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Flasher Module (like the hazzard lights one in the car)

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:16 pm
by Aces-Warehouse
What interesting effects can be made with one of these? I am wondering wiring differences, possible functions, flash patterns possible, etc. I want to know what can be done with one of these to possibly control my Tail-lights/reverse lights in a flash control for my 1987 Chevy Silverado. If you can please include detail of wiring to and from the flash module / switch / etc. (does not have to include specific for my truck.) I.E. The Pos connects to .... the neg connects to.... etc. etc.


Thanks in advance,

Ace
HCFD 525

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:51 pm
by 007
If you want your brakelights and reverse lights to flash, use an appropriate "flashback" flasher from Sound Off, Inc. if you can find one.

It comes with proper isolation from the factory system and will flash them forever if you hook it up right.

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 6:38 am
by Aces-Warehouse
Actually this is just a project to see what all can be done by one of these 2-6 bulb flashers you can accquire at any parts store for $1.50~

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 10:14 am
by nmfire10
Not much.

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:29 pm
by Gerbil
you can make things flash.

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:24 pm
by Aces-Warehouse
The flashing is the option I want, the ones I am finding is a two prong 2-6bulb flasher. I am wondering if I install this to +/- or + in light out, or - in light out. .... etc.... and what all can be done,

I.E.

* - = - * = * -
- * = - * = * - = * -
* * = - - = * * = - -

* = light on
- = light off
= is a spacer in the diagram

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:34 pm
by Gerbil
on a two prong flasher.

it flashes. simple as that.
it doesnt alertnate, it doesnt wigwag, it doesnt do patterns.

it flashes.

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:53 pm
by Aces-Warehouse
Connections Being

Flasher = + input, light output
Flasher = - input, light output
Flasher = +/- inline with light

Which is true? Can you apply two of the Two prong in a series and create a Alternating/wigwag flash sequence?

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:28 pm
by Gerbil
the flasher sits inline with the lights. Most of the thermal can ones you get for 1.50 can be used on + or -

You cant go alternating with a inline flasher. Thats just not how they work

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 7:25 pm
by jim
The #537 alternates.

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:11 pm
by nmfire10
It's thermal and still sits inline. They are not made for emergency warning use (unless you are Galls and sell it for $40.00 in a metal box).

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:35 pm
by jim
Exactly! these POS flashers are in all kinds of equipment. They flash normall for about 5 minutes then slow down....then stop.

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:25 am
by Aces-Warehouse
I just got bored and wanted to know what all I could do with it. Maybe alternate a relay source to flash bulbs.... I was just being goofy I guess.

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:28 am
by ExKa|iBuR
You can use a relay and one of the el-cheapo flashers to make it alternate.

Tie one lightbulb AND the relay coil to the output of the flasher. Tie the other lightbulb to the other contact on the relay (whichever one is "off" when the flasher is "on".

-Mike