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Josiah

Jan 1, 1970
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I want to construct a simple blinker system for my gas scooter (of the goped
style somewhat). The lights will be mounted to the rear of a custom built
trailer. So here's what I'd like to do. I want a center-off 2 way switch
[on-off-on] at the handlebars for switching between the lights. The main
thing I'm concerned about is how to make the lights blink. I'm thinking
maybe a car blinker part might work. The power source will be either a large
6v battery or a cluster of 1.5v batteries in a holder to add up to 6v-12v
(depending on how much voltage is required for the blinker; I think 12v
though).

[power 6v/12v] + ---[switch]==[blinker 1 with + connection]==

[power 6v/12v] - ---[switch]==[blinker 2 with + connection]==


Just to clearify the diagram, it would be a single switch for both lights
with 3 positions, on-off-on, not a single on-off switch or each light. So
does anyone have any idea of this would work?​
 
J

Josiah

Jan 1, 1970
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I'm not quite sure I understand completely what you're saying as far as
connections. Could you possibley draw a small diagram of what you mean?
 
J

Josiah

Jan 1, 1970
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I picked up a 552 blinker for $1 and hooked it to a bicycle light with a
household universal AC adapter (set to 12 volts) and it works! The blinker
clicks and the light flashes. I think I may use two large cell 6v batteries
(like used in camping lanterns) so it has the required 12 volts plus should
last a good long time.

Alan McClure said:
Josiah said:
I want to construct a simple blinker system for my gas scooter (of the goped
style somewhat). The lights will be mounted to the rear of a custom built
trailer. So here's what I'd like to do. I want a center-off 2 way switch
[on-off-on] at the handlebars for switching between the lights. The main
thing I'm concerned about is how to make the lights blink. I'm thinking
maybe a car blinker part might work. The power source will be either a large
6v battery or a cluster of 1.5v batteries in a holder to add up to 6v-12v
(depending on how much voltage is required for the blinker; I think 12v
though).

[power 6v/12v] ---[switch]==[blinker 1 with connection]==

[power 6v/12v] - ---[switch]==[blinker 2 with connection]==


Just to clearify the diagram, it would be a single switch for both lights
with 3 positions, on-off-on, not a single on-off switch or each light. So
does anyone have any idea of this would work?

On an automobile the circuit is (+)power to positive side of flasher,
negative side of flasher to common connection of turn signal switch,
two output connections of turn signal switch to signal lamps,
lamps grounded to (-)battery. One flasher for both left and right.
Mechanical automobile flashers require a pretty high current to operate,
I would look for an all electronic flasher at my local auto parts
store.

Good luck,
ARM​
 
V

vincee

Jan 1, 1970
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Josiah said:
I picked up a 552 blinker for $1 and hooked it to a bicycle light with a
household universal AC adapter (set to 12 volts) and it works! The blinker
clicks and the light flashes. I think I may use two large cell 6v batteries
(like used in camping lanterns) so it has the required 12 volts plus should
last a good long time.

Alan McClure said:
Josiah said:
I want to construct a simple blinker system for my gas scooter (of the goped
style somewhat). The lights will be mounted to the rear of a custom built
trailer. So here's what I'd like to do. I want a center-off 2 way switch
[on-off-on] at the handlebars for switching between the lights. The main
thing I'm concerned about is how to make the lights blink. I'm thinking
maybe a car blinker part might work. The power source will be either a large
6v battery or a cluster of 1.5v batteries in a holder to add up to 6v-12v
(depending on how much voltage is required for the blinker; I think 12v
though).

[power 6v/12v] ---[switch]==[blinker 1 with connection]==

[power 6v/12v] - ---[switch]==[blinker 2 with connection]==


Just to clearify the diagram, it would be a single switch for both lights
with 3 positions, on-off-on, not a single on-off switch or each light. So
does anyone have any idea of this would work?

On an automobile the circuit is (+)power to positive side of flasher,
negative side of flasher to common connection of turn signal switch,
two output connections of turn signal switch to signal lamps,
lamps grounded to (-)battery. One flasher for both left and right.
Mechanical automobile flashers require a pretty high current to operate,
I would look for an all electronic flasher at my local auto parts
store.

Good luck,
ARM​



Pick up a 12v 7mah (or so) lead acid hobby battery. It won't weigh to much
more and you can recharge it with your universal adapter.​
 
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