Nailer
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Hello all, I just joined, and this is my first post.
Background: assembled and soldered some kits, when I was young. I am 38 now. I designed a set of PC boards last year, for a mixture meter, that I was given schematics for. Turned out great, so far.
Project: I am wanting to design and build a "christmas tree" for my church. Yes, this is a drag racing type set of lights, to start a race. We are wanting: Stage; Stage-Fail; then the Three Timed Yellows followed by Green, as well as Disqualification.
It is my hope that the time delay for each cycle be constant, though each consecutive cycle be random within set parameters.
The staging photo-eyes, as well as the track eyes I think should be wireless. This whole set-up, would be used once a year for our dirt drags, which is an open to all, charitable event. For motorcycles, not dirt bikes. I am wanting to build this system, and donate it to the church. I know I can buy pre-made units, but the ones I have found, are upwards of 6,000 USD. Also, I need to run this unit off 12 volt car batteries. None of this is/will be permanent. Must be remvable, at the end of the day.
If anyone can help me by advice, direction, suggestion, search, etc. that would be greatly appreciated.
It is my intent to be as clear as I can be, short as possible, and with respect, always.
I don't know where to look, what exists, nor do I know anyone in these fields. If you have read this far, I thank you.
God Bless,
Sean
Oh Yeah, I am a millwright, so the structure is of no issue to fabricate. The problem for me, is the circuitry.
Background: assembled and soldered some kits, when I was young. I am 38 now. I designed a set of PC boards last year, for a mixture meter, that I was given schematics for. Turned out great, so far.
Project: I am wanting to design and build a "christmas tree" for my church. Yes, this is a drag racing type set of lights, to start a race. We are wanting: Stage; Stage-Fail; then the Three Timed Yellows followed by Green, as well as Disqualification.
It is my hope that the time delay for each cycle be constant, though each consecutive cycle be random within set parameters.
The staging photo-eyes, as well as the track eyes I think should be wireless. This whole set-up, would be used once a year for our dirt drags, which is an open to all, charitable event. For motorcycles, not dirt bikes. I am wanting to build this system, and donate it to the church. I know I can buy pre-made units, but the ones I have found, are upwards of 6,000 USD. Also, I need to run this unit off 12 volt car batteries. None of this is/will be permanent. Must be remvable, at the end of the day.
If anyone can help me by advice, direction, suggestion, search, etc. that would be greatly appreciated.
It is my intent to be as clear as I can be, short as possible, and with respect, always.
I don't know where to look, what exists, nor do I know anyone in these fields. If you have read this far, I thank you.
God Bless,
Sean
Oh Yeah, I am a millwright, so the structure is of no issue to fabricate. The problem for me, is the circuitry.