MadModder
The Shop => Electronics & IC Programing => Topic started by: Ross on September 27, 2012, 12:05:56 PM
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Hi everyone,
I ordered this electric glow starter for my little wonder engine, unfortunately it turns off automatically after 20 seconds. Despite the seller saying it does not.
Before I return it for a refund, can anyone think of a way to bypass this timer? I can't really get a look at the circuit board without dismantling the cover so I wouldn't be able to return it.
Or does anyone know a supplier of one of these without the timer?
(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/1B6B7F72-2876-472E-8596-E365F3655E84-942-00000116012FF3BC.jpg)
(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/5F181BF4-DE7B-4ABD-BF8A-DE19462342C6-942-000001188858839F.jpg)
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Ross
Send it back. Even if it was frigged to work continuously, it could well fry it.
I doubt very much if the Chineeeeeeeese have built enough quality into it to stand any abuse ..
Dave
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Point out to the seller that it states in the instructions it turns off after 20 secs...
It states that in B&W step 3 above and says if starting not complete to press again in step4........... :coffee:
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Thanks guys for your advice I will contact the seller .
I'll try and find and alternative in the meantime
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No worries, the sellers told me that the 20 seconds starts from when the button Is released. The power stays on if you constantly press it.
Problem solved. :headbang:
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Guessing the duty cycle is not very long and it would die if left on too long.