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