Programmable Microcontroller with relays

[john2k]

I'm completely new to programmable microcontrollers. I am looking for a solution. I would like some sort of device that is always on and powered with 12v power source. The device also then has a completely standalone additional 12v trigger from a completely different power source. When power is detected coming from this trigger power source and as long the power is greater than 9v then I would like a relay 1 to turn on for x seconds and then relay 2 for x seconds.

Can anyone recommend anything for this?

 

[Harald Kapp]

Detect an input: simply use a voltage divider to reduce the 12 V input signal to a 5 V (or 3.3 V, depending on the controller) input signal. Connect this signal to a GPIO pin configured as input.
You may add a zener diode with a breakdown voltage near the µC's operating voltaeg for additional protection of the input from overvoltage.
Here are a few more ideas: http://www.kevinmfodor.com/home/My-Blog/microcontrollerinputprotectiontechniques

Turn a a load on or off: https://www.electronicspoint.com/resources/using-a-bipolar-transistor-to-turn-a-load-on-and-off.30/

 

[Minder]

Are there other functions that you need a μp for?
If not, a couple of 555's or a 556 should do it.
If you do use a micro then I would use a logic mosfet on the output of the μp to operate the relays or switch the load direct with the mosfet.
Depending on the other requirements, a small 8 pin micro could be used.
M.