fatfenders
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Wow, that sounds complicated. You could just use a 555 timer one shot to power the 555 flasher so that it only flashes for ten seconds (or twelve or whatever you want) so it doesn't matter if you leave the TS switch on since it stops flashing after the timed interval if you do. Next time you go to use it, you notice it's in the on (left or right) position and center it then use it as normal. Or the really simple solution I use: a 12V buzzer that beeps as the TS flashes to remind you to turn it off.![]()
The solutions you suggest are just the situations I wanted to avoid. For me, A timed interval is unacceptable as it is too rigid. There are so many variables in terms of how long it may be desired to have the T/S on. By manually controlling the cancel function (again, by terminating an act I am currently performing) I have complete and precise control through an operation I am very unlikely to forget.
And I wouldn't even consider such an unelegant solution as the one you describe "Next time you go to use it, you notice it's in the on (left or right) position and center it then use it as normal."
And a buzzer is out of the question. Buzzers are usless in a high noise environment (a place motorcycles spent a good deal of time) where I am effectively wearing earplugs by way of a helmet.
All that said, I have to admit that I do like gadgets and this one is no exception!